10 Ways Blue Bedding Can Create a Mood in the Room
Transform the look of your bedroom with a new sheet set or duvet cover
Blue’s versatility is ideal for a bedroom, as its many variations create different looks: Navy is rich and sumptuous; pale blue feels fresh and clean. If you want some color in your bedroom but don’t want to redecorate, a new set of blue bed linens could make your space feel transformed with minimal fuss. Browse these blue bedrooms for inspiration.
Don’t be afraid of pattern. White furniture is crisp and bright when set against a blue wall, and the bedding here links the two design elements perfectly. Patterns, especially large-scale ones, can be overpowering, but this design has soft, smudged edges like a watercolor. It’s bold but also delicate.
Big prints needn’t take over the whole room. Instead, they can add personality and style. If your room is otherwise simple, patterned bedding can add interest and prevent the space from looking bland.
Big prints needn’t take over the whole room. Instead, they can add personality and style. If your room is otherwise simple, patterned bedding can add interest and prevent the space from looking bland.
Luxe up a neutral design. If you want to add some richness to a neutral space, grab some blue bedding. If you’re surrounded by pale gray, cream or taupe, the temptation can be to pick linen in one of those colors too, since you know it will “go.”
Here, the introduction of navy on the bed has given this potentially one-dimensional room a real lift. Navy is easy to live with and goes with almost anything, although a cobalt throw can bring energy to a space too.
If you’re not sure which shade will work for you, try out blue items of clothing to see which look good in the room, then take them with you when shopping for bedding. And check a store’s return policy, since sometimes it’s easier to take two different colors of bedding home and see how they look.
Here, the introduction of navy on the bed has given this potentially one-dimensional room a real lift. Navy is easy to live with and goes with almost anything, although a cobalt throw can bring energy to a space too.
If you’re not sure which shade will work for you, try out blue items of clothing to see which look good in the room, then take them with you when shopping for bedding. And check a store’s return policy, since sometimes it’s easier to take two different colors of bedding home and see how they look.
Embrace ocean hues. For a coastal look, use the sea as your inspiration and layer blue tones. Add a pale waffle-texture or chenille throw, or a striped one, as here.
One reason coastal style is so popular is that the base colors of white, blue, cream and gray are soft and easy to live with. Introduce painted furniture for a country feel, or opt for cleaner lines for a contemporary take.
One reason coastal style is so popular is that the base colors of white, blue, cream and gray are soft and easy to live with. Introduce painted furniture for a country feel, or opt for cleaner lines for a contemporary take.
Choose inky blue for a gentle touch. If bright blue isn’t for you but you like the idea of warming up gray decor, this very deep blue shade is ideal. It adds an interesting warmth but is subtle enough to sit happily in any neutral room. The patterned pillow adds a little energy while echoing the colors of the paint.
The inky blue is teamed with gray here, but it would also work with a cream or stone backdrop.
The inky blue is teamed with gray here, but it would also work with a cream or stone backdrop.
Warm up monochrome with rich texture. Gray and white decor is sleek and contemporary, but it can tip into being cold. Here, the addition of a simple navy throw stops any chill, as the rich tone and sumptuous texture add a luxurious, cozy feel.
When choosing a throw for a space like this, consider fabrics such as velvet, wool knit and chenille, as these add visual as well as actual warmth.
When choosing a throw for a space like this, consider fabrics such as velvet, wool knit and chenille, as these add visual as well as actual warmth.
Tie walls and bed linen together. The bold wall decor in this bedroom could completely overpower the space. However, the rich blue quilt prevents that from happening. The quilt itself is an ombre style, with deep blue at one end fading to pale blue at the other, which quietly picks up the color variations on the wall.
Plain royal blue pillowcases are the bridge between the quilt and the wall, breaking up the expanse of wooden headboard. The deep mosaic-design linen under the quilt is almost invisible, so it blends perfectly and allows the room’s other elements to be the focus.
If you have a dominant feature in your room, consider picking up the color with your bedding.
Plain royal blue pillowcases are the bridge between the quilt and the wall, breaking up the expanse of wooden headboard. The deep mosaic-design linen under the quilt is almost invisible, so it blends perfectly and allows the room’s other elements to be the focus.
If you have a dominant feature in your room, consider picking up the color with your bedding.
Make blue the only color. A plain white room is like an art gallery wall: a backdrop against which any color can sing. This photo is stunningly simple yet incredibly beautiful, and the bed looks soft, inviting and utterly restful.
To get this look, the blue itself should be a warm tone. Also, choose a tactile fabric, such as linen, with its relaxed, crumpled finish.
In this design, less is more. Keep the room simply styled and clutter-free. Choose white accessories or very pale wood, so the beautiful blue bedding becomes the most important thing in the room.
To get this look, the blue itself should be a warm tone. Also, choose a tactile fabric, such as linen, with its relaxed, crumpled finish.
In this design, less is more. Keep the room simply styled and clutter-free. Choose white accessories or very pale wood, so the beautiful blue bedding becomes the most important thing in the room.
Go retro. This compact bedroom shows how pattern, when handled carefully, can look fantastic in a small space. Some might shy away from such a punchy turquoise shade, but when it’s paired with white, it’s full of cheerful energy.
The pattern has an attractive retro feel, and the repeating circular print looks neat rather than sprawling, which is a good tip in a small bedroom. The mix of shades is fresh and clean, and it’s an interesting contrast to the wooden headboard.
If you have white furniture, add some retro wooden side tables or burnt orange fabrics to add depth to this style.
The pattern has an attractive retro feel, and the repeating circular print looks neat rather than sprawling, which is a good tip in a small bedroom. The mix of shades is fresh and clean, and it’s an interesting contrast to the wooden headboard.
If you have white furniture, add some retro wooden side tables or burnt orange fabrics to add depth to this style.
Update vintage chic. In this room, the mix of vintage and modern exudes a welcoming vibe. The vintage appeal comes from the delicately patterned wallpaper, ornate floor lamp and collection of mirrors on the wall. That’s brought up to date, however, with bed linens in a strong, modern shade. Anything much paler wouldn’t have contrasted as well. The striped pillow and blue side table continue the contemporary feel, making this room an eclectic success.
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If you don’t have the period features, just combine the look with vintage-style furniture, pale walls and simple flooring to create a restful haven.