Light blue living room decorating ideas
Blue living room ideas – 30 ways to decorate with shades of blue
Blue is such a versatile hue to work with. One minute exciting and decadent, the next restful and easy to live with, blue can be anything you want it to be depending on the shade you choose. Our blue living room ideas are some of our favourites examples of how to use this gloriously diverse colour.
Blue living room ideas
Smart and sophisticated, navy and teal blues are the warmer way of embracing on-trend dark hues. They also have a luxurious feel – and for very good reason.
By contrast, sea blues and duck egg blues are all calm and serenity, making them the perfect antidote to our 24/7 lives. You don't need a home by the sea to enjoy them, though they do work best with simple Shaker and country style furniture in whites and very pale timbers.
Read on to find the hue of blue that's perfect for your living room idea.
1. Invigorate your space with sky blue
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This brilliant shade of blue has just been revealed as Dulux's colour of the year 2022 – Bright Skies. This uplifting shade of pale blue offers a much-needed invigorating breath of fresh air for our homes. Reminiscent of a clear sky filled with promise the gentle blue reminds us to 'look up' and feel optimistic as we emerge from darker times.
It's a lighter, brighter and more refreshing colour than that of last year's Brave Ground, yet it still has a deep connection to nature. Enhance the feeling of nature by pairing this hue with warm wooden furniture and plenty of house plant ideas to welcome further elements of nature into your living room.
2. Mix soothing pastels
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As the colour of the year announcement shows powder blues are having a moment – a refreshing alternative to grey, cool blue brings with it a calming and serene energy. A pastel shade works well when used to decorate a south facing room to maximise the feeling of light and space. Mix a palette of soothing pastel shades to add depth to the look, introducing the tones via soft furnishings.
3. Coordinate with colour
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The key to creating the perfect feature way with colour is keeping it coordinated. Built-in furniture painted in the same block colour as the fireplace and the wall creates a sleek, cohesive look – solidify that one wall as one complete wall, rather than a broken space of shelving and chimney breast space.
4. Balance a blue colour scale
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Create a sophisticated blue living rooms by layering tones, to strike the right balance between a dominate colour to run through a scheme without it feeling overwhelming. This blue living room idea introduced a pale shade, almost blue-grey, on walls with a more pure pastel blue with the curtain fabric.
The look is enhanced with the introduction of royal blue in the form of a statement armchair. The rest of the room is kept neutral with white-washed wooden floors and white furniture to make sure the blue remains undiluted by other accent colours.
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Enrich a deep blue living room with the addition of luxurious textures and materials in a range of equally rich accent colours. In this striking blue living room deep blue walls are enhanced by a large papered art on the wall and glam metallic furniture finishes and accessories.
Luxe velvets in deep shades of burnt orange punctuate the cocooning blue beautifully, creating a moody, decadent vibe.
6. Be bold with on-trend paint
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Create a strong colour block theme throughout by painting all the skirting boards and above the picture rail in the same colour as all four walls. Keep ceilings painted white for a dramatic contrast.
‘Blue and white is a classic combination and will stand the test of time. The colours contrast beautifully but pick an off shade of white - a true brilliant white already has more of a blue undertone, so paired with navy it can be cold,’ says Cathy Dean, Interior Designer
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Choose dusky tones for a sophisticated finish(Image credit: Future PLC / Chris Snook)
Look to a mid-tone blue with grey undertones to keep the look bold but bright. Pair with touches of aged brown leather and brass to welcome an added feeling of warmth. This striking yet understated colour combination creates a sophisticated take on a blue living room idea.
8. Add a seascape feature wall
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Set the scene for your blue living room with a feature wall. This striking wall mural has an 'under the sea' vibe that creates a lush serene feel to the overall scheme, which is already tranquil with pale blue-grey walls with a light grey rug and gentle pink sofa to contrast.
9. Be daring with dominating dark blue shades
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Where a room can take it, if the light quality is right and the dark colour will enhance the size, be daring by taking all four walls to the dark side.
The key when decorating with such bold colour is to embrace all surfaces, so include skirting boards and framework into the colour scheme. Otherwise you run the risk of white woodwork from standing out like a sore thumb – totally distracting from the statement effect of the blue. Add equally bold accent colours to inject pops of contrasting colour, such as this mustard yellow.
10. Embrace opulent finishes
Greenwich Velvet 3 Seater Sofa £549; Jungle Luxe Eyelet Curtain, from £50; Claudia Coffee Nest Tables Gold Effect £239; all Dunelm
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This look oozes luxury so opt for velvet finishes for cushions, curtains or upholstery. Brass accents and gold threads for accessories and occasional furniture are an instant shortcut to glamour. Pick rich wood finishes in matt rather than a glossy polish.
For a little old school glam, bring in the signature curves of chic twenties style with globe lighting and a round mirror. Fan and tropical palm prints still look the part and whilst dramatic colours are key to the look, swap out classic black and red for sapphire blue and emerald green.
11. Add some animal attraction
Anya Large Sideboard £549; Jungle Luxe Navy Wallpaper £12; Mila Magenta Rug from £45; all Dunelm
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Pick a wallpaper with a midnight blue backdrop to really showcase tropical scenes. The rich tone adds instant depth and smart sophistication that evokes Art Deco opulence.
This Neo Deco style has adopted a number of animals from tropical climes. Incorporate wallpaper, lighting and accessories featuring big cats, monkeys, zebras and exotic birds into the scheme. Gilded finishes just add to the air of eclectic glamour.
12. Accent with pink
Vivian Cocktail Chair; £149, Dunelm
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Lift the dark finishes like rich teal and midnight blue with blush pink and intense fuchsia. The warm pastel shade and bright jewel tone will soften the moody vibe and add a light hearted edge to the palette. Cushions and rugs are an easy way to inject the colour, or try some pink pampas grass for some statement texture.
A fluted, shell shaped accent chair in blush velvet will match a panelled wall with a chic silhouette while neon touches add a playful punch to the scheme.
13. Pick a sofa in a contrasting colour
Stella sofa in Paprika, £1840; Houston 5 light linear ceiling pendant, £260, Sofa.com
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Orange sits opposite a blue on the colour wheel, so setting this bold tangerine against a deep blue will really make the most of both features.
Annie Sloan has some words of advice on which accents colours work with a blue scheme: ‘The complementary of blue is yellow. As you move round the colour wheel you find orange, hence why brass and copper works so well, too.'
'Just a small amount goes a long way. For something quieter, colours like pale pink and grey greens look amazing.’ With that in mind, you might also want to see our pink living room ideas.
14. Go immersive
Plush large chaise sofa in dark blue velvet, £1,199, DFS
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For a sophisticated feel, go for mid to dark tones of blue on the wall that will really envelop a room.
The deeper the colour, the richer and cosier the effect. Painting skirting and woodwork in the same colour as the walls, creates a smart, seamless finish.
When designing a room in a block colour, it’s important to avoid a flat space, so a velvet sofa and curtains not only create a luxe look, but lift the space with texture and create some depth.
15. Make it modern coastal
Venus Bilbao Vinyl, £18.99 per sq m, Mirage Abstract Blue Rug, from £63.99, Carpetright
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Forget the classic stripes. An inky watercolour mural will evoke seascapes whilst avoiding the cliche coastal prints. There’s no need to stick to one shade of blue either, combine everything from a sky blue to indigo, with a denim sofa and cobalt chair, to create a softer, blended scheme.
Work in a casual vibe using rattan and seagrass pieces to channel a far flung sense of coastal style.
16. Pick a heritage inspired print
Tapestry Floral Dark Seaspray wallpaper £40 per roll; Chatsworth Button Back Large Sofa in Seaspray £2,150; Laura Ashley at Next
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Dip a toe into a maximalist look with a feature wall, or go for total drama by using living room wallpaper ideas on all four walls.
The dusky, restful shade and the tonal blue sofa, woodwork and furniture, softens the overall look so the busy print won’t overwhelm the space.
A contemporary twist on a traditional Chesterfield, the button back sofa bring a modern silhouette whilst still maintaining classic grandeur to complement the heritage wallpaper.
17. Give smart maritime blue a crisp white stripe
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A nautical palette of blue and white has always been a firm decorating favourite, and this smart band of white gives a whole new take on the traditional sailors stripes! Pairing it with a soft tan leather sofa and adding washed wood furniture brings a softness and warmth to this smart colour palette.
18. Mix in bottle green and accents of coral
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Greens and blues have always been a popular colour combination and can sit effortlessly together. Using colour blocks of blue on the walls and green on the sofa grounds the room with a classic combination, whilst the addition of a pop of dark coral gives the room an extra design dimension.
This leaf green sofa and matching footstool gives the room a grown up, sophisticated feel, whilst the pops of coral on soft furnishings and ceramics gives it a modern twist. Oversized lampbase, vases and decorative jars in the same mix of colours adds a contemporary edge.
19. Layer textures on a backdrop of pale aqua
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This season’s delicate shades of blush pink and pale aqua bring freshness to any room, while low-level furniture and soft linen drapes keep the look light. With a palette that is all about combining pale colours (with little or no pattern) try mixing textures to prevent the scheme becoming flat.
Don't be afraid to combine velvets, linens, and boucle fabrics on soft furnishings around the room. Create a seamless backdrop my matching curtains to the wall colour too.
20. Contrast an exposed stone wall with midnight blue
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A midnight blue velvet sofa has been contrasted with the distressed white stone wall in this living room in a converted barn.
The sumptuous blue rather than looking cold against the white walls, creates a warm and inviting space to cosy up in. The rich blue colour scheme has been continued in the rug, and home accessories such as the vase and blanket.
21. Pair maritime blue with white for a look that's cosy and bright
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Painting the walls a dark blue is a wonderful way to build a look that's cosy and homely. So that the look isn't gloomy, keep the walls, ceilings and window dressings light – ideally white – to balance things. Mirror-finish furniture will also maximise the light in a dark-painted room.
22. Use midnight blue with grey for a modern rustic look
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You might think of blue as a cool colour, but the deepest, darkest shades will create a cosy, cocooning look, as evidenced here.
Greys and blush pinks are the ideal bedfellows – or should that be sofa fellows? – for this opulent midnight shade.
They both soften and brighten up the room, while a woodturning stove, tongue and groove panelling and pale wood furniture enhance the rustic feel.
23. Try teal blue for a traditional update
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There's a fine line between traditional and tired, but it can be completely avoided if you are confident with colour. This strong teal brings a certain amount of heritage to this living room, but it simultaneously feels fresh.
Matching the sofa and the walls emboldens the look and creates a strong backdrop where it's possible to mix up antiques with modern pieces without the overall effect being messy.
24. Pick a pastel blue
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Introduce a splash of sky blue to enliven a small living room idea. A soft pastel shade welcomes colour without overwhelming the space. Combine cool, airy, pastels with the clean lines of modern furniture and contemporary textiles to bring it right up to date.
25. Give country style a fresh twist
Credits: Platform Medium 2 Seater Sofa £1,699; Hendricks Loveseat £599; Tuck Armchair £349, Cushions from £12; Jute Pouffe £79, Skye Jute Rug, £80, all John Lewis & Partners
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Bright shades of blue are the perfect companion to warmer, fruity orange hues, so instead of the soft pastels that sum up a traditional country look, team a zingy turquoise with sunbleached hues to update the look.
Dip into some Tuscan tones of sun soaked coral, golden ochre and for warmth and vibrancy. Flowy, full length curtains are the perfect way to introduce an energetic shot of colour.
26. Warm up the contrast
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Balance the feel of a rich blue with a splash of neutral white. ‘You can turn up the temperature by using a darker tone of blue and punctuate the space with energy’, says Natasha Petitt, Colour Designer at Craig & Rose.
27. Make pink feel grown up with inky blue
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Backed by any other shade, this pink sofa might look a little too sugary for many people's taste.
But with a dark inky blue behind it, it's the ultimate in sophistication, enhanced by the coffee table's brass legs and accessories.
Also framed in brass are three blue prints, which break up the blue without detracting too much from its effect. Warm wood flooring and a pale rug keep things bright yet cosy underfoot.
28. Start with a blue sofa
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Here, a vibrant turquoise blue sofa pops against a soothing backdrop of denim blue, for our take on modern coastal.
Stonewashed blues like these are the perfect foundation for classic styles of furniture, the white dresser being a prime example. It's a good idea to reflect them in the accessories in display.
29. Tile a blue feature wall
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You'll need to have a healthy budget, but a feature wall formed of cement tiles can look truly spectacular and – despite the rustic nature of their material – glamorous.
Velvet chairs in a deeper blue enhance this effect, and again, accessories in a similar turquoise are accents that bring the room together.
30. Experiment with pattern
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The golden rules for making this formal look work are to stick to a neutral hue for the walls and floor, and then to keep with a strict palette, which will allow you to play with pattern.
No two motifs are the same, yet they work harmoniously with each other and create an eclectic, global-inspired look, rather than a contrived seaside scheme.
Are blue living rooms popular?
Blue living rooms are more popular than ever, thanks to the recent announcement of Dulux's colour of the year 2022 Bright Skies.
Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director of Dulux UK, says, 'Right now, people want to feel revitalised and enjoy the freedoms that are returning to them, to look out and bring in new ideas. What better inspiration can we take than the endless skies around us?'
'It is widely known that nature makes us feel better.
And taking steps to bring the outside in enhances our sense of wellbeing' Marianne adds. 'So whether we are working or relaxing, it is essential to have a space that reflects the optimism and desire for a fresh, new start that is top of the agenda.'
Additional words by Michela Colling, Nicky Phillips
Amy Cutmore is Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. She works on titles including Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And she's a winner of the PPA's Digital Content Leader of the Year. A homes journalist for two decades, she has a strong background in technology and appliances, and has a small portfolio of rental properties, so can offer advice to renters and rentees, alike.
45 Best Blue Rooms - Decor Ideas for Light and Dark Blue Rooms
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An ode to azul.
By Hadley Mendelsohn
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
1 of 45
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
2 of 45
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
3 of 45
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
4 of 45
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
5 of 45
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
6 of 45
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
7 of 45
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
8 of 45
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
9 of 45
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
10 of 45
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
11 of 45
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
12 of 45
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
13 of 45
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
14 of 45
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
15 of 45
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
16 of 45
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
17 of 45
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
18 of 45
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
19 of 45
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
20 of 45
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
21 of 45
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
22 of 45
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
23 of 45
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
24 of 45
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
25 of 45
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
26 of 45
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
27 of 45
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
28 of 45
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
29 of 45
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
30 of 45
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.
35 Unexpected Color Combos for Palette Inspo
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
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Color combinations
For a monochrome living room, additional tint effects are selected that allow you to refresh an elegant and slightly austere interior. To achieve a stylish and beautiful design, use the following companion colors.
White-blue hall
A magnificent tandem that evokes associations with weightless white clouds against a clear blue sky. Achromatic snow-white shades in combination with heavenly color fill the space with incredible lightness, airiness and light. nine0005
The photo shows the interior of a small living room, decorated in white and blue tones.
Gray-blue living room
An excellent solution for those who strive for a calm, cozy environment and a sophisticated, sophisticated design. Light gray tones are ideally combined with azure, dove, aquamarine and bright blue colors. Thanks to such duets with a similar color range, you can create a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere that sets you up for relaxation.
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The photo shows a blue living room with gray upholstered furniture.
Brown-blue living room
Sky blue paired with a chocolate shade will harmoniously fit into the interior of a spacious living room. Due to this combination, the room acquires a catchy, luxurious and stately look. Natural and neutral brown tones neutralize the coldness of blue and add coziness to the room.
Living room in beige and blue tones
A classic combination, where cold sky undertones are combined with warm beige tones, contributes to the visual expansion of the space. Sand, cream and almond colors, complemented by blue, are perfect for a small living room with insufficient lighting.
The photo shows a combination of beige and blue in the design of a cozy living room.
Combination blue with highlights
Colorful inclusions in the interior of the hall in juicy blue, ultramarine or cornflower blue tones, can be used in any quantity.
As saturated elements, upholstered furniture with sheathing in orange shades is chosen, a floor lamp with a purple lampshade is installed, or windows are decorated with cherry curtains.
To create a warm and sunny atmosphere, it is appropriate to dilute the main color azure blue with yellow. Very beneficial is the pink-blue tandem, which is associated with the crimson glow of the sunset against the background of a bright blue sky. This combination gives the living room additional contrast and at the same time gives lightness and tenderness. nine0005
Golden and silver hues are considered unique, harmoniously combined with the entire heavenly palette. The design of the hall, decorated with golden accessories, will look solemn, pompous and luxurious. Silver and metal details will give the interior coolness and elegance.
The photo shows the interior of the living room in blue, complemented by a bright rug and cushions.
Finishes and materials
Due to its incredible lightness, blue visually increases the height of the ceiling and expands the space.
However, this effect can only be achieved in rooms with good natural light. It is necessary to take into account all the features of sky-blue shades. Despite the fact that this color scheme belongs to the cold palette, it can also have a warm tone, which is suitable for rooms with windows facing the north side. nine0005
The walls in the room can be covered with blue wallpaper. Cloths in light colors should be used for small rooms, and coatings in darker and deeper colors should be used in spacious living rooms or highlight only one accent plane with them. Painting the wall surfaces in blue and white stripes will help to significantly refresh the design and add attractiveness to it. In order for such a design not to look too colorful and irritate the eyes, paint is used in faded heavenly tones. nine0005
In the interior of the living room in blue, a classic white or soft milky ceiling will look best, which advantageously sets off the wall decoration and visually expands the room.
The ideal flooring is laminate or natural wood parquet. In the guest room, you can also lay carpet in milky shades or lay out the floor with white ceramic tiles.
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Decor and textiles
Turquoise curtains with a simple and strict cut will give a special elegance to the living room. It is advisable to choose products from a denser fabric that will stand out against the background of the wall covering. Alternatively, windows can be decorated with chocolate, brown or golden curtains, two-tone curtains or canvases with large patterns.
It is appropriate to decorate a blue living room with light fluffy carpets and blankets, refresh the room with fresh green plants or flowers. nine0005
The photo shows the decoration of a small hall in beige and blue tones.
Accessories in the form of various vases made of white natural stone will perfectly fit into the hall.
If the room has a fireplace, an open shelf above it can be supplemented with decorative candles, and the wall can be decorated with paintings or photographs.
Thematic decor will be appropriate in the hall designed in marine style. For example, a steering wheel is placed on one of the walls, a coffee table is decorated with shells or a vase with pebbles. nine0005
Furniture
Since sky blue belongs to a cold tint range, furniture items in warm beige, brown, sand or milky colors are chosen for the hall. Soft headsets in red tones look great in a blue interior.
Blue or turquoise furniture will perfectly fit into a light blue room. For a living room designed in deeper and more saturated colors, a sofa and armchairs with gray, white or other discreet upholstery are suitable. nine0005
Furniture items with silver trim deserve special attention. In order for such elements not to add even more coldness to the environment, they are supplemented with bright decorative pillows or blankets.
The photo shows the interior of a blue living room with orange upholstered furniture.
In the hall, you can place a brown wooden coffee table or a model made entirely of glass. An unusual solution would be a bleached design with an aging effect. nine0005
For interiors in shades of blue, also choose furniture with forged metal details or wicker sofas and armchairs.
The photo shows a large sofa with blue upholstery in a blue kitchen-living room in a modern style.
Design ideas in various styles
Blue is primarily associated with the marine theme. In a room with this design, light or rich heavenly shades are combined with white, beige and gray. This style is characterized by a striped print, which may be present in wall decoration or furniture upholstery. nine0005
In a classic style, pale blue walls are covered with wallpaper with vertical patterns and floral prints or painted with paint. The wall cladding is complemented by a dark floor covering.
The hall is furnished with expensive furniture made of solid wood on elegant carved legs and sconces or floor lamps with pale blue lampshades are installed. For the classics, blue-blue textiles in the form of curtains, a high-pile carpet or sofa cushions are especially appropriate.
The photo shows the design of a blue living room, made in the classic style. nine0005
The heavenly palette will fit perfectly into the gentle and romantic Provence. To create a light and relaxed French atmosphere, the windows in the guest room in pale blue are decorated with cotton curtains, the sofa is covered with a blanket and several pillows with floral patterns are placed. The walls, decorated with watercolor sketches in a wooden frame, will complete the interior composition.
The photo shows a white-gray-blue living room interior in a Scandinavian style. nine0005
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The presence of blue in the interior of the living room makes the room spacious, bright and spectacular.
The hall, designed in such a hue range, is distinguished by refined elegance, luxury and certainly becomes the main decoration of an apartment or house.
selection of furniture and room decoration, interior design rules
The blue shade is universal, it is difficult to find flaws in it, and therefore it can be found in a variety of interior solutions, ranging from modern to baroque. nine0005
The blue color in the interior creates a feeling of peace, relaxation, for many it is associated with the sky, the sea.
How to use this color in the living room, what to combine with and what nuances to take into account - we will analyze in this article.
Blue color in the interior of the living room: advantages and disadvantages
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A modern apartment can be decorated in many ways. Fortunately, the era of identical apartments has passed, when the same rules and laws reigned in each dwelling, and therefore it was sometimes impossible to distinguish one interior from another. nine0005
This is an intermediate tone between white and blue, a compromise of these colors is suitable for any room with the right choice of shade.
When decorating your living room, first of all, you need to decide on the leading, basic shade. It will be the basis on which it will be possible to apply “strokes”: to select furniture, decor, textiles. The blue color is perfect for this important role, and the blue living room can be a noble highlight of the entire interior of the home.
The benefits of this shade are obvious:
- It is “cold” and feels fresh, clean and airy;
- The blue scale helps to visually expand the space and give it volume, and therefore is ideal for small rooms and small-sized dwellings;
- This is a noble color that looks expensive and stylish;
- Blue color calms the nerves and cheers up, does not “press” and does not strain the eyes;
- It is versatile and can be used in any interior style; nine0178
- Color goes well with a variety of other shades: white and beige, black, metal, wood, bright contrasting shades.
Blue color refers to the cold color range, it is the color of nature, promotes calm, confidence, mental activity.
Blue has no disadvantages, but it should be chosen consciously and competently. Too light can seem too cold and dull, and too saturated and bright will look flashy and ridiculous. The main thing is to use it in doses and combine it correctly. nine0005
Space zoning and color combinations in the blue palette
If you have chosen blue as the basis for your living room, first think about how to use it and how to zone the space.
For example, a room with blue wallpaper should not be a solid spot, the floor and ceiling should contrast. The floor can be the color of natural wood (parquet, laminate or linoleum), or it can be beige, brown - if it is carpet. The walls are in soft blue tones, they may not necessarily be monophonic, but also in blue and white stripes, with floral motifs, with patterns. Depends on the style of your interior.
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The interior of a room in blue tones, if used incorrectly, can become tasteless, cause fatigue and depression.
If you make a living room exclusively in blue tones, then dilute them with shades of the range. You can highlight one main wall in a brighter, more specific color - turquoise or sky blue. This will be the basis of the interior, there should be a picture or a sofa, the center of your living room.
Interior design in blue tones involves the use of different shades, not only absolutely blue, these are turquoise, cornflower blue, heavenly, cyan. nine0005
Textiles and decor should have delicate intersections with the main shade: in curtains, figurines, pillows. Furniture should not be decorated in the same color, otherwise there will be an “overload”. It is better to highlight bright accents in contrast: for example, it can be a white piano or a black sofa, any bright spot.
Best Companion Colors for Blue Interiors
Let's take a look at which colors are best suited to blue.
They can be safely used in the interior, but do not go too far: there should not be variegation. nine0005
- White is blue's best friend. White and blue gamma looks flawless in any interior style. This is a win-win.
- Blue will look very light and harmonious, with its help you will be able to emphasize the volume of space and properly zone it.
- Black combined with blue can create a very stylish and fresh solution. Especially if it is a minimalist or modern style.
- Metallic, silver, chrome and even gold are interesting options to experiment with. Again, we are talking about modern styles and minimalism. nine0178
- Beige gamma is friends with blue and creates a very calm, soft ensemble. It can be used in Scandinavian, Provence, Country, Baroque, Classic style. Ivory, powder, sand - these shades look “delicious” with turquoise, mint, sky and cornflower blue.
- Gray can be combined with blue, but carefully: so that there is no too smeared spot and excessive coldness.
To do this, it is worth playing with textures, they must be contrasting. A modern living room in blue-grey can be very beautiful! nine0178 - Orange and yellow are bright spots that will look warm, beautiful and fresh on a cornflower blue or sky background. Add a warm accent, and this combination will be a delight for the eyes.
These colors make the room cool, make the walls look wider and are therefore suitable for low and small rooms.
These shades can be safely combined without risk. But no one forbids experimenting and looking for new harmonious combinations!
Popular color styles
It's not enough just to choose blue accessories and wallpaper in your living room, you must first clearly define its style. This cool color is suitable for many styles, but not for all. And in some it looks especially harmonious and successful.
Blue color can be combined with many colors if the rule of combination in the interior is followed.
Classic and neo-classic
Classic, English, neo-classical style - they tend to cornflower blue tones.
From the living room you can make a real small gallery with worn bluish paint on the walls (wooden panels or wallpaper), antique figurines or a huge floor vase of white porcelain with a sky pattern, as well as textiles, tapestries and a small antique sofa. nine0005
This combination creates the effect of weightlessness and promotes relaxation.
Classic style and neoclassic are luxury and bliss, so the celestial scale is created just for these interior solutions.
Loft
Loft style loves black, brown, natural shades, and also gray tones. But a little turquoise and china-blue blotches will not interfere with him. The main thing is in moderation, here the blue color can be used exclusively as accents and details, and the base should be gray, granite or black. nine0005
Blue color adds light and is suitable for rooms with large windows.
For example, use the range in textiles, decor, details and furniture, and choose a cold shade with a metallic texture.
It will be very stylish and modern!
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The range is perfect for modern style, it can be used in wallpaper, furniture, curtains and carpets. The blue color is ideal for minimalism: here it can become predominant, and you can dilute it with white or black, or better with gray scale. nine0005
This combination does not require bright decorative elements, otherwise the effect of airiness will disappear.
Country, Provence, Scandinavian and Baroque styles are ideal canvases for heavenly colors. Here they can be used everywhere: in wallpaper and curtains, carpets and furniture, decor and accessories. But do not go too far and be sure to dilute by adding pink, beige, brown and warm shades, such as yellow and sand.
Gray-blue color in the interior is suitable for creating moderate coolness. nine0005
Blue living room artificial lighting
In natural light, blue walls with decor and furniture in the living room will look amazingly good.
But artificial lighting can ruin everything, and there will be an unpleasant surprise, and it will be too late to redo it.
Beige-blue interior is a classic color combination and most often used for living room design.
So check in advance how the selected gamma looks under artificial lighting. Opt for warm light with a yellowish tinge, as cool white fixtures will turn your room into an uncomfortable operating room. nine0005
This combination makes the space warm and light at the same time.
Use zoning and as many small light sources as possible: sconces, floor lamps, night lamps, candlesticks, small garland lanterns. The more light points, the more comfortable, more voluminous and more beautiful!
Surface design
Of course, everything depends on the style you have chosen for your living room. But still, designers give some basic recommendations on how to design surfaces if you decide to use blue in the interior. nine0005
Sky color can be used as a base color, complemented by light wood shades.
Floor decoration
It is best if it is dark or light but neutral. For example, the color of natural wood: it can be a laminate, natural parquet, even linoleum. It can be beige, brown, almost white, sandy.
Let the shade be warm, without yellowness and without redness.
If you decide to choose a carpet, then let it be plain and dark, with a thick texture, without a pattern. A bright floor is a mistake, it is better to focus on the walls, and leave the floor neutral. But if you are looking for a beautiful rug in a classic style with a bright pattern and ornaments in blue, good! nine0005
Let it be an accent of the interior, but then make the walls neutral, without bright decor.
Ceiling decoration
Let the ceiling be white or milky, the main thing is that it be perfectly even. There should be no accent on the ceiling at all, so it should be impeccably smooth and solid. You can use stretch ceilings, it is now popular and suitable for any style of interior.
Snow-white stretch ceiling creates a presentable view of the room. nine0005
Wall decoration
Walls are the most important thing. It all depends on your imagination. Vintage-style wallpaper with stripes or flowers is perfect for a classic design or a rustic look. Antique vintage walls with scuffs are the perfect solution for a loft.
This natural combination is widespread.
Paint or decorative plaster, "liquid wallpaper" or vinyl can be used. You can wooden panels, plastic or decorative bricks. Feel free to combine materials, for example, paint one wall in a solid color, and on the second make a decorative mosaic or textured plaster. Experiment! nine0005
When combining similar colors, it is necessary to select furniture in one tone, and the color of the walls in another.
Choosing furniture for a blue interior
When choosing furniture, you should be guided by what design is chosen for the living room as a whole. For example, for a classic style, you need luxurious furniture with an antique look, and for a loft, something rough and concise.
Choosing a sofa design
A large blue sofa in the interior of the living room will look great! But it is worth deciding on his style. If your style is modern, then choose a small blue leather or textile sofa and place it in the center of the living room, this will be the center of the interior. Place accents around it - a coffee table, chest of drawers, poufs. By the way, the sofa can be angular! nine0005
Blue against blue looks bright, closer to turquoise.
Classic interiors require a luxurious sofa. It can be a small sofa or a huge long sofa, but it should be straight. The style is vintage, with many curls, curves, with a beautiful figured back and armrests, with a golden frame. The material can be velvet or plush, or leather. Not necessarily blue, you can white or cream, but the pillows and the blanket on top are in blue.
Choice of wardrobe design
In the blue living room, you should not put a wardrobe of the same range, there will be a clear overload.
It is better to choose a cabinet of neutral texture, wood or wood. If the overall color scheme of the living room is light, then it is better to choose a light cabinet, for example, sand or beige. Ideally, if it repeats the shade of other furniture: pouffes, dressing table or chairs, coffee table.
Pastel colors create a relaxing area and don't look boring when the colors are balanced.
If the floor and furniture are dark, then choose a dark cabinet too. It can even be black, if appropriate in this interior. The closet should not attract special attention to itself and should serve as a harmonious continuation of the interior, without breaking out of it.
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The living room needs coffee tables and ottomans, chairs or benches, cabinets. This additional furniture should be taken as a single ensemble so that there is complete harmony in the interior.
Duet of these colors does not reduce the effect of visual expansion of the room. nine0005
Let the sofa be the main accent, it should attract attention.
But the rest of the furniture is additional, and it should not attract attention. So it is better that the shelves, bedside tables and tables are neutral shades - wood, metal, plastic. And it is better to focus on decor, curtains, pillows and other interior elements.
Accessories, decor, textiles in the interior of the blue living room
You need to choose the decoration for the living room carefully, there is a risk of getting carried away and loading the room with unnecessary junk. The decor should be chosen pointwise, every detail is needed and justified. nine0005
In a room of any purpose, blue walls in the interior will emphasize its functionality, provided the right combination of colors and combination with furniture.
For example, should I choose blue curtains or hang more neutral ones in the interior of the living room? Depends on what the overall style is. It is better not to place a special emphasis on the curtains, but to shift it to the walls so that the curtains seem to continue the ensemble.
But at the same time, they should not merge with the walls: let them be darker or lighter. In a classic interior, you can choose luxurious layered curtains with ruffles and tassels, and for a modern living room, it is better to take Roman blinds or neutral plain curtains. nine0005
Pillows, vases, figurines, books, blankets - everything can be in a single range that you have chosen.
But don't make everything sky-cornflower blue, otherwise your eyes will ripple. It is better to add contrasts, or take a white decor, or cream. And remember that everything needs a measure.
Blue interior from the point of view of a psychologist and a designer
This color is considered very favorable for a person, especially for a room in which one is to relax. Offices and workplaces, on the contrary, are not designed in this range, because blue shades have a relaxing effect on the brain. nine0005
In the blue living room it will be nice to relax, read a book, chat with friends, drink tea with family.
