Wouldn’t it be incredible to make your whole house feel as fresh as these blue hydrangeas? If blue’s your favorite color, you’ll discover delight in a gallery of inspiration for Decorating With Blue. There are indeed endless ways to use indigo, periwinkle, duck egg, navy, denim, and teal for traditional, European-inspired, and transitional rooms. (And if you’ve forgotten what best friends blue and white are…ooh la la!). Blue is tranquil, ethereal, natural, fresh, and classic whether it sets the tone in a romantic bedroom or a classic library. Let’s peek at lovely examples of blue paint colors, wallpaper, and accessories.
![Hamptons style garden with blue hydrangeas and white wood arched wood gate - via Roman_And_Ivy. #hamptonsstyle #coastalstyle #coastalgarden #hamptonsgarden #easthampton](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/blue-hydrangeas-hamptons-style-white-arched-gate-roman_and_ivy.jpg)
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Decorating With Blue (Paint Colors & Classic Inspo)
Whether you love blue in your garden, on the walls, covering your bed, or in accents on the table, it’s a beautiful hue to adorn our homes! Just look at the serene mood in this amazing laundry room:
![Beautiful light blue laundry room designed by Marie Flanigan. #laundryrooms #lightbluecabinets](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/beautiful-light-blue-laundry-room-marie-flanigan.jpg)
So good! And can you imagine committing to a favorite shade of it for a luxurious custom closet?
![Custom light blue grey closet with window seat and dresser - Marea Clark Interiors (Photo: Dyer Photo). #customcloset](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/custom-closet-light-blue-window-seat-mareaclarkinteriors-dyerphoto.jpg)
Decorating With Blue Boldly
I doubt it’s a coincidence we see blue used so boldly in luxurious, high end projects.
![Hague Blue (Farrow & Ball) painted trim in beautiful Victorian entry - LauraStephensId. #hagueblue #fbhagueblue](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hague-blue-farrow-ball-trim-english-country-entry-laurastephensid.jpg)
They often require a professional interior designer at the helm (holding the hands of reluctant homeowners) with the confidence and keen eye to properly get blue just right.
![F&B Dimity on walls. Zoe Feldman Design (photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg) - luxurious European inspired kitchen with grey marble checkered floor, Hallman range, honed marble counters, and Farrow & Ball Railings painted cabinets. #bespokekitchens](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/zoefeldmandesign-kitchen-blue-checkered-floor-stacyzaringolberg.jpg)
In the kitchen above, the cabinets are a rich moody dark navy-black. Railings can look like deep blue in certain light and soft black in a different lighting situation.
![Beautiful modern European country kitchen with French range and Farrow & Ball Light Blue painted cabinets - @bilottakitchens. #farrowandballlightblue #bluekitchens #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/farrow-ball-light-blue-kitchen-cabinets-bilottakitchens.jpg)
Most homeowners cannot imagine repainting their kitchen cabinets and want to get the color right the first time around.
![Blue wallpapered cozy traditional interior by Mark Sikes. #bluewallpaper #marksikes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mark-sikes-blue-wallpaper-royal-traditional.jpg)
Choosing colors demands guts!
![More Beautiful (Rizzoli, 20](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/image-55-1440x1724.png)
Subtle Ways With Soft Blue
Blue can be subtle whether it’s used on major design elements in a space…
![Farrow & Ball Parma Gray kitchen cabinets, La Cornue range, and Tabarka Studio tiled backsplash - Torrance Mitchell - Julia Berolzheimer's home in Southern Living (photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez). #farrowandballparmagray #bluekitchens #charlestonkitchens #traditionalstyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/julia-berolzheimer-charleston-home-southern-living-blue-kitchen-torrance-mitchell-fb-parma-gray-la-cornue.jpg)
or as an accent outside of the home…
![BM Blue Porcelain shutters and Simply White siding on a charming Charleston exterior - Julia Berolzheimer's home in Southern Living (photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez). #bmsimplywhite #bmblueporcelain](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/julia-berolzheimer-charleston-home-southern-living-front-exterior-blue-shutters-bmblueporcelain-bmsimplywhite-vintage-english-plant-stand.jpg)
and inside:
![Lofty ceilinged bedroom with Colefax & Fowler Melina fabric and vintage framed bird prints - Julia Berolzheimer's home in Southern Living (photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez). #bmsimplywhite](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/julia-berolzheimer-charleston-home-southern-living-guest-bedroom-colefax-fowler-melina-blue-vintage-bird-prints-shiplap.jpg)
Blue Accents Work in a Variety of Design Styles
While tone on tone is an effective color story strategy to evoke calm, layering blue in all white schemes creates interest and can lighten the mood.
![Gorgeous California modern farmhouse living room of Erin Fetherston - OKL. Come explore these Inspiring Blue & White Interiors, Diverse Design Styles! #livingrooms #blueandwhite #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/0005-erin-fetherston-living-room-1.jpg)
Above: a blue ottoman seems utterly more practical for tired feet than pristine white.
![Hello Lovely pretty fabric & wallpaper ideas. #interiordesign #wallpaper #fabric #pillows #schumacher](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hello-lovely-pretty-fabric-wallpaper-ideas-banner.jpg)
The French country kitchen with blue and white porcelain accents and traditional style below was designed by Tina of The Enchanted Home. Blue porcelain accents play a starring role and are sold in her shop if you love the look.
![The Enchanted Home: Tina's beautiful country French kitchen with black island, French range, and rustic wood beams...elegant! #theenchantedhome #frenchcountrykitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/001-enchanted-home-kitchen-blue-accents-wood-beams-limestone-cream-cabinets.jpg)
Whether you lean toward Coastal Grandmother, Grandmillenial, traditional, coastal, classic, or preppy style, you likely gravitate toward blue and white porcelain as well.
![Blue and white porcelain with orchids from The Enchanted Home Shop.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/enchanted-home-kitchen-blue-white-porcelain-orchids.jpg)
Chinoiserie, ginger jars, tulipieres, and china with beautiful blue and white patterns look right at home and beautiful when grouped together in a kitchen (above).
![Gorgeous blue and white coastal style family room featuring magnificent architecture by The Fox Group. #thefoxgroup #familyrooms #interiordesign #blueandwhite #traditionalstyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/the-fox-group-blue-white-family-room-traditional-style.jpg)
or a living room as above.
![Coastal living room furniture and decor resources to get a Hamptons look. #hamptonsstyle #coastallivingroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/coastal-living-room-shop-the-look-banner-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Classic & Coastal mood board by Hello Lovely with home decor resources to score a stunning seaside retreat inspired look. #coastaldecor #classicinteriordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/classic-coastal-hello-lovely-studio-mood-board-banner.jpg)
Blue paint is also a smart way to experiment…but which blue? Help is here.
Blue Paint Color Ideas
A beautiful blue painted built-in can play a starring role when it pops against a crisp, clean white. But which blue paint? And with which white paint?
![Andes Summit (Benjamin Moore) painted custom cabinet in the entry of a beautiful coastal cottage with modern farmhouse interiors by Lisa Furey. #bmandessummit #bluepaintcolors #andessummit](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/image-53.png)
Lisa Furey painted shiplap, ceilings, walls, and trim with BM White OC-151 in the entry of this lovely coastal home above. The built-in (so helpful when an entry has no designated closet storage) is painted this beautiful blue paint color:
The deep blue also shows up on a door and is echoed in a stair runner:
![Blue stair runner and door painted BM Andes Summit. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey. #bluedoor #bluecarpet #interiordesign #coastalstyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/coastal-cottage-blue-door-stair-runner.jpg)
Even when you have decided to paint a space white (see THIS) or blue, it can be unnerving to find the precisely correct shade. It is helpful to view photos online first, gather a handful of colors to sample, and then thoughtfully consider the options before choosing the perfect white.
![BM Andes Summit painted built-in cabinet in a lovely white coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff by Lisa Furey. #bmandessummit #bluepaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bm-andes-summit-blue-paint-color-cabinet-entry-lisa-furey-shiplap.jpg)
![Hello Lovely Coastal Cottage Style Shop the Look - come see inspiration and resources for this classic interior design style!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hello-lovely-coastal-cottage-style-shop-the-look-banner-furniture.jpg)
When Your Preference is for Light Blue
Farrow & Ball Light Blue played a major role in this showhouse kitchen in Atlanta:
![Traditional blue kitchen from 2017 Southeastern Designer Showhouse - white marble counters, burnished brass range hood, and exquisite arched window with farm sink.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/blue-kitchen-farrow-ball-southeastern-designer-showhouse-2017.jpg)
Oh my heavens, this sophisticated timelessly tranquil bedroom with soft blue and white design by Tristan Harstan!
![Traditional light blue bedroom by Tristan Harstan in Southeastern Designer Showhouse 2017. Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/canopy-bed.jpg)
Resources from this bedroom? BENCH: Bungalow Classic, upholstered in Cowtan & Tout. ANTIQUE LINEN PRESS: A. Tyner Antiques. BLUE GRASSCLOTH, IRON BED WITH CANOPY & COMMODE, PORCELAIN LAMPS, BED & DRAPERY FABRIC, DEGOURNAY PANELS: Ainsworth-Noah. OUSHAK RUG: Kevian Woven Arts. ACCESSORIES: Parc Monceau.
I still daydream about this room years after its unveiling in Atlanta!
![Traditional light blue bedroom by Tristan Harstan in Southeastern Designer Showhouse 2017. Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bedroom-night-stand.jpg)
The designer noted the blues and neutrals in this romantic space recall “the tones of rain clouds, water, stone.”
![SW Rainwashed paint color on ceiling. Breathtaking light blue bedroom in Southeastern Designer showhouse - design by Tristan Harstan. Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/chaise.jpg)
Traditional Style & Blue
Notice the haint blue ceiling of this beautiful blue bedroom’s sitting room! Ready to discover more haint blue possibilities? SEE THIS!
Easiest way to see if a color is right? Order samples to be delivered to your door with Samplize (a peel and stick sheet of “paint” to stick on your wall and easily move around to other walls!).
Admiration for traditional style, luxurious textiles, and Swedish and French furniture is apparent throughout this gorgeous project.
![Silvery Blue Kitchen Get the Look on Hello Lovely Studio. #bluekitchens #getthelook #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/001-silvery-blue-kitchen-get-the-look-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
Isn’t it interesting that when we hear “earth tones” or colors from nature, most of us immediately think of warmer golds and browns rather than cool blue?
![John O'Donohue encouraging inspirational quote about the soul. #soulquotes #inspirationalquote #encouragementquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/002-inspirational-quote-spiritual-faith-contemplation-encouragement-never-alone-john-odonohue.jpg)
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Blue Wallpaper & Tile Inspiration
![Blue bedroom with traditional style canopy, wallpaper, and gourd lamp - Cathy Kincaid. #bluebedrooms #traditionalbedroom #bluebedroomwallpaper](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cathy-kincaid-blue-bedroom-wallpaper-traditional-style.jpg)
Wallpapered bathrooms appear to be having a moment as more homeowners look for mood lifting moments.
What a classic pattern, and isn’t it incredible with gold toned fixtures?
![Schumacher Hydrangea Drape (Delft) wallpaper in a bath by Kathy Sue (GoodlifeofDesign). #schumacherwallpaper #hydrangeadrape #blueehydrangeawallpaper #bluebath](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/kathysue-goodlifeofdesign-schumacher-hydrangea-drape-delft-wallpaper-powder-bath-grammercy-1.jpg)
While classic white subway tile works for the walls of just about every bath, refreshing blue makes a cheerful statement that still feels neutral.
While the floor tiles are patterned, they feel so timeless. For a painterly, bold, and blue wallpaper that could work beyond the bath, take a peek at this Rebecca Atwood wallpapered space, also designed by Smith:
![Beautiful blue bath with bold Rebecca Atwood wallpaper, trough sink, and rustic stools - Jessica Risko Smith. #modernfarmhousebathroom #bluewallpaper #bluebathroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/jessicaiskosmith-blue-bathroom-wallpaper-chevron-tile-farm-sink.jpg)
Not Ready to Cover Walls or Floors With Blue?
Not sure about living with bold blue patterns on the wall? You can always start with a smaller fabric/art piece from an artist/designer you admire. For example, a custom pillow with Rebecca Atwood fabric.
![BM Andes Summit painted built-in cabinet in a lovely white coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff by Lisa Furey. #bmandessummit #bluepaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ella-scott-designed-beautiful-powder-room-firework-blue-wallpaper-classic.jpg)
A few favorite classic blue and white wallpaper patterns are RIGHT HERE.
![Whimsical blue and white bold wallpaper in a bathroom with pedestal sink. Blue and White Classic Decor Inspiration: Ella Scott Design. #blueandwhitebath #bluewallpaper](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ella-scott-designed-beautiful-blue-wallpapered-classic-bath.jpg)
Isn’t it surprising how striking wall coverings can be combined with standard fixtures?
![Inspirational quote by Cleo Wade on Hello Lovely. #quotes #empowermentquotes #peacequotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-cleo-wade-list-do-belong-you.jpg)
While it is more common to see blue as an accent with white, blue can certainly play the starring role:
![Gorgeous classic white kitchen with blue French range and cement tile in blue grey. Park & Oak.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/classic-kitchen-park-and-oak-10.jpeg)
This is still my favorite cement tile, and designers love it for backsplashes, three season rooms, and more:
![Medina 8" x 8" Cement Field Tile](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/96670734/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/7226/72269601/Medina+8%2522+x+8%2522+Cement+Field+Tile.jpg)
![Self-kindness quote and encouragement on Hello Lovely Studio. #selfkindness #encouragementquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/self-kindness-quote-find-yourself-wrong-story-leave-mo-willems-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Beautiful blue and white coastal bedroom with twin beds, wallpaper, and freshened traditional style - Serena & Lily.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/serena-and-lily-coastal-cottage-bedroom-webster-bed.jpg)
Does this color combination play a starring role in your own home?
![Dusty blue bedroom with charming fabric canopy and elegant design - Southern Living. #bluebedrooms #interiordesign #dustyblue](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/southern-living-dusty-blue-bedroom-canopy.jpg)
![Funny quote about texting by Jon Acuff on Hello Lovely Studio .#funnytweets #textingquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/funny-quote-humor-tweet-about-emoji-for-sorry-didnt-respond-text-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Shabby Chic Rachel Ashwell Finds on Hello Lovely. #rachelashwell #shabbychic #homedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shabby-chic-hello-lovely-banner-blue-white.jpg)
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-michele
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Just oodles of blue beauty in today’s post! Recently bought Julia Berolzheimer’s White/Blue Scalloped Pick Stitch Voile bedding collection for Pottery Barn. Love it for a summer look on my white painted bed.
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I love that collection soooooo much! She has such classic style, and her pieces feel timeless and nostalgic. Pick stitch is just…ahhhhhhhh. xox