Feeling a little blue? These design ideas will help you get through it!

Kristen Bolllinger
Apr 24, 2018
2 min read

Feeling a little blue lately with all the April showers? No need to worry. This week's blog post will make you feel the complete opposite and have you falling in love with the color blue just in time for the bright blue clear skies of May!

The color blue will not only get you in a summer mood ready for the beach, but it also known for being a calming color. The color is a relaxing cool tone that will wash all you stress and worries away just by incorporating small bits of it into your home.

1. Blue Lighting

Blue lighting is a great way to add a subtle touch of blue into your home. The blue mood lightening will have you easily feeling calm and relaxed.

- Vase Light ~ Grab blue vase or mason jar and toss some fairy lights into them for mood lighting

- DIY Photo Light Wall ~ Blue Fairy Lights ( Check out Target, Urban Outfitters, Amazon, or TJ Max for b buying options. Checkout the DIY Steps here.

- Blue Hanging Light Up Wall Sign ~ Best buying option check out Amazon

2. Blue Accent Wall

A blue accent wall is a simple way to create an blue statement within any room of your home.

-Brick Blue ~ Paint your bricks blue for some texture

-Basic Blue Accent Wall ~ Simple yet powerful

3. DIY Rustic Blue Furniture

Add a little wear and tear to your furniture to give it a rustic "weathered wood" look for a less bold and "in your face" blue toned statement.

4. Small Blue Details

It's all in the details! ~ Easiest and cheapest way to incorporate some blue

- Blue Vases

- Blue Flowers (Fresh or Artificial)

- Blue Clothing Rack ~ (My personal favorite!)

- Blue Backsplash

5. Can't decide on a shade of blue? Try Blue Ombre

This is perfect for my fellow indecisive friends out there!

- Blue Ombre Chair

- Blue Ombre Wall

Check out this how to Step by Step tutorial here.

BONUS TIP 1: Try this DIY Blue Tassel Wall Art for something extremely personal, unique, and creative! DIY steps here.

BONUS TIP 2: Try putting a navy / dark blue accent up against a pastel wall or background. The dark and light colors are super complimentary and are a perfect way to create a BOLD statement in your home!