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Blue living room ideas – 19 decorating schemes in shades from sky blue to navy

Originally published on Ideal Home

15 August 2024 at 11:30 am

Imaginative ways to decorate with every shade of blue.

Add some animal attraction

Accent with pink

Pick a sofa in a contrasting colour

Go immersive

Make it modern coastal

Pick a heritage inspired print

Give smart maritime blue a crisp white stripe

Mix in bottle green and accents of coral

Layer textures on a backdrop of pale aqua

Contrast an exposed stone wall with midnight blue

Pair maritime blue with white for a look that's cosy and bright

Use midnight blue with grey for a modern rustic look

Try teal blue for a traditional update

Pick a pastel blue

Give country style a fresh twist

Warm up the contrast

Make pink feel grown up with inky blue

Start with a blue sofa

Experiment with pattern

We've got moody blues for every setting.

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