Rooms Showcasing Why Blue and Green are the Hottest Color Combination of the Year
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Blue and green continue to be popular choices for home decor in 2021, creating a fresh and calming atmosphere that works well across various rooms. Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director & Colour Expert at Dulux, explains that these natural companions pair perfectly to bring a touch of the outdoors into your home.
Living Room
In the living room, soft sage green walls can be combined with a deep teal velvet sofa and cushions blending sky blue and moss green linens. Mixing warm olive green with cool duck egg blue adds depth without overwhelming the space. A feature wall in teal can energize a light-filled room while keeping it soothing.
Dining Room
Navigate towards natural hues in the dining room, pairing blues and greens reminiscent of nature, such as turquoise or forest green, which evoke a fresh, inviting ambiance perfect for meals and gatherings.
Kitchen
Elevate the energy in the kitchen with brighter or mid-tone blues and greens such as aquamarine or green pass shades. These colours energize the space and pair well with white or neutral backgrounds.
Bedroom
Maintain calmness in the bedroom with muted shades like a blue-gray-green mix, ideal for restful spaces. Soft, layered textures in these tonalities can create a serene retreat.
Office or Lounge
Navy blue with sage or moss green offers a sophisticated, grounded palette in the office or lounge, while lighter greens such as mint or sea breeze bring freshness. Layer textures and balance warm and cool undertones for visual interest.
Additional Tips
- Pair dark green with natural wood tones and metallics like gold for elegance, or with blush pink for a soft feminine look. Neutral accents in beige, taupe, or gray balance stronger blues and greens.
- Use green and blue shades that reflect the natural world, such as turquoise, teal, mint, and forest greens, to carry a calming, fresh vibe throughout the home.
Incorporating Patterns and Zones
Incorporating patterns is an excellent way to introduce both blue and green, especially in a guest room. Blue and green can also be used to subtly define different zones within open plan living areas. A green lamp with a pleated shade can easily weave in an extra accent of yellow.
In the kitchen, using Coastal Grey on the walls and Pine Needle or Village Maze in trim, paneling, or open shelving can create a cool, contemporary space. Le Creuset's rich navy shade looks stunning in a green kitchen.
Gingham bedding in a green colorway has become a popular choice for quiet luxury bedding. In a dining room, blue and green can create a nature-inspired atmosphere when used with muted tones and wood elements. A mustard or bright yellow adds vibrancy and contrast when used as an accent with blue and green.
In a living room, try Tranquil Dawn on the walls, accented with touches of Teal Voyage on upcycled furniture or a feature wall. For a more dramatic contrast, consider pairing a smokey navy with a deep teal or forest green. For a sophisticated and understated look, focus on layering different shades and textures of blue and green.
A double ottoman bed comes in a range of different shades of blue and green. A soft blush pink can add a delicate touch of warmth and femininity when used as an accent with blue and green. Blue and green can create a bold and sophisticated palette in a living room, particularly when used in dark, considered tones like navy and dark green.
Flora Hogg, colour consultant and interior designer at Craig & Rose, advises that blue and green are innately grounding, versatile, and harmonious. In a bedroom, blue and green can create a calming and restful colour scheme, symbolizing growth, renewal, and balance. In a small living room, using dark and dramatic shades of blue and green together creates a cosy place to relax and unwind.
- houseplants can thrive and add a natural touch to the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, office or lounge, complementing the soothing blue-green color schemes.
- For those seeking lifestyle ideas, consider incorporating kitchen ideas with blue and green cabinetry or appliances, enhancing the calming and inviting atmosphere.
- Incorporating interior-design ideas from home-and-garden magazines can help to bring together the various shades of blue and green across a home, creating cohesive harmony and enhancing livability.
