There’s just something about the sound of “chambray blue” that sets my nervous system at ease. Whether it’s simply an accent or a bolder statement in a wallpaper pattern, mid-tone dusty blue with white and natural tones feels fresh and relaxing. These blues aren’t necessarily shy (see how Mark D. Sikes uses blue HERE), but talk about utterly atmospheric! And isn’t blue perfect to wear across the seasons? In spring, my favorite daily uniform is a chambray linen tunic, white tank, and button-fly 501s. Yum. Spring & Summer Mid-tone Blues Now, Please.
Spring & Summer Mid-tone Blues Now, Please!
Ideas for Living With Mid-tone Blues
Spring and summery blues always catch my eye this time of year because they are a sort of signal that grey skies will soon clear.
Toy Story skies must be on their way, and milder weather too!
![Elegant traditional interior design by Cathy Kincaid. #traditionalstyle #elegantdecor #timelessdesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cathy-kincaid-historic-spanish-style-04.jpg)
Mid-tone blues also bring to mind coastal vibes, and in case you were wondering…
![Blue paneled bed nook with curtains in a beautiful interior - @theglampad. #bednooks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/001-theglampad-blue-bed-nook-curtains.jpg)
coastal Grandmotherhood is alive and well and thriving since the whole mood of it is so timeless and tranquil.
![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)
Blue Patterns, Prints, Paints & Florals
Are you blessed with blue hydrangea in your garden?
![Holly Irwin fine art painting of blue hydrangea - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/holly-irwin-fine-art-001-hydrangea-blue.jpg)
Because I have never lived with them yet imagine them to be utterly lovely!
Blues can be muddy and moody too like this moment in Belgium above, but I prefer it fresh and a little washed out like this:
![Blue toile wallpaper in laundry room with Dutch door and corgis, Pottery Barn.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/002-blue-toile-wallpaper-laundry-room-corgi-pottery-barn.jpg)
But then I see a bolder cornflower or cobalt blue and think good gracious, yes.
![Studio Peregalli (photo: Luis Ridao) designed timeless bathroom with blue tiles and Old World style. #timelessbathroom #oldworldstyle #europeanelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/studio-peregalli-luis-ridao-blue-tile-bathroom-old-worldstyle.jpg)
Which just goes to show you that blue is magical for interiors, upholstery, wallpaper, linens, and more.
![Pretty spring tablescape with blue, Pottery Barn.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/005-pottery-barn-blue-spring-tabletop.jpg)
Do you love it with fresh Springlike green?
![@blakelyinteriordesign - beautiful blue and green wallpaper in a powder bath. #bathroomdesign #bathroomwallpaper](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/blakelyinteriordesign-blue-green-wallpaper-powder-bath.jpg)
Or do you like green mixed with the blue in a pretty teal color?
![Crystal Corder Interiors designed upstairs laundry with blue cabinetry (Kingdom Woodworks), wallpaper (Phillip Jeffries), and fine art by Holly Irwin (dk Gallery) - AH&L.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AHL.2022.Home_.For_.Holidays_35-crystal-corder-blue-laundry-room-holly-irwin.jpg)
(Exact paint color for above laundry room is unknown, but try Benjamin Moore Jamestown Blue for a similar look.)
And would you could you use it monochromatically?
![Sherwin-Williams DUTCH TILE BLUE in a beautiful blue country kitchen - Country Living (styling by Anna Logan and photo by Hector M. Sanchez).](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sw-dutch-tile-blue-kitchen-hector-m-sanchez-country-living-anna-logan-styling.jpg)
There’s something very European inspired if you dare.
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Tropical & Coastal Blue Inspiration
Is there anything as pretty as blue shutters against a white facade?
![Benjamin Moore James River and White Ice on a lovely Palm Beach house (Phoebe Howard and Roger Patton Janssen) in Veranda.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/phoebe-howard-roger-patton-janssen-palm-beach-house-exterior-bm-james-river-white-ice-veranda.jpg)
Bear in mind, you’ll need to sample a few blues to get it right for shutters since the sun washes it out (and expect beautiful fading to happen with time!).
Are mid-tone blues working their magic on you yet?
![Benjamin Moore Classic Gray paint color on walls and James River Gray on barn doors - Julie Howard. #bmclassicgray #benjaminmoorejamesrivergray](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/benjamin-moore-classic-gray-walls-james-river-gray-barn-doors-paint-colors.jpg)
Because they can be beautiful on trim and doors if blue is your favorite color.
Chambray Blue Interiors, Paint Colors & Fashion
This shade of blue is a favorite of mine to wear.
![Lilo Handcrafted Cotton Quilt & Shams - Chambray](https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/202010/0051/lilo-cotton-handcrafted-quilt-shams-charcoal-o.jpg)
But it isn’t the easiest to get right if you’re seeking a chambray blue paint.
![Sherwin Williams Windy Blue paint color swatch. #windyblue #sherwinwilliamswindyblue](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sherwin-williams-windy-blue-paint-color-swatch.jpg)
Make sure you sample a few different blues even if they seem very similar to each other. You can’t easily detect all of the undertones until their side by side in your unique lighting situation. A very similar mid-tone color graced the walls of our sons’ bedrooms for years, but today, I think it works better as an accent.
For example, you could always paint the wall a neutral and then stencil with it as an accent.
Need an idea for a stencil pattern to create an inexpensive tile-like look?
Chambray Meets Linen
100% linen pajamas with Mother of Pearl buttons are always calling my name. I have this robe white, but the stripes are dreamy.
What I appreciate about linen is how it warms in winter yet breathes when temperatures are hot outside.
Coastal Bunk Room
Even bits of blue can add flair.
![Coastal style bunk room with built-ins and blue accents is a delightful design by Tom Scheerer, photo by Francesco Lagnese. Elle Decor.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/coastal-bunk-room-tom-scheerer-francesco-lagnese-benjamin-moore-white-dove.jpg)
Sometimes the most timelessly effortless look is one where there’s an unexpected mix.
Everyday Chambray Shirt
I have a collection of chambray button-downs, and my favorites are a classic style.
I can imagine wearing this with a long sleeve white tee in spring and without the tee in summer:
![Chambray blue Helen dress, LAKE Pajamas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-17.png)
Pockets! Need a gift wrap with a spring motif in a glorious blue?
You just can’t go wrong with Rifle and Minted for wrapping paper.
And Etsy has such original designs:
![Blue cherry blossom gift wrap - The Illustrated Life on Etsy. #cherryblossoms #giftwrap #springpattern](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/blue-cherry-blossoms-wrapping-paper.jpg)
And speaking of gifts, make sure you check out THIS with easter, spring birthday, and Mother’s Day inexpensive gift ideas.
![Under $50 Lovely Gift Ideas Banner - Hello Lovely Studio. #giftguide](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/under-50-lovely-gift-ideas-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
Whispery Chambray Blue Feels Timeless Inside & Outside of a Chateau
Since we know the paint color in this internet-breaking kitchen in France is Farrow & Ball Light Blue, we realize it is only the lighting in certain photos that causes it to appear chambray.
But that won’t stop us from admiring how stunning blue can be indoors, outdoors, washed out in photography, or shadowy in low light.
![Provence Poiriers - photo by @brunorezza - a lovely Provencal French farmhouse with shutters, topiaries, and breathtaking gardens. #provencepoiriers](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/brunorezza-provencepoiriers-exterior-french-chateau.jpg)
![Rumi's gorgeous honey-like words to soothe the soul on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquotes #Rumipoetry #rumiquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/blue-grey-inspirational-quote-rigged-in-your-favor-rumi-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
And can we obsess a little more about the beauty born from a marriage of soft blue with terracotta, s’il vous plait?
![Blue gingham check curtains, terracotta hex tiles, and clawfoot tub in a French bastide Provence farmhouse (Le Mas des Poiriers). #bluegingham](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/le-mas-des-poiriers-provence-house-french-country-bathroom-blue-check-curtains-terracotta-hex-tile.jpg)
Chambray Blue in an Eclectic Range of Interiors
Sometimes it feels right to cover the walls from ceiling to floor with a velvety blue.
![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)
And blue ceilings are more popular than ever.
![Christmas garland on headboard in a blue bedroom in Atlanta Holiday Home - design by Valerie Garrett Interiors. #atlantaholidayhome #bluebedrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/@valeriegarrettinteriors-atlanta-holiday-home-bedroom-blue-garland-headboard.jpg)
It certainly isn’t a new hue and when grey joins it, a sophistication emerges that is neither coastal nor carefree.
Yes, blue can be serious.
![Thomas Merton quote about prayer on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquotes #thomasmerton #prayerquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/031-personal-growth-quotes-inspirational-hello-lovely-studio-thomas-merton-the-sky-is-my-prayer.jpg)
It can be suggestive of history and even feel like a neutral backdrop.
Lighthearted Blue Inspiration
What is your preference for blue?
![Linen tunic top BELIZE. Short sleeve linen tunic. #linentunic #chambraybluelinen](https://i.etsystatic.com/11651126/r/il/08d6fe/1761198965/il_794xN.1761198965_7yta.jpg)
Do you like it when the mood is casual and unfussy?
![Oscar Wilde inspirational quote about seeing. #oscarwilde #quotes #inspirationalquotes #seeing #humility](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BLUE-GREY-inspirational-quote-about-seeing-oscar-wilde-loking-at-the-stars.jpg)
Are you most at home when blue is playful and mixed with rusticity?
![Interior of a charming chic Shed Shed by Donna Jenkins of The Tinker House Trading Company in Country Living.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/donna-jenkins-she-shed-chic-hobby-house.jpg)
Because it truly all belongs.
![Be a lamp, or a lifeboat...Rumi's gorgeous honey-like words to soothe the soul on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquote #Rumi #poetry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/blue-grey-inspirational-quote-be-a-lamp-rumi-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Resources for Pretty Blue Things
![Blue and White Coastal Cottage Bedroom Decor Ideas from Hello Lovely Studio.. #coastalcottage #interiordesign #bedroomdecorating](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blue-white-coastal-cottage-bedroom-decor-ideas-hello-lovely-studio-banner-mood-board.jpg)
Bedding // Bed // Wood Stool // Vase // Throw // Bench // Lamps // Dresser // Art // Rug // Belgian Linen Curtains
![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)
![Mary Oliver Poetry quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #maryoliverquote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/INSPIRATIONAL-QUOTE-BLUE-MARY-OLIVER.jpg)
Gorgeous Blue Bedding
![I once had a thousand desires...Rumi's gorgeous honey-like words to soothe the soul on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquote #Rumi #poetry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/blue-grey-inspirational-quote-one-desire-rumi-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![American style finds from designer Mark D. Sikes on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/american-style-finds-mark-d-sikes-banner-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![The rose does not care...Rumi's gorgeous honey-like words to soothe the soul on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquote #Rumi #poetry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/blue-grey-inspirational-quote-the-rose-rumi-hello-lovely-studio.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)
Beachy Bench for Bedrooms
Azure, Indigo & Denim
More Resources for Bedrooms With Blue
!["A Winter's Walk" - Limited Edition Art Print by Alison Jerry Designs in beautiful frame options and a variety of sizes.](https://cdn3.minted.com/files/mintedProductsImages/MIN/GNA/5XW/20190816092103/art_group-framed/artist_signature-unsigned/border-full_bleed/color-a/frame-brushed_silver/image_type-product/800x800/awinterswalk.jpg?mntd_prf=Pdp:HeroImage)
![Classic Belgian Flax Linen Rod Pocket Curtain - Dark Flax](https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/202009/0231/classic-belgian-flax-linen-blackout-curtain-classic-ivory-o.jpg)
![Classic Belgian Flax Linen Rod Pocket Curtain - Dark Flax](https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/202009/0256/classic-belgian-flax-linen-blackout-curtain-dark-flax-o.jpg)
![Pretty Blue Finds for Home on Hello Lovely Studio. #shopthelook #bluedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pretty-blue-finds-home-decor-furniture-wallpaper-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
House Tour of an Adorable 800 sf Cottage
In keeping with Southern traditions, the designer of this sweet little home (Brandon Ingram) gave it a haint blue ceiling with SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Waterscape.
Do note how the designer left the front porch unscreened to allow for maximum sunlight. “No matter how good the screen is, it will always cast at least a little bit of shade. Here, I wanted the shadows and the sunlight to play on the front,” he says.
The porch floor was painted with SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Samovar Silver:
Have a moment for a bit more mid-tone blues bliss? Awesome. See THIS.
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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Michele- I agree about chambray blue… subtle relaxed beauty if you’re wearing or decorating with the shade. Just brought my collection of Juliska Country Estate Delft Blue, Berry & Thread Chambray Blue, and Sitio Stripe Delft Blue fine art pottery out of storage in the pantry to mark the first day of spring tomorrow! Wonderful post about blues. Thank you!
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Oh, it sounds gorgeous, and I’ll google that pattern to get a peek. I appreciate your loyal readership and adding to the beauty here. xox