Interior Design
Be Dazzled by Blue in 2019
Get ready for the new year by adding a strong shade of blue to your home
Pantone, the source of colour trends in both fashion and interior design, have strongly supported the idea of going with Dazzling Blue in its New Native trend forecast for 2019. Following London Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2019, they also added Princess Blue plus other best blues like Blueberry Pancake, and Eclipse.
This focus on strong blues is also being backed up by the latest paint colour trends. Paint brand Behr has announced that its top colour for 2019 will be a shade they call Blueprint Blue. It’s described as being “warmer than denim and softer than navy”.
Get The Look: As you can see, Dazzling Blue has a touch of purple; Princess Blue has a hint of green and Eclipse leans towards deep purple.
Blue has obvious connotations of the sea and sky, but it’s also associated with qualities like truth, intelligence, confidence, and some colour therapists say that blue is good for your mind and body.
It’s even supposed to slow down your metabolism because it’s so calming.
It’s even supposed to slow down your metabolism because it’s so calming.
Blue can be warm like in the photo before or cool like in this stark bathroom.
Get the look: White and blue are a classic duo.
Get the look: Multiple shades of deep blue can also look fabulous together, and go surprisingly well with golden timber flooring.
Get the look: Bright blue against luxurious dark marble is unexpected.
Elmo Rug, Blue
Add a rug
When it comes to updating your interior, particularly with a new on-trend colour, grab a great rug.
When it comes to updating your interior, particularly with a new on-trend colour, grab a great rug.
Indigo Block Print Rug
This version is more in the ‘denim’ tones and goes well with pale wood floors.
IKEA PS Cabinet - blue
Buy blue furniture
This cabinet brings in that utilitarian element for industrial style rooms.
This cabinet brings in that utilitarian element for industrial style rooms.
Nia Storage Sofa Bed Dark Blue
This more muted, denim-like blue is an easy way to bring in the moody blues.
Chests of Drawers
“Celebration of multicultural” and “traditional and experimental” are some of the terms Pantone uses to describe their New Native colour palette. This intricate piece fits the description.
Sapphire Desk
This stunning desk could also double up as a console desk in a small apartment, or you could always use it as a vanity table in the bedroom.
Maison Miaja - Porcelain Cushion
Soft furnishings are a low-cost way to test the waters if you’re not sure whether blue is for you.
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Are you keen to bring in the blues? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images, bookmark the story, and join in the conversation.
Are you keen to bring in the blues? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images, bookmark the story, and join in the conversation.