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Colonial Blue: Classic and Refined

May 08, 2017
By: Ryan Reed

This stunning blue adds vintage flair to any space. See some of our favorite design ideas here.

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Colonial Blue Color Palette

A stunning shade that combines Prussian blue with a gray base, Colonial blue is a classic that will never go out of style. Use it to bring out the historic character of an older house, or to add timeless style to a newer home. Pair it with a bold red and neutral colors for a one-of-a-kind space. Try these paint colors in your home: Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Wythe Blue, Sherwin-Williams Leisure Blue, Valspar Retro-Colonial Blue.

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Bold Blue Shutters

Achieve the quintessential Cape Cod look by painting the exterior shutters of your home a light shade of blue.

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Photo: Robert Paul Properties, a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Robert Paul Properties
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Coastal Style

A little color goes a long way in the great room where pops of blue play up the coastal style of this waterfront home.

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Photo: Scott McDonald, Hedrich Blessing. From: Mitchell Channon Design
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Ceiling Color

The bright blue ceiling of this traditional family room adds a vivid and unexpected contrast to the mahogany trim.

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Beautiful Backsplash

A custom graphic teal and white kitchen backsplash helps to break up the white cabinetry in this farmhouse-style kitchen.

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DIY Chairs

Add personality to your dining room with lacquered blue chairs that you can paint yourself.

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Photo: Laura Hull. From: Jackson Paige Interiors
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Headboard Inspiration

The blue upholstered headboard adds an upscale, sophisticated aesthetic to this contemporary master bedroom.

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Photo: Robert Peterson/Rustic White Photography ©. From: Tiffany Brooks
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Stylish Furniture

Red furniture pairs very well with this shade of blue. Pick functional pieces, like this swivel glider, for a stylish room you’ll want to spend a lot of time in.

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Perfect Mural

Dress up those blue walls with a mural of branches and flowers.

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Cozy Cottage

Create a country cottage feeling with blue paint, crown molding and wainscoting in the bedroom.

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