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Powder Blue Decorating Ideas

Pastels aren't just for nurseries anymore. Today, they're perfect for every room in the house, from living rooms to kitchens. Powder blue, a fresh take on baby blue, pairs well with all your favorite hues of the season. Take a look!

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Powder Blue Color Palette

Powder blue is given a fresh update when mixed with shadow green and rose pink. Mix in various metallic accents for even more depth and texture. Not sure how to work this soft hue into your home? Take a look at how it can work in every space.

Blue Living Room With Neutral Armchairs and Hexagon Ottoman

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Layers of Blue

This small living room was enhanced by covering the walls, trim and ceiling in various shades of powder blue tones.

Photo: Chipper Hatter Photography. From: Corine Maggio

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Pretty Backdrop

With its black-and-white stripes, the nightstand steals the scene in this soft, powder-blue bedroom. This modern piece proves that powder blue can provide the perfect backdrop to virtually any color combo.

Pale Blue Dining Room With Neutral & Orange Accents and White Cabinets

Photo: Ball & Albanese. From: Chango and Co.

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Light and Bright

Powder-blue walls provide a soft backdrop in this transitional dining room. A vintage Sputnik glass chandelier hangs above the dining table with a mix of bench seating, simple orange chairs and neutral slipcovered armchairs.

Pale Blue Living Room With White Sofa, Blue Chairs & White Bookshelves

Photo: Ball & Albanese. From: Chango and Co.

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Cool Blues

Cool blue tones flow from the artwork above the mantle, inspiring this laid-back palette.

Photo: John Bessler. From: Heather Garrett Interior Design

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Clean and Serene

Powder blue, brown and gray wash over this serene bedroom, creating a fresh, clean and neutral palette. To add dimension, the designers layered in different fabrics on the bed and window treatments.

Modern Chairs and Ombre Dresser in Blue Transitional Bedroom

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

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Dreamy Americana

By layering indigo and powder blue, a unique mix of patterns and classic style, this guest bedroom puts a cool, casual spin on Americana.

Boy's Blue Bathroom With Mosaic Tile Designs

Photo: Mariko Reed Photography. From: Gregg De Meza

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Swimming in Blue

David Hockney's 1978 artwork "Swimming Pool With Reflection" inspired this California-cool bathroom. Watery-blue glass mosaic tile spills down the shower wall and out onto the concrete-gray tile floor, appearing to puddle. The custom back-painted glass vanity floats on the powder-blue walls and is anchored by a chrome faucet, adding a modern sophistication to this fun space.

Blue Seating Area With Pink Botanical Print and Oversized Tufted Chair

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Glam Lounge

Graphic, powder-blue wallpaper is framed in silver for a glamorous backdrop to this seating area. A custom round settee with mother-of-pearl buttons adds elegance, while a large botanical print adds a contemporary feminine touch.

White Upholstered Headboard in Light Blue Bedroom

Photo: Ball & Albanese. From: Chango and Co.

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Romantic Style

A simple palette of powder blue and white with small, romantic details like the herringbone throw and vase of white roses makes this master bedroom feel relaxing and inviting.

Photo: Eric Roth Photography. From: Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

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Luxe Spa

A transom window draws the eye up toward the vaulted ceiling detail in this luxurious master bathroom. Marble tiling is used on both the floor and backsplash for a cohesive look, and soft blue tones evoke the view of the ocean and sky outside.

Photo: laure joliet. From: Susan Manrao

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Sweet Baby

Soothing powder-blue walls and a soft sheepskin rug create a calm space for a new baby. Graphic blue-and-white storage bins on the floor are an attractive and handy place to stash toys, diapers and books.

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Cottage Accents

A soaking tub adds a contemporary touch to this powder-blue cottage bathroom. Plaid curtains, an antique wood stool and a painted lantern-style pendant light bring a homier feel to the space.

Photo: Emily Minton Redfield. From: Andrea Schumacher

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Eclectic Palette

Powder blue and fire-engine red create a show-stopping color palette in this spacious eclectic master bathroom. Elegant patterns and textures create a luxurious feel topped off with a relaxing, spa-style bathtub.

Powder Blue Decorating Ideas

Powder Blue Color Palette

Layers of Blue

Pretty Backdrop

Light and Bright

Cool Blues

Clean and Serene

Dreamy Americana

Swimming in Blue

Glam Lounge

Romantic Style

Luxe Spa

Sweet Baby

Cottage Accents

Eclectic Palette

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