Blue color in the interior: combination, choice of style, decoration, furniture, curtains and decor

The meaning and features of color

Blue is associated primarily with the sky and the water surface, it symbolizes calmness, stability and confidence. However, the color blue has strong qualities such as confidence, organization, stability and responsibility. The color scheme of blue starts from a delicate pale cornflower blue and ends with a dark black and blue tone.

The photo shows a minimalistic studio kitchen in a dirty blue color. The white background makes the room look small.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Kitchen

In the design of the kitchen, a blue tint can be used as a background or filling, namely, the facade of the headset, appliances and other pieces of furniture. To keep the room from looking small and dark, you can use a combination with lighter colors, such as blue-white or gray-blue. The combination will look great in a classic and modern style. Another interesting design method would be colored household appliances, such as a blue refrigerator.

Living room

By combining blue with other shades, you can achieve completely different styles.

• The gray-blue combination is best used in a room with south-facing windows or in a room with bright natural light.
• White and blue combination will be a win-win option, the design will be filled with light and lightness.
• The combination of blue and beige suits nautical, modern and classic designs.
• An interesting effect can be achieved using a bright tone in the details, for example, a blue sofa and curtains of the same shade, or one of the walls is decorated with photo wallpaper in a beautiful azure color.

The photo shows a compact backstage living room, the design is completely done in a dusty blue color scheme.

Bedroom

The color blue creates a soothing atmosphere in the room and will make you fall asleep. A good interior solution would be partial wall decoration, for example, over the head of the bed. You can also make several accents on a light background, for example, pale blue curtains in combination with pillows or bedspreads. For a light, light nautical design, a blue and white palette is the best idea.

Children

When decorating a nursery for a boy, a blue tone is most often used.

• A light blue or sky blue shade will be a good solution, it will not make the room gloomy and will blend harmoniously with other colors.
• The girl's room can also be decorated with blue elements, they can be combined with white and pink.
• A teenager's room can be decorated thematically, for example, in a nautical or pirate style, with photo wallpapers and decorative elements.

In the photo there is a bright children's room with azure accents.

Bathroom

Blue tiles can only decorate part of a room, for example, one of the walls or the floor, as well as in the form of drawings or ornaments in a random order. A blue sink and toilet will look interesting against a neutral background, such as light tiles.

Hallway

The dark color of the walls is suitable for decorating open and well-lit hallways; for an enclosed space and a small room, it is better to opt for a light blue wallpaper.

Style selection

Modern

For a modern style, such as minimalism or hi-tech, deep dark colors can be used in the decoration. Sapphire or dirty blue will look harmonious in decor or individual pieces of furniture, such as a sofa or an armchair.

In the photo there is a stylish living room in a gray-blue palette, bright colors are added with the help of decor.

Classic

The classic interior will be chic with any manifestation of blue. A light blue shade will make the room delicate and graceful, while dark tones, on the contrary, will set character and emphasize the elegance of lines and shapes.

Shown here is a spacious living room with walls painted in bold blue. The interior is decorated with decorative details with Gzhel elements.

Country

Country style has a particular chic of rural life. In the interior of the apartment, it can be wooden pieces of furniture painted in blue, a sofa or armchairs with fabric upholstery in a dusty blue hue, or other details such as curtains, pillows, rugs or carpet.

Provence

For interior decoration, Provence is suitable for a light and dirty shade of blue. They can be used to decorate walls with wallpaper, paint wooden furniture or use in upholstered furniture and textile decor.

Nautical

The perfect color choice for a nautical theme. Any chosen shade will emphasize the design idea. Often in decoration and decor, a white and blue stripe is used, with its help you can visually adjust the space.

Loft

For a trendy loft-style design, dark shades of blue are suitable and will look good in details, such as dark blue curtains or a sofa. An interesting interior solution will be a composition of metal pipes painted in blue.

Pictured is a loft-style living room. The interior is complemented by bright yellow details.

Scandinavian

Scandinavian design is light, functional and not overloaded with details. Light blue trim elements, such as one of the walls, will make the interior of the room fresh and not overload it.

Finishing

Walls

For a small room, it is better to use light shades or a combination with a different tone, for example, white-blue or gray-blue wallpaper.

The decoration of one of the walls will look interesting; in this case, you can use dark blue paints, photo wallpaper with volumetric images or decorative brickwork.

For a classic room, wallpaper with flowers, monograms or even plaster is suitable. The modern trend will be decorated with wallpaper with drawings, polka dots or stripes.

Floor

For a children's room, bedroom or living room, when renovating the flooring, you can choose a carpet or blue laminate of the most suitable shade. For the kitchen and bathroom, it is more practical to use tiles, patterns and various effects will emphasize the style of the interior. In addition, an elegant detail in the form of a colored plinth can be added to the interior.

Ceiling

Having opted for a colored ceiling, a stretch structure will become one of the most practical finishing options. The canvas can have a glossy or matte finish, which will match the chosen style. See other options blue ceiling in the interior.

Doors

Doors or window frames become a bright accent in the interior of the room if they are painted in a chic blue. They can blend in with the color of the walls or stand out against the general background.

Furniture

Sofa

The dark blue sofa will accentuate the attention and designate the seating area in the living room. The corner sofa is suitable for both spacious rooms and compact rooms, in addition, when disassembled, it represents a full-fledged sleeping place.

The photo shows a living room in a modern style. The walls are finished in a smoky blue color.

Cupboard

A wardrobe in a non-standard color will decorate both modern and classic room interiors.A vintage wooden cabinet painted in blue will look especially chic.

Bed

The headboard of a beautiful bright blue color and pleasant texture will make the most ordinary bed a chic place to sleep. It can be decorated with metal rivets, buttons or rhinestones.

Pictured is a neoclassical bedroom. Thick curtains echo the color of the bed frame.

Armchair

The chair can have the same color palette with other pieces of furniture or be radically different, thereby making the interior brighter.

The photo shows a bright studio room in a nautical style. The design is complemented by thematic decorative elements.

Chest of drawers

A cornflower blue chest of drawers will become a real decoration of a bedroom or a children's room. Carved doors and beautiful handles will make it more interesting. Interior items or textile elements of the same shade will look harmonious in the overall picture.

Chairs

Blue chairs can overlap with the color of the kitchen unit or other pieces of furniture. The color of the chairs can be changed with covers or seating cushions.

Textile

Curtains

A light veil or tulle is suitable for decorating any room, it can be combined with curtains in a gray-blue tone, but it will also look harmonious without heavy curtains.

For a stylish living room or bedroom, you can choose velvet curtains in a deep sapphire or dark blue shade, the material will shimmer beautifully in the light. Kisei curtains perform rather a decorative function, as well as help to zone the space. Colored blinds will hide from excess light on the balcony or kitchen.

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In the photo there is a children's room with a space theme. Blackout curtains with photo printing are the main decoration of the interior.

Carpet

A carpet with a long pile will decorate a modern interior, it can be plain or have patterns and ornaments. In a classic design, a carpet with a short pile and a beautiful plant pattern looks more appropriate.

Cushions

Pillows that complement the design of a modern living room or children's room come in different sizes, colors and shapes. Various themed drawings and prints will support the style of the interior.

Blankets and bedspreads

Soft blankets and bedspreads will make the interior cozy and warm. You can focus on the material, such as soft fleece or chunky wool knit.

Decor and lighting

The decorative part plays an important role in creating a complete image. A blue chandelier or floor lamp will look unusual and stylish, decorating the interior of any room.

Paintings and other accessories such as figurines, photo frames or candlesticks emphasize the style of the interior.

Combination with other colors

Combination	Description	Photo
Gray blue	The combination will look good in a south-facing room.
Blue green	One of the colors should be used as the main one, the other as an additional one.
White-blue	White, as with any other color, will look harmonious in any interior.
Blue-red	Bright shades harmoniously coexist with each other in the same interior.
Blue-blue	An interesting effect can be achieved by decorating the walls of the room using the gradient method, with a transition from dark blue to light blue.
Blue and brown	The brown color will look advantageous against the cold blue hue.
Blue and yellow	A juicy yellow tint will make the interior of the room warmer and brighter.
Blue-orange	The combination is suitable for interior decoration of a room in a modern style.
Blue and beige	A calm beige color will harmonize with any shade of blue.
Black blue	The combination should be used in dosage so that the interior does not seem closed.
Blue violet	Adjacent shades of the color wheel create a rich combination for the interior.
Turquoise blue	The combination associated with sea water and the Cote d'Azur will refresh the interior of the room.
Blue-gold	A rich combination with gold will make the blue color even brighter and more expressive.
Burgundy blue	The burgundy color will be especially chic to combine with a dirty blue shade.
Pink and blue	The shades of pink are harmonious as details on a blue background.

Photo gallery

Shades of blue can create a different mood in the interior of an apartment, pure light colors will look stylish, but not vulgar, and dark dusty shades will decorate a classic design.