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17 Blue Bedrooms to Inspire Your Next Makeover

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When you think of a blue bedroom, your mind may drift to peaceful shades of powder blue. And while that’s a wonderful choice for a bedroom, the color can take on different characteristics depending on how you use it—from moody and sophisticated to bold and energetic. Below, we’ve rounded up beautiful blue bedroom ideas from designers to inspire your space. Steal ideas for layering patterns and textures, or find an unexpected accent color to pair with your chosen blue.

1

Blue Crush

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Nickolas Sargent

A peaceful shade of sky blue perfectly complements the striped elements in this airy bedroom designed by Scott Sanders.

2

Blue Velvet

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Kerry Kirk

To add drama to this bedroom, Laura U, Inc. installed a custom navy velvet headboard that goes almost to the ceiling.

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3

Floral Finish

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Werner Straube

This charming bedroom designed by James Thomas Interiors shows exactly why blue and white florals are a classic.

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4

Indigo World

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Ryann Ford Photography

Striking indigo walls provide a moody backdrop for the global textiles in this bedroom masterminded by Austin-based designer Meredith Ellis.

5

Royal Blue & Plush

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Kerry Kirk

Laura U, Inc. puts a fresh twist on classic red and blue by opting for shades of royal blue and burgundy in this luxurious bedroom.

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6

Blissfully Blue

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Michael Hunter

Designer Kim Armstrong sets a dreamy mood in this bedroom with a rich mix of blue patterns and vintage furniture.

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7

Blue Rhapsody

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Greg Premru

Designer Patrick Ahearn brings new life to a classic mahogany four-poster bed by using several shades of light blue and crisp white accents.

8

Camp Vibes

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Werner Straube

Unexpected pattern play puts a fresh spin on classic red, white, and blue in this kids’ room designed by Elizabeth Drake.

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9

Cerulean Accents

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Marisa Vitale

From the skirted nightstand to the dainty pleated shade on the bedside sconce, this bedroom by designer Becky Neilsen is a crash course in blue.

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10

Cozy in Cobalt

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Michael Alan Kaskel

Cobalt walls lend playful gravitas to this cocooning retreat by designer Jasmin Reese. The deep color helps the humorous artwork pop.

11

Blue Mood

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Read McKendree

Designer Chauncey Boothby applied a rich cobalt to the walls of this guest bedroom for a cozy jewel box look.

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12

Deploy the Navy

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Jenny Siegwart

La Jolla, California-based designer Andrea May cloaked the walls of this bedroom in Benjamin Moore’s Gentleman’s Gray to transform it into a sophisticated escape.

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13

Blue and Green

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Stephen Karlisch

A refined palette of blues and greens accented with white make this bedroom by Wesley-Wayne Interiors a restful haven.

14

Cyan Dream

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Stephen Karlisch

This guest bedroom by Denise McGaha Interiors proves that shades of blue and aqua can be every bit as classic as black and white.

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15

Blue and Breezy

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Stephen Karlisch

Vibrant pops of periwinkle energize this beach-style bedroom designed by the Dallas-based firm Wesley-Wayne Interiors.

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16

Blue Belle

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Stephen Karlisch

A few pops of blue, including an upholstered headboard and end-of-the-bed benches stand out in this room designed by Denise McGaha Interiors.

17

Blue Side

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Stephen Karlisch

A flurry of pattern—all in shades of blue—make this room by Wesley-Wayne Interiors as relaxing as it is interesting.

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Marisa S. Martin is a writer for Chairish and previously worked for One Kings Lane. An ardent vintage enthusiast, she loves a good throwback trend story and believes there’s nothing a bit of brass can’t fix.
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