Cool, Calm & Curated: Light Blue Bedroom Ideas
Design a blue-tiful oasis.
Light blue is known for its calming effect – making it the perfect color to incorporate in a bedroom. For inspiration on how to create a cool, calming space that promotes rest and relaxation, check out these light blue bedroom ideas.
1. Set the Stage With an Area Rug
An area rug is a quick and easy way to bring ample color to your bedroom and provide a foundation for your light blue color palette. Choose a simple blue and white pattern for a clean look, or opt for a more colorful area rug to give yourself the opportunity to pull in accent colors.
Curtains can add privacy, light-filtration, and style to your light blue bedroom design. A set of semi-sheer, patterned curtains will add color to the space without making it feel too dark and the wispy fabric is sure to soften your windows and walls for a dreamy effect.
Tip!
Ready to add curtains to your bedroom? Read our guide How to Hang Curtains for a step-by-step tutorial to help with your installation.
3. Choose a Sophisticated Quilt Set
Dusty blue is a beautiful color to incorporate into traditional-style bedrooms for a hint of color that feels soft and refined. Choose a light blue quilt set for an elegant look to your bed. This will create a focal point in the room that highlights light blue as the primary color in the space.
Adding multiple layers of bedding allows you to incorporate light blue in various ways while also providing a comfortable place to sleep no matter the season. Pair a solid blue sheet set with a floral comforter and top it with a coverlet to give your bed a plush, dimensional feel.
Finish off your bedding display with some decorative throw pillows and blankets that will tie together the colors of your light blue bedroom. Alternatively, pillows and throws are a simple way to introduce new accent colors to the space and can be easily swapped for seasonal pieces to further customize your bedroom.
Wall art is a must-have in every bedroom! It adds color, fills blank wall space, and shows off your personal style so the room feels cozy and curated. Choose wall art with varying shades of blue to complement the light hues used elsewhere in the room and add depth to the walls.
Florals will bring your light blue bedroom idea to life and add a fresh, springy feel to the space. Whether you opt for floral print wall art or an arrangement of faux flowers, incorporating floral elements will give the room a peaceful and luxurious ambience where you can rest soundly.
If you have a beach home or simply want to feel closer to the coast, design a light blue bedroom with coastal decor accents to harness that seaside feeling. Incorporate nautical motifs, sea life sculptures, and rattan materials to complete the coastal look.
Tip!
Loving the look of a coastal bedroom? Check out Coastal Bedroom Ideas for a Relaxing Escape to discover more design ideas.
9. Color Coordinate Your Decor
When dreaming up your light blue bedroom idea, don’t forget about the small details. Decor and home accessories are the perfect opportunity to incorporate pops of color in your design. Choose a set of blue candlesticks or a decorative blue vase to dress up your dresser or nightstand.
While bedding, rugs, and decor are the obvious ways to add color to your bedroom, you can also consider making a bold statement with blue furniture fixtures. A light blue nightstand, for instance, will be an unexpected pop of color in an otherwise neutral bedroom.
If you’re going for a monochromatic look in your bedroom, combine different patterns to give the space more depth. A geometric table lamp paired with a damask upholstery and striped throw pillow will add visual interest to your bedroom without straying from the color scheme.
Use wall paneling to add texture and dimension to a light blue–colored wall. While the color alone may not be impactful as an accent wall, you can make it stand out with some paneling. Wall panels will also add structure to your walls in order to fill up blank space.
For a more dramatic effect on your walls, choose to go all-out with patterned wallpaper. Covering your walls with wallpaper adds unique character and visual appeal to the space. Light blue is a great choice for a wallpaper color because it won’t make the room feel smaller and darker.
Tip!
Want to recreate this wallpaper look in your bedroom? Head to our guide Wallpapering 101: How to Install Wallpaper for tips to you feel confident in your DIY bedroom makeover.
