Indigo blue colour schemes 2013 - 10 of the best

Try layering different shades of blue for a warm, luxurious look. Here, a high-backed navy blue sofa adds plenty of drama to this moody living room scheme.

Sofa
George Smith

1/10 Carpet

Crucial Trading

2/10 Vivid blue bedroom

If you love vivid design, why not mix in matt and sheen paint colours to create a 'striped' wall colour. A neutral coloured bed helps soften the look.

Bed
Feather & Black
Wall paint
Dulux

3/10 Living room daybed

Got a spare corner in your living room? A blue painted bench topped with an assortment of coloured cushions will brighten the space.

Far left cushion in Country Cabin fabric
Robert Allen
Middle cushion in Adras fabric
Christopher Farr Cloth
Far right cushion in Moissac fabric
Tissus d'Hélène

4/10 Indigo hallway

Make the most of an open hallway space with funky blue painted walls and a few quirky accessories.

Wallpaper
Harlequin

5/10 Dramatic blue dining room

Kingfisher blue walls and striking teal pendants make this room feel dark, moody and ultra contemporary.

Chairs
Viaduct
Pendant shades
Habitat

6/10 Tonal blue dining room

Feeling brave? Go for a striking dip-dye wallpaper for a truly unique look. Team with simple wooden furniture and a few brightly coloured accessories.

Wallpaper
Designers Guild
Flooring
Pergo

7/10 Blue kitchen with bold splashback

If you're a fan of eastern-inspired design, why not introduce colour with some pretty moroccan style tiles in the kitchen.

Patterned tiles
Retrouvius

8/10 Bedroom with airy dressing area

If the thought of blue walls or furniture terrifies you, get the look by introducing a few subtle accent colours into your design instead.

Dressing table
Ikea
Tulip stool
Modern Classics Direct

9/10 Blue calming bathroom

Fed up with all-white bathroom schemes? Try saturating your room in shades of indigo. Gloss tiles, matt paint and textured flooring give this room added depth and warmth.

Bath
Colourwash
Paint
Dulux

10/10 Midnight blue home office

The inky blue colour scheme compliments the simple furniture in this compact home office.

Wallpaper
Graham & Brown
Box files
Ikea

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