Whenever I visit my friends in Spain, I am captivated by the colourful living room designs everyone seems to embrace there. The vibrant combinations, from furniture to the smallest accessories, are simply fascinating. It’s impossible not to feel instant happiness when surrounded by such lively and playful tones. I truly believe that staying positive and grateful in life is greatly influenced by our surroundings. So why not surround ourselves with a colourful interior design as well? I am thinking of a happy blue living room decor. 🙃
Did you know that blue is very popular in decorating living rooms due to its calming effect and welcoming atmosphere? 🩵 It is said that it also offers a sense of freedom and optimism. 🙂 Because it instantly reminds us of the blue sky and ocean water. 🌊 Besides, blue is such a versatile colour that it complements a wide range of shades, giving us many decorating possibilities.
Personally, I prefer to mix different shades of blue in my decor, but it really depends on individual taste. We can use the same hues to create uniformity in our home design. Or we can play around with dark and light tones to add vibrancy to our space. Either way, I have the perfect tips to incorporate blue into our living room decor effortlessly and on a budget. 🤩
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- Blue furniture
If we really want to be bold in our vibrant living room decor, we should choose colourful furniture. This will make the room feel alive and happy in a clap of hands. 👏 To allow our colourful furniture to stand out, we should consider keeping our walls and floors neutral. This will provide a clean canvas and ensure the colours don’t overwhelm our space.
a. The best furniture piece that can truly transform our living room is a blue sofa, serving as the centrepiece of our design. With this simple step, we are already halfway towards achieving the dynamic style we desire. 🛋️ Besides, who doesn’t love those moments cuddled up on our sofa, surrounded by the people we love? Moments like these can bring the purest joy in the world. 🙂
b. Around our sofa, we can begin to expand our decor pieces. Every home needs seating areas where we can gather with family and close friends. I’ve always believed that sofa chairs are essential in the living room. They seem to bring everything together in such a traditional way. 🙂
c. For extra seating options, we can even add some adorable small blue stools. I would suggest choosing cute storage ottomans that serve multiple practical purposes. If we place them in front of our sofa chairs, it will provide symmetry and allow them to be used as resting stools as well. I love it when furniture pieces can be used in so many ways! Not to mention how visually appealing they are. 🥰
d. Another crucial element for our living room is having a blue coffee table nearby. Just imagine enjoying our favourite drink or dessert while relaxing on our chairs or sofa. ☕ This is essential for making a house feel like home! 🏠 We should feel that all our needs are met and prioritised over aesthetic considerations. And my need for snacks and sweets while watching my true crime documentaries is inevitable. 😅
e. If we prefer uniformity in design, choosing a blue living room set is the ideal option. A cohesive set that includes a sofa, chairs, and a table will ensure harmony in our chosen style and colour. Each piece will complement the others, creating a stunning unified look.
Don’t forget: we should have fun with our home decor! 😊 A lively living room can be a reflection of our personality and create a joyful atmosphere for both us and our guests.
- Blue accessories
Another highly effective way to incorporate blue into our living room is by carefully selecting complementary accessories. They are essential in any home decor, as they add colour, texture, and a personalised touch. In my opinion, accessories are what bring that cosy feeling to life, which is the foundation of every happy home. 🙂
a. If we want to make our seating area as comfortable as possible, we need to incorporate some beautifully textured blue cushions. They bring that “feel like home” sensation (“come and take a delicious nap,” in other words 😴). Plus, we have endless options to choose from. We can play with different tones of blue in our selection, or we can keep a uniform palette. Either way, they represent one of the most affordable and quickest decor upgrades. I prefer lighter shades of blue. 🩵 Which one do you prefer?
b. We all have those days when we just want to snuggle up on the sofa and watch our favourite shows or read a captivating mystery book. It’s simply our body needing to recharge its battery. We should never feel guilty about having those “unproductive” relaxing days. 🙂 For the atmosphere to be perfect, a soft blue throw is the one element that cannot be overlooked. I can already imagine myself unwinding after a busy day, cocooned in the fluffy blanket. 😊 Simply amazing!
c. Well, a home is not a home without a thick carpet to help us move without a care. A plush blue carpet underfoot doesn’t just soften our steps! But also adds warmth and comfort to our living room. It’s where we can sink our toes into after a long day, our own private sanctuary. Here, we have the chance to add a bit of character to our space by choosing a style that best fits our personality. 🙃
d. I always enjoy coordinating my curtains with the colour scheme of my living room. It’s like adding the perfect finishing touch to my decor. Another key factor for me is selecting sheer curtains, especially for the living room. They allow natural light to come into our house and brighten the space. Imagine some lovely blue sheer curtains gently swaying in the breeze on a summer day! 🙂 It’s a small piece of heaven, with the colour and the essence of nature filling the room. It really is the little things in life that bring the most joy! 🙂 Don’t you agree? 🩵
e. I don’t know about others, but I am an avid supporter of having lamps throughout my house. 🤭 Not only are they amazing energy savers, but their dim light relaxes my mind in an unreal way. Undoubtedly, I will suggest adding blue table lamps to our living room design. I usually like to place two identical lamps at opposite ends of my room. Mainly because I really adore the symmetry it creates. Do you like using lamps? 🛋️
- Blue decorative items
Our finishing additions should always be our favourite personal decorative items. We don’t want our room to look overcrowded, so it’s best to keep it to a minimum. Just simple things, really, like some flowers or wall art, will do the job just fine. Plus, they will evoke a sense that the home design has its attention to detail on point. 🙂
a. Nowadays, we can find literally anything we can think of. For our blue living room decor, a couple of cute blue decorative books will fit perfectly, like pieces of a puzzle. 📚 They can even serve as storage boxes, so we can keep things we use on a daily basis handy (I’ll probably hide all my favourite candies there 😅). What would you secretly keep there? 🤭
b. The most prominent piece of decor is, without a doubt, a beautiful painting on our walls. I personally prefer to have just one beautiful piece of wall art hanging above our sofa. 🖼️ It just seems like the perfect place for it. However, we can decorate according to our own taste. This is exactly why home design should be different and unique for each and every one of us. Because in the end, it’s a little piece of us. 💙
So the perfect blue painting for our blue living room decor is actually based on our imagination. We get to decide the style, size, and even the theme. No need to worry, as there are so many options available! We just need to find the time to explore them. 🙂
c. My mom used to have (and still has actually 🙂) all kinds of ceramic figurines in our living room. They were either gifts she received or mementos gathered from our family holidays. For me, these adorable small decor items signify childhood warmth. Besides, they would look amazing on our coffee table! Therefore, I absolutely recommend them! 🙃 Picture some adorable blue ceramic pieces, like little birds, elephants, or anything that catches our eye. It’s cuteness overload! 🐦🐦
d. My greatest pleasure is curling up on my living room sofa with a thrilling book (I adore suspense 👀) and lighting a scented candle.🕯️Nothing relaxes me more than this simple ritual. We can create magic from such small things; it’s amazing!
Luckily, we have a wide range of blue scented candles to choose from for our decor. The fragrances should be based on what reminds us of happy moments. 🙂 Blue scents often blend aquatic notes, capturing the refreshing essence of the ocean breeze. 🌊 And what could be happier than a peaceful beach day under the warm summer sun?
e. In every cheerful and joyous interior design, the presence of colourful flowers cannot be omitted. They instantly uplift our spirits and brighten our space. Not to mention that they are among the most visually appealing decorative elements. 💐 Don’t you think?
Now we have the opportunity to experiment with various shades of blue. Mixing different types of blue flowers that complement each other can adorn different corners of our living room. Their delicate textures will add that irreplaceable touch of natural beauty.
We can even take it a step further by placing our beautiful flowers in blue ceramic vases. These vases are well-known for their ability to keep natural flowers fresh for longer and maintain a cool environment. So, for those of us who love natural flowers, these decorative pieces not only beautify our living room design but also prove to be incredibly practical. It’s a win-win! 🙃
See more on living room decor here: How to decorate a modern living room on a budget
