Join the Navy: Deep, Dark Blue Is a Team Player
An elegant mate to wood and warm metals, navy works wonders inside and out. See how to get onboard with its popularity
Navy — as an alternative to black — has been an emerging trend in interior design. There are a number of reasons behind its growing popularity. Like black, navy offers notes of elegance and sophistication. And it plays beautifully with other neutrals, possibly offering even more range than black.
Being a form of blue, it has a depth of color that allows for more liveliness and intensity than somber and stark black. And where black can be foreboding for some, navy offers greater tranquillity while maintaining the dark richness of tone. These arguments strengthen the prediction that navy is expected to leave its mark on 2017 and beyond in a big way.
Being a form of blue, it has a depth of color that allows for more liveliness and intensity than somber and stark black. And where black can be foreboding for some, navy offers greater tranquillity while maintaining the dark richness of tone. These arguments strengthen the prediction that navy is expected to leave its mark on 2017 and beyond in a big way.
This kitchen continues the theme of starting small. The navy check of the shade highlights the window and adds charm.
The navy bedside table here anchors the wrought-iron bed. Navy in the bedroom is a softer and more inviting color than black.
This navy storage cabinet saves the bathroom from looking lackluster, and it marries beautifully with the dark wood vanity.
Here’s another example of navy, in the form of a duvet cover, working incredibly well with dark wood in this predominantly wood bedroom.
Take a Bigger Step
Rather than covering the walls in navy, consider transforming prominent items of furniture, such as tables and cabinets, using the richness of navy to lift the room. Had this table and cabinet been finished in black, this room would’ve been far less inviting.
Rather than covering the walls in navy, consider transforming prominent items of furniture, such as tables and cabinets, using the richness of navy to lift the room. Had this table and cabinet been finished in black, this room would’ve been far less inviting.
In this bedroom, the upholstered and studded headboard hits the mark and becomes the focal point.
Tip: Keep the rest of the furnishings and color palette simple to allow the main piece of furniture to shine.
Tip: Keep the rest of the furnishings and color palette simple to allow the main piece of furniture to shine.
Navy looks great with many colors, but especially when paired with warm metals like gold and brass.
Expand your thinking around neutrals to include this inky hue on lower cabinets. Navy is particularly effective as a companion to other neutrals, such as gray, white, marble and wood.
Be Bold Inside
Coating walls in navy is a daring move, but it’s effective under certain circumstances. For example, the navy walls in this living room help accentuate the fine details of the white fireplace and create a striking focal point.
Dark walls? Bring out their best with these pairings
Coating walls in navy is a daring move, but it’s effective under certain circumstances. For example, the navy walls in this living room help accentuate the fine details of the white fireplace and create a striking focal point.
Dark walls? Bring out their best with these pairings
If you would like a dark color for your bedroom walls, navy is an excellent option for a tranquil and soothing environment.
Be Bold Outside
Navy can add life to the exterior of any home. It provides rich intensity without being too somber.
Tell us: Would you use navy in your house? Let us know how below in the Comments.
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Navy can add life to the exterior of any home. It provides rich intensity without being too somber.
Tell us: Would you use navy in your house? Let us know how below in the Comments.
Read more stories about decorating with blue
A long journey always starts with the first step. The small expression of navy in this interior is enough to catch the eye and break up the warm tonal finishes. It also demonstrates how beautifully navy works with wood.