Blue and white are timeless colors that add elegance and style to every room. In this issue, you will find over 73 design ideas based on the iconic color combination, and how to incorporate them into your home.
ROYAL BLUE BEAUTY From Dutch landscapes complete with windmills and waterways to exotic flora and fauna, the designs on the beautiful blue-and-white wares from the last remaining Delftware factory continue to enchant collectors everywhere. EVERYDAY CHARM Cool blue freshens warmer hues in two settings that greet the coming season with refined subtlety. Mottahedeh’s Chinoise Blue salad plate graces both tables, bearing layered borders with decorative leaves and flowing ribbons that span shades of cobalt, rust, and gold. Here, we highlighted the quiet intricacy of the design with neutral accompaniments that bring interest to the presentation in shape and texture. A white dinner plate finds balance against a distinctive place mat of bamboo beads. Its circular motif is repeated in polka dots on drinkware and abstract sea stones atop a napkin…
UNIQUELY TRADITIONAL Traditional and crisp, this dreamy bathroom is luxurious and whimsical thanks to its rich blue wallpaper, stunning white tub, and additional elements Style in hues of cream and powder blue. LIGHT & BRIGHT Schumacher wallpaper, unlacquered brass, and a pair of antique lion-head door knockers perk up this powder room. Blue and white are matched with metallic finishes for a truly vibrant and showstopping space. BOLD BEAUTY Casual, beach-style comfort is combined with classic Southern elegance in this artful and eye-catching room. Pops of blue and yellow add brightness and pep. HEAVENLY CALM Powder blue and cream tones give this guest room an ethereal ambience. The light dances across textured fabrics, creating just enough variation and movement to enliven the peaceful setting, while the light blue wall color…
SOFT & CHIC This master suite is comfortable and cloudlike. Various shades of blue in rugs, upholstered benches, and Greek key designs on fabics throughout the room create an eye-catching design. LASTING IMPRESSIONS Blue-and-white porcelain pieces in the entry serve as a warm welcome to guests and are easy to extend as a motif throughout the home. An abstract painting here plays into this winsome color pairing with a dreamier pale blue tone. SIT FOR A SPELL A glass of iced tea and a good book are all you need to complete this ultra-cozy and peaceful space. Adding layers of coordinating throw pillows and blankets in shades of blue makes for an irresistible place to kick up your feet. SUN PARLOR This living room and narrow sun room offered an…
ALL FOR LOVE Before they walk down the aisle one by one, bridesmaids join their betrothed friend for a special luncheon. A palette of blue and white paints the scene, artfully arranged for dear companions to share cherished memories and make lasting new ones. Petite vessels brimming with white spray roses and blue delphinium serve as place cards for honored guests. White heirloom linens and blue-and-white ginger jars anchor the table, while delicate pearlized accents add a delicate sheen.…
NATURAL RADIANCE Just as butterflies emerge from their cocoons as winged beauties, spring comes alive with a wonder that lures us outdoors to bear witness to the unfurling scene, perhaps for afternoon tea among friends. In an enchanting garden, mix and match beloved blue-and-white china patterns and linens with vibrant spring hues to glorious affect. Feminine details infuse the splendid affair with utmost delight, from chargers bearing borders decorated in a lacy blue design to cerulean-scalloped place mats and napkins—the latter cinched in rings with ruffled cream-colored dahlias. A refined tea service rests alongside a tiered silver stand filled with colorful macarons, mirroring the sweet vibrance that marks this scrumptuous time of year. DAINTY DETAILS Small groupings of blossoms that span a spectrum of jovial hues make for easy, breezy…
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