Bedroom Color Ideas: Blue Bedrooms

Use the naturally soothing quality of the color blue to transform a bedroom into your own personal retreat.
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Peacock Blue

This blue master bedroom starts with a peacock-feather blue floor rug and builds on with layers of turquoise. A plush armchair brings in the lighter tones of the rug, and bed linens tie the lighter bedding to the blue surroundings. Mineral blue walls give the space a serene vibe.

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Blue Spectrum

This eclectic bedroom ties together shades of blue across the cool color spectrum, from bright turquoise to navy. Warm-tone accessories, like the Turkish rug, bench basket, and chocolate-brown bedside table, even out the cool tones of the space. Light blue bedroom walls give a clean finish.

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Sky Tones

This blue bedroom color scheme brings comfort with gray and green undertones. Robin's egg blue graces the lofted ceiling, and turquoise hues bring life to gray-blue bedding. The light scheme is grounded with blue bedroom decor like a navy headboard and white and navy accent pillows.

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Blue Bedstead

Blue bedroom ideas don't need to be all-blue everything. This blue bedroom decor comes into the space with a royal blue iron headboard and beige-and-blue bed accents. These small accents bring in the calming color without going overboard.

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A Light Touch

Add style to your bedroom with subtle patterns. Here, the mod floral on the bed frame enlivens the room's soft neutrals. Used in moderation, the simple design mixes with muted colors to enhance the space overall.

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Cool Palatte

Pair navy with hues adjacent to it on the color wheel—purple and turquoise—for this navy blue bedroom idea. Navy and white chevron trim pairs nicely with the blue and white floral headboard, while a turquoise rug and stools contrast the textured lilac ceiling.

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Bold Prints

Striking patterns are an excellent way to bring modern style to your bedroom. The bold blue pattern of the wallpaper and drapery fabric set against the rich brown and white bedding creates a unique, eye-catching look. Keep accessories to a minimum to enhance the modern feel.

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Frame It

Enliven a subtle color palette with a kick of a contrasting hue. The red-painted bed frame in this room stands out against the softer blue tones of the bedding, walls, and draperies. The bold color also gives the vintage bed an updated vibe. Framed postcards hung above the headboard are a simple way to add an art element to the walls, which feature light blue paint.

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Mixing Patterns

A soft, dusky blue repeats in different fabrics, including the rug, throughout this room to add variety and interest to an otherwise neutral palette. The striped walls are a subtle contrast that blends in with the rest of the patterns. If you're using several patterns, vary the size and complexity, and stay away from more than one bold print to prevent clashing.

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The Classic

Blue and white is a classic color combination that brings warm comfort to any bedroom. The blue paisley curtains and bed skirt contrast nicely with the creamy comforter. The striped cotton rugs add a casual cottage feel to the room. Another color option plays out overhead: The planked ceiling dons light blue paint reminiscent of the sky.

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A Peaceful Place

If you're looking to do blue in your bedroom but want a little variety, try teal. The rich tone has a twinge of green, giving basic blue an eye-catching variation. In this bedroom, a soothing palette of soft teals, blue-grays, and browns brings a feeling of serenity. Add a focal point such as a mirror above the bed to attract the eye. The warm brown walls pair with the cooler blue tones to create an inviting personal retreat.

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Great Lengths

Add style and sophistication to a bedroom with flowing blue curtains for the bed. In the same color as the wall, the curtains in this blue master bedroom are a subtle addition; the pink zigzag lining adds dimension and contrast. To make a statement, choose curtains in a contrasting color. 

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Balancing Act

Keep darker, muted blues from becoming dreary by balancing them with lighter colors. The darker shade of blue used on the walls adds elegance to this master bedroom. The large cream-color area rug and white bedding keep the room feeling open and airy despite the walls' rich shade.

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Accent with Color

Add a spark of interest to your room with a bright accent color that complements the shade of blue. The soft yellow accents and painted ceiling give this blue-painted room a fun and unique appeal. Patterned bed pillows and upholstered chairs bring texture to the room, while the red area rug ties the elements together.

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Timeless Aqua

Keep a child's bedroom airy and light with soft, watery blues. These tones help create a calming and welcoming atmosphere. Here, smooth light blue bedroom walls and clean white linens contrast the bouncy ruffles of the window treatments—a sophisticated style that's adaptable for a growing child.

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Center of Attention

Tiffany-box blue adds style to any bedroom. Here, the color is applied to the walls and envelopes a glamour-filled room with elegant softness. Standing in chic contrast to the soft walls, the curvaceous headboard commands attention. The solid-color comforter also accentuates the eye-catching focal point. The large chandelier and symmetry of the furniture arrangement allow the unique headboard to dominate the room.

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Repeat for Emphasis

Although this room is mostly cream, it's the blue pattern that draws attention. Using the same print throughout the room multiplies the impact and creates unity. Here, the pattern used for the pillows is also found on the window shade and draperies, giving the room an all-over blue accent.

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Statement Color

Don't be afraid to go bold with bright blue paint. If you paint all the walls a dominant color such as this, add balance with a lighter-color bedspread and flooring. In this blue-and-white bedroom, the large window trimmed in white helps maximize the light. Simple accessories and a plain window shade allow the bold blue to hold court.

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Regal Retreat

Walls painted a soothing spa blue create the perfect backdrop for the elegant elements of this bedroom. The stately fireplace, floor-length curtains, and large mirror add to the air of elegance. A fluffy down comforter and padded headboard keep the bedroom comfy.

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Partners in Pretty

Think of subtle contrast as a way to add interest to a blue master bedroom. The pale lilac walls in this bedroom create just enough contrast for the aqua blue accents—the weathered shutters that decorate the wall and three pretty pillows on the bed. The lilac stripe on the large pillow in front accents the contrast.

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Modern with Mahogany

Mahogany bedroom furniture can be an ideal choice as a contrast to blue decor. The dark furnishings in this blue and white bedroom bring a quiet elegance to the room while the blue accents add a playful element. The geometry of the bedcover plays up the details on the headboard and nightstand. Blue bedroom decor, like an ocean-inspired art piece, tie together the color scheme.

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Nearly Neutral

A blue-and-brown color scheme is the perfect backdrop to a gender-neutral space that's relaxing and inviting. The combination lends itself well to the mixing of soft and strong elements, such as floral artwork with matchstick blinds. These colors form an easy grouping that plays out well in a wide variety of shades.

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Heavenly Hue

The color blue can bring to mind thoughts of the sky. When used on a high ceiling, a light shade of blue will make your walls feel like they open to the outdoors. The wicker bench adds to the natural feeling of this blue master bedroom.

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