Picture Perfect: 26 Dark Blue Rooms From Classic to Contemporary
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Julia Fairley
10 September 2019
Chief Sub-Editor and Writer, Houzz Australia and New Zealand. I love design and architecture that is thoughtful, sophisticated and champions an element of the unexpected. Before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts at UNSW and becoming a journalist, I studied interior architecture. For over a decade I have interviewed inspiring creative minds from around the world to write about design in its many different forms. Recently, I have also become an accidental gardener, to everyone's surprise.
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Blue has become the ‘new neutral’ of interior design in recent years, and dark blue has earned a name for itself as the darling of decoration. See for yourself how this cooling colour can town down a room, from a kitchen to a bedroom on the floor, or wall, or amp it up with a dash of drama.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
1. Not just navy. London, UK
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2. Eye-candy in navy. Singapore
Designer: Studio Wills + Architects
Ideas we Love: 31 Scrumptious Blue Kitchens
Designer: Studio Wills + Architects
Ideas we Love: 31 Scrumptious Blue Kitchens
4. Old-world charm. Cornwall, UK
5. The unforgotten floor. Australia
Designer: Alida And Miller
Designer: Alida And Miller
…Here’s a closer look at those blue-and-white floor tiles.
6. Into the blue. Melbourne, Australia
Designer: Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors
Designer: Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors
7. Bold and bright. Surrey, UK
8. Can’t tie me down. Melbourne, Australia
Designer: Style Precinct
Designer: Style Precinct
9. Bright and busy. Sydney, Australia
Designer: Arent & Pyke
Designer: Arent & Pyke
10. Nicely balanced. London, UK
Designer: Andrew Jonathan Design
Designer: Andrew Jonathan Design
11. A noble navy. London, UK
12. Colour contrast. London, UK
14. Background blues. London, UK
Designer: Waldo Works
Designer: Waldo Works
15. Moody and broody. Geelong, Australia
Designer: Steve Domoney Architecture
Designer: Steve Domoney Architecture
16. Well-lit. Sacramento, USA
Designer: Kerrie Kelly Design Lab
Designer: Kerrie Kelly Design Lab
17. Dark and dreamy. New York, USA
Designer: An Aesthetic Pursuit
Designer: An Aesthetic Pursuit
18. One-toned wonder. Sussex, UK
19. Suavely styled. Melbourne, Australia
Designer: Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design
Designer: Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design
20. Tall, dark and handsome. Charlotte, USA
Designer: New Old
Designer: New Old
21. Terrific texture. Sydney, Australia
Designer: Decor Road
Designer: Decor Road
22. A pop of pattern. Perth, Australia
Designer: Luis La Pegna
Designer: Luis La Pegna
23. Business as usual. Melbourne, Australia
Designer: Windust Architecture x Interiors
Designer: Windust Architecture x Interiors
24. Cool and composed. Barcelona, Spain
Designer: CaSA – Colombo and Serboli Architecture
Designer: CaSA – Colombo and Serboli Architecture
25. Blue and green should always be seen. Sydney, Australia
Designer: Lisa Burdus Interior Design
Designer: Lisa Burdus Interior Design
26. Blue ribbon. Victoria, Australia
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Personally I like the monochromatic colour scheme of image 4. Even though the same tone has been used across the board each item still stands alone. Also love the choice of sofas.
Most of these are far too dark and gloomy for my taste (some accent lighting or lamps would help), although the blue as an accent to white in number 22 looks good. I adore the wallpaper in number 20 but would have chosen a green or gold/mustard yellow sofa instead!