Blue. It's my all-time favorite color for both clothing and Interiors. I love all shades of blue, from aquamarine to deep navy. It's calming by nature (literally releases calming hormones in the brain), and just so beautiful to look at. The house I grew up in had cobalt blue cabinets with white countertops. I didn't even realize how cool it was at the time, but as I look back, I admire my Mom's bold choice. She also loved art and accessories in blue, which may be why I grew to love it so much. Thanks for being an inspiration, Mama!
-image via flickr
There are so many ways to bring blue into your home. You can be super bold with it, and cover the walls and ceiling in various shades:
-www.myplumdesign.com / I think the two shades of blue make a beautiful backdrop for their toned-down furniture pieces.
Or go glam with high-gloss peacock blue on both walls and furniture:
-photo by Eric Piasecki for House Beautiful, designed by Steven Gambrel / Luxurious library!
You can get all crazy and bring in a ton of pattern, using blue as the common denominator:
-via Veranda Magazine / Super crazy, but I appreciate the boldness, and love the wallpaper.
-via Hub Pages / They used navy and white throughout the room, so the mixing of patterns totally works.
Or you can use it as a fun accent somewhere, like the front door:
-via blog.purehome.com / I love the combination of the bright blue lacquered door with the yellow and white wallpaper.
Or a fireplace:
- Found on fieldandsea.tumblr.com / I totally dig this fireplace surround, such a beautiful color
Here's a few standout rooms that make an impact by simply using blue paint:
-via blog.damasketdentelle.com / The paneled walls are even more special when painted in this bright hue
-via flickr.com / I've loved this image for years. The gallery wall on that high gloss paint is just to die for...
via minnickinteriors.com / The inky blue walls look amazing with the brown, leather chairs and zebra rug.
via stylebyemilyhenderson.com / How cool is this? I love the clever use of paint around the doorway.
-via The Shabby Nest / Wide blue and white stripes make this a fun, modern boy's room!
-via theeffortlesschic.com / The blue walls look fab with the art, the wood table and the industrial, metal chairs.
via domainehome.com / Such a cool bedroom. Love the framed flag against the gray/blue walls.
There are also some beautiful wallpapers in bold, blue tones:
-Juju Papers, via Design Sponge / A fun and fresh look with the gold dots.
-via Domaine Home / Those cool chairs and muted artwork really stand out against the gorgeous wallpaper.
-via paloma81.blogspot.com / Dark blue grasscloth and bright white...such a great combo.
Tile is another great way to bring in your favorite blues:
-via Apartment 34 / It's like a mermaid's scales, with varying tones of blue...so beautiful
-designed by Kelly Wearstler / These blue subway tiles really make an impact.
-tile by Ann Sacks / When it comes to tile, Ann Sacks knocks it out of the park every time.
And finally, this show-stopping exterior shot just makes me so happy:
-photo by Warren Heath for House And Leisure Magazine / This home in Cape Town, South Africa, exemplifies the beauty of using blue in home design. I want to see this house in person someday!
Are you feeling it? Do you think you would like a bold, blue room in your house? We just painted a small TV room a beautiful shade of navy in a house I'm working on. I can't wait until it's finished so I can show you pictures! It's going to be amazing.
