Theres nothing dreary about these gorgeous blue living rooms.
No matter your design style, incorporate blues into your nextliving room refresh.
Add Warmth with Texture
Blues can read as both icy and cool thanks to their undertones.
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Brighter shades can stand up against super saturated navy hues in a playful way.
Play with a range of blues on your textiles to introduce varying shades without overpowering the serene space.
The result is a cohesive space thats swathed in serene hues.
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A cobalt blue sofa punctuates the space.
Show Off Trim
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Hows this for a splash of blue?
Consider giving your trim and otherarchitectural detailsa bit of pizzazz with a blue paint job.
This strategy works particularly well in spaces where the walls take on more neutral territory.
Here an ombre effect creates an interesting element that gets bonus points for hiding wear and tear.
A backdrop ofwhite wallscreates the crisp, clean canvas to set the whole scheme off on the right foot.
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Mix in grays and whites to balance out the bold color scheme.
This color pairing works well in modern andcontemporary living rooms.
Blue Wallpaper in Living Room
Don’t limit a formal living room to a single pattern.
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This living room is a study in mixing and matching.
The one common denominator?
They all call on soothing shades of blue.
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Blue and Yellow Color Palette
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Blue and yellow is one color combination worth singing about.
Sunny pops of yellow liven up the space with a fresh burst of energy.
A range of materials including textiles, furnishings, and organizational elements find the perfect balance.
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Just add black trim.
Keeping the walls a cool shade of turquoise keeps the living room from feeling too dark.
Traditional white trim sets off the space with even more elegant style details.
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This can create a cohesive and ultra-saturated look that makes a dramatic backdrop for furnishings and collections.
Here, the continuation of the blue on the ceiling andpainted brick fireplacemakes the space feel cohesive.
Nautical Blue Living Room Idea
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A beachy living room decorating scheme doesnt have to mean crisp blues and whites.
Here, lived in fabrics provide a cool counter to the expected nautical hues with comfort at the forefront.
Cream and Blue Color Scheme
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The pairing of crisp white and blue is an instant classic.
A mix of patterns and solids adds interest while still keeping with the living rooms traditional, serene style.
These sunset-tones can provide the ideal touch for any time of day.
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