Trends & Influences: A Study in Blue

Not only does blue pair well with nearly every other color, but it can help create a calming, serene environment.

Amanda Scott

Gold honeycomb pattern, blue, green and teal hexagons.

Cobalt blue and gold luxe kitchen, gold pendant lights, gold faucet.

A timeless and enduring hue, blue is elegant in its simplicity, but perhaps the most wonderful thing about using blue in your home is its versatility. It can evoke a wide array of feelings: peaceful and reflective, strong and authoritative, fresh and serene, energetic and inspired.

Dark blue range, washer and hood vent. Light blue fridge. Wine cooler.

The color blue can imbue a sense of stability and reliability. Your kitchen and appliances should evoke feelings of order and function, which can be accomplished by a statement piece.

Dark blue vanity with round mirror. Blue claw foot tub. Light blue pendant.

Blue feels like fresh starts, clean slates, and soothing continuity. While the bathroom can often feel like a place we hurry in and out of, incorporating hues of blue can remind us of the calming waves of the sea. Allow a gorgeous blue soaking tub or vanity focal point to be the space where you prepare for the day and wind down for the night.

The use of blue hues in lighting contributes color and flair. Blue pendant and chandelier lighting adds a designer look without being overstated. Lamps and sconces are a simple way to light to your space, but they are also a central part of your decor.