There is no single color palette that makes a home beautiful, welcoming, or stylish. However, there is no denying that the right shade of blue can make a room feel just a bit calmer. Bringing with it the context of water, nature, and life, blue is easy to incorporate in nearly every type of decor. In these two homes, blue is used as a beautiful accent while neutral tones and other colors work to set off the blue and create a harmonious feeling for the entirety of the home.
The blue sectional sofa gives plenty of room for seating in the first home. Its chaise extension serves as a footstool, which leaves space for a coffee table out in front.
As a complement to the blue sectional, a blue accent wall is used as a TV stand.
In a modern home design, decorative vases are always a good choice because they allow you to bring cut flowers or other plants into the home regularly.
A neutral-colored rug adds soft texture to the floor.
When an open floorplan is too open, modular glass walls are one option.
The shade of blue used on this accent wall works really well with the rich, chocolate tones of the wood paneling in the dining area.
When closed, the glass interior wall lends some privacy for cooking or dining.
The dining area itself features mid century modern style chairs as well as dining room pendant lights.
Simple black kitchen bar stools provide an easy place to perch for a drink or quick snack.
are ideal for display in open kitchen shelving.
A unique mounted wall light provides a warm glow to the entryway.
A blueish purple hue gives a pop in a cream and white bedroom.
Artwork is essential to a home feeling personal and warm, even when it is a simple white line drawing.
Of course, blue is not the only color used in this stylish home. Yellow is a sunny, stunning choice for a kid's room, and a jute rug adds a natural accompaniment to wooden elements.
Most kids are not so lucky as to have their own personal climbing gym.
A two-toned wall pattern brings two different blues into play.
A speckled stone bathroom is serene and sleek.
A double vanity and wide mirror give plenty of getting ready space.
A simple water closet design is comfortable is private.
A unique ceiling fans pulls focus in the living area of the second home.
A cantilever floor lamp is another fun focal piece.
The blue accents in this main living area include a unique piece of art over the sofa.
The PP130 Circle chair by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler is stunning against a backdrop of beautiful indoor plants.
In a home that uses many neutrals, a bright and colorful gallery wall is a pretty pop.
In the dining area, a dining bench in its natural wood tone is a warm choice.
In a wine-lovers home, stylish wine storage is essential.
The lovely blue tone carries through into a pretty blue kitchen backsplash.
A blue bedroom with a slim design vanity table is a cozy resting place.
Overall, the bedroom uses blue, white, and natural wood tones in its design.
The bathroom window uses a unique tilt design.
The bathroom also includes modern wall sconces and an oval vanity mirror.
In a smaller home, some rooms must have multiple purposes like this home office and gym space.
