How to decorate a blue room

45 Best Blue Rooms - Decor Ideas for Light and Dark Blue Rooms

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By Hadley Mendelsohn

May 26, 2022

Thomas Loof

Blue. Even the word itself feels full and soft, like an embrace or a deep breath. Visually, of course, it's even more powerful. Writers have been waxing poetic about the color for eons: "We love to contemplate blue, not because it advances to us, but because it draws us after it," said 18th-century playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Contemporary novelists go on and on about it too: "That this blue exists makes my life a remarkable one, just to have seen it. To have seen such beautiful things," muses poet Maggie Nelson. "The world is blue at its edges and in its depths. This blue is the light that got lost," echoes writer Rebecca Solnit.

Just as this color has enchanted writers, artists, philosophers, and scientists for centuries, it's also the most popular choice for interior designers. From living rooms to bedrooms, kitchens, powder rooms, and beyond, the 45 blue rooms ahead might inspire you to douse your home in this wholly calming, restorative color.

Janie Molster

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Enhance the Architecture

“Saturated colors balance the strength of the architecture,” says Janie Molster of this 1700s Virginia living room with walls in Benjamin Moore's Mill Spring Blue.

Shannon McGrath

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Play With Shapes

Just looking at a blue room can slow your pace and calm you down. A monochrome palette allows us to focus on the incredible interior architecture and dramatic statement pieces in this living room designed by Robson Rak. The soothing tones and shapes, from the marble side table to the bubble pendant light and rounded sofa, make it both understated and bold.

MIGUEL FLORES-VIANNA

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Add Blue Details

Keep everything neutral and then opt for soft blue accents. Here, Cathy Kincaid painted the bed frame and used decorative pillows for a splash of blue. We love the contrast between the high-end, traditional monogrammed bedding, an orate mirror, full drapes, and a canopy bed against the unexpectedly cheeky throw pillow.

Nanette Brown

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Mix In Earth Tones

Designer Nanette Brown opted for a moody color palette in this New York City living room. The dark blue painted walls are a fun surprise, especially when paired with rich chocolate brown fabric and brass accents.

Tamsin Johnson

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Include Eye-Popping Accents

Setting the tone for the rest home in the entryway is mission critical. Here, interior designer Tamsin Johnson used traditional staples and injected personality with blue accents, from the Art Deco area rug to the abstract painting and elaborate candelabrum.

Paul Costello

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Mix Materials

Interior designer Shaun Smith's New Orleans bathroom should be your blueprint for decorating with blue. He worked around the retro tiled wall by choosing an all-blue color palette punctuated by rattan pieces. Not only is it a good idea to keep wallpaper out of splashing range, but it can also cut your cost in half if you only buy enough for half the square footage.

Anne Pyne

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Use a Tight Palette

In designer Ann Pyne's New York City apartment, a bright blue velvet sofa with marigold piping reflects the color scheme of the custom mural but brings a touch of soft opulence to the more clean-lined edges of the graphic pattern.

Francesco Lagnese

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Ground the Space

Color stretches all the way up to the high rafters in this living room designed by Thomas Jayne and William Cullum. As you can see in the mirror, the color of these walls changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint green and soft sea foam green. The red and blue work nicely, too, grounding the sharp blue-green paint. To elongate your already tall ceilings, hang a pendant light high above the sitting area.

LAURE JOLIET

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Try Old-Fashioned Patterns

Dubbed "The Blue Room" at Firehouse Hotel—L.A.'s coolest new boutique spot designed by ETC.etera—this bedroom is absolute goals. If you weren't sure you wanted to anchor your space around blue before, you probably do now. The contrast between a classic toile motif and modern geometric is the perfect blend of quirk and tradition.

Thomas Loof

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Lean Into High Shine

The tight prints and splashes of red help marry the playful yellow and turquoise lacquer paints in this wide-open landing that Kati Curtis transformed into a jewel box of a reading nook.

2LG Studio

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Paint Half the Wall

The sky blue paint sets the stage in this bathroom designed by 2LG Studios while a palm leaf tree brings it to life. To play up the cool tones of the paint, the designers used silver hardware. crisp white materials, and gray-stained wood panels.

Fantastic Frank

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Soften It Up

A soothing soft blue feels adds an ethereal, dreamy quality to every space while offering a ton of versatility, making it particularly well-suited for the bedroom. The linen bedding and makeshift side table accent chair contribute to that easy, undone elegance. Even the floorboards have been washed inn a lovely gray-blue!

Roland Bello

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Embrace Whimsy

A classic blue wall mural gets a burst of contemporary energy with deep pink lampshades and a pinstriped sofa in this sitting room corner designed by Miles Redd.

Mali Azima

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Play With Texture

This sitting room designed by Janie Molster features unique texture-rich details, from the tapestry wall decor to the elaborate ceiling moldings. The blue paint brings just a touch of grounded coolness to the warmer tones throughout.

Lucas Allen

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Stick to a Theme

Nautical rules in this master bathroom designed by Alexander Angle. Inspired by the occupant's own passions and interests, but with a design-savvy touch, this bathroom feels polished yet personal. The vintage trunks, light blue walls, and gold pendant are tasteful nods to maritime adventure.

BJORN WALLANDER

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Swim in Blue

High-gloss paints are a surefire way to make a bold statement. In this bedroom designed by decorator Alisa Bloom, the rich, liquidy sheen bounces light around a dark room, a spin on that old mirror trick designers love. Bloom used Fine Paints of Europe’s Delft Blue 4003 in Hollandlac Brilliant to illuminate the entire bedroom.

Heidi Caillier

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Play with Tone

A smokey gray-blue mural wallpaper pairs unexpectedly well with the warm wood console in this hallway designed by Heidi Caillier. The accessories adorning table, like the plaid lamp shade, metal vase, and hazy mirror, marry the cool tones with the natural browns.

Regan Baker Design

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Make a Statement Wall

This master bathroom designed by Regan Baker Design is absolutely hypnotizing thanks to the blue tile statement wall. Rich in both color and pattern, it doubles the room's depth and character.

Cameron Ruppert Interiors

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Go Glossy

This dining room in a family home designed by Cameron Ruppert Interiors gets a dose of glam from lacquered blue paint. The upholstered chairs and beige and cream carpet lighten the mood.

Studio DB

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Use as a Neutral

In this blue living room designed by Studio DB, the peach and marigold throws add just the right amount of variance. The matching walls and sectional interact with the light beautifully, casting an ethereal glow throughout. For a similar effect, opt for a pale, barely-there shade of blue paint.

Francesco Lagnese

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Shrinking Violet

A vibrant blue-violet shade is perfect for a kid's room. It makes bunk beds feel more sleek and modern—and maybe will convince your kids that sharing a room is actually cool.

Tara Striano

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Get Ocean-Inspired

Blue is one of those colors that feels accessible—it's bold enough to feel like you're taking serious risks, but still classic. Two different blue-green hues give a Florida kitchen an elegant beach vibe. Brass lanterns keep it from feeling too coastal.

Björn Wallander

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Layer Your Blues

The walls of this family room were lacquered in a custom ocean color, which gives the color even more depth.

Cameron Ruppert Interiors

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Bring It to the Floor

The night sky-inspired floor tiles lay the perfect foundation for this whimsical children's bathroom designed by Cameron Rupert Interiors. With contrasting prints, playful motifs, and pops of red, it's a space both kids and adults can love. Take note if you love blue but also want to play with other colors.

Nicole Franzen

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Play Against Type

When you don't want to overpower the room with blue, keep it confined to the artwork and lighting. Here, it still stands on its own while also sharing the spotlight with other bold colors, like hot pink and olive green.

Crosby Studios

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Go Monochrome

Love powdery blue? Here's your pick. In this space designed by Crosby Studio, the calming, periwinkle blue hue stains every inch, from the curtains to the trims, ceilings, furniture, and counters. There's something undeniable modern about using one specific color, and a pastel shade delivers a great sense of bold quirkiness that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Maura McEvoy

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Make Like David Lynch

The blue velvet of the upholstery contrasts the light blue walls. Both have cool undertones, which makes the room feel cohesive.

House Beautiful

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Wash It Out

Going bold doesn't always involve going for a vibrant or dark color. Instead, texture can create drama. In this aqua living room, gleaming lacquer conveys elegance.

Maura McEvoy

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Grab a Pattern

An ornate wall covering makes a small entryway feel like a jewel box. Chinese statues up the well-traveled vibe.

DAVID TSAY

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Play with Scale

Paint isn't the only way to incorporate blue in a big way. This floor-to-ceiling azure tile shower makes for a shower you never want to leave.

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Blue room ideas – from sky blue through ocean blue and on to cobalt – bring serenity and tranquillity to any space because they are on the cooler end of the spectrum.

Because cool tones aren’t overpowering – in fact, decorating with blue will often make a room feel like it is receding – room color ideas in these shades often help a small room appear to have more space, which can make them a great choice also for bathrooms and narrow hallways.

Jane Rockett, co-founder of Rockett St George , says of blue room ideas, ‘Cool blues and deep navy tones promote calmness and are the perfect choice for your living room, bedroom or guest room – typically spaces that you go to for escape and respite.’

‘Don’t be frightened of using the color on a carpet, rug or runner; color lifts the spirit from the floor up, which is a room's main canvas,’ says Lorna Haigh of Alternative Flooring . ‘Work with on-trend gentler blues: duck egg blue is always popular, although we are seeing more teals being used with secondary popping colors.’

Blue room ideas

Whether you're looking for blue room ideas that are predominantly blue or just want to have touches of blue in accessorizing, you'll find ways for decorating with blue that suit here. Named one of the best colors to make a room feel happy by paint experts, blue tones are ideal for setting a welcoming, relaxing mood.

We have included blue ideas for quick remodels and inspiration for spaces that are being entirely renovated and, using the color wheel, show you how to use complementing and contrasting blue room ideas.

1. Create calm in a bedroom

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Pale blue makes for a calming backdrop for a bedroom which can be instantly warmed up with reds, oranges, pinks and yellows. ‘We are very careful when picking blues for a room that doesn’t get too much natural light to make sure that the undertones are not too grey,’ says Liv Wallers and Cath Beckett, co-founders of Yellow London .

Another way to ensure there’s warmth is by introducing a pattern, adds interior designer Rosanna Bossom. ‘I’d steer clear of geometric patterns for blue bedrooms and add some brown furniture. Brand-new shiny furniture can make a bedroom feel stark.'

In this scheme by Yellow London, Blue’s Blue by Paint & Paper Library is tamed by pairing it with a pale aqua fabric while deep coral brings balance.

2. Add energy and vibrance with color

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Greens and greys are classic combinations, agrees Dominic Myland, owner of paint company Mylands , but contrasting pinks and reds are increasing in popularity for a layered look. ‘Bolder shades work well when used as an accent color, such as a wardrobe interior, woodwork or a favorite piece of furniture, while pale or deep blues can be used almost as a neutral, quietly anchoring a room with color.’

Cobalt with zesty green will bring vibrancy and energy as shown here with Proper Blue on walls and Sorrel Green on woodwork, by Mylands.

3. Go for a color clash

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I don’t think there are any hard and fast rules about blue, says Samantha Todhunter, founder of Samantha Todhunter Design . ‘Some feel it has a froideur about it. I disagree, it is about the colours you work in with it that will make the difference. Working with shades of blue is endlessly interesting and playing with tones and textures can change it from a vibrant jewel box to subtle and serene.’

Here, Samantha Todhunter used a turquoise blue silk, which works well with the slightly tonal clash of the green stair carpet and teal blue upholstery.

4. Go for a classic blue and white bathroom

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Decorating with blue and white is a tried-and-tested color combination that often works to perfection every time. However, when using blue as the predominant hue in a bathroom scheme, it can require warming up. The best way to do this is through the use of fabrics, accessories and brassware recommends Ali Johnson, co-founder of Otta Design . ‘If blue and green isn’t your scene then shades of mustards, oranges and pinks also work wonderfully to add warmth and energy to a blue bathroom.’

5. Take a bold approach

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As always, don’t fight the lack of natural light in a room and choose a more intense colour in those with north-facing aspects. If wanting to introduce an unusual blue shade, teal is a good option which sets off other hues in the room. ‘It’s an intense blue that allows you to layer in textures and finishes to offer relief and vibrance to a space,’ says Scott Maddux, co-founder of Maddux Creative .

6. Pair blue with delicate pink

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The beauty of blue is that it works with so many other colors, with pink and blue a particular favorite color combination of ours.

‘Blue and pink is one of our favourite combinations as it can work on so many levels,’ says Lucy Barlow, creative of Barlow & Barlow .

Interior designer Rachel Chudley agrees: 'I love to use soft, deep colors and materials in rooms – it is great to play around with these elements and introduce a couple of rough details to surprise.

7. Paint a backsplash blue

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Blue kitchen ideas regularly top the list of most popular kitchen color choices, and for good reason. Blue is a safe choice that works with most kitchen styles, contemporary or traditional, no matter their size. It’s calming and easy to live with too – a must in such a busy space.

‘Blue also comes with positive attributes in color psychology, such as enthusiasm, sympathy, warmth, encouragement, spirituality, loyalty, and thoughtfulness,' believes Patrick O’Donnell of Farrow & Ball .

8. Match blue with white for a classic color pairing

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'The best color combinations for rooms are those that stand the test of time, don't date and create an elegant finish. Blue and white is a classic pairing that has enduring appeal and will deliver schemes that are fresh and elegant every time,' says H&G's decorating editor Emma Thomas.

Perfect for blue living room ideas, fresh whites keep the room feeling bright and spacious.

9. Use mid blues for an elegant finish

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Blue consistently tops the charts of our favorite colors but when it comes to decorating, its negative connotations of being cold and masculine – think about the phrases we use in everyday parlance including being 'in a blue mood' or ‘feeling blue’ – can make some feel nervous about using it as a leading color in the home.

But a major plus of blue room ideas that’s worth bearing in mind is that they work well with northern hemisphere light which, for most of the year, is already quite blue.

It’s a flexible shade, too. When paired with fresh white, such as in this Cape Cod living room scheme, you have a tried-and-tested color combination that speaks of sunny and sophisticated New England summers.

Just be sure to stick to the same tone of blue and then mix in stripes and patterns to keep the scheme cohesive.

10. Take a color cue from accessories

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Mixing bold modern pieces with traditional accents is a well-established route to create an eclectic overall feel to a room. But look carefully and often you’ll find that the artwork chosen can act as source of color inspiration for a room.

If you like a particular hue that a painter has used, take it as a design cue and base the scheme around that. The end result will make a treasured painting stand proud in the room.

11. Use blue with a contrasting color

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'If you are worried that blue will be too cool for a room – perhaps you've moved home and have to house existing blue furniture that once sat in a sunnier space and are looking for blue couch living room ideas – know that, of course, adding colors from the opposite side of the color wheel will add instant warmth,' says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief of Homes & Gardens.

'You needn't use large expanses of color, blue or otherwise, to add impact, as you can see in the room above.'

12. Add warmth to blue rooms with woody textures

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In this house in the Hamptons village of Sag Harbor, interior designer Steven Gambrel has played on variations of a blue and grey color palette throughout, as well as picking out architectural details such as doors and windows by switching tempo and using matt and polished gloss.

Any risk of these blue room ideas coming across as cold is relieved by the natural elements including with chunky fiber rug on the floor and fluted antique wood side table.

Think about using an alternative paint finish to lift the overall effect on walls and give a color greater clarity. Venetian Plaster leaves a smooth finish which is layered with the multi-dimensional, two-tone appearance of marble surfaces, adding visual interest and charm. Watch out though, it’s a considerably more laborious (and therefore expensive) skill than standard painting.

13. Create a splash of blue with a feature wall

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An eye-catching geometric Pierre Frey wallpaper design, inspired by a batik motif, gives color and character to this home office. A floating wall is a great way to divide a large space and the addition of a patterned wallpaper adds impact and character. The white walls and accessories keep the feel fresh and bright.

14. Use blue in a hallway to create a serene feel

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'Inspired by the considered simplicity of Japanese style, this contemporary hallway evokes a zen-like calm,' says Emma Thomas. 'Combining blue and white with pale woods in this way offers a softer, more organic take on decorating with these two colors.' For more inspiration, see our collection of blue hallway ideas.

15. Create a blue scheme instantly with accessories

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In this entrance hallway scheme, interior decorator Beata Heuman has introduced blue room ideas with a playful injection of blue-green teal on the ornate painted sideboard table which is then carried on in the shades above the two bird lamps.

As the hallway is the first interior space that is seen, it often becomes the standard bearer of what’s to come. Using a pop of color here is a useful way of whetting the appetite, advertising that there is more on the way, without overwhelming visitors and guests at first sight.

Instead of paint on the walls, coverings on the floors or at windows, use upholstered furniture such as sofas and armchairs as well as cushions and lampshades to set a color scheme in a room. It has the obvious advantage of being flexible and easily changed if the mood further down the line takes on a different taste.

16. Paint the ceiling blue for an intimate feel

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Painting the ceiling in a darker color than the walls is a way to make a bedroom – particularly if it's quite large – feel cozier and more intimate. It'll create the illusion of a lower ceiling, as well as setting a dynamic contrast against white walls.

For this master bedroom, the South Carolinian decorator Cortney Bishop took her color inspiration from the views outside and wasn’t deterred by using blue room ideas as the anchor for the space.

‘All shades of blue run throughout this particular home,’ she explains. ‘For the master bedroom, it felt right to bring in other colors inspired by the view outside their window so, in addition to the blues, that included greens and earthy browns. These three colors presented a richness that evoke a sense of warmth and also very pleasing to the eye.’

17. Introduce texture with blue

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Taking inspiration from shibori designs, this bedroom corner is all about texture. A beautiful artwork has been created by framing a Japanese-inspired Pierre Frey wallpaper in a smart reeded white wood frame. The blue and white palette has been continued throughout, layering the scheme with pale denim walls and deep indigo Ian Mankin fabric on the David Seyfried chair .

18. Match different blue tones for interest

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Blue and white bedroom ideas are amongst the most restful of combinations.

'A calm sea of indigo blues makes for an inviting retreat,' says Emma Thomas. 'The small scale pattern in the wallpaper, a more textural alternative to paint, works well with the playful lampshade design. Mixing the blue patterns with white keeps the scheme crisp. Blue-tinted furniture continues the theme.

Wallpaper, Virginia White . Lamp Vaughan .

19. Pick a bold contrast to make blue punchy

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In a warmer climate, such as that of the south of France or southern California, be braver with using deeper blue room ideas on the walls. The softer light, which is more often infused with sunlight than seen in northern climes, can take the stronger tones.

The Paris-based designer and architect India Mahdavi (who was responsible for painting Sketch’s Gallery tearoom a popping shade of rose pink back in 2014) injected this room, which is part of a 22-room hotel in the Provencal town of Arles, with a vivid blast of turquoise. This is set off by the colorful display of bottles arranged on a postbox-red shelving unit.

India describes herself as a polychrome and a polyglot – as talented with the use of color and as she is with languages. She has said of her work with color: ‘I like to mix and let them insult each other, have an argument.’

It’s an approach that requires a very discerning eye so if in doubt, we recommend staying faithful to classic contrast on the color wheel.

20. Put blue on the floor for impact

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Blue dining room ideas can be very elegant but if you feel the shade might be a little cool for your walls, limit it to the floor; here, a graphic design creates a bold, contemporary appeal that fits perfectly in this period property.

'A white backdrop allows the striking Bolon floor design to take center stage here. Blue also features in the curtains and chairs, with the limited color palette ensuring the look remains sophisticated,' says Emma Thomas.

21. Layer blue on blue

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We love interior designer Anna Spiro ’s clever mix of color, pattern and materials. The textural indigo blue wallcovering used in this chic dining room instantly conjures a rich, saturated mood. And who wouldn’t be delighted to take a seat on this sky blue upholstered sofa as dining seating? The crisp white piping and border detailing add an elegant finishing touch.

An upholstered chair in a geometric design adds another layer to the scheme, as does the bamboo chair and antique dining table. All mismatching pieces that happily sit together thanks to the use of a restrained palette. The crisp white curtains and marble table top help to keep the scheme fresh and light.

Image from A Life in Pattern by Anna Spiro, published by Thames & Hudson.

22. Choose a blue grey for a traditional appeal

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Blue room ideas can work in light-starved hallways and entryways, bringing a freshness to these spaces.

‘We love decorating with Pigeon by Farrow and Ball ,’ says Emma Sims-Hilditch, founder of Sims Hilditch . ‘This paint color is a cozy and nostalgic blue grey. It is softer and bluer than more contemporary grey shades, we love using this color for our entrance areas, boot rooms, cloakrooms or darker spaces like studies and panelled rooms.’

23. Add bold panels of blue in curtains

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Add a little blue to a neutral scheme with curtains and blinds. Matched with white within the design and made from sheer fabrics, blue curtains can make a room feel light and airy. For a cozier appeal, you can of course choose lined curtains in deeper blues and heavier fabrics, such as velvet.

24. Work blue cabinetry into a kitchen renovation

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'Green kitchens have seen the real surge in popularity recently, but I think blue kitchen ideas are the classic choice that you really can't go wrong with,' says Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief Lucy Searle. 'Dark blue kitchens, like the one above, are perfect for larger spaces that you want to look traditional, formal and smart – and at the other end of the scale, powder blue cabinetry is pretty in a country kitchen. Just as with white kitchens, you won't go too far wrong with blue.'

25. Pick a strong blue for bathrooms

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Pale blues are a tricky choice for a bathroom – unless the space is flooded with warm light all day long, it can feel cold and unwelcoming. A darker blue, however, succeeds in making a bathroom feel incredibly smart. A word of warning, though: blue bathroom ideas must go hand-in-hand with good bathroom lighting so that the space doesn't feel dreary at night.

26. Balance blue patterns and plains

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‘The brief here was to create a glamorous scheme with a nod to the nostalgia of 1930s Hollywood films,’ says designer Sophie Eyeington. ‘Geometric patterned Fired Earth tiles were used to highlight the bath and basin, with the look softened by the circular mirror and sphere lights.’

27. Create an intricate tiled effect with blue

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Bring a sense of grandeur to your bathroom with a scenic statement wall. This Pierre Frey wallpaper panel echoes the traditional Portuguese azulejo tilework found in the palaces of Lisbon and Porto.

Is blue good for a room?

Blue is a good color for a room – and not just aesthetically. Our perception of blue has an affect on our moods, too. As fabric and wallpaper designer Vanessa Arbuthnott says in our feature on color psychology in interior design, 'It’s been proven that students exposed to blue before undertaking an exam achieved greater results, making it the perfect color choice for a bedroom or study.'

That aside, it's true that blue is a calming, restful color that does promote a feeling of peace and tranquility that's perfect for any room.

Picking the right shade of blue will largely depend on when you use the room – if only a night, you can pick any shade you love – pale blues to enhance space or deep blues to create a cocooning effect. But if you use the room by day, too, you'll want to ensure the tone of blue you choose feels warm and welcoming, so experiment before settling on the final shade, considering blues with a hint of yellow toning for an inviting feel.

What color goes well with blue?

Blue goes well with most other colors, and is an easy color to coordinate with but these are the best matches – and those to avoid:

1. Blue and white – as you'll see above, it creates a crisp finish that's extremely elegant and timeless.

2. Blue and yellow – a little traditional for some tastes, nevertheless, yellow is a great match for warming blues up, and blues for cooling yellows down.

3. Blue and orange – blue and orange have the same effect on each other as blue and yellow, although the result is a more contemporary look.

4. Blue and pink – this is a lovely combination and works well as pastels or as much bolder shades.

5. Blue and green – for a room that feels rich and grown up, this is a fabulous combination that is perfect for rooms starved of pretty, verdant views.

6. Blue and grey – this is one to skip. Instead, match blue with black or brown for a much more elegant finish.

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

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The usual blue colors and fabric tissue textures and in the New Year - 2023 look original and look original and look originally modern.

Christmas stockings, miniature trees, heart decorations, stars, candies, mittens, balls and wreaths are great handmade Christmas decorations that you can use as inexpensive room decor.

Christmas decorations made from cookies, fruits, nuts and other edible things are perfect for the main winter holiday. Tangerines, apples, cinnamon sticks and hot peppers are beautiful and original ideas for decorating a Christmas tree.

Fabrics, felt, yarn, beautiful beads and colorful buttons are excellent materials for creating unique decor items.

Traditional and original handicrafts offer stunning, unique and modern ideas for decorating a room for the New Year.

Use the universal decor options from the photo selection to quickly and inexpensively decorate a room for the New Year with your own hands.

Beautiful Christmas ideas for decorating walls, ceilings, doors and windows in the room bright windows, doors, walls and ceilings.

Here is a collection of photos and quick tips for decorating a room for the winter holidays and creating a beautiful room.

How to decorate the walls and ceiling in the room for the New Year 2022 - 2023

A fantastic combination of fir branches and luxurious glass Christmas balls or elegant vintage-style Christmas decorations is one of the most beautiful trends in decorating the walls in the room for the New Year 2022 - 2023

Handmade paintings, children's drawings, figurines, soft toys, stockings, garlands look beautiful in combination with traditional Christmas decorations.

Christmas Window Decor

Garlands are perfect for decorating windows, mantels and shelf decor.

Colorful gift boxes hanging from a rope, silhouettes and figurines, houses, miniature Christmas trees or heart-shaped decorations add unique accents to Christmas lights.

How to decorate doors for the New Year

Winter holiday decorations, door wreaths create a wonderful atmosphere and connect generations. These traditional New Year decorations are loved and symbolic by many. You can buy a wreath from artificial spruce or make your own from living green branches.

Look at the photo and imagine how beautiful the doors can look, decorated for the New Year with handmade, unique and bright finishes. How to Decorate a Room Without a Christmas Tree for New Year 2023 – Create an Alternative

Miniature Christmas trees made of paper, felt or fabrics, wall hangings are great alternatives for this winter attribute.

Turning houseplants, especially succulents, into alternative Christmas trees is a modern Christmas trend that is both popular and creative.

Wooden staircase with garlands, lights and Christmas decorations - eco-friendly and original holiday decorations in a minimalist style.

A few wooden branches in a vase, spruce branches or houseplants adorned with winter holiday decorations, ideal for decorating a room for the New Year 2018-2019.
Branches combined with traditional winter figurines and Christmas balls look impressive on holiday tables.

How to decorate the room with tinsel and rain for the New Year

Rain and tinsel in pink, white and red tones are universally attractive, bright and beautiful winter jewelry for the room and Christmas trees:

Reds are powerful, energetic, dramatic, warm and festive.
Pink shades are romantic and playful.
White elegant and refined.

Rain and tinsel are familiar decorations from childhood associated with traditional winter holiday decor. Use these inexpensive items by pairing them with the current New Year trends of late 2022/early 2023.

Take a few strands and fill in the empty space between the branches of the Christmas tree in vintage style.

All shades of gray and silver tones, soft blacks and deep blues are a stylish choice for decorating a room with 2022-2023 tinsel and rain.

Anthracite Grey, Ocher, Bronze, Violet, Dark Green, Blue and White are contemporary Christmas colors that pair beautifully with traditional red accents.

Choose your two favorite colors and add gold rain or silver gray tinsel for a stylish winter interior.

How and how to decorate a room with your own hands for the New Year of the Black Water Rabbit

Modern interior design ideas change every year. 2023 is the year of the Black Water Rabbit according to the Chinese zodiac, and symbol of the year accents are becoming popular for home decoration.

Wall Decor: 25+ Room Decor Ideas

Round Up

Experimenting with spatial geometry is fun. You can change the space without resorting to construction work. The circles on the wall and the door completely transformed the room. To do this, the author of the interior needed several cans of paint and knowledge of one simple rule: dark colors are perceived by the eye as more distant, while light ones seem closer.

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Outlining

Outlining can make expressive not only the eyes, but also . .. the walls. This simple but "powerful" technique has been used by decorators for many centuries in a row. The outline of architectural elements, corners, ledges, door frames, plinths gives the room a resemblance to an architectural sketch drawn in full size, making it more graphic, bright and memorable. In addition to the walls in the same way, you can transform individual interior items: consoles, tables, lampshades.

Photo: Paul Raeside

Drawing Lessons

If you want to decorate the walls with paintings, but nature has not endowed you with the gift of a muralist, use stencils (they can be made to order at any of the large format printing companies). Just remember that large prints and bright colors work best in well-lit rooms.

Photo: Simon Upton

Mix not only colors, but also textures. Glossy stripe on a matte surface looks ultra-modern

Duplex apartment in Moscow. Alla Shumeiko's project. Hostess bathroom. The wall painting was done by Alena Vilyukova.

Photo: Sergei Ananiev. Style: Natalia Onufreychuk

Pantone

Gradient painting, in other words, a smooth transition between two or more colors, is a fashionable design technique. Using it, you can not only create an interesting image of the interior, but also play with the visual perception of the proportions of the room. To make the room seem higher, place more saturated shades from below, making them more transparent as they approach the ceiling.

Photo: Simon Upton

Northern Lights

An idea for avid clubbers. Paint wall fragments in acid colors using special phosphorescent paints. Such a coating accumulates light, and in the dark begins to emit it in the form of a glow. In order for the resulting art canvases to take on a finished look, frame them with a molding or baguette.

Photo: Maison FranÁaise

1980s fashion is back! “Acid” colors and neon appeared in the interiors again!

Home of Bloggers in Milan designed by John Pentassuglia.

Between the past and the future

If the classic interior seems too boring for you, do not rush to knock decorative moldings and stucco moldings off the walls. We offer an easier and, most importantly, effective way to "rejuvenate" the interior - paint the room in gray, which is relevant at all times. To avoid monotony, bright multi-colored stripes applied over a neutral background will help.

Non-children's games

Children love to play, draw and have fun. In this they are like decorators. Following the author of this room for a boy, you can also misbehave a little: for example, instead of a headboard, draw a rectangle of a contrasting color on the wall, and at the same time adjust the silhouette of a modern wall clock. Agree, they look much more fun this way.

All against the wall!

If only you knew from what rubbish… objects of modern design are sometimes created. Postcards, candy wrappers, herbariums, and even insects are all great wall decorations. One “but” - it can take years to assemble it and, most importantly, hang it up, and with them the desire to complete the job. To save you time and effort, the designers have released ready-made wallpapers imitating a collage of the above objects attached to the wall with adhesive tape, buttons and pins.

Want to be at the forefront of interior design? Cover the wall with newspapers and varnish it

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Newsprint vinyl wallpaper, Yien

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Dimensions: 10x1. 06 m

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Wallpaper paper London, "Moscow Wallpaper Factory"

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Dimensions: 0.53 x 10.05 m

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Vinyl photo wallpaper "Newspaper Notes", "Fashion House"

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Dimensions: 315x225 cm

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Vintage newspaper print wallpaper, Alessandro Allori

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Patchwork

Who said that only blankets can be patchwork? Patchwork looks great on the walls too. Plain wallpaper, vinyl tile or paint can be used. To avoid excessive variegation, alternate colored squares with white ones.

Look at the root

Have you decided to build a home library? Commendable! In the meantime, the essence and the matter, priceless folios that have not yet been bought can be replaced with wallpaper with their life-size “portraits”. To finally mislead guests, paste over with this wallpaper not only the walls, but also the door. The Fornasetti brand has similar wallpapers. Tiles with books are also a good solution.

Photo: Christopher Simon Sykes

Scientists have proven that banging your head against a wall every 10 seconds burns 150 calories per hour

Children's bathroom. Designed by Kirill Sakharov.

Two in one

Do not rush to buy a set of the same wallpaper for the whole room when you start renovating. Feel like an artist and think of different interesting options. And there are many of them. You can, for example, stick just one strip on a painted wall; alternate wallpaper with different patterns, but the same color, or, conversely, use wallpapers with the same pattern, but different colors ... Any other ideas?

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A worthy replacement

Walls upholstered in juyi fabric or textiles with chinoiserie ornaments certainly look very nice, but such a finish is not cheap. A more budget option is wallpaper with the same pattern. They can be found, for example, in the collections of Pierre Frey, Osborne & Little or de Gournay.

In 1853 Pavel Tretyakov decided to decorate the walls of his house and bought a couple of paintings. Thus was born the famous gallery

Wallpaper A thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains in Delft color palette on Bleached White silk, de Gournay.

Paper wallpaper, "Saratov wallpaper"

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B/W

Make a mosaic of wallpapers of the same color range, but with different patterns. A win-win option, suitable for both classic and modern interiors, is a combination of black and white.

Upside down

Don't be afraid to experiment. Try gluing polystyrene ceiling panels to the wall. Acrylic paint in a trendy shade will emphasize the texture and allow you to play with the shadows. It's nice that this finishing option will cost much less than similar wall modules made of wood, MDF and leather.

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Ceiling tiles "Idyll", "Format"

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Ceiling tiles, embossed, Postavshchikovff

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Dimensions: 50x50 cm. 10 square meters. m, 40 pieces

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Ceiling relief tiles, "Format"

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Dimensions: 50x50 cm, 1 square. m, 4 pieces

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Gypsum 3D wall panel Klin, Decoreo

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Dimensions: 25x17 cm

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Abstraction

Do your friends boast that they have been to the Guggenheim Museum and seen Mondrian? Let them now look into your bathroom! Typical for this artist, combinations of bright colors work perfectly even in small spaces!

Glass mosaic, NS mosaic

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Residual phenomenon

Everyone who has ever made repairs has a collection of remnants of different-sized tiles. We advise you not to store it in the pantry, but to put it into action. Decorate the wall above the sink in the bathroom or in the kitchen with an original collage. Do not be afraid to combine tiles of different thicknesses, sizes and textures, with or without a pattern. In order not to overdo it with color, “dilute” it all with white tiles.

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Tile "Rainbow Turquoise", "Pentaceramic"

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Alignment to the right?

Don't be surprised that this bathroom wall is tiled in different directions: half horizontal, half vertical. Rest assured, this is not a tiler's mistake, but a design move typical of the Art Deco era.

Photo: Red Cover / Global Look

Designer himself

House in Tangier by designer Cassandra Karinsky. The ceramic apron was transformed by the painting in the form of bright stripes.

Photo: Gaelle Le Boulicaut

A boring kitchen backsplash lined with white mosaics can be refreshed without resorting to prompt measures. Arm yourself with special paint for ceramics and apply a pattern to the tile. If you want to be unique - order a tile according to your sketches!

Apartment in Stockholm.

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Wall tiles "Arabesques, majolica", Kerama Marazzi

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Tile hexagon "Khaki", "Pentaceramic"

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Wall tiles Mainzu Nazari Iberia

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Stonework

Even in a city apartment you can create the feeling that you are in a castle or palace. Stonework with rustication will be completely replaced by tiles with wide seams or MDF panels. This technique is often used in the design of halls and hallways. Lighting in the form of street lamps, octagon tiles and gothic-style furniture are suitable as entourage.

Program "Time"

Surely each of us has ever collected at least something: figurines of elephants, irons, license plates or, as the owner of this apartment, wall clocks. All this wealth can be used as decoration.

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Vintage wooden cuckoo clock

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Kingdom of mirrors

We have already written more than once that mirrors can transform even the most inexpressive interior. By hanging mirrors opposite the window, you will kill two birds with one stone: make the room brighter and decorate the wall.

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Set of wall mirrors "Bamboo"

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Decorative mirror in a wicker macrame frame

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Wall mirror "Sun", Queen Fair

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Slender rows

A strict geometric composition is the easiest and at the same time a win-win way to hang pictures or any other works of art. In this case, we are talking about the covers of music discs. A rhythmic composition of identical white frames hung between even rows of vertical bars does not look boring thanks to the bright "substrate". Her role is played by a plain painted wall.

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Gender

Dreaming of a chalet? To do this, it is not at all necessary to buy a house on the slopes of the Alps. You can create the right atmosphere in a city apartment. Just take a floorboard (preferably an old one) and sheathe one of the walls with it. Both light and dark wood will look equally impressive.

Everything is openwork

How does a designer differ from an ordinary person? The ability to look at things in a new way and use them not for their intended purpose. A fresh idea is to decorate the wall with fragments of white radiator grilles with openwork patterns. The wall against which they are installed, of course, should be painted in a bright color.

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Doors, window frames, cabinet doors and countertops can be used for walls

Screen for radiator "Gothic", Stella

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Brick wall

Ever since bare brickwork migrated from lofts to ordinary apartments, it has been dearly loved by architects and designers. If you like the natural color of the brick, cover it with a protective layer of polyurethane varnish or drying oil, then it will not “dust”. Or roll up the wall with paint, such as white or gray.

Home of the designer Sabine Marcelis.

Braid with three boxes

The wall can be finished, but even better - done. This lightweight partition consists of a wooden frame, inside of which strips of thin plywood are fixed. This design not only looks impressive, but also partially transmits light, which is sometimes necessary. If you want to do this, please note: instead of plywood, you can use fabric stretched over the frame, such as coarse canvas or thick silk.

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Malevich's Architecton

Decorate your wall with an abstract composition in the spirit of the avant-garde artists of the twenties. To do this, you will need several sheets of drywall or MDF. After sticking the squares on the wall, paint the “masterpiece” with matte or glossy paint.