We love blue to paint the walls of the living room although it is not a usual color for it. And it is that everything that is not betting on neutral walls can be a bit scary a priori. A fear that will disappear when you know thanks to our advice how to decorate a living room with blue walls
Sometimes we just need someone to give us a push to dare something. And in Decoora We believe that both the images and the guidelines that we share today with you to decorate a room with blue walls can help you decide on this color. Will we be right?
Dark blue or light blue?
If you are contemplating the idea of painting the living room wall blue, it is because you like this color. The range of blues, however, is very wide and encompasses countless shades from which it can be overwhelming to choose. If you feel this way, our advice is to start thinking about What kind of shades do you prefer: dark or light.
We have our favorites. When it comes to dark blues we prefer duller shades like the ones you see in the image above, while among the light shades we are torn between a bright tone like sky blue and a duller one with shades of gray. In the images you will be able to find these and other shades of blue, what is the one that most catches your attention at first glance?
Following some guidelines will be key to not making a mistake with your choice. Start by scanning the room. Do you have high ceilings? It is wide? Do you get plenty of natural light through your windows? In those cases choose a dark tone to paint the main wall and adding depth to the space could be a fantastic alternative.
If, on the other hand, the space is small, narrow and/or has little light, a light tone would help to illuminate and expand it visually. You could also apply it to all the walls, keeping the ceiling white so that, in addition to providing contrast, it makes the room appear taller. Should you give up the idea of a dark color because it is a small room? No way! If it is well lit it could be a fantastic option, but remember that we are playing it safe.
The color palette and the furniture
Once you have chosen blue for the wall, you will wonder how to combine it. We are going to give you good news: it is very easy to do it. Look at the color palette that we propose in the image below, will serve as a guide to create a cozy living room furniture by furniture. Shall we start?
The gray sofa
A gray sofa is always a wise choice in a room with blue walls. Choose it in light tones to brighten the room or take a risk with a medium tone if your walls are dark blue and you have plenty of natural light.
Play with the style of the sofa to model the one in the room. Choose an elevated one with straight lines to decorate a minimalist space; a curved one to achieve a sophisticated avant-garde space; and a large, soft and modular one to give shape to a family space.
Materials that provide warmth
Blue and gray are cool colors that can make your living room unwelcoming if you do not introduce elements that provide warmth. You can do it with wooden floors and furniture but also with armchairs or chairs upholstered in leather and textiles in warm colours: terracotta, ochre...
We all need a TV cabinet in the living room. And a base cabinet in natural wood It is ideal for decorating and bringing warmth to these spaces. Go for light or medium tones in a dark room and for dark tones if you have opted for a bright blue and want to bring a more traditional touch to the room.
A leather chair will look fantastic in a modern and avant-garde space next to the gray sofa. A sofa on which you could add a cushion in ocher or terracotta tones to not only gain coherence but also provide greater warmth. You have it all?
color nuances
Once you have played with these elements to nuance the warmth of the space, you can have fun introducing some more brushstrokes of color. Pink tones seem like a great choice for it. A rug with shades of pink can look fantastic together with small accessories or decorative objects here and there in the same color.
You can also play with black and white, placing side tables in white melamine or black metal, for example, near the sofa. And of course don't hesitate to incorporate color through some green leafy plants, ¡every room needs plants!
Do you now have more confidence to decorate a room with blue walls? We are sure that with the guidelines that we have shared with you today you will be able to create a serene and welcoming space in which to enjoy with family and friends. You do not agree?