15 Timeless Ways to Decorate With Navy

A Chinoiserie-inspired bamboo mirror and red lacquered end tables add Asian flair and a touch of drama to this otherwise traditional living room. Rich navy leather covers the modern wingbacks while a glossy coat of indigo paint on the bamboo mirror helps to tie the room and palette together. Image courtesy of CR Laine

This enameled box topped with glittering coral and shells is right at home in a luxurious Jamaican villa designed by celebrity designer Charles Faudree.

This classic blue color is a fresh way to bring in a timeless shade that is versatile and pairs with a variety of styles. Balance this bold wall color with crisp, white trim and white architectural details.

Although this palette may be a bit out there for most homes, the combo is just right for a quirky '70s houseboat whose owners lovingly restored it to its full retro hipness.

This formal entryway doesn't take itself too seriously with a classic menswear-inspired striped wallpaper complemented by a handwoven stair runner in the same palette but with a reversed pattern (white on navy, instead of navy on white). French doors, painted a bright coral, let in lots of light.

Bold horizontal navy-and-white stripes wake up this bedroom that's tight on square footage but big on style. You can DIY your way to a similar effect by first painting an accent wall white, then using painter's tape to mask off alternating 6-inch-wide bands. Use a small roller to paint the uncovered areas navy then carefully remove the tape.

Not only does navy blue pair well with most colors, it's the perfect choice for gender-neutral spaces, like this sunny kids' room designed by Lauren Leonard.

As is true of all colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, these two hues are a high-energy pairing. Using complementary colors in your decor, or even when planning a party, is always an attention grabber.

This relaxing bedroom illustrates how well navy blue can work as a neutral. Rather than calling attention to itself, the striped navy-and-white rug just blends in with the bedroom's muted grays and tans. To get the look, shop owner Laura Jayson mixed flea market finds with luxe Sferra linens. Learn more about this neutral meets nautical bedroom featured in HGTV Magazine.

Although we typically think of these two colors as beachy hues, this elegant dining room papered in a scrolling pattern from French company Mauny is far from appearing coastal.

Designer extraordinaire, Sarah Richardson, put the ever popular coastal color palette of natural linen and navy to work in her island summer home located in Ontario, Canada's Georgian Bay.