Go blue or go home.
Blue may be the ultimate bedroom color, thanks to its serene and calming effect that's essential for a good night's sleep. In certain shades, blue is timeless enough to function as a neutral without being boring, while in other tones, it's bold, vibrant, and playful. Basically, it's as versatile as can be, and will complement basically almost every decor scheme when styled well. (There's a reason blue jeans are so popular—they go with everything!) The following 25 designer-approved blue bedroom ideas are sure to inspire your next design move. Whether you want to go all out with a splashy royal blue paint color, or just add in some understated accents, go bright-sky blue or dark and moody, there's something for you.
Designer Andrew Brown created a plush bedroom experience with layers of blue fabrics and patterns for a client's Birmingham, Alabama, bachelor pad. A canopy bed stretches all the way up to the ceiling, cocooning almost the entire room.
Blue and white is a classic color combo for a reason. Add some intrigue via nature-inspired materials for your surfaces, as Jeffrey Dungan did here with the cypress paneling on the back wall and ceiling. The lighter vintage carpet brings a touch of levity to the seriousness of dark blue, black, and grey.
A soothing soft blue feels like a breath of fresh air when you walk into the room, as made evident by this Fantastic Frank bedroom. Especially when you use the same color for everything, blue adds an ethereal, dreamy quality to every space but also offers a ton of versatility.
Blue and white take center stage in this fresh yet classic bedroom by Eliza Crater. With layers of prints and fun fabrics as well as metallic accents and artwork, this color scheme has so much depth and dimension while still remaining cohesive and tight.
A matte version of that moody marine hue is also a great option and creates a softer atmosphere. Studio Shamshiri enveloped the entire bedroom of this Los Angeles home in the color, including the ceiling.
Saturated colors and rich patterns give this bedroom in the home of Ariene Bethea a bold personality, while layers of luxe materials and artwork ensure a homey, welcoming atmosphere. Paired with other primary colors—royal blue walls and gold art—the striking red nailhead bed looks right at home.
To soften the sharpness of a blue and white color scheme, incorporate plenty of pale gray tones, as designer Aamir Khandwala did in this fun, transitional bedroom in a Bellport, NY, home.
In a bedroom by Elizabeth Cooper, Hague Blue paint by Farrow & Ball brings a posh sensibility to the more whimsical floral details. (The rest of the home has tons of blue inspo too.) The color will flatter a variety of styles and designs as bedding and decor are swapped out over the years, too.
Splashes of blue=green in the artwork accentuate the same undertones in this upholstered headboard and side chair. Choosing a blue that dips into two color families—blue-green, blue-purple, blue-gray, etc—opens up decorating possibilities.
Here's definitive proof that primary colors go together nicely: This bedroom designed by Robin Henry is a breath of fresh air, thanks to the invigorating blue paint—the varying shades of blue throughout the room (and the whole house) make it look like it's glowing.
Designed by Lee Stanton, this bedroom feels approachable and somewhat bohemian while still looking polished, thanks to the laidback patchwork indigo-dyed blue bedding. Leather accents and multi-color artwork add to the casual effect.
Pink and blue are often pitted against each other, but they play pretty nicely together as proven by this bedroom by Studio DB. A baby pink sconce and blue upholstered headboard add some sweetness to the green and gray elements throughout.
Blue goes nicely with chocolate brown, especially this cheerful shade evocative of a summer's day. The combo of the cheetah-print and floral motif fabric in a bedroom by Anna Spiro Design the perfect accessory for bright sky-blue walls.
To warm up a bright bedroom without painting all the surfaces something other than classic white, cover one wall with wallpaper in a fun print and another in a warm, neutral color. Corey Damen Jenkins opted for a light sandy beige hue in this bedroom, marrying the cooler blues, whites, and grays with the warmer wood and cream tones as well as the brass accents.
It doesn't get cozier than a fireside bed. This bedroom in a Vermont house by Cathy Chapman pairs the fairytale feel of exposed stone with a rustic wall treatment—you could try pale blue limewashed walls for a similar look.
Minimalists can get in on blue bedroom ideas too. This graphic and edgy bedroom by Tamsin Johnson keeps things strictly black and white, save for an understated navy throw.
Enveloped in gorgeous shades of white and cream punctuated by blue accents, this bedroom designed by Heather Hilliard is pure elegance without trying too hard. A mohair throw (or something as fluffy) makes it a luxe, cozy atmosphere; spotlighting graphic modern art gives it an unexpected twist.
When decorating with deep, bold, and saturated blues, a bright marigold accent can be just the thing to add levity. (Considering orange is directly across the color wheel, this makes sense!) The marigold trim of the canopy fabric in a bedroom by designer Mathew Bees ties the orange lampshade and gilt mirror together, to break things up. Tour the rest of the home, here.
Don't want to commit to blue paint or expensive anchor pieces like furniture yet? Just add a baby blue duvet, as in this bedroom from Fantastic Frank. Hanging ceiling-high curtains around the bed will look even more dramatic and dreamy than a classic canopy and the pale blue comforter in this bedroom adds a touch of playful cheer.
Can't choose bedroom green and blue for your walls? Opt for a fresh mint green-blue option like this shade. Paired with a slightly more pistachio-hued upholstered headboard and a retro-style crocheted coverlet, true-blue pillows make this bedroom designed by J. P. Horton the perfect execution.
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