The word came down from the mountain that blue is the new trend.
I agree that indigos and bright navy blues and peacocks are seemingly taking favor for the moment. But what leaves me scratching my head is this…hasn’t blue or some form of it always been around?
In the interior design world, which is a bit slower than fashion and usually follows a cycle or two behind, we can’t tell our clients to change their color scheme each time a new color (or old one) becomes the latest and greatest.
What we can do as professionals, is lead our clients to make tasteful decisions regarding the colors they desire, in the shades that are currently in play.
It’s a lot easier on the pocketbook to purchase a new dress in the color of the moment than a new living room.
My clients who’s living room is pictured above and immediately below will be pleased to know that the indigo/peacock/navy blue sofa, table skirt and trims that I selected for them would be considered a part of latest trend in color.
So for the next fifteen minutes while green is on the front porch trying to get its foot in your door again, please enjoy the following…
Christopher Spitzmiller Lamps
Katsugi by Schumacher
Juan Pablo Molyneux- Architectural Digest
Geode Bookends -1st Dibs (photo by Assemblage)
Santorini Print- Schumacher
Osborne and Little
Anthropologie- Blue Swan Knob
Hans Wegner Chair 1960′s- 1st Dibs
Joanne de Guardiola Yacht- Architectural Digest
Saint Tropez Braid- Schumacher
Murano Floral Dome Light- 1st Dibs (photo by Orange)
Aerin Lauder’s East Hampton Living Room- Elle Decor
Blue Textiles -Trowbridge
1950s Abstract- 1st Dibs (Photo by Lost Art)
Shalkar – Schumacher
Tufted Florence Knoll Chair – 1st Dibs
Frank Lloyd Wright- Taliesin
Jaeger LeCoultre Clock- 1st Dibs (Art Deco Collection)
Elle Decor
Beaulieu II – Ann Sacks Tile
Sutter French Art Deco Vase- 1st Dibs
Ankasa Pillow
Drummonds Blue Bath Tub- Elle Decor
Anthropologie Rug
Margaret McCurry -Architectural Digest
Color (in decor and fashion) makes me chuckle as well…blue is fresh and new?! I agree with you…go with colors you love. Blue is timeless.
Thanks Suz…how’s the house? Flooring chosen?
Great post! So funny about how the editors must think that the masses run out as soon as they announce a “new and in” color has arrived to go out and redecorate their rooms. While it can make for entertaining reading, I would never allow a trend to dictate what I put into my home. That said, you pointed out and correctly that blue has always as far as I know been an ‘”in color” maybe they have fancier names for it now and more things come in blue but at the end of a day, a blue room is a blue room, right? I love the living room you did..gorgeous and rich…..I have always loved blue and imagine will always find a way to incorporate it into my home, trend or no trend:)
Thanks Tina!
Only your blog could actually make me interested in home decor! It’s funny and smart and not condescending.
Are you in disguise my twin bro? I am glad you like it!
So many blues….so little time…..smiles.
I’ll say!
I think the saying,”There is nothing new under the sun” applies beautifully here. I did a post on this very subject claiming my color of 2011 would be a combination of adding more of what I already had, by using more blue and white in my home. I love all of your examples and I think blue is here to stay and I am very thankful for that.
http://goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com/2011/01/color-of-year-not-for-me.html
Thanks for sharing that Kathysue! I agree. Blue has been around forever. Your blog is lovely and I enjoyed your blue and white photos!
Hi Amy,
So nice to “meet you”! Thank you so much for your comment today!
Your blog, your work (portofolio) are stunning! I want to know more about it, so I know I’ll be coming back to see all of your work and read more posts.
Blue is my favorite color! So, I pretty much liked everything you chose for this post.
Thank you again, and keep in touch.
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Dear Amy,
I am so pleased to have discovered your beautiful and inspirational blog!!
I am looking forward to your future posts!
xx
Greet
Thank you very much Greet! I think your blog is smashing as well
Cheers,
Amy