I am not partial to blue decor personally but many clients are.
What about you, what do you gravitate towards or what colors make you happy?
I thought I would put pictures out for your perusal. I would love to hear what you have to say about each room's styling, colors, balance or anything else you see positively or negatively.
I can't wait to hear your take on these images and the styles (or lack thereof) of decor!
Images from House Beautiful
Hi Renae!
ReplyDeleteI personally love the first picture as these are my bedroom colors and new bath redo color. It is so peaceful to me and makes me wistfully go AAAHHHH!
I am loving blue more and more. You have quite an array of images - I love the mix of blue, and the range of deep to light to virbrant.
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I love the soothing, tranquil blues. The harsh tones in the second image I can not wrap my head around. I truly do not know how anyone could be comfortable or feel welcome in such a cold and lifeless room.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the fun and vibrant tones as shown in the very aqua kitchen...for maybe a beach house. However, I think the island would be a bit much on a daily basis!
I like all the other images and the more subtle hits of blue.
Growing up I would have told you blue was my favorite color. I still love blue but am not as fond of it as most in home decor. I have incorporated touches of it here and there in my own home and more for some clients but have to say I am not on the completely blue craze. I'm not crazy for trends. They take something special and make it not so special.
ReplyDeleteI have to say depends what its used for and the shade of blue. I love so many colours but my favourite would be green. Love image 3 with the green sofa's and just an accent of blue in the room...Ax
ReplyDeletep.s. meeting in London would be wonderful!!
I love blue. I use it in small ways throughout my design always. Perfect little accent here and there. Have a great week.
ReplyDeletei love these images... thank you for your kind comments... i do trust HIm ... i am having a hard time with this one... real tough.
ReplyDeleteso sorry i did not get to see you in seattle but i completely understand... next time sweetie... xoxo
So many of our clients gravitate towards blue which I must admit, isn't always easy but it has grown on me over the years. I like many of your examples here! Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great selection, Renae. I love blue, but these days I am liking white rooms with colorful touches. I don't like to live in an all blue room. Thanks for your sweet message - hope all is well with you! xo
ReplyDeleteI love the Miles Redd laquer walls - funny thing about blue. I'm often attracted to blue accessories, patterns, wallpapers, etc., but I'm rarely attracted to blue rooms. I like it in bits I think - just not the whole space!
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If you have followed my blog at all you know how I feel about blue... just kill me before you made me live in one.
ReplyDeleteI am a blue girl through & through. Not so much dark navy but light cool blue. The kitchen with the gingham hanging pendants has been one of my "one of these days" kitchens for a long time.
ReplyDeleteThanks renae for such a refreshing post.
And I love your new header!!!
xoxo Lisa
Hi Renae! I'm pretty much stuck on neutral...but outside or in I like to throw a bit of blue haze (nepata, lavender, Spode, pottery). I've painted my office walls a Monet blue and a small master bedroom hallway in aqua. I haven't been overt and out in the open with it. Stealth blue. XO Trish
ReplyDeleteIt depends on which blue , I like pale blue and I have so many favorite colors, I'm color person
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. You have a sharp eye for design!
ReplyDeleteI am not a blue girl. Being in an all blue room would make me nutsoid. I do like blue porcelain for accents. Tourqouise makes me break out i hives!
ReplyDeleteI personally love blue and when used in the proper tone or in balance it can almost seem like a neutral...think of how nothing fights the blue sky...everything looks great against the backdrop of a natural blue sky. One of my favorite projects was a completely all black and white bedroom with pale blue walls.
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That first picture had me at hello. So much going on, but it all works. I love a look that appears to have evolved over time. Very charming.
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Kim
i am finally getting over my blue phobia.
ReplyDeletein the last 10 years i have finally begun to appreciate it.
one of my favorite color combinations to work with is;
tomato bisque, winter white or cream,
a touch of charcoal, and lastly royal blues and azure blues.
it is rich and has changed my
BLUE VIEW forever.
xx
Hi Renae - I have shied away from blue as I grew-up with my fair share share of it but I so admire it in others homes. I'm often tempted to give up my love of browns, charcoals, greens, and orange to walk on the brighter side. Photo #3 of Miles Redds amazing navy blue lacquered study I have wanted to recreate but our study space was way too dark. That will always be one of my favorites. I LOVE your blog & I was thrilled to get your great msg. yesterday. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteI love the first photo with the soft blue and touch of pink in the flowers and furniture... absolutely stunning!
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