Spring & Summer Mid-tone Blues Now, Please!

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!

Mid-tone blues also bring to mind coastal vibes, and in case you were wondering…

coastal Grandmotherhood is alive and well and thriving since the whole mood of it is so timeless and tranquil.

Blue Patterns, Prints, Paints & Florals

Are you blessed with blue hydrangea in your garden?

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:

But then I see a bolder cornflower or cobalt blue and think good gracious, yes.

Which just goes to show you that blue is magical for interiors, upholstery, wallpaper, linens, and more.

Do you love it with fresh Springlike green?

Or do you like green mixed with the blue in a pretty teal color?

(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?

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?

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?

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.

But it isn’t the easiest to get right if you’re seeking a chambray blue paint.

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.

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:

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:

And speaking of gifts, make sure you check out THIS with easter, spring birthday, and Mother’s Day inexpensive gift ideas.

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.

And can we obsess a little more about the beauty born from a marriage of soft blue with terracotta, s’il vous plait?

Chambray Blue in an Eclectic Range of Interiors

Sometimes it feels right to cover the walls from ceiling to floor with a velvety blue.

And blue ceilings are more popular than ever.

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.

It can be suggestive of history and even feel like a neutral backdrop.

Lighthearted Blue Inspiration

What is your preference for blue?

Do you like it when the mood is casual and unfussy?

Are you most at home when blue is playful and mixed with rusticity?

Because it truly all belongs.

Resources for Pretty Blue Things

Bedding // Bed // Wood Stool // Vase // Throw // Bench // Lamps // Dresser // Art // Rug // Belgian Linen Curtains

Gorgeous Blue Bedding

Beachy Bench for Bedrooms

Azure, Indigo & Denim

More Resources for Bedrooms With Blue

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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