Blue and white is a classic combination for home decor. Plates, paints, and fabrics in these two colors elicit timeless calmness.
Blue has been my favorite color for a long time and, for many years, the decor in almost every room in my home has included some shade of blue. Blue and white florals, toiles, and plaids are favorite fabrics and, with careful attention paid to scale, shade, and proportins, can all work together beautifully.
And even when the primary color of a room is not blue, I love accessorizing with it!
But in just the right shade, I love entire walls painted in blue, too.
Consider blue a neutral. Blue and white can conjure images of winter's snow and summer's picnics. It's timeless, and there's a shade of blue that compliments every other color in the rainbow.
Savor peace when surrounded by blue and white.
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Photos: BHG, Traditional Home, and Country Living.
i love it because it's so calming. i especially love a nice white front porch with a blue ceiling. <3
Posted by: maya | springtree road | February 19, 2009 at 07:24 PM
These photos are gorgeous! Blue and white is so serene and lovely, especially when it's done right. My husband is probably the only man on the planet who hates blue. He never wants me to use any blue in the house. But I love it and am thinking I may have to rebel soon and sneak some in here. :-)
Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | February 19, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Our dining room is painted blue and I absolutely love it. It's so lovely and very calming. Blue is one of my favorite colors, so it's in almost every room in our house.
Posted by: living with lindsay | February 19, 2009 at 09:12 PM
I love blue, ... a light blue bathroom, dark grayish blue master bedroom and a blue front door in my house!
Posted by: Maya@Completely Coastal | February 19, 2009 at 09:45 PM
I am totally with you on blue being a neutral! I LOVE it too!
Posted by: Angela | February 20, 2009 at 05:46 AM
I hadn't been a fan of blue for years because of the whole 1980s country theme, but now I'm ready to add some into my decor without fear of it looking like it did back then, especially when I see it in these beautiful pictures :)
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Posted by: rue | February 20, 2009 at 06:01 AM
Beautiful! I love blue and white together it's one of my favourite combinations.
Posted by: Liz@VioletPosy | February 20, 2009 at 10:36 AM
love the decor in the pictures!!
Posted by: suzy homemaker | February 20, 2009 at 10:36 AM
VERY pretty! LOVE that first photo!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | February 20, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Hi,
Great idea.Decorating your home can be very simple and inexpensive, if you follow these rules to make your house look breathtakingly beautiful.
Posted by: Roller and Pleated Window Blinds | February 24, 2009 at 03:33 AM
I just love your post feature of shades of blue. I have always had blue in my home and recently adding more. Your pictures are such an inspiration.
Thank you for sharing and so nice to see you visit me too. Have a great day
Hugs, Celestina Marie
Posted by: Celestina Marie | February 24, 2009 at 07:56 AM