Decorating with a blue and white colour palette (called Chinoiserie Chic) creates an elegant, timeless style. A versatile choice that can work in any home, suitable to modern, coastal, country and traditional decor styles.
Paired together blue and white colours create a clean crisp feeling. A wide array of blue tones can be found in many decor pieces, paint colours and fabrics from powdery soft blues and baby blues to darker inky blues and navy blues.
Blue being a cool colour can bring coolness to a room, so if desired for a warmer cosier feeling the tones of the blue can be adjusted by adding blues with hints of yellow, or by adding timber tones. Natural light can play a part in the colours as the light can enhance whites giving a clean crisp feeling, while using the warmer tones of whites (warm whites) and blues will have the opposite effect.
Navy and crisp white combine well to create a luxurious look, while warm whites and pastel tones can evoke a country appeal.
Other colours can still be added in to the blue and white colour palette, for example green, purple, pink or yellow or neutral colours like brown or greys fit in well.
There are a myriad of home decor pieces and products, furniture and furnishings available to decorate with this versatile colour palette. From simple changes to a room this decor style can be easy to achieve. Simple changes of rugs, throws and cushions and decor pieces to a whole room makeover with furnitue, wallpaper, paints and floor coverings. Depending how in depth you would like to create this decor style.
Introducing texture into the colour scheme adds depth to the room with smooth finishes, velvets and silks for a more luxurious look while linens, whitewashed wood and rustic timbers can provide a country or coastal style with character.
Mixing white and blue patterns together adds character and personality to this versatile style. Patterns in geometric, stripes and floral designs create interest in each decor piece, and layered together of contrasting patterns can make delightful displays.
Decorating with this colour combination in the right proportions never dates and always has a fresh feel.