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10 Ideas For Using Blue In Bedrooms

As we have discussed in the previous post ‘Why Choose Blue Curtains?’ – 5 February 2010, blue is the ideal colour to choose for bedrooms of all sizes.

Here are 10 different ideas on how to use blue in bedrooms of all sizes and styles to give your bedrooms a fresh new look!

1. You need to look at the different shades of blue available and select the tone and hues which will enhance the look of your bedroom. If you’re not sure it’s a good idea to opt for shades which are near the zesty shades of turquoise blue.
2. If you want to achieve a look which is warm and inviting use in combination with honey, cream or beige curtains to create a luxurious and sophisticated bedroom, team with matching bedding and pile the bed with filled cushions in silk, taffeta and velvet to add texture and you’ll find you have a bedroom which oozes elegance!
3. If your bedroom which lacks masses of natural light, wallpapers with a sheen will help to bounce the light around the room.
4. Use warm coloured natural wood for furniture to contrast beautifully with the cooler shades of blue. If your bedroom is dark due to lack of natural light lighten it by using pale wooden flooring.
5. Varying shades of smokey blue curtains, bedding and walls offer an adult feel which is sultry and romantic!
6. Opt for the blue tones which verge on grey if your bedroom has lots of natural daylight.
7. Teenage bedrooms look funky and very stylish in bold blue, if the bedroom is for a teenage girls using contrasting lipstick pink to create a fun and lively space.
8. White against deep blue offers a crisp look which will make the white appear even brighter. This works for all styles of interiors and is ideal for creating the New England look.
9. Be brave and go for petrol blue, you’ll have to make sure you include plenty of good lighting otherwise this tone of blue can look dull during the evenings.
10. Mix plain, patterns, checks and stripes if you want to create a stunning blue room which abounds with superb colours which compliment each other and add lots of interest!

There are so many different ways to use blue in bedrooms, whether you choose it for the walls, bedding or for your bedroom curtains you’ll find that it can create a wealth of interest which is as calming and relaxing or as vibrant and daring as suits the style of your home!