Ah, the many shades and hues of Blue. They are all beautiful, and blue rooms are true classics. If you have white walls or grey walls and you are looking for a change, consider the humble color blue. It is instantly calming, can be vibrant or soft and subtle, and suits all furniture and design styles whether lush Old World or spare minimalism modern.
Not sure what to use with it? Try doing a monochromatic blue and let natural accessories to the room such as books add extra color. Look at the wonderful library below! Do you really need more colors? And molding painted blue is gorgeous!
Use blue with crisp white or with cream, 2 classic combinations.
The hall below is perfect.
Artwork is beautiful on a blue background. Below, the blue and gold combination is an oft-used scheme in traditional homes.
Above, crisp white with a darker blue, very clean and classic.
Below, a robin's egg shade of blue is appetizing for a dining room.
Calming blue is perfect for the bedroom.
Notice the ginger jar below, an easy way to add blue and white to any room.
A blue and cream/white kitchen is pleasant to work in: not overly bright, not too dark.
Not sure what to use with it? Try doing a monochromatic blue and let natural accessories to the room such as books add extra color. Look at the wonderful library below! Do you really need more colors? And molding painted blue is gorgeous!
Use blue with crisp white or with cream, 2 classic combinations.
The hall below is perfect.
Artwork is beautiful on a blue background. Below, the blue and gold combination is an oft-used scheme in traditional homes.
Above, crisp white with a darker blue, very clean and classic.
Below, a robin's egg shade of blue is appetizing for a dining room.
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Bathrooms in blue and white look clean and fresh.Calming blue is perfect for the bedroom.
Notice the ginger jar below, an easy way to add blue and white to any room.
I love the bedroom, below, with the ceiling painting blue and stenciled.
Classic toile belongs in the bedroom, and is especially good for guest bedrooms.
A blue and cream/white kitchen is pleasant to work in: not overly bright, not too dark.
Love the kitchen below; perfect if your kitchen has plenty of light.
