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It has been scientifically proven that colors have the power to influence our sensations in the most diverse ways, especially in the decoration of an environment. And when it comes to blue, a tone associated with the energy of the element water, the effect caused could not be more calming: "blue acts directly on the central nervous system, slows down the metabolism, decreases blood circulation and reducesthe rhythm of breathing, providing people with peace and relaxation", explain interior designers Emily Sousa and Vanessa Akinaga.
And because it is a color that has several shades, the feelings can also be of the most diverse, and in certain situations, should even be used with caution: "When applied in an environment, blue can induce interiorization and meditation. In contrast, it can also be used to increase the coldness, making the room more refreshing and creating a space with more privacy. But when used inIn excess, it can become dangerous, because blue in large quantities will bring sleep, sadness, and anguish to some people, so it is advisable that it be combined with other colors to avoid monotony", the professionals complement.
Blue tones in the environments
To add color to your decor, it is first necessary to study what your possibilities are. A wall can be painted in your favorite tone or receive a beautiful wallpaper, but if you think you may get sick easily, bet on more malleable elements, such as furniture and decorative objects.Use blue cautiously, or combine it with other colors. You can use it on a sofa, side table, accessories, and even in lighting (neon signs are super trendy!). When in doubt, seek the help of a professional", point out the designers.
Blue in the room
In a living room or TV room, it is important to adopt color to add more warmth to the environment. One or more pictures with blue prints, or a very comfortable sofa in a dark tone, a rug, or a small detail added simply to the decoration, such as a vase or a coffee table. If the main color of the environment is neutral, it is even worth betting on a stylish rack. It all depends on tasteIn the dining room the color can be added in a single option, such as in one of the pieces of furniture (or the table, or the chairs, or the sideboard) or in one of the walls, to highlight the cleaner furniture.
Blue in the bedroom
The bedding is one of the most versatile options for adding blue to the decoration. It can be changed several times and, therefore, prevents the resident from getting sick of the decoration in this shade. Bet also on pillows or pictures, but if you want to dare, let your creativity run free by choosing one of the walls (usually the chosen one is where the headboard is installed) to receive a good hand of paintThe furniture can also be a point of color in the space.
Blue in the kitchen
The most common is to add blue to the kitchen cabinetry. The doors are the main highlights of this environment, and combined with other colors, they become even more personalized! You can also count on the appliances in this color, the dishes, a very nice coating, or the same components from the dining room, if your table is in this area of the house.
Blue in the bathroom
The coating is the best option to include blue in the decoration of a bathroom, but obviously this is not a rule. A sink or cabinet with this tone makes the environment much more reassuring, combined with other light colors, such as white, for example. If you do not want to dare so much or invest in major renovations, bet on blue objects, such as a trash can, or a ceramic set in the bathroom, or eventhe frame of a mirror.
Blue in the laundry room
The laundry room doesn't necessarily have to be that forgotten area when it comes to remodeling and decorating! It can receive a fun coating with the color in question, or a planned one with highlighted doors, for example.
Blue on the balcony or veranda
If there is freedom to recreate the environment, textures, coatings, and paintings are very welcome on the balcony. It can also receive futons, cushions, and furniture in blue, if it is not possible to change the look of the walls.
Paints in shades of blue
And how to choose the perfect color? This is a matter of personal taste. To avoid overloading the visual, it is important to choose only one or, at most, two shades of the color, if the idea is to leave it as the main highlight of the composition. But if the intention is to create the effect of tone on tone, think of subtle and well elaborated options, to harmonize in the right measure with the rest of the environment (in theseBelow you can see some options of the color blue and its variations.
Light blue
"The light blue symbolizes spirituality and makes us feel relaxed, calm and protected. It is a tone that introduces a bit of femininity to the space, but this is not a rule. If you prefer something more romantic, you can mix it with shades of pink (like tea pink or even light pink), but if you prefer something different use coral, it will bring to your environment an air of boldness without losing delicacy."explain the interior designers.
Dark blue
According to Emily and Vanessa, the darker shade of blue symbolizes the depth of the sea, and instills wisdom, power of intuition and the unconscious. They also point out: "There are many ways to express style in a decoration, navy blue with lighter shades forms a classic and modern combination. Navy blue, white and light gray also offer a fantastic result.prefer something more fun and that stimulates creativity, the addition of orange is a good call!"
Tiffany Blue
"What we call Tiffany Blue is precisely the color of the packaging and logo of the famous jewelry store Tiffany & Co., which carries with it all the symbolism of blue, i.e., it is a refreshing color, serene, calm, tranquil, with a powerful therapeutic content and, in addition to the brand, refers to luxury. When inserted into the decoration, it imprints good taste and luxury. The color usually gains more prominence and becomesHowever, it is necessary to choose who will be the highlight, whether through an accessory (such as cushions) or even a wall, so that the other color does not stand out and become something exaggerated", concludes the duo.
15 items in shades of blue to highlight the decor
Here are some online shopping suggestions that you can include in your decor:
Product 1: UMA Chair - Buy at Oppa
Product 2: Nordic Blue Frame - Buy at Urban Arts
Product 3: Good Vibes Frame - Buy at Tok Stok
Product 4: Cabriolet Sofa - Buy at Tok Stok
Product 5: Kaleidoscope rug - Buy at Oppa
Product 6: Deep Blue Sea Frame - Buy at Urban Arts
Product 7: Set of 4 pillows. Buy at Americanas
Product 8: Nativa Cushion - Buy at Oppa
Product 9: Queen duvet Catu, Buy at Etna
Product 10: Mission Cabinet. Buy at Leroy Merlin
Product 11: Adari Vase - Buy at Tok Stok
See_also: Sonic Cake: 70 party-worthy options for gamersProduct 12: Round Glass Vat - Buy at Leroy Merlin
Product 13: Hendrix Wardrobe - Buy at Mobly
Product 14: Vintage Rack. Buy at Mobly
Product 15: Bay Jeans Armchair - Buy at Etna
70 environments with shades of blue in the decoration
After checking out professional tips on how to use the color in decoration, you can now get inspired and love the projects created with shades of blue in the environment:
1. a wall with several paintings following your tone
The paintings arranged on the huge blue wall in this living room followed the same combination of shades in their engravings. Notice that some discrete decorative objects in the same color were also used to compose the environment.
2. blue dots mixed with wood
It is impossible for this marriage not to work out, especially since it relies on the neutrality of gray in this modern decoration.
3. blue with gray
According to the professionals, the combination between blue and gray is synonymous with sophistication: "You can choose walls in various shades of gray, using the blue to highlight details or you can also choose a shade of blue to highlight one of the walls, after all, gray will always leave a balanced environment.
4. blue is an excellent color for the bedroom
... for offering all the lightness, calmness, and tranquility to the environment. In this project, the color was used in the bedding, pillows, and in the bedside table in its most striking tone.
5. a highlight on the balcony of the property
And we are not talking about a piece of furniture. Royal blue was included in this charming, modern veranda with a painting on the wall and ceiling, and the covering followed the same color tone.
6. the candy colors version is the most loved
The same tone as the kitchen cabinetry was also used in the entrance door of this delicate room.
7. the sink and cabinet are the main attractions of this bathroom
Notice how a simple addition of blue in this light bathroom gained a special touch of modernity and sophistication. A single piece making all the difference in the decoration.
8. tone on tone
In this environment, the use of various shades of blue brought a lot more joy and made the decoration very jovial and fun. The furniture used follows the same vintage style as the wallpaper and the paintings.
9. demarcating the environment in the integrated space
Here, the cabinet doors with a retro look defined the demarcation of the kitchen in this environment with extended joinery.
10. blue tiles for the shower stall
The most used coating in contemporary bathrooms, without a doubt, is tessellation. And for this decoration, the entire box received the small pieces, all in royal blue. To give more lightness to the space, the other items were chosen in light tones.
11. a slightly rudimentary kitchen
The wood imitation paneling in this gourmet area had some slats in shades of blue. A very personal touch and loaded with personality, perfectly matching the Tiffany chairs.
12. that most special wall
A very practical way to decorate is to choose a wall to be highlighted and paint it in your favorite shade. In this home-office, navy blue has transformed the bicycle into a real decorative item.
13. hydraulic flooring to make the kitchen more charming
The kitchen, all decorated in white, gained more sympathy with the hydraulic floor with details in blue, and the composition was even more complete with the wooden chairs in the same color. Notice how the environment gained much more lightness and freshness.
14. in the shower and in the toilet
In this project, the blue tessellation covering was also extended to the sink area, giving a greater highlight to the countertop and white cabinet.
15. stylish booklets
Combine Tiffany blue with another fun color, such as yellow, and this bookshelf is proof that this marriage works!
16. the cool dining room
See how all the dining table's furniture and accessories are highlighted by the royal blue wall, which was also enhanced by the frames installed in the same color. A perfect contrast of colors loaded with personality.
17. a sofa full of refinement
The navy blue sofa with straight and defined lines was a very chic and bold touch in the decoration of the veranda, where a very comfortable and sophisticated living room was set up.
18. blue and pink
"The darker shades of pink and blue give the room a more daring touch full of personality and style, while the lighter shades are more reminiscent of the romantic style, which makes the decoration lighter," explain Vanessa and Emily.
19. boldly decorating
According to the designers, the combination of blue and yellow is a way to get out of the comfort zone: "To decorate with these colors you need style, after all they are very vibrant and stand out in any environment.
20. creatively including color
In this project, a super modern blue strip was created, projected from the appliance tower, across the floor, and ending at the dining table. This was also a way to create a fun division between the rooms.
21. simple details that make a big difference
For this room, gray was used as the main color, but blue was the one that was highlighted in the composition: pictures, pillows, and other accessories were the details that gave more serenity and personality to the environment.
22. the wooden furniture was given blue details
The tone used on the dining table and in the niches of the furniture was the same included in the kitchen cabinet doors. This way, the decoration gained a special touch without running away from sobriety.
23. navy style decoration
"Blue and white are always used because they are a traditional combination (Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese china), and it is easy to create any kind of environment. White is a neutral color, so it is possible to play a little with the various shades of blue in the same composition. These two shades are very nautical, but can also be used in other types of decoration", explainsdouble.
24. a bold detail in the bathroom
A small bathroom can be given another face with simple changes. The blue covering of the same color as the sink created a simple line below the Adnet mirror. This composition with geometric shapes is perfect for those looking for a modern decoration.
25. in the corner of the wall
The planned furniture in this room received not only an extended burnt cement rack, but also a wooden panel and unique niches in the corner of the wall in cobalt blue to create a point of color in the decoration.
26. an unconventional kitchen
This super modern kitchen was contemplated with planned furniture of matte blue cabinetry, and the neutral gray coating brought to the decor a differentiated and conceptual proposal. The silver finish found on the appliances and on small details such as the handles is a detail apart, full of sophistication.
See_also: 50 models to help you choose the perfect lampshade for your room27. a mix of Scandinavian and industrial
Blue is a color that goes well with any style and in any environment. Not even the finishing of the wall made with bricks and blackboard paint detracted from the glamour of the Tiffany applied to the cabinet below the countertop, quite the contrary, it highlighted the tone even more and in the right measure.
28. a blue cabinet for a clean bathroom
Emily and Vanessa explain that environments decorated with white and blue are usually light places that transmit peace and also tranquility, "It's a classic in terms of elegance, they are always very well received in decoration."
29. when one color makes all the difference
Notice in this image how a single color can revamp an entire room, giving much more authenticity to the decoration, without requiring much effort. In this project, painting a single wall with Tiffany blue transformed the simple space into a much more harmonious and cozy place.
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30. a soft and delicate composition
31 The tessellations in the laundry room made the space much more uncluttered
32. blue doors everywhere
33. blue and yellow to brighten up the children's room
34 The colorful touch was left to the countertop in this bathroom
35 - Even the tableware is part of the dance
36. a stylish cabinet for the dining room
37. the delicacy of tiffany blue for a girl's room
38. tone-on-tone geometric shapes
39 The colored wall brought a sense of depth to the room
40. three shades of blue in the bathroom tiles
41. blue upholstery for the large TV room
42. here the royal blue predominates in the kitchen
43 The little boy's bathroom has several blue details
44. lots of luxury and glamour on the bluish veranda
45. to break the sobriety
46. blue porcelain tiles add freshness to the house
47. decorative objects make all the difference
48. a room with this chandelier needs nothing else
49. the armchairs perfectly matching the carpet
50. an abstract painting for a luxurious room
51. the youthful room relied on the freshness of light blue
52. a vibrant living room
53 This sofa brought the tranquility that the decoration of this room needed
54. the adventure room got themed curtains
55. the huge futon perfectly receives the colorful cushions
56. dividing the environments
57. a door of respect
58. ... and in the gourmet area, vintage chairs
59. a delicate neutral tone for the sofa
60 Adding more color in the integrated kitchen
61. all the richness of the blue oil
62. capriciousness in the pillows
63. and why not on the carpet too?
64. a way to include the sea in the decoration
65. blue at the entrance
66 - A simple touch that fills the room with joy
67. a work of art on the wall
When including blue in your decoration, remember that small spaces get more of a feeling of spaciousness by keeping light colors as the main background of the room. Use and abuse your creativity to add the tone and all its personality to your special corner.
