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Guest Picks: Brilliant Blue
Navy, Turquoise and Indigo Make a Splash in Cool-Hued Pieces for the Home
Blue: the color I love to love! It is like a good pair of jeans; the shade might change but you never get sick of that classic look and feel. With all the fall lines debuting I have seen a lot of blue, and I for one am in heaven. Here is a roundup of some of my new and old favorites. It's your choice — add a dash or a larger dose to your room. Julieann from CreateGirl and Jace Interiors
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Oh my goodness, I am absolutely in love with these napkin rings. I know this tiny dash of electric blue would wow all of my dinner guests!
This blue and white living room reignited my love of the classic color scheme.
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The Liam Sofa with its straight lines, luxurious blue velvet and nailhead trim would definitely add glamour to my living room space!
by Anthropologie
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This settee with it's Vera inspired fabric would look darling in an office or bedroom sitting area. The varying shades of blue cotton and linen fabric remind me of a day at the beach.
by Anthropologie
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Attention, this is not your Grandmother's Windsor Bench! Ercol and Anthropologie have collaborated to make this piece perfectly suited for this century. With it classic lines and blue ombre finish it would fit right in with today's dining rooms...or front hall....or sunroom honestly the options are endless!
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At first glance you might not think much of this Everett Kantha chair from West Elm, but once you take a closer look you will be stunned. The fabric is actually handmade quilts from India. Each chair takes three quilts to make and is dyed in a deep indigo blue to unify each of the different sari patterns. Truly beautiful!
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| The Woody leather chair from MGBW took me straight to a log cabin. Its warm finish and fun blue leather would be perfectly paired with a good book and a fireplace. |
by Crate&Barrel
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Since last season I have been dying to use the Suffolk settee in a project. The scale is small but deep enough to be very comfy! Even though I tend to lean towards the darker more mysterious blues, this color "Serene" basically says it all.
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If you like this blue trend but don't necessarily want to commit to a large piece, pillows are the perfect accent. I am drawn to the texture of the rope pillow; it can add great depth to a bedding ensemble or sofa.
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Oh how I adore Madeline Weinrib and just about everything she creates! But I must admit this Blue Daphne Pillow is a favorite. The blue, black and white combo could even work in a masculine space.
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If you are still captivated by the chevron trend, chose a shade of blue to add movement and color to your space.
by Crate&Barrel
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The hard and soft lines of the Calais cabinet could blend in with any room scheme. When you give it a shot of blue, well, you have just created the WOW factor each room needs! Use as a media stand, a console in a dining room or even an extra bedroom piece. A huge benefit is that it is so versatile it can move from room to room as the years pass by.
by Jonathan Adler
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If you are looking to add a BIG dose of blue to your space, check out Jonathan Adler's Claude dresser. It would be the center of attention in any room, and in this instance that is a very good thing!
by Jonathan Adler
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The shape of this dining chair is so interesting and "streamlined chic." Upholstered in Ireland Marine, I might just use them around a sharp white tulip table to create a great contrast.
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Again, the perfect dash of blue could be found in these sweet quilted ottoman.
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Mally Skok's Rohet Blue fabric is just heavenly and takes me straight to the beach. Imagine this fabric as a gorgeous duvet cover or simple panels framing the water view. It would be the most perfect dose of blue for a cottage.
by Shades of Light
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In my opinion, you cannot go wrong with a blue and white trellis rug. It is absolutely classic and a piece you can continue to use well after a trend has passed.
by Ballard Designs
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If you are not an overall blue–loving person but would like to add a dash to your room, consider an area rug that just has a bit of blue as an accent. With this option you can work off of the other colors in the piece.
by Circa Lighting
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Table lamps are my favorite way to add color to a room in an unexpected way. The Anita lamp from Alexa Hampton with its soft blue curves and crisp shade is the perfect accent.
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Looking for a romantic dash of blue? Try this beyond gorgeous candelabra from the fabulous duo of Dunes and Duchess. Not only will the candles set the mood, so will the candle holder!
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Ideabook updated on July 26, 2011.
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