The Pantone Color of the Year may be peach fuzz, but the home decor space is currently obsessed with cooler (literally) tones. It's 2024 and we're feeling blue. To be precise, it's a rich blue. This home decor color trend is about incorporating deep hues into your space as a layer of sophistication, elegance, and charm. Rich blues also offer a way to curate bold statements while remaining semi-neutral, making them one of the easiest ways to refresh a modern neutral color palette.
“I think blue is a natural progression from the earth tones that were trending last year,” says Bethany Struble, lead designer at Totum Home. “Blue is a color that represents tranquility, but it's also a very energetic color, so it's one of the most versatile colors,” she adds.
Speaking of versatility, the deep blue trend isn't just focused on one shade. Instead, highlight the full range of this primary color, including cobalt blue, teal blue, navy blue, and denim blue. All of these shades help create a more mindful living space, which we crave in our busy lives. However, this trend is not only due to calm environments. Playful and kitschy home decor is also on trend, so those who prefer a more energetic and maximalist palette can take advantage of the blue-collar trend. It's literally a choose-your-own adventure shade.
Oh, and it plays well with others too. “Blue comes in many shades and can be combined with other colors,” says Taya Mawar, an interior designer in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Using different shades of blue can create the same effect as using neutral colors, while increasing the energy of a space and complementing other colors in the room.”
Blue, but not nautical
There are ways to avoid falling into a voyage when embracing blue. “If you love using blue in your home decor, but want to add some vibrancy to your look, try incorporating rich, warm color accents,” says Mawer, adding a pop of red to balance things out. It is pointed out that this results in an increase in the depth of cool colors. space. “To avoid a marine theme, it's important not to go overboard with the blues and balance the space with warm or neutral tones.”
When decorating your home with blue, Struble says to think about how you can pair blue jeans with almost every top in your wardrobe. “The same goes for blue in the house. Blue is one of her most feared colors,” she says.
How to ease into the blue
Jewel-toned blue sofas, accent chairs, and rugs are a fun and fresh way to incorporate this trend into your home. But if you're not ready to go that far, you can add flair to your space with small details and accent pieces, says interior designer Melanie Coddington of Coddington Design. “You can incorporate this refreshing hue into your bathroom with towels, artwork, tile accents, and more,” she says. On-trend blue pairs well with accent pillows, vases, stools, and even bedding. “If you're feeling bold, consider using a bold blue on your walls for a dramatic statement,” says Coddington.
How to color coordinate using blue
To add depth to a room, consider layering different shades of blue, especially richer, more sophisticated colors like sapphire and denim, says Mawer. However, don't just stick to one side of the color wheel. “It's important to have a balance between cool and warm tones,” notes Mawer. “You can also incorporate other warm colors to make a space feel cozy.” Blue and orange are opposites on the color wheel, so Pantone's Peach and Fuzz are complementary colors. That's one. Deep reds, mustard yellows, and even warm browns (like your favorite leather accent chair) pair beautifully with blue.
Whether you go bold with a statement wall or lean into the trend with accent pillows, throw blankets, and sculptural vases, this trend is worth trying. Especially since the rest doesn't need to be significantly upgraded. decoration. “Blue is a chameleon-like color that mixes easily with a variety of colors, making it a versatile neutral,” says Coddington. Besides that, this primary color is a timeless classic and always amplifies the cozy and peaceful tranquility of your home.
