Blue rugs: navy, teal & petrol | Casemira

Q: Which shade of blue for a living room?

It comes down to the light and the size of the room:Bright, spacious living room: any blue works, even petrol blue or deep navyLiving room with little light: steer clear of very dark blues and go for a teal blue or a glacier blue that bounces the light backSmall living room: pale blues (glacier, sky) to open the space up visuallyContemporary style: petrol blue, teal blue, royal blueClassic, traditional style: navy, midnight blue, Prussian blueOf them all, teal blue stays the most versatile: it works in most living rooms and sits happily alongside a great many colours.

Q: Is blue a restful colour for a bedroom?

Yes, and it is scientifically proven. Blue slightly lowers blood pressure and heart rate, which helps you drift off. In a bedroom, go for:Sky blue or glacier blue: light and calmingGrey blue or smoke blue: calm contemporary sophisticationNavy: an elegant classic, but fairly dark, and ideal at the foot of the bedSteer clear of very saturated blues (royal, Klein, cobalt): they are stimulating and can disturb sleep. A pale blue shaggy under the bed combines visual calm with comfort underfoot.

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The blue rug is one of the most sought-after strong colours in decorating today. Associated with calm, elegance and depth, it gives a room visual structure while creating a soothing atmosphere: scientifically, it is the most relaxing colour for the human eye. It lets you commit to a decorative point of view without tipping into the eccentric.

The shades of blue and the moods they create

Each blue creates a very different atmosphere:

Navy / midnight blue: deep, classic, highly sophisticated. Ideal in a formal living room or an adult bedroom
Teal: a blend of blue and green, on trend for several years now, and warm with it
Petrol blue: dark and deep, almost black, for a very contemporary cocooning mood
Sky blue / glacier blue: light and luminous, Scandinavian or coastal in style
Royal blue / cobalt: brilliant and assertive, a signature effect
Klein blue: saturated and artistic, for bold interiors

Which colours go with a blue rug?

Blue pairs with a great many shades:

Blue + beige/cream: a calming classic, very coastal
Blue + white: maritime and Scandinavian freshness
Blue + mustard yellow: energetic and fifties, very much of the moment
Blue + grey: quiet sophistication, contemporary
Navy + terracotta: a magnificent contrast of warm and cool
Blue + copper or brass: understated luxury, very Art Deco
Teal + pale wood: a warm Scandinavian mood

Which style of blue rug to choose?

It depends on the mood you want: a blue Persian rug brings a classic, refined soul. A blue and white geometric pattern energises a contemporary living room. A faded blue vintage rug creates boho-chic charm. A blue oriental gives an entrance or a hallway real character. A petrol blue plain textured rug is sophistication itself in a large living room.

Which room?

Blue suits the rooms where you are looking for calm and depth. In the bedroom, it helps sleep, a recognised effect of blue tones. In the living room, it structures the space and creates a sophisticated atmosphere. In a study or library, it supports concentration. In the dining room, a deep blue under a large table gives a real "intimate restaurant" feel.

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Which shade of blue for a living room?

It comes down to the light and the size of the room:

Bright, spacious living room: any blue works, even petrol blue or deep navy
Living room with little light: steer clear of very dark blues and go for a teal blue or a glacier blue that bounces the light back
Small living room: pale blues (glacier, sky) to open the space up visually
Contemporary style: petrol blue, teal blue, royal blue
Classic, traditional style: navy, midnight blue, Prussian blue

Of them all, teal blue stays the most versatile: it works in most living rooms and sits happily alongside a great many colours.

Is blue a restful colour for a bedroom?

Yes, and it is scientifically proven. Blue slightly lowers blood pressure and heart rate, which helps you drift off. In a bedroom, go for:

Sky blue or glacier blue: light and calming
Grey blue or smoke blue: calm contemporary sophistication
Navy: an elegant classic, but fairly dark, and ideal at the foot of the bed

Steer clear of very saturated blues (royal, Klein, cobalt): they are stimulating and can disturb sleep. A pale blue shaggy under the bed combines visual calm with comfort underfoot.

Is a navy rug too dark?

Navy is dark but not necessarily heavy: it all depends on its surroundings. In a bright room with pale or white walls, a large navy rug brings instant elegance. In a dark room, it can weigh the atmosphere down too far. To balance a navy:

Pale tones on the walls and ceiling: white, cream, beige
Contrasting textiles: cream cushions, a beige throw
Several light sources: a floor lamp, side lamps
Touches of brass or copper: they warm the whole thing up

Well balanced, navy is one of the most elegant colours in interiors.

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The shades of blue and the moods they create

Which colours go with a blue rug?

Which style of blue rug to choose?

Which room?

Choosing your blue rug

Which shade of blue for a living room?

Is blue a restful colour for a bedroom?

Is a navy rug too dark?

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