Blue wallpaper: design options, selection of curtains, furniture and style + 80 interior examples.

Design Features

Blue is invariably associated with the endless sky or water, hypnotizes with its depth and immerses in an atmosphere of calm. Too much use of saturated blue can lead to depression. Light blue shade, on the contrary, promotes pleasant communication and a friendly mood.

• Blue color in the bedroom creates a soporific atmosphere;
• To prevent the room from seeming too dark, blue can be combined with white;
• A cool shade is recommended for decorating a room with windows facing the south side;
• Light, plain curtains will help to brighten up the interior with blue trim.

Types

The most common types of wallpaper are non-woven, vinyl, textile, paper, liquid and paintable wallpaper, let’s consider each of them.

Design options

Monochrome wallpaper

The chic blue color can be combined with calmer shades on other walls, thereby attracting attention. Plain blue wallpaper will decorate both classic and modern interiors.

The photo shows a minimalist bedroom in dark blue tones.

Wallpaper with an ornament

The ornament can be repeated in other interior details or have a common theme. For example, seashells on the wallpaper and several decorative pillows with a different image, but a similar meaning.

With flowers

Flowers can also emphasize the stylistic direction of the room. Beautiful ornate flowers will emphasize the classic interior of the living room or kitchen, and small blue buds on a white background in the Gzhel style will make the interior brighter.

With a pattern

Pictures make the design of the room more interesting. Wallpaper with prints goes well with plain ones. Cute playful drawings will decorate the children’s room, and images of tree leaves will support the eco theme.

Patterns

Monograms and damask on a dark blue background will harmoniously fit into classic, Venetian and neoclassical design, in addition, they can also become a “highlight” in a stylish loft interior. Graphic patterns will successfully decorate a modern living room or bedroom.

Stripe

Stripes can also decorate designs in different styles. In addition, they serve as an effective tool with which you can visually adjust the area of the room, depending on the direction of the stripes.

Cage

White and blue cage will refresh the interior and will be a great interior solution for the design of a bedroom or a nursery.

Imitation

Wallpaper imitating materials such as brick or wood save space and are much cheaper than natural materials. Finishing with imitation fabric or plaster significantly simplifies the repair process. Imitation tiles look beautiful, while the walls remain warm, and the interior cozy.

3D wallpaper and photo wallpaper

Walls can be decorated with absolutely any images, for example, space landscapes for a teenager’s room or endless alpine mountains for a stylish living room.

With texture

Textured wallpaper will unobtrusively emphasize the elegance of the design. Textures can form a whole image or repeat a simple pattern across the entire surface of the canvas.

Tips for choosing the color of curtains

Despite the fact that blue is not the most standard interior solution for decoration, in combination with some shades it forms a juicy and rich duet.

• White curtains or tulle will make the room brighter, even with dark blue walls,
• Dense yellow curtains will make the blue color of the walls juicier, and also add bright notes to the interior,
• The color of the curtains depends on the shade and pattern of the wallpaper, for example, yellow or gold monograms and beige tulle.

The photo shows a bedroom in blue and white tones, thanks to the light color the room seems more spacious.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

Bedroom

The blue color of the walls will calm and create a soporific atmosphere. For a classic bedroom, plain wallpaper or wallpaper decorated with beautiful silver or gold patterns will do. In a modern bedroom, the wall above the headboard can be decorated with wallpaper with a three-dimensional, spectacular image or 3D wallpaper.

Kitchen

A good option for the kitchen would be wallpaper with an unobtrusive pattern, for example, in a white and blue check, polka dots or small flowers. Another design option could be a combination of plain wallpaper and a colored apron, in which case attention will be focused on the work area. The combination of blue walls and white furniture looks especially harmonious.

Living room

Blue color will be a particularly good idea for a living room or hall, the windows of which face the south side or into a room with abundant natural light. Depending on the style of the room, the walls can be decorated with large flowers, imitation fabric or stylish patterns and images.

Children’s room

Blue is undoubtedly associated with the design of a boy’s room. However, the rich shade can be played up and a thematic interior can be created that any child will like, for example, a space or marine theme.

The photo shows a children’s room with a space theme. The walls are decorated with different types of wallpaper.

Hallway

Bright blue shades are recommended for use in open or well-lit hallways. In a small space, blue can be combined with light tones, such as white or beige. This way the hallway won’t seem small and will become much more interesting.

Color combinations

Combination options

Accent wall

This finishing option not only decorates the room with an expressive color or pattern, but also attracts the eye and marks the central area of the room. An accent wall can be decorated with imitation of natural materials, 3D images or simply finished in a bright color.

Monochrome + pattern

Wallpaper with patterns will unobtrusively decorate the room. Construction stores often offer options for monochromatic wallpaper and wallpaper with various patterns that have a common background. They are easy to combine in the desired proportion.

Pattern + pattern

Different patterns can have a common theme or color scheme, such as vegetation, marine themes, or abstract patterns with a common color scheme. Another finishing option can be the same pattern on wallpaper with different backgrounds.

Combining with photo wallpaper

Photo wallpaper will harmoniously combine with wallpaper of a similar or lighter shade. The image will accentuate the attention and make the interior more interesting. Photo wallpaper can cover one or several walls. It is worth remembering that voluminous and dark images can hide space.

Dividing the wall into two parts horizontally

A finishing method that has been used for a long time and at the same time does not lose its relevance. As a rule, the upper part is done in light colors, and the lower one in a darker color. A decorative skirting board or wallpaper strip can separate the two parts.

In the photo, the walls in the living room are decorated using the method of dividing into two parts.

Decor

Wallpaper can also perform a decorative function and be designed like a real painting. For example, dark blue wallpaper with intricate patterns, framed in a baguette frame, will decorate a classic interior, and a single-color canvas of a rich shade, decorated with moldings, will look stylish against a light background.

Room zoning

You can divide a room into functional zones using color, different textures or patterns. This method helps save space, while marking each area.

In the photo, the living room area is highlighted with blue striped wallpaper.

Combination with furniture, floor, ceiling

Furniture

Furniture in white tones will harmoniously combine with blue wallpaper, it will brighten the interior. The shape of the furniture will support the stylistic direction. Simple shapes are suitable for marine, modern, loft and high-tech styles. For a classic interior, furniture with graceful and smooth shapes is suitable, the color scheme can be in favor of white, brown or beige tones.

Floor

The floor covering can be laminate, carpet, parquet, tiles or self-leveling floor. A design with a white marble floor will look impressive, the contrast with blue will emphasize the depth of the color of the walls and the rich pattern on the floor. Beige laminate or carpeting is suitable for the design of a room in any style and will harmoniously combine with any furniture.

The photo shows a modern bedroom in a blue and beige palette.

For the kitchen, bathroom and toilet, tiles are the optimal choice of flooring.

Ceiling

To make the room visually appear lighter and more spacious, you can use a simple, flat white ceiling. The glossy surface will visually increase the space due to its reflective properties. A wide ceiling plinth with a smooth transition from blue to white looks interesting.

Style solution

Classic

For the interior of a room in a classic style, a dirty or, conversely, sky-blue shade will be a good choice. The walls can have a smooth matte surface without patterns or be decorated with silk-screen printing with flowers, monograms and damask.

The photo shows a dining room in a classic style. The walls are decorated with dark blue wallpaper and white wall panels.

Modern

The interior will be decorated with wallpaper with an ornament, 3D pattern, texture or various effects.

The photo shows the interior of a modern living room, with voluminous blue wallpaper with a 3D effect on the walls.

Provence

The style combines tenderness, romance and comfort. Light blue wallpaper with a small floral print or liquid wallpaper with a plaster effect will be the best interior solution.

Country

For a rustic country style, you can choose either a light or dark shade of blue. The walls can be decorated with an unobtrusive white and blue check, a cute floral pattern or imitation of painted wood.

The photo shows a cozy country style living room. Different shades of blue successfully coexist with natural materials.

Marine

Blue is inseparably associated with the marine theme. Plain, striped wallpaper and unobtrusive thematic ornament will look harmonious.

In the photo, the wall above the headboard is decorated with dark blue wallpaper with a thematic print.