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.
Blue Crush
A peaceful shade of sky blue perfectly complements the striped elements in this airy bedroom designed by Scott Sanders.
Blue Velvet
To add drama to this bedroom, Laura U, Inc. installed a custom navy velvet headboard that goes almost to the ceiling.
Floral Finish
This charming bedroom designed by James Thomas Interiors shows exactly why blue and white florals are a classic.
Indigo World
Striking indigo walls provide a moody backdrop for the global textiles in this bedroom masterminded by Austin-based designer Meredith Ellis.
Royal Blue & Plush
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.
Blissfully Blue
Designer Kim Armstrong sets a dreamy mood in this bedroom with a rich mix of blue patterns and vintage furniture.
Blue Rhapsody
Designer Patrick Ahearn brings new life to a classic mahogany four-poster bed by using several shades of light blue and crisp white accents.
Camp Vibes
Unexpected pattern play puts a fresh spin on classic red, white, and blue in this kids’ room designed by Elizabeth Drake.
Cerulean Accents
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.
Cozy in Cobalt
Cobalt walls lend playful gravitas to this cocooning retreat by designer Jasmin Reese. The deep color helps the humorous artwork pop.
Blue Mood
Designer Chauncey Boothby applied a rich cobalt to the walls of this guest bedroom for a cozy jewel box look.
Deploy the Navy
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.
Blue and Green
A refined palette of blues and greens accented with white make this bedroom by Wesley-Wayne Interiors a restful haven.
Cyan Dream
This guest bedroom by Denise McGaha Interiors proves that shades of blue and aqua can be every bit as classic as black and white.
Blue and Breezy
Vibrant pops of periwinkle energize this beach-style bedroom designed by the Dallas-based firm Wesley-Wayne Interiors.
Blue Belle
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.
Blue Side
A flurry of pattern—all in shades of blue—make this room by Wesley-Wayne Interiors as relaxing as it is interesting.
