Blue. The color of sea and sky. The color of water and air. We cannot live without water or air. Can we live without blue?

"An enchanting home in the Camargue countryside in the South of France."
Architectural renovation, landscape design and interior design by Jean-Loup Dirand.
Photography by Jacques Dirand.
"The Most Beautiful French Gardens" by Lindsey Campbell.

“Antiques in seaside hues evoke treasures washed ashore. ‘If there's [sic] two things I'm as equally obsessed with as white, it's antique Japanese glass fishing floats and beautiful old books, so naturally I had to style a shoot using all three!’ says [designed Jillian] Harris. Weathered tomes and antique buoys give a sense of history and add depth to a white space.”
Interior design by Jillian Harris.

“Cool blue accents and feminine flourishes. This luxe quilted headboard is unexpected in a sapphire blue. ‘Talk about color heaven!’ says [designer Jillian] Harris. ‘It's balanced by a creamy mint wall color, and I love the caged crystal chandelier!’ "
Interior design by Jillian Harris.

“Patterned wallpaper creates the backdrop for a traditional vignette. A blue-and-white Chinoiserie printsets the tone for this dining room's eclectic design. An antique sideboard anchors the grouping while a Chippendale mirror adds glamour. Two Chinese cracklelamps create symmetry and offera cozier alternate source of lighting.
Interior design by Michael Angus.
Photography by Michael Graydon.
Canadian House and Home (December 2008).

Indigo on the soft velvet covering a bergere. A tapestry with indigo embroidery is reflected in the mirror.
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
"Indigo, a Decorating Classic" written by Candace Ord Manroe.

"Blue-and-white ginger jars frame the view from foyer to living room."
Rogers, Arkansas, home of Julie and Patrick Swope and their children.
Interior design by Tobi Fairley.
Photography by Nancy Nolan.
"Team Colors" written and produced by Krissa Rossbund.

"A collection of blue-and-white vases are displayed in a wooden cabinet, carrying the home's repeating [navy] palette into the dining room."
Lake Forest, Illinois, home of Julie and Michael Eckert and their children.
Interior design by Megan Winters.
Photography by Werner Straube.
"Blue with Brio" written by Candace Ord Manroe.
Traditional Home (April 2014).

"English antique benches covered in Kravet's 'Madison Linen' cluster around an 1800s table."
Lake Forest, Illinois, home of Julie and Michael Eckert and their children.
Interior design by Megan Winters.
Photography by Werner Straube.
"Blue with Brio" written by Candace Ord Manroe.
Traditional Home (April 2014).

"Re-energize a hallway or room by hanging striped wallpaper horizontally in the space below the chair rail, a trick that helps make narrow rooms feel wider. To ensure an even look, position the paper so the lowest and highest stripes are the same color; install the painted chair rail after the wallpaper has been hung. Then, match the wall's paint color to the stripe.'
Wallpaper: Block Print Stripe (BP 748) and paint: Blue Ground (210), Farrow and Ball.
Photography by Angus Fergusson.
Canadian House and Home (February 2010)

"Ombre Easter eggs: You can create this dramatic display with just two 0.25-ounce vials of blue dye you may already have in the kitchen. Set out six 12-ounce glasses, labeled A through F. Add one cup of boiling water and two teaspoons of white vinegar to each and stir, using a separate spoon for each glass. Then, mix in the color as follows: A, two drops; B, six drops; C, 10 drops; D, 20 drops; E, 45 drops; F, 60 drops. Submerge a hard-boiled egg in each glass. Steep for five minutes, or until you're happy with the hue, then remove and place in an empty egg carton to dry. Repeat with additional eggs (up to three dozen)."
 Photography by Allison Gootee/Studio D.

"Cement tiles by Popham Design line the entryway; the walls are painted in a custom indigo."
Marrakech home of Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sanders.
Photography by Simon Upton.
Text by Gisela Williams.
"Morocco Moderne" by Gisela Williams.

“Pair pewter with silver and white bistroware. The simple detailing of these pewter plates and vessels and their cool luster is a natural accent for the cottage-y charmof white dishes and blue beadboard."
Photography by Mark Burstyn.
Canadian House and Home (Kitchens and Baths 2012 Special Issue).

“An icy blue palette and glitzy details. Soft blue linens and white porcelain tableware evoke a pristine winter landscape. Oversize diamond ring napkin holders complement cut crystal stemware and frosty-looking flowers create an elegant centerpiece. Diamond Ring Napkin Holders, HomeSense.”
Interior design by Lindsay Mens.
Photography by Stacey Brandford.
Canadian House and Home (November 2008).

Ashley Pepitone of Camp Makery used Sharpies to hand draw patterns onto each egg.
Photography by Haley Sheffield.
The Pottery Barn blog - "Inside and Out" - March 24, 2014. 

“The symmetrical plate placement is balanced by two chairs that flank the dresser. The inspiration for the grand dining room was John Derian’s romantic Faience dishes. A paper pattern of each one was made and taped to the wall before hanging the plates.Wall treatment: Venetian Plaster, Premium Plus Texture Paint, Behr; trim color, Diamond P841-4, Para."
Photography by Michael Graydon.
Canadian House and Home (October 2011).

“A rustic wood finish gives this hutch an heirloom look. In the dining room, the painted interior of the hutch plays off the blues in the Faience dishes on the opposite wall, and the indigo and cream linen drapes. [See photo above.] Wall treatment: Venetian Plaster, Premium Plus Texture Paint, Behr; trim color, Diamond P841-4, Para."
Photography by Michael Graydon.
Canadian House and Home (October 2011).


"A dining room chair, designed by Bilhuber and covered in Donghia's Suzani Jacquard in Blue Bliss, is placed against a portiere made of Oak Leaves Vine in blue/gold from Chelsea Editions. Trims by Samuel & Sons."
Interior design by Jeffrey Bilhuber.
Photography by Julian Wass.

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"Elegant light blue millwork alludes to French boiserie. Antique console."
Interior design by David Kleinberg.
Photography by Simon Upton.
"The Archives: Blue in Veranda" by Amanda Eisenberg.
Image originally appeared in the April 2011 issue of Veranda.

"Reclaimed 19th-century Sicilian wall tiles and a Devon and Devon tub and fittings in the guest bath."
Photography by Gianni Franchellucci.
Text by Craig Seligman.

“A screen delineates a desk area. ‘Screens are under used and add great dimension to any room,’ says New York designer Miles Redd. ‘They are like decorative architecture.’ Redd painted this English breakfast table in faux lime tortoise, one of his favorite trademarks. Hang art at seated eye level in a reading spot like this.”
Interior design by Miles Redd.


Interior design by Sarah Richardson.
Photo credit: Sarah Richardson.
"Sarah Richardson's Cottage" by Michael Penney.
Canadian House and Home - "Affordable Style" blog (June 7, 2010). 

"A small upholstered stool is a cozy addition in a bathroom.
Ornate indigo wallpaper adds a striking splash of texture and color. 'This is a perfect example of how the right wallpaper can create the most amazing statement,' says designer Scott Yetman. Marble flooring offers a luxurious and timeless look."
Interior design by Scott Yetman.
Photography by Leona Mozes.

"Painting the entire façade a deep blue-black unifies the brick, shingled roof, fence and lattice, and creates a dramatic backdrop for bright green foliage."
Interior design by Rebecca Muha.
Photography by Stacey Brandford.


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