A beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden that is filled with the most amazing daylight coming from those old curved windows. The living room features a large oval dining table with oak wood &Tradition ‘In Between’ chairs and a lovely combination of beige linen curtains* with a beige linen table cloth*. The clean white kitchen is minimal, yet shines in its’ simplicity. The second dining table here is all white as well and I love the subtle natural accents throughout all the white softening out the kitchen. The bedroom has been painted in a subtle green color, which is matched up with the same green tint in the bedding and a beautiful gallery wall above the bed.
A characterful apartment with many colorful elements for a personal effect. Throughout this apartment, you can find some very bold color choices that work surprisingly well together. The living room combines a yellow sofa with a sky blue armchair and a whole mix of different colors in the gallery wall. While the kitchen has a very calm and subtle design itself, it has been enhanced by a series of beautiful accessories in multiple colors to make this a happy place to gather. I love that the kitchen is built on the lower part only and the wall space has been filled with both artworks and narrow open shelving to display small items. The bedroom has been painted in yellow, combined with a lavender duvet cover* on the bed and a mixture of many different colors in the art prints and accessories.
A wonderful loft home on two floors with the original elements of the old architecture shining through. The old wooden beams have been kept in their original color, which has been matched up with an elegant interior decor with accents of blue among a neutral palette. The black kitchen contrasts nicely against the light hardwood flooring and the light grey walls and I love that the dining area on the opposite side of the kitchen has been kept white with a few subtle blue accents.
A beautiful turn-of-the-century home with a warm greige wall color and black and brown accents. The combined living and dining room features a rectangular dining table in front of those big windows, which stands out nicely because of the black dining chairs. The adjacent bedroom has a calm and tranquil look with the grey walls and the beige and white textiles on the bed. Both rooms look very balanced and since you can look from one room into the other, it’s nice that the color palettes match each other.
An all-white apartment with warm hardwood flooring and a light interior color palette. The furniture and accessories of this place are calm and tranquil with colors of beige, grey,and white in both the bedrooms and living room.
A beautiful apartment with a light living area and a large dining table in front of the windows combined with vintage bentwood chairs and subtle touches of pink, red,and lavender. The warm color palette of the living area contrast so nicely with the dark deep blue wall color of the bedroom. The bedroom lays in between the living room and the kitchen, which are both light and bright and by having a darker color in the middle room, you distinguish the rooms from each other in a nice way.
A beautiful light flooded turn-of-the-century Swedish home with marvelous details on the doorways, ceilings, and windows and a custom-built glass partition to divide the bedroom and the dining area. This glass partition gives a little bit of privacy (the curtains can be closed to completely separate the two areas) without losing the feeling of spaciousness.
A beautiful apartment with a massive window in the living room from which you can enjoy the view of the city. I love the contrast between the light palette of the sofa area, with the darker palette of the dining area, which is enhanced by the large deep brown artwork on the wall. The dark brown kitchen combined with the small dining area in front of the window here looks very cozy and inviting as well and even though the layout of the kitchen is rather strange, it works like a charm.
A beautiful apartment with white walls and natural wood accents for a light and tranquil look. I love the open shelving with a desk in the living area, which features a little home office as well. The kitchen has a subtle green and grey palette and the living room leads up to the light and airy bedroom where the old fireplace can keep you warm.
Blue is a perfect color choice for a bedroom, as it has a calming effect which is exactly what you need in a space where you mainly go to get a good rest. The color blue comes in a variety of shades and tones and the paint color you should pick depends on the size of the room and the color of the natural light hitting the space.
When you have a large bedroom you can opt to paint your walls blue with a dark shade, while smaller spaces might benefit from a lighter blue paint color.
Below you can find a list of the most beautiful blue bedroom ideas, carefully selected by me. The list includes a variety of bedroom ideas with blue walls in different tints, and tones and combined with different materials in the textiles, art pieces, and furniture pieces.
A muted dark blue combined with white textiles and a gallery wall above the bed
This bedroom features a subtle muted, yet dark tone of blue, which contrasts nicely with the sheer white linen curtains and the light hardwood flooring. The mixture of white and beige bedding softens out the cold blue of the walls and the gallery wall above the bed adds even more character and personality to this space.
Apart from the white tones in the textiles and the art prints popping out against the wall color, the light grey Flowerpot bedside lamps and the white Flos Gatto lamp get a lot of attention against this dark wall color as well.
The blue bedroom walls in this asymmetric space have green undertones, which pair up nicely with the beige and orange tones in the textiles and furniture pieces.
The white wardrobe matches the white crown molding on the ceiling and the white on the door and window frames for a classy look. Next to the wing doors, a small yet smart home office finds its place, featuring warm wood tones that contrast nicely with the cool tones in the paint color.
A muted blue has been used here on all the walls and one of the doors for a cohesive look. The moldings and the other door are kept white for contrast and the blue of the walls comes back in the accessories all over the room.
The rich tones of the art print above the bed both complement and contrast the blue walls at the same time and the lighter tones in the bedding and headboard bring balance to this calm look.
A light blue bedroom combined with beige accent pieces
So far, the blue bedroom ideas in this list were all a bit on the darker side, but you can have a very calming effect with light blue walls as well. This light blue bedroom has a fresh look that has a spacious appearance because of the relatively light wall color.
The white accents in the linen bedding, side table, bentwood chair, ricepaper shade, and area rug enhance the light and fresh look the light blue walls create, while the beige in the art print and the other soft furnishings add a warm touch to the space.
This all-white bedroom features a rich, dark feature blue wall, which creates a beautiful contrast in the space. When you look closely enough, you can see the wall is actually a blue wallpaper or existing wallpaper that has been painted over.
The crisp white linen sheets enhance the contrast in the room even more, while the vintage chairs next to the bed add a lot of character. The black Gubi Bestlite BL6 Wall Lamps finish the look off perfectly and add a lot of dimension above the bed.
I think this is one of the most perfectly balanced blue bedroom ideas you can find. The dark teal wall color brings out the beautiful white trim on the ceiling and the white window frames, while the warm tones in the decorative pillows and the linen curtains warm up the cool tones of the blue bedroom walls.
The camel bedsheets and the beige tones add the final touch to this balanced color scheme and the simple black wall lights add a lovely contrast above the bed.
The dark, muted navy blue bedroom walls highlight the beautiful crown molding on the ceiling and the overall look of the space has been brightened up with the sheer white linen curtains and the light grey fabric headboard.
The walls in blue pair up perfectly with the warm wood tones in the small furniture pieces and the hardwood flooring. The mixture of white bedding and beige textiles works wonderfully in this space and the single striped throw pillow becomes a subtle eye-catcher on the bed.
When you are required to work on a small surface, sometimes you need a bit of a darker color anyways to bring more character to the bedroom scheme. Depending on how the light hits the wall color, this might be more of a grey, yet it’s definitely a grey with cool undertones, which is why this bedroom found its place in the list of blue bedroom ideas.
The small wardrobe has been painted in the same color as the walls, which can be such an upgrade from white furniture pieces when you want to go for an integrated look and feel.
This might be one of the most uncommon blue bedroom ideas on the list, yet the blue on the ceiling has such an impactful effect on the space. The blue ceiling mimics a blue sky, which gives the otherwise modest interior design a playful touch.
To work with a darker-colored ceiling as your walls, it’s essential that your room has relatively high ceilings so that the space doesn’t feel too cramped. You could even work with a blue wallpapered ceiling to attract even more attention to the height of the room and just like in this example, a beautiful pendant light will finish off the look perfectly.
A deep color blue on walls, windows, and doorframes
This is one of the blue bedroom ideas that have the moodiest effect in the room. Not only did the interior designer select a very dark tone of blue, the entire space including the window and door frames and headboard is painted in the same beautiful blue paint color for a very impressive effect.
The light artwork above the bed, the white ceiling, and the beige bedsheets really stand out against the dark color scheme on the walls and the wing doors that lead up to the bedroom are kept white, which makes it look like they ‘frame’ the dark color palette of the small bedroom.
Grey walls combined with blue curtains and blue decorative pillows
While so far in this list, we’ve seen many blue bedroom ideas with deep blue walls brightened up with lighter elements, a more dramatic look has been achieved in this bedroom, which has a dark color scheme overall.
By using dark blue curtains combined with blue-grey textiles on the bed, a tone-on-tone color scheme is created, which has been contrasted with the beautiful black Mantis BS5 wall lamp to finish off this dramatic look.
The navy blue wall color in this bedroom highlights the white trim, white floorboards, and white ceiling in the space in an elegant way, enhanced by the soft beige curtains that warm up the daylight coming through the white windows.
The white bedding is matched by a white area rug and the throw pillows in muted colors add a tranquil vibe to the space. The blue bedroom walls are enhanced by gold wall lamps and blue accents in the XL art print above the bed.
The home office spot adds a natural element to the space matched by the peg rail on the wall, which complement the warm tones in the hardwood flooring in a lovely way.
A muted royal blue accent wall in an all-white bedroom
An accent wall can be a great solution if you want to make sure your blue bedroom doesn’t become too dark. In this space, the contrast between the blue and white walls has been balanced out by including vintage furniture pieces in warm wood tones.
The beautiful white crown molding on the ceiling stands out against the blue bedroom wall and this effect has been carried over in the selection of the wardrobe as well, which matches the classy white look of the historic architectural details of the space.
Pale light blue walls combined with white textiles and wood tones
A soft, yet fresh look has been achieved in this beautiful space by combining the cool wall color with warm elements. The wing doors leading up to the bedroom are kept bare and in the room itself, you can find a lovely combination of warm wood and beige textiles.
Blue hues combined with warm tones for a characterful effect
I think this bedroom has so many interesting elements. The vintage shelf combined with the vintage mirror looks amazing, yet comes to life even better because of the deep blue wall color. The bed itself has been made with warm-colored textiles and the walls around the window have been kept white to accentuate the bright daylight coming in.
This blue bedroom has a very fresh tone of light blue on the walls, which has a wonderful effect on this smaller bedroom space. The off-white linen curtains go wall-to-wall and frame the window in a nice way.
The beige, wood, and blue accents throughout the room add a calm touch to the space and the Cestita lamp by Santa & Cole in the window is the cherry on top of this modest color palette.
The deep blue accent wall in this bedroom design has been used to accentuate the beautiful old built-in wardrobes next to the window. The contrast between the white and blue paint helps to visually understand the uncommon layout of the room and this contrast has been enhanced by using white wall lamps, bedside tables, and bedsheets.
The white art print and the wall lamps seem to jump out against the dark blue, which is the perfect backdrop for the white bedding and furnishings in this bedroom design.
A soothing blue wall color combined with a simple decor
This bedroom design has a perfect balance between the blue on the wall, the white bedsheets, the paper shade lamp, and the green plants in both the window and on the floor. The green plants add an extra fresh touch to the space, which is lacking in the muted wall color itself and the Japanese lampshade is a true focal point in this modest decor.
While most of the blue bedroom ideas on my list include blue walls, in this example, the custom wardrobe solution is the source of blue color in the interior design.
The muted blue wardrobe has been custom-built around the bed for an impressive look in this all-white bedroom. The white bedding, beige curtains, and beige throw blanket add a warm touch to the cool tones of the wardrobe and add a certain balance to the space to make it the perfect room to fall asleep in.
Pale dark blue and calming shades of beige in a guestroom and home office
If blue is too daring for your primary bedroom, it might be a perfect color choice for your guest bedroom instead. A perfect balance has been achieved between the wall color, furniture pieces, and accessories in this bedroom.
I love the way the warm wood of the little desk, the warm textiles of the lounge chair, and the warm elements in the art prints above the bed are the red thread in this interior, which comes to life because of the deep blue backdrop the wall color provides.
A deep blue wall color has been used on both the walls and on the built-in wardrobe in this space, which contrasts so beautifully with the pink linen bedsheets, and the natural materials in the home office area. The white curtains, windows, and flooring lift up the otherwise dark and moody vibe in this room.
The darker blue shade of the bedroom walls enhances the clean lines of the space and the wardrobe section that has been covered with shiplap. The different patterns and textures in the materials of the space work very nicely together and the blue wall paint ties the look of the space together.
The brighter colors on the bed add texture to the look, while the antique wood desk in front of the window adds a lot of character.
This pastel blue bedroom is the lightest example of the blue bedroom ideas on the list. The light blue wall color adds a subtle yet fresh touch to the space that highlights the white crown molding on the ceiling and the beautiful soap-wash hardwood flooring.
The mixture of textiles on the bed adds a warm touch to the cool tones on the walls and the beige comes back in the area rug and the art pieces on the wall as well.
This bedroom has a beautiful teal wall color, which also comes back on the wardrobe for a tone-on-tone look. The wardrobe doesn’t go all the way up to the ceiling, which has a lighter effect, but the floorboards are extended underneath the wardrobe for an integrated look.
The teal blue wall color is complemented with white bedding and a pale mustard throw blanket on the bed, while the black wall lamps add a lovely contrast to the look.
A blue bedroom with a mixture of decorative pillows
This subtle blue bedroom has a light yet sophisticated look brought on mainly by the beautiful mixture of textiles and decorative pillows on the bed. The warm wood tones in the furniture and on the hardwood flooring add a lot of warmth to the setting while the white curtains enhance the lightness of the interior design.
Blue and white toile in a bedroom with a striking contrast
The contrast between the darker shade of blue paint on the walls and the impressive white toile on the statement lamp works wonderfully in this blue bedroom. The crisp white bedding and the different wood tones work nicely together in this space and the wardrobe has been painted in the same color as the wall for an integrated effect.
The antique desk adds a rustic feel to the bedroom and provides a perfect spot to work from home.
A greyish blue wall color and artwork in the perfect colour match
The complementary colors in the artwork match perfectly with the color on the wall in this bedroom, which defines the look of this space. The beige and mustard bedding and the orange and yellow elements on the side table contrast the cool undertones in the wall colors perfectly and the black AJ floor lamp provides the perfect amount of contrast in the interior design.
Different shades of blue in a characterful bedroom with vintage finds
The combination between the inky blue walls and the lighter shade of blue on the custom-built wardrobe in this bedroom works wonderfully together with the white historic fireplace and the crown molding on the ceiling.
The blue velvet headboard complements the blue wall color and the antique bedside tables add a beautiful warm tone to the setting. The mint and teal tones in the home office spot created with antique finds are the finishing touch to this beautiful bedroom in different tins of blue.
Greyish-blue walls and antique pieces in a small blue bedroom
The white flooring and ceiling in this small bedroom are complemented by a greyish-blue wall color and a mixture of beautiful textures and warm tones in the bedding, furniture, and wall art resulting in a characterful and playful look.
Inky blue walls combined with wood tones for an elegant look
The dark inky blues in the wall color of this bedroom work so nicely against the warm wood tones and the white architectural details in the space. The classy custom-built wardrobe in white matches the historic elements perfectly and the fabric pendant light above the bed is a real eye-catcher in the space.
A blue color scheme in the wall color and bed textiles
This medium blue bedroom wall color makes the white paint on the ceiling and window frame stand out in a lovely way. The white area rug enhances this effect even more and the wood desk brings in a natural element.
The blue color scheme is continued onto the textiles on the bed, where a blue duvet cover is paired with dark grey and beige tones that also come back in the art print next to the window.
The dusty dark blue wall color in this bedroom accentuates the beautiful white crown molding underneath the ceiling and the white tile porcelain fireplace in the corner.
The bed is made with a mixture of white and red tone textiles, which adds a warm note to the cool color palette and the black wall lamps and bedside tables add a beautiful dark touch to the space.
The bright blue wall color in this gorgeous bedroom brightens the dark hardwood flooring in this space. Paired with a mixture of white and beige textiles and accessories, the color scheme is a lot lighter and reflects the sunlight coming in.
Match your Wardrobe with your Wall Color for a Tone-on-tone Effect
For an integrated effect in your primary bedroom, match the color of your wardrobe with the color of your bedroom walls. Pair with other blue furniture to take this look to the next level. Create a beautiful contrast by selecting white curtains and a white ceiling.
Work with Bold Colors to make your Blue Bedroom Pop
Most of the blue bedroom ideas on this list pair blue wall colors with a natural color scheme to make the blue wall color the focal point in the space. In this beautiful blue bedroom, pops of dark brown and bold colors make an entry, resulting in a unique look.
Work with a Deep Blue Accent Wall for a Bold Effect
Most of the beautiful blue bedroom ideas on the list have all the walls in the same color. You can achieve a bold contrast however by painting just a single wall in a dark blue color and leaving the rest of the space white.
When you are working with a blue bedroom, you can ensure things don’t get too cool and dark by balancing it out with a mix of warm tones and white furniture pieces. A large white wardrobe and a light headboard will break the big surfaces of painted walls, especially in a bedroom with high ceilings.
Blue bedroom ideas can look cool and fresh, yet if you want your sleeping space to have a romantic touch, you can combine both worlds by selecting a bedroom wallpaper in blue tones. The white accents in the furniture pieces, lighting, and textiles complement the white elements in the wallpaper for a beautiful complementing effect where blue and white come together.
I used to be a fan of rather minimal homes. Not the extremely clean ones, but I loved a minimal approach to decorating. Now at this point in my life, coziness, personality, and character are the things that are so important to me when decorating my space. I believe combined with a few key furniture pieces, it’s all in the combination of accessories. It’s with the details that you can add a personal touch that characterizes your home as your own I believe.
This beautiful Swedish home has been decorated in a rather eclectic style, with a mixture of many prints, textiles, and patterns and I love the effect it has in this interior. The light-flooded living room with windows on both sides seems to be the center of the apartment and I love the way the window sills are filled with small objects and lamps. I always advise my clients to pick out their furniture in neutral colors and work with the details that are easy to change out to add a personal touch. In this living room, the light beige linen sofa is the perfect backdrop for the many pillows in beautiful pastel colors with flower patterns. I think the vintage armchairs fit this look so nice as well and I love the way the Ikea Ivar cabinets warp around the corner and turn into open shelving next to the fireplace.
The custom-built kitchen is beautiful as well and I love the tiles on the wall, which add a certain irregularity to the otherwise clean finish of the marble countertops. The black metal glass vitrine cabinets above the counter are perfect for displaying a selection of ceramic pieces and the vintage dining table is in perfect contrast against the white kitchen with gold hardware.
The hallway is where all the different rooms come together and to better understand this awkward layout, a beautiful entryway wallpaper with a botanical design was applied to the walls.
I love all the different textures in this beautiful styling by Caroline Sandström (photographed by Andrea Papini) for Swedish brand Jotex. I think it shows the importance of working with different textiles and combining color shades, patterns and fabrics together for an interesting look.
I love the mix of textiles in the bedroom of the first picture especially. The combination of the beige striped duvet cover with the light beige fabric headboard and the mix of pillow cases works exceptionally well and it all looks very balanced together.
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I love the way the soft grey walls pair up with the natural elements in this bedroom. This grey and light wood bedroom combination works in a subtle yet stylish way.
The wood of the side table, the headboard of the bed, and the rattan of the chair add so much warmth to this space. The window is draped with light grey curtains* that match the color of the wall and the desk in front of the window matches this small area perfectly.
The bed has been made with light grey linen bedsheets* and a combination of pillowcases that also add warmth to the look. The polka dot bedspread adds a playful touch to the room and I love the little wall shelf above the bed to which the lamps are attached. This shelf is the perfect spot for books and deco objects and adds a special touch to the wall.
An Ammonite bedroom
The color on the walls looks like Ammonite from Farrow and Ball* which has an understated look and combines well with neutral colors. This light grey is neither too warm or cool, which gives it a very calm quality. Pair it up white like in this beautiful bedroom for a fresh look.
This Swedish home has such impressive features, don’t you think? The high ceilings and therefore high windows let in so much natural light and I love that the entire home has a shade of warm grey or white, enhanced with plants and furniture in natural colors.
The living room has a very simple and elegant layout, with a large sofa spread in front of the two windows, a round coffee table, and lots of plants (I bet they grow so nicely with all the light). On the other side of the sofa area, you can find a wooden dining table with bentwood chairs and a beautiful art gallery on these picture frame shelves (Ikea has them as well, just paint them in the same color as the wall). The shelf that has been built into the wall is like a cabinet of curiosities and I love the big round mirror reflecting the sunlight coming from the windows.
The grey shaker kitchen fits wonderfully in this space and I love how the kitchen dining table has been kept simple with two benches with a sheepskin. Just like the rest of the space, the bedroom looks very airy and flooded with light. I love the rattan headboard combined with the simple linen on the bed and the wardrobe goes over into a little floating desk for working from home. The desk is just a simple wooden board mounted between the wardrobe and the wall, but by hanging wall shelving above it in the same size as well, it looks very sleek and elegant.
I think this Swedish apartment (Styled by Emma Fisher, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem) has been decorated in such a careful and well-considered way, with textiles, accessories, and art prints adding interesting textures and variety in the warm color palette of this space.
The living room is especially cozy with the large velvet area rug covering almost the entire space. The gallery wall above the warm grey sofa makes this room unique and I like the difference between the darker palette at the sofa area and the lighter palette near the dining area with the light wood and white chairs.
The bedroom shares the same warm color palette, enhanced with tints of grey in the headboard and the bedding. I love the way the linen bed skirt adds even more texture to the many linen fabrics on the bed.
This turn of the century home has so many pretty features, with the curved windows at the dining table being the most impressive one of all I think. The round Tulip dining table combined with the natural wooden chairs and the Formakami paper lamp* works so well in this area, as if it was made for it.
The sage green and white kitchen with a natural beige countertop and brass handles is planned around the original fireplace, combining both old and new in a very nice way. I love that one of the lower kitchen cabinets is used for storing firewood as well.
The bedroom has been painted in a soft mustard color, which makes the white linen bedding* and white linen curtains* stand out so nicely. Since the wall has construction pillars sticking out, a custom headboard has been built with panelling that fits the style of the building.
This is the latest design project by Laura Seppanen in a Finnish residential home, created for the 2020 Housing fair in Finland. The space is newly built, has very clean and minimal lines, and makes use of a lot of wood and marble, which makes it look warm and natural.
The kitchen block in dark wood really stands out in this all-white and bright interior, which is quite the statement and I love how greenery is used as an interior accessory in this home.
I like the bedroom as well, where a custom-made wooden headboard with integrated lamps goes from wall to wall. This really gives this space a finished look and I love the armchair combined with the wall lamp in the corner as well. The headboard, combined with the curtains and the armchair really gives this bedroom a hotel look.
Styled by Laura Seppanen, photographed by Mikael Pettersson for Hevi Kivitalot
This beautiful home is called the ‘Retreat Residence’ and it’s designed by CJH Studio and located in Melbourne, Australia. The beautiful white brick fireplace is the center of the living room, which has been paired up with a sculptural sofa in light beige, a classic Wassily armchair in cognac leather (designed by Marcel Breuer), and two Flos OK lamps in black* on each side of the room.
This home features beautiful custom woodwork in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms for storage space that is non-intrusive to the interior and I love the wood paneling that has been placed as a headboard in both bedrooms.
