Why Blue is Awesome in Interiors
How to use Blue in your Home.
I am always surprised when my clients tell me they never use anything blue in their home. Navy and white have always been a classic color combination dating back to the early days of our country when Indigo was king. Just think of those favorite blue jeans. Not only does it go with everything, everyone looks great in navy blue. It is softer than black but with just as much drama and elegance. Blue skies, blue water, blue jeans, I am a big fan of the color blue especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Blue is popping up everywhere from cars to cabinets, from clothing to home accessories. There are so many options on how to use blue in your home’s interior. Here are some examples of rooms designed by Thyme & Place Design for our clients in northern New Jersey.
Wondering how to use blue in your home? Here are some ideas.
Not sure you are ready for an entire room of it, try an accent wall. Two of my favorite rich blues are Hale Navy HC 154 and Marine Blue 2059-10 both from Benjamin Moore. In the photo below of a dressing room I designed, Marine Blue is the accent wall with bright pops of color in the accessories and crisp white woodwork . My last blog tells you how to use accessories like these. Just follow the link! Bringing Color and Pattern into your Home
Show house Cabana
Mystical Magical Blue!
Blue is finding its way into the cabinetry world as well. This beautiful bar is painted a soft blue with grey undertones. Paired with wood accents, it takes on a custom furniture feel.
Color experts explain that the color blue can have a direct effect on your moods.
Crisper blues are considered to help focus, perfect for an office or a student’s study area Softer blue is considered a relaxing color which can lower blood pressure and is very calming. Have trouble sleeping? Try a pale blue on your bedroom ceiling. In Feng Shui, the color blue is thought to bring the energy of calm and peace, as well as an overall sense of relaxation and healing.
Another Tip on How To Use Blue In Your Home’s Interior
Try a rich navy blue furniture piece. This stunning blue console is the perfect accent piece in this beautiful 
master bath. The contrast of the blue against the tiles is very crisp and clean. Just add some white towels and voila!
Thyme & Place Design is one of the leading luxury kitchen and bathroom design firms in Northern New Jersey. We provide an unmatched level of beauty, detail and quality in luxury kitchens, bathrooms and built in cabinetry fro discerning homeowners in Saddle River, Ridgewood, Allendale, Franklin Lakes and the surrounding Bergen County area.
4 Comments
What is the name of the color of blue
In your display room
HI Marie,
I assume you mean the blue in the kitchen. That is a Pratt & Lambert paint. The old number is AC531 (27-17) I am not sure if those numbers are still valid. You might want to contact Pratt & Lambert to check.
We recently had our family room and living room painted Nile Blue and our kitchen, 2 story foyer/entryway and upstairs hallway painted Soft Sky. Our entry door is a dark wood stain as is our staircase, floors are dark hardwood and trim is white. Need a new color for hallway/foyer as it just does not look right! Suggestions???
Hi Greg
I am glad to see that you enjoyed the article. I am big fan of Pale Oak which is a Benjamin Moore color. On their website the do have suggestions for colors to use with your Nile Blue. Here is a link to that page. https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/csp-560/nile-blue You can copy and paste into you browser. I hope these suggestions help.