I love color! As a child, my crayon box was one of my favorite possessions. I loved the giant boxes that had a multitude of various colors (that is, before my brother insisted on breaking them all in half!). I loved stroking those on a piece of paper and wondering why they called one blue-green and the other green-blue. However, after I colored with each, it became quite evident that there was indeed a distinct difference between the two. In fact, as a professional interior designer I now know that there is an entire spectrum of blues… And at the moment, I am absolutely living and decorating in a lovely “blue haze”!
First, let’s consider blue in general. Blue can be one of the most peaceful, soothing colors for a room. Blue is classic and is elegant. It pairs well with a few colors that are winners every time. It also mixes well with other shades of blue. Two designers that I admire, who can really “do blue,” are Miles Redd and Bunny Williams. Ralph Lauren is also a master of blue.
Miles Redd glams up blue in this room with his signature lacquered walls.
Bunny Williams pairs light blue with other shades of blue and additional bright accent colors.
Miles Redd believes that there should be a touch of blue in every room! Blue is magically paired with "Redd" in this photo.
- Who could ever forget Bunny Williams’ playful all-in-one room that mixes light blue with a palette of delicious colors?
The blue-and-white upholstery in this photo from Veranda is Ralph Lauren outdoor fabric.
This blue Ralph Lauren sofa absolutely screams luxury!
- This classic Ralph Lauren living room is the epitome of cozy.
Blue always works well with white. It is classic and crisp.
- Ralph Lauren design. Photo from Fashion Windows.
Photo from Habitually Chic
Photo from House Beautiful
A chocolate-covered Ralph Lauren sofa is combined with white and blue for an interesting diversion from the norm. Photo from House Beautiful.
When mixed with cream, blue provides a tremendous calming effect.
Photo from House Beautiful
Photo from Furniture and Design
With green, blue becomes restful and is a perfect choice for bedrooms and homes by the sea.
Blue and green compliment each other in almost every shade and variety!
Design by Kate Byer
Miles Redd blends these lovely blue chairs with rich, green walls. Photo from Veranda.
Photo from House Beautiful.
Photo from House Beautiful.
With yellow, blue is perky and fun!
Miles Redd masterfully pairs blue with accents of bright yellow!
Design by Jeffrey Billhuber. Photo from House Beautiful.
Amanda Nisbet combines blue with lovely shades of gold.
- Photo from Donna Dazzo blog.
Have you decorated using blue? If so, send me some photos! I would love to see them!
If you need help making your home fabulous, then contact me for an online or an in-home consultation at KIMBERLY@KNOTTINGHILLINTERIORS.COM.
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What a great post on Blue Kimberly! Love it!
xo
Maria
Thank you, thank you, Maria! Coming from THE colour expert, that means the world to me!
I have been looking at your always thoughtful, interesting, pretty blog forever,found a lot on it to “pin”. I guess until recently, when I started my own blog(just a hobby, not on your level!), I thought comments were only for complaints –! THIS comment is for you, for Praise, long-overdue. Your blog is a happy daily habit.
Cheers!
–Valerie