10 Ways to Give a Dark Blue Living Room the Wow Factor
Showcase dark blue walls by adding colours and textures that bring the moody hues alive
Challenge the ordinary and make a bold statement by daubing your living room walls in a rich, deep shade of blue. When picking such a dark paint, however, it’s important to consider the light, both natural and artificial, because it can change the tone and depth of the colour.
A rich cobalt blue works well on wall panelling and creates a strong atmospheric feel, while dark inky blue painted walls can help to make a large open-plan space feel more connected and cosy. Browse these ways to help dark blue look its best.
A rich cobalt blue works well on wall panelling and creates a strong atmospheric feel, while dark inky blue painted walls can help to make a large open-plan space feel more connected and cosy. Browse these ways to help dark blue look its best.
Use deep blue to link spaces
It’s important to create a seamless flow between adjoining rooms and a distinctive colour, such as strong blue, can be a good way to help spaces feel connected.
Here, the solid dark hue of the living room walls has been teamed with graphic blue and white wallpaper in the dining area for cohesion while still keeping the dark blue theme.
The white and blue patterned armchair lightens the living room and is a further link with the dining area.
Tour a dark and dramatic kitchen
It’s important to create a seamless flow between adjoining rooms and a distinctive colour, such as strong blue, can be a good way to help spaces feel connected.
Here, the solid dark hue of the living room walls has been teamed with graphic blue and white wallpaper in the dining area for cohesion while still keeping the dark blue theme.
The white and blue patterned armchair lightens the living room and is a further link with the dining area.
Tour a dark and dramatic kitchen
Highlight texture with rich dark panelling
Panelled walls painted in a dark blue shade add a touch of sophistication to this Dublin home. Instead of the more usual eggshell, the woodwork has been painted in gloss, really highlighting the texture of the panelling.
The Juju feather headdress in a similar shade adds texture, while warm metals and bright yellow keep the look light.
Panelled walls painted in a dark blue shade add a touch of sophistication to this Dublin home. Instead of the more usual eggshell, the woodwork has been painted in gloss, really highlighting the texture of the panelling.
The Juju feather headdress in a similar shade adds texture, while warm metals and bright yellow keep the look light.
Create a backdrop for art
Using darker tones on the walls can act as a great backdrop against which to mount art – so go bigger and bolder in your paint choices! In this scheme, the white artwork stands out in striking contrast to the deep blue wall.
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Using darker tones on the walls can act as a great backdrop against which to mount art – so go bigger and bolder in your paint choices! In this scheme, the white artwork stands out in striking contrast to the deep blue wall.
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Energise with jewel brights
Introducing vibrant colours in your furniture and soft furnishings will lift the darkness of the walls and provide a playful contrast in the space.
There’s a masculine element to this soft blue/black tone, so mixing velvets and tactile materials in emerald, teal and orange breaks that up and adds some femininity.
Introducing vibrant colours in your furniture and soft furnishings will lift the darkness of the walls and provide a playful contrast in the space.
There’s a masculine element to this soft blue/black tone, so mixing velvets and tactile materials in emerald, teal and orange breaks that up and adds some femininity.
Try it out on woodwork
If you’re apprehensive about painting your walls a dark colour, start with a large piece of furniture, like this bank of glass display cabinets, and see how the shade works in the space.
Dark colours can add real warmth and definition to open-plan spaces and create a feature within your room.
If you’re apprehensive about painting your walls a dark colour, start with a large piece of furniture, like this bank of glass display cabinets, and see how the shade works in the space.
Dark colours can add real warmth and definition to open-plan spaces and create a feature within your room.
Play with proportion
If you have a high ceiling in your living room, painting the walls a darker shade can make the space feel cosier. Painting the doors, architraves and skirting boards in the same colour as the walls creates a seamless feel.
If you have a high ceiling in your living room, painting the walls a darker shade can make the space feel cosier. Painting the doors, architraves and skirting boards in the same colour as the walls creates a seamless feel.
Paint for cohesion
Bespoke joinery offers a smooth transition between the walls and cabinetry in this contemporary Cork home. By painting the walls and shelving in one deep shade, it creates a strong focal point, as well as being very functional.
Bespoke joinery offers a smooth transition between the walls and cabinetry in this contemporary Cork home. By painting the walls and shelving in one deep shade, it creates a strong focal point, as well as being very functional.
Explore soft monochrome
Blue and white offers a similar elegance to black and white, but with a slightly softer result. The white chairs and fireplace set against the dark blue wall in this room emphasise the sophistication of the scheme, while the grey parquet floor offers a modern take on classic elegance.
Blue and white offers a similar elegance to black and white, but with a slightly softer result. The white chairs and fireplace set against the dark blue wall in this room emphasise the sophistication of the scheme, while the grey parquet floor offers a modern take on classic elegance.
Balance furniture styles
A strong shade of cobalt blue can help to tie in different styles of furniture, such as a contemporary velvet sofa combined with the elegant lines of a chaise longue. Meanwhile, rust-coloured accessories combined with a cluster of Tom Dixon’s Beat lights helps to keep the mood positively cosy.
Are you a fan of dark blue walls? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
A strong shade of cobalt blue can help to tie in different styles of furniture, such as a contemporary velvet sofa combined with the elegant lines of a chaise longue. Meanwhile, rust-coloured accessories combined with a cluster of Tom Dixon’s Beat lights helps to keep the mood positively cosy.
Are you a fan of dark blue walls? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
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A sumptuous shade of indigo blue instantly ups the elegance of a room, but it can look quite dark. Lighten the scheme by adding accessories in a paler but equally rich shade, like these mustard cushions, which bring the scheme alive. Choosing velvet, with its light-reflecting pile, adds to the depth.
This triptych of bright artworks, which introduce more strong colours, further boosts the luxe mood.