Whether you’re looking to completely redesign a room or just mix around the colour scheme a little, here are 10 different ways to incorporate blue into your interiors.
This post has all the Hex Codes for these palettes if you’d like to know the exact colours.
1. A contrasting neutral bedroom
Doing this with a blue hue creates a professional, clean yet comforting look. Having a few substantial areas of blue, such as the long headboard, creates a nice balance with the greys, saving the room from slate-y monotony. I believe the mineral lamp deserves a mention as it is very beautiful and my favourite piece of the room.
The combination of a light and dark tone of the same colour with both warm and cool tone greys will never cease to be a classic and can be done with any colour, all with different results.
2. A rustic seating area with a hint of minimalism
Quite a colourful space, the light cream tones accentuate the few yet vivid blue hues around the room, such as the lamp and the cushion. The natural wood on display gives a rustic feel yet, the end result is quite polished.
I like the design decision of having a chandelier-like light as a table-side lamp, also the reflection of the light in the glass ornament hanging from it work to brighten the room further.
3. A vibrantly contrasting living space
A split complimentary colour scheme, having two different shades of blue complimenting the single hue of orange creates a very dynamic colour landscape. This kind of colour palette could be used to suit a more modern abstract decorating style , then again it could be used in a modern, experimental, Victorian-inspired boudoir – it is very versatile.
The uncommon layout and interesting furniture makes for a very striking room, I’m a particular fan of the lamps.
4. A modern and unique coffee area
Having a bright contemporary sofa and table atop this deep oceanic-inspired flooring makes for a very note-worthy composition. The contrast created by the dramatic, yet controlled, blues and the monotonous, bright white allows for the shape of the furniture and decoration to come to the forefront of the interior. The rounded and stark shapes of the sofa and coffee table against the simple perpendicular shelves is very impressive.
5. A light and relaxing open-living space
I love the dual tone yellow and blue in this palette, by lowering the saturation of both, the colours work around each other and combine really well without clashing. Having neutral surfaces, like the wooden floor and black table, work if you wanted to add more utilities and furniture to your living space.
This colour scheme feels like it could work for anytime of year, in the summer a bit more added greenery, or in the winter with cushions and throws.
6. A bright and neutral dining room
Instead of splitting up the blue, into different ornaments or lightshades about the room, keeping blue purely to the perimeter is perfect for accommodating all kinds of furniture or decoration in one room. It changes the atmosphere completely and almost makes the space seem bigger. The blue curtains and divided wall definitely contributes to this.
The light fixture, giving a slightly orange glow, really suits the room and makes all the hues blend together that bit more.
7. A soothing window set-up
Putting all these varying, yet subtle, shades of blue against a light, almost colourless background, creates this very serene feeling around this seating area.
Having the green vine join the area, shifts the colours around even more, though could be easily removed. Having that small divergence in hue with the stool in the corner is a nice touch.
8. A modern ,slightly abstract, sitting space
This is a very daring, yet stunning look. The decorations asymmetrically creating balance around the sofa and perfectly split wall does create a slight illusion. I’m sure this look could be taken even further with a skilled upholsterer that could split the sofa.
Personally, I think the rich blues and green are enough saturation and, if any other colour should be added, it should be reduced in saturation, maybe to a tinted grey. Or, on the other hand, go bold and bring in an accurate complimentary colour.
Adding less abrasive textures, such as the plant pot and the ivory wall, could be interesting to experiment with.
9. A cosy natural bathroom
The colours here are quite relaxed, ideal for a bathroom in which to unwind. Taking a bath in the natural light or just washing up before bed. The natural wood and simple blue mix and bring out each other to add a small yet constant stream of colour.
The glass sliding door, opposite the window is a great way to add natural light to the room due to the reflection and refraction of the light.
10. A light and vibrant living area
The vivacity of this space is really energizing. Organising all of these bright colours in a room with a lot of natural light just elevates it further. Having the base for the blue be a large piece furniture rather than being spread out on a rug or a painted wall is unusual but brilliant.
I hope you enjoyed this article, if there’s any colour palette themes you’d like to see or have any suggestions for the website, let me know in the comments.
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