Colonial Blue: Classic and Refined

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

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May 08, 2017

By: Ryan Reed

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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.

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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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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From: Robert Paul Properties

Ceiling Color

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

From: Mitchell Channon Design

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.

Headboard Inspiration

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

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From: Jackson Paige Interiors

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.