With winter fast approaching, you might be looking for some more muted or soothing tones to help decorate your home. Blue can be both serene and elegant, and it can help to create a sense of calm without feeling boring or bland.
Looking to integrate blue into your decor? Here are some top tips.
Use various tints, tones and shades of blue. Blue is one of those colors with which various shades can be successfully blended together.
Blend blue with shades of gray. From light gray to deep charcoal, blue and gray serve as an attractive pairing.
Integrate blue through accessories and accents. Pops of blue can serve as sprinkles of color.
Don’t be afraid to use unexpected materials such as velvet or even denim.
Use a blue as a color-based way to anchor the space.
Blend neutral colors with blue such as white, tan, black and even chocolate brown.
Infuse large-scale color opportunities such as artwork.
Use blue as a springboard to your color story in social areas such as living and family rooms.
Consider using colors with blue undertones as accents such as green.
Use the color to help set a mood. Light blue can help make a room feel soothing and calm, while deep shades can add a more subdued vibe.
