Blue Color Scheme

Interior Decorating Color Scheme

Decorating with a Blue Color Scheme is very easy.

Do you love the color blue, and want some inspiration as to where to use this cool and relaxing color? Here I will give you ideas as to where to use this interior decorating color scheme.

The Color Blue is...

• Cool and Soothing...
• Tranquil and Refreshing...
• Peaceful and Relaxing...
• Restful and Calm...

Where are the best places to use a Blue Color Scheme?

Shades of blue are perfect for any room where you want to feel relaxed and calm.

You may want to use varying shades of blue throughout your home, or just in a single room. It's all up to you!

Why is blue such a popular color? It's an all-American favorite. Most people choose blue.

Blue is a safe color that we associate with the dreamy sky and the refreshing sea. We wear a lot of blue in our denim clothing. If you think about it, we are surrounded by blue most of the time.

Blue actually has the ability to slow down respiration and heart rate, so it is very good to calm highly active people.

When not to use a Blue Color Scheme?
• If you live in a cool climate, it will literally make you feel cold to be surrounded by blue.
• If you have a room that does not have enough natural light, then a blue room could feel gloomy and cold.
• Blue should be used with caution for an all-over look in your kitchen. Unlike the color red, food will actually seem less appealing when served in a blue environment or on blue dishes.

  Don't worry, you don't have to throw out your blue and white china dishes or redo your whole blue themed kitchen! I love blue and white china and color schemes just as much as you do.

Here's the Secret... Just make sure you use a lot of white and warm colors to accent with your blue color scheme, and you'll be very safe.

I personally have cobalt blue dishes in my kitchen, but they are accented with a lot of bright colors to spark them up.

Did you know, the color blue will actually curb your appetite? Surround yourself with blue and you may not think the food is as appetizing! Try eating off of a blue plate, it may curb the appetite.

Color Scheme Ideas For...

Decorating With Blue

The color blue creates a relaxing atmosphere very well. You can vary the shades of blue or just put blue with white like this fresh blue bedroom.

You can use blue with easy home accents, such as this lamp. This blue and white pattern is a classic.

What a great accent piece for a blue color scheme!

Look at this cozy navy blue recliner, it's a perfect cottage style accent.

Notice how the dark navy blue color takes on a rich and more masculine feel.

When using a Blue Color Scheme, you may want to use a warm color to accent it.

Look how this warm buttery yellow adds so much in this bedroom setting. It brings a sunny feel.

Look around at nature, as in these flowers.

Notice how the yellow centers make a perfect compliment?

We can take our cue for color schemes from nature's beauty.

Blue Color Schemes are popular for bathrooms. This is most likely because blue is the color of water.

It seems we tend to relate water and sea colors to this particular room of the house. Again because of it's soothing effect.

Here is an example of a fresh blue and white color scheme used in this country cottage style bathroom. Notice how the natural wood brings a lot of warmth as a contrast with the cool colors.

Of course you can always paint your walls in blue as shown here in this attractive hallway. This entire setting is so pleasing to the eye.

Take note of the warmth of the sconce lights and the beauty of the fresh flower arrangement. A great cottage setting!

You really can't go wrong decorating with shades of blue. Start today adding this interior color scheme to your cottage home.

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