Or take a subtler approach by using smaller blue accents to energize an all-white or otherwise neutral room.
Check out these blue living room ideas in a range of styles for inspiration.
Note how the rich hue frames the stellar views from the two large bay windows.
The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto
Painting the ceiling and walls the same shade makes the small space feel like a cozy little cocoon.
Theblue furnishingand large rug create the illusion of more floor space.
The navy blue background throws focus on the candy pink and lemon yellow furniture.
Lindsay Pincus
We also love how the blue colors mix with the brick feature and white walls.
The combination creates a space that is both warm and bright.
Natural embellishments, including the greenery and matching wicker baskets, complete the modern yet subtle nautical theme.
Chango and Company
The leather chair and matching stool are a vintage Eames lounger set.
The small King Louis chair is covered with a whimsical leopard patterned fabric.
A plexiglass coffee table creates the illusion of open floor space.
Turek Interior Design
A striking shade of teal blue paint enhances the architectural elements in this living room byBlack Lacquer Design.
The luxurious velvet pillows on the sofa help to unify the room’s color scheme while adding texture.
The moody shade blue also beautifully offsets the small collection of wall art.
The Vawdrey House
The large floor-to-ceiling mirror helps to make the modestly sized space feel twice its actual size.
Keeping the ceiling white creates the illusion of height.
A pale rug keeps the focus on the emerald sofa.
MyHome Design and Remodeling
Blue Coffered Ceiling
When painting your living room, don’t forget about the ceiling.
Teal Walls and Blue Sofa
Mix shades of blue and green for a harmonious pairing.
This living room fromTina Ramchandani Creativehas teal blue walls that look bluer or greener depending on the light.
Zoë Feldman
A blue velvet daybed and abstract wall art with shades of pale blue and green continue the color pairing.
Royal Blue Lounge Space
Louis Duncan-He Designs chose a royal blue shade for this basement lounge space.
Airy Blue Living Room
K+Co.
Ann Lowengart Interiors
Living
Pale blue accents will lift an all-white space.
Living outfitted this airy living room with a blue-paintedsofa table, throw pillows, wall art, and armchairs.
Stormy Blue Walls
Choose a moody shade of blue to create a grounded feel.
Studio McGee
Tyler Karu Design + Interiorschose a semi-gloss finish and continued the paint on the window and door trim.
Light sandy-colored grasscloth wall coverings and red accents provide contrast.
Hint of Blue
Add a whisper of color to your living room with pale blue accent pillows.
Ariel Okin
Mix and Match
Studio Peake
Mix and match shades and patterns of blue to create variation.
Alison Giese Interiors
Black Lacquer Design
Black Lacquer Design
Kristen Nix Interiors
Helen Green Designs
Park and Oak
Studio McGee
Desiree Burns Interiors
Ursula Carmona ofHome Made By Carmona
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Tina Ramchandani Creative
Erin Williamson Design
Forbes + Masters
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Erin Williamson Design
Tina Ramchandani Creative
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Desiree Burns Interiors
Tyler Karu Design + Interiors
K+Co. Living
Erin Williamson Design
Tyler Karu Design + Interiors
K+Co. Living
Tyler Karu Design + Interiors
Maite Granda
Tyler Karu Design + Interiors
Desiree Burns Interiors
Tyler Karu Design + Interiors
Studio Peake
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Michelle Boudreau Design
Erin Williamson Design
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Mary Patton Design
Tyler Karu Design + Interiors
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt