Friday’s Fetish: decorating with moody blues

My hungry decorating eye has definitely got the blues … but in a good way! I saw these stylish schemes in the May’s Livingetc and loved them. They might not be the most summery of schemes, but boy do they pack a stylish punch.

I’ve STOLEN Livingetc‘s top tips on how to get the look, but don’t worry, I left a note.

Keep things sophisticated in the living room with a spectrum of blues, and team a modern sofa with natural accessories and textures.

roomenvy - blue decorating ideas for living rooms

Add a glossy finish to a mix of rough-luxe textures to up the glam factor.

roomenvy - rich blue living room reading area

Mixing pattern and scale is a classic way to add depth and impact to a bedroom.

roomenvy - blue patterns bedroom

When mixing eras and styles in the hallway (ie, the Ercol chair and the chinoiserie console table) choose a unifier – in this case, jewel blues.

roomenvy - elegant hallway flooring

Duck egg blues are the perfect foil for bold pattern, and are a great way to update your dining chairs!

roomenvy - blue dining room furniture

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