Decorating With Blue Hues

It’s always fun working with this well-loved calm classic, as blue décor is almost elegant by default. Whether you’re looking to give a neutral scheme more interest or want an elegant alternative to grey, blue is the hue that quietly keeps on giving.

Feeling Blue

Blue can feel like a neutral, but it’s a more surprising and interesting way of approaching a simple room scheme. Here the roller blinds create a real focal point in the kitchen, whist at the same time, adding visual balance without overwhelming the calm feel of the room. .

All in the Details

Blue decoration ideas are an obvious fit and great for adding edge to a blonde wood Scandinavian scheme. Try keeping the palette tight but mixing in a variety of shapes and textures, like this fine woven basket and thin striped rug.

Contrast Counts

Pale and bright blues work wonderfully with contrasting colour, and pop nicely against a hint of red. The look is a very contemporary, edgy but not too cool combination that look as great on the wardrobe as in the wardrobe.

Pattern Attraction

Pattern on blue can bring calm for those of us who want to break away from plains, but without too much drama. Used as an accessory, such as this cushion, a detailed blue pattern works to modernise older warm leather sofas or other traditional vintage pieces.

Blue Sky Thinking

Great in an office space for calm and clarity, blue is meant to aid concentration and productivity. These molded chairs are a great way to stop your home office becoming staid, whilst also keeping it a structured place of business.

Freshen Up

A clean blue is a natural in a bathroom as it provokes sensations of water and cleanliness. You can use in small accessory details such as towels, soap and bubble bath dispensers if you don’t want to commit to a bold colour for your tub or sink.

Blue Mood

Blue wall décor might be the obvious answer, but it can have a similar effect when used in a window covering. Diffusing light through a blind with light transparency, such as these Duette® shades that come in different levels of opacity, can give the room a relaxing atmosphere; use with rich woods to ensure the scheme doesn’t end up too cold.

Indulge Me

Turquoise-blue mixed with deeper tones can seem rich and jewel-like if you want your blue decoration ideas a little more punchy. The pale blue here is very cold, but the deeper shade has an almost purple base, making it seem very rich in contrast.

On a Plate

According to colour theorists and dietitians, blue plates mean you eat less food based on the theory that blue food occurs only rarely in nature meaning we are less attracted. However, it’s also just a great way to kick start your day inspiring a healthy breakfast.

Best Friends

Blue and white work in every room and are a natural mix, enhancing the fresh qualities of each without the stark contrast of a deeper hue like a red or black. If you keep your scheme to these two colours, you can afford to mix the depth of shade and material without it looking disorganised or messy.

Try Contrasting With Another ‘Neutral’

Grey and blue decoration ideas work in every room. Pale blue Venetian blinds with a textured grey tape adds wit and warmth to this modern living room scheme.

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