The crisp look of blue walls and white trim makes a statement of contrast. Whether or not a special technique was used on the blue walls, white trim asserts clean lines of delineation.
Furniture in dark wood tones such as cherry and mahogany are usually chosen for formal rooms such as the dinning room and look right at home all year long when surrounded by blue and white, regardless of the shade of blue.
Furniture in dark wood tones such as cherry and mahogany are usually chosen for formal rooms such as the dinning room and look right at home all year long when surrounded by blue and white, regardless of the shade of blue.
And if there is more white wood and trim in a room than blue walls, furniture upholstered in blue balances the composition. And in some cases, black accents used in just the right amount can compliment a blue and white color combination.
Blue and white is a timeless combination of colors that looks great in every season!
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I love that first room with its deep blue walls and crisp white collar and cuffs of painted trim!
Classic and wonderful for a dining room. Darn. I'm thinking I need a change already from my red DR. . . .
Cass
Posted by: Cass @ That Old House | August 20, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Those photos are beautiful!!! I am wishing away my red dining room walls right now...blue is so much more peaceful. :) Visiting from Julia's party. :)
Posted by: Amanda @ Serenity Now | August 20, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Love the last photo! The white paneling against the blue paint color looks really pretty!
Posted by: Pam @ This Humble House | August 20, 2009 at 06:51 PM
Blue and white is always a wonderful combination, whether the blue is light and airy or dark and dramatic.
Love the fireplace mantel and wainscoting and transom window in the first picture. And the chandelier is a real glam piece!!
Kelly @ DesignTies
Posted by: DesignTies | August 20, 2009 at 06:57 PM
Lovely, classic blue and white! I love the contrast with the white wainscoating and the classic piecess. Fantastic!
Posted by: Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm | August 20, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Many years ago I had a lot of blue, then redecorated without any. Now I'm finding myself drawn to it again. The pix you featured are really wonderful and give me further inspiration to bring the color back into my home. Jane T.
Posted by: Atticmag | August 20, 2009 at 07:32 PM
I've never used much blue, but it is beautiful in a room - love that middle photo - especially the trim molding.
Posted by: Trish@TheOldPostRoad | August 20, 2009 at 08:57 PM
I don't always like them all but I like all the ones in the post. Thanks.
Posted by: Terry Kearns | August 20, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Those are so gorgeous! Our house has all of the original red oak trim work and doors. I'd hate to paint them white, but you have no idea how bad I want to just for visual effect. lol
Posted by: Jenny K | August 20, 2009 at 09:04 PM
I'm a blue and white girl. I love the second room with it's deep, deep blue walls. My offices was that color and I recently made the mistake of painting the walls a rosy beige. The color is very pretty but it's not me. If I ever get to repaint my walls I'll go back to my beloved deep blue.
Posted by: Pamela | August 21, 2009 at 07:39 AM
LOVE those ball gown looking drapery!!!
Bon week-end!
Fifi
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | August 21, 2009 at 10:42 AM
The first picture is my favorite!
Love it!
Becky K
Hospitality Lane
Posted by: Becky K. | August 21, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Followed your link from the Inspired Room, you have so many lovely things going on in your blog space, the images are enticing.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | August 22, 2009 at 02:41 AM
There is nothing like a blue and white room - beautiful, beautiful post.
Posted by: Things That Inspire | August 23, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Beautiful! Love the blue with white trim.
Posted by: Angela | August 24, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Beautiful photos - thank you! I love the earthy browns during Autumn. It's the beginning of Spring over here in Australia and the daffodils are all out! Also had a dig around your archives and adored the posts about ottomans. I love ottomans. :)
Posted by: Linda aka Heartfire At Home | September 03, 2009 at 09:22 PM