This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019
I’ve always had a thing for cobalt blue clothing and accessories, but this season, I’m crazy in love. Cobalt blue is one of those few colors that seems to work with any skin tone or hair color. For me, it’s an instant pick-me-up. And, as one of this season’s ‘summer brights’, it seems you can easily find it in just about anything your little heart desires.
But as popular as cobalt blue is in fashion, there hasn’t really been a recent surge in cobalt blue home decor (yet?). Well, at least not that I’ve noticed, anyway. And, I probably spend more time perusing home decor retail and media than average ;-).
When I think of cobalt blue in the home, images of nautical rooms (bold stripes) and french country kitchens (paired with yellow) come to mind. Of course, there’s also the traditional go-tos, like glassware, transferware and Chinese porcelain. But, when was the last time you saw a cobalt blue wall or sofa? It’s not something you see a lot of. Since fashion trends typically transcend to the home, its kinda curious that there’s not more rich blue in the home decor market right now.
Image (right, top): All credit to housebeautiful.com.
Image (right, below): Source: Houzz.com. All credit to Cape Race Cultural Adventures.
Perhaps it’s the design world’s current love affair with neutral rooms that holds us back from embracing cobalt blue in our homes as much as we have our wardrobes. But, maybe it’s coming? Fingers crossed.
Personally, I love bright pops of color against a neutral backdrop. For me, saturated color is what gives a space personality.
I vote to see more accent walls like this…
Source & all credits to hgtv.com.
{Designer: Brian Patrick Flynn, www.decordemon.com}
And, ooh la la…this blue tiled mantel wall against neutral paint and furnishings puts the F in Fabulosity…
Source & all credits to hgtv.com.
{Designer: Astleford Interiors, www.astlefordinteriors.com}
I’m not sure if I’d ever be brave enough to invest in blue kitchen cabinets like these, but I sure do LOVE them…
Source & all credits to hgtv.com.
{Designer: Alia Meyer, www.jessicahallassociates.com}
So are you cookoo for cobalt blue too? Have you added a pop of it to your wardrobe or your home? Tell me about it!
Hope you’re having a fab Saturday!
Until next time,
I’ve been seeing so many cobalt blue rooms that I wanted one too! I painted my dining room in Ben Moore Champion Cobalt and LOVE it. It is such a rich, saturated color with just the right amount of brightness.
Oh I do love cobalt blue…I’ve been so “neutral” lately…this post has me thinking about more color!! Thanks 🙂 Laurel