Blue living rooms are certainly having their moment in the spotlight. Thanks in part to influencer Lucy Williams, whose vibrant blue lounge has done numbers on Pinterest, but mostly due to the fact that blue is just simply a beautiful, calming, classic hue to decorate with.
for me.
. Here's everything I learned.
Farrow & Ball's color experts on creating the perfect blue living room scheme
where you want to create an environment that fosters relaxation.
Airy, light-filled rooms do oh-so-well with paler shades of sky blue, while deeper jewel tones and rich navy blues have a cocooning and transformative power over smaller or darker spaces.
, but certainly not too bold. A tall order.
, a lovely pale blue shade that shifts beautifully with the light in my living room – which is lucky to benefit from a large Edwardian bay window. And despite its name, is definitely not gray.
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'If you’re looking for a cooler color to work with, but definitely no gray, then this ticks a lot of boxes,' he continues. 'A soft blackened blue is a brilliant choice for a cleaner aesthetic, but due to its underlying color notes, it plays best in a brighter space where it will act almost as a neutral.'
to pair it with.
Of course, I've fully committed to the idea of color drenching the space. So all my (still to be fitted) woodwork and trims like baseboards, cabinetry, and ceiling moldings will also be drenched in Parma Gray.
that I picked up off of Facebook Marketplace a few years ago. So I asked Patrick: what colors and finishes would best compliment this dreamy hue?
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works well with many colors,' says Patrick.
perfectly bridges the gap between trends. But it's actually this duality that struck me a little, as it left me open to so many decorating possibilities.
that I didn't expect Patrick to suggest is blue and green. Believing the design myth that 'blue and green should never be seen', I hadn't considered adding a verdant accent to my living room.
, work in beautiful harmony together.
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Additionally, if color drenching isn't your thing and you're looking to make a little more contrast with your ceiling color or woodwork, I asked Patrick to suggest complementary whites.
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choices like blue and green with a few unexpected red accents thrown in for good measure. I can't wait to get mood boarding.
Whether you’re considering Parma Gray itself or a different blue hue for your own walls – or are just looking for ways to elevate your color pairings – these expert tips from the color know-alls at Farrow & Ball should help to inspire you to think outside the box.
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