Navy Blue

There are very few colors as classic and timeless as navy blue. Whether it's a cozy old sweater, a piece of shiny silk ribbon, or even a tote canvas bag, anything doused in the color instantly exudes a level of sophistication that other colors don't quite capture. As much as I love all things navy, I must admit it's never been on my radar for wall paint color like shown in these photos. While it's bold and risky, I don't think these rooms could have turned out any better. Now, if I only I had such courage to go through with navy blue painted walls...


I loved the look of this navy blue painted wainscoting against the white walls:

photos 1 - 2 - 3 - 4


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35 comments:

Teresa at Splendid Sass said...

Annemarie-
The first room is to die for. I love the frames against the navy!. Perfection.
Hope the you have a great weekend planned.
Teresa
xoxo

marissa at the boot said...

i love the idea of just one navy wall! i'm like you...i have no guts when it comes to painting bold colors!

Mademoiselle Poirot said...

I absolutely love the contrast of the dark blue walls and the natural wood. Great pictures, thanks for sharing. Have a lovely weekend xo

jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...

navy is such a pretty and striking color! i hope to get huge navy drapes for my living room... xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

Megan's Profile said...

You've made me a navy fan. I think it's be cute in a little boy nursery!!

MG said...

So I thought I had everything figured out for the new apartment, then I saw navy and white striped bedding at West Elm and I don't know what to do! I love it. Totally obsessed with the first room.

Britt said...

Gorgeous! Lately I have found myself lusting over navy doors... love them.

Something Old, Something New said...

Oh i just love that last one with the navy wainscoating!

Adding the finishing touch said...

Gorgeous! I'm a big navy fan. I love the blue wainscotting.

Carly Anne said...

I would love navy in a dining room - it really is the epitome of elegance.

Jessica said...

very classic. i think the clean white is a beautiful contrast to a rich navy.

Christianna said...

This is soooo pretty! Yay, Navy Blue!

Kelly said...

Holy cow, I'm in love! It literally transforms a room. I love to wear navy, but I never even sort of considered it for decor purposes!

Happy Friday, lovie!
xx

Alyson said...

love, love this! i'm such a navy gal, feel like it's just a little brighter than black for my apparel and absolutely love it in a room. thanks for the inspiration (hoping to move soon!).

alyson
http://www.theaveragegirlsguide.com

Emily Hallman said...

Navy is my absolutely favorite color, and now I'm going to be thinking (all weekend, most likely) about painting my house navy. Simply gorgeous!

Selma @ Crazy Little World Of Mine said...

I love blue, and navy blue has this classic vibe, too. Plus blue in general is supposed to be calming...perfect for any house!!!

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

Sooo navy is my fav color and I am loving these pictures. If only my apartment looked anything like this :)

Emily said...

So gorgeous! Such a nice update to the black walls that are everythere now. I'm loving charcoal, too!

♥ Emily @ littlebitsofdelight.blogspot.com

vmacandcheese.com said...

The first image is one of my FAVES. I remember seeing it on the cover of Elle Decor and pretty much ripping off the cover then and there to post it to my inspo board at home! That gallery wall still slays me. Navy is just so classic and pretty, but not too girly. Can't get enough!

Koru Kate {Koru Wedding} said...

My hubs & I are wanting a navy blue room so badly but it won't work in our current place. Love the inspiration above! Someday~

Karlita said...

lately I have been so into navy blue! it looks great everywhere you use/wear it!

Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

I agree - navy blue is one of my fave colors!

quintessence said...

I ADORE navy for any and everything including walls. That first shot is one of my favorites!! My next door neighbors upholstered their dining room walls in navy cashmere - it is to die for!!

Chic 'n Cheap Living said...

The third and fourth pictures are such inspirations!

xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living

L.A. in the bay said...

such gorgeous spaces

madzia said...

great rooms:)

Meghan said...

I swear, I get the most home decor ideas from your lovely blog. I love navy blue! Perfection:)

Jamie Herzlinger said...

So love navy and so love your blog! Loved the fried goodies!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Xx
Jamie Herzlinger

Daily Cup of Couture said...

I love everything navy as well! Have a fabulous weekend love!

xx

LR @ Magnificent or Egregious said...

I love navy blue too, I've never had the courage to try it as a wall colour either (that is, for a main room, our basement walls are blue and grey though!)

Gameday Stylist said...

Love the navy walls!

- Sara @ Gameday Stylist
www.gamedaystylist.com

Kodi said...

My bedroom is navy! Unfortunately I have a mismatched dresser and chest and no bed frame. Ghetto.

London Wishes said...

We love navy and your blog ;)
Have a great weekend :)

xo
Caithlin

Ocean Dreams said...

What gorgeous colors - so pretty!

Tobe | Because It's Awesome said...

totally agree. it's moody, tasteful and will never go out of style. ox

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