How To Create a Stylish Blue and White Living Room

If you love both vibrant and neutral colours, then we’ve got just the interior design look for you – a blue and white living room!

Inspired by our Italian Riviera collection, this style beautifully merges the calming element of neutral beiges and whites with the playful vibe of a more vibrant blue. Wondering how to merge these two contrasting shades in a stylish and harmonious way? Well, you’ve come to the right place. 

We’ve got seven blue and white living room ideas for you that are guaranteed to have your space looking lavish in no time at all. 

Let’s get started! 

1. Choose your blue and white hues

You might think your colour palette is sorted with a blue and white living room, but there are plenty of different hues to explore, each with a unique style. 

Take a navy and beige living room décor, for example. This mix creates plenty of eye-catching contrast for a truly striking space. Going for something more subtle? Try a modern light blue living room with flecks of white for a more charming and soft appeal. 

You can even try mixing different shades of blue and white! A pastel hue mixed with a sky blue brightens the room when coupled with white and beige, while a navy blue paired with a midnight sky hue is perfect for a darker décor when you marry them with a grey undertone of white and off-white. 

2. Create balance with a feature wall

Now that you’ve got an idea of the blue and white living room hues you like, it’s time to strike the perfect balance for the style you’re after. 

A vibrant space calls for more blue, while a more neutral space suits less blue and increased white tones. But how can you pepper your chosen shades throughout the space in the most natural way? We’ve got one super simple tip – a feature wall! 

To create a feature wall, simply paint the walls one colour but leave one plain to decorate with something different. Go bold with a block colour on your feature wall or balance the hues more delicately with a patterned wallpaper featuring both blue and white. 

3. Pick an accent colour

We’ve taken a look at a couple of white and blue living room ideas now, so let’s turn our hand to an accent colour that’ll complement your chosen hues. 

We think gold is a simply stunning accompanying tone for a blue and white living room. Adding in small gold accessories through a gold-framed mirror, gold wall decals, or paintings with gold hues creates a bold, regal, elevated look that’s perfect for a maximalist décor. 

Going for a more summer vacation in an Italian villa vibe? Well, then yellow is the colour you’ve been looking for. Layer in subtle accents of this warming hue with yellow flowers in vases or table decorations like coasters for an understated yet eye-catching look.

4. Find your dream sofa

As the heart of the living room, you’ll want to find the perfect sofa to be the centrepiece of your new white and blue living room.

So, let’s start with the colour. A blue sofa emphasises a darker blue and white décor, while a cream hue will brighten things up instead. Not sure which you’d prefer? Well, then you can always mix and match! A blue sofa with a cream pouffe or a white sofa with a blue accent chair looks simply stunning. 

Colour sorted, we can now turn our attention to usage! Are you the go-to host for movie nights? Well, then a blue corner sofa holds plenty of space for friends to get comfy and suits your décor to a T. But if you prefer a romantic evening for two, then take a look at our cosy beige loveseats – stylish and sumptuous.

5. Layer in texture

Adding in different textures to your room helps certain sections of the décor really pop. 

For example, if you want to create a truly cosy vibe in your light or navy blue living room, then add some fluffy cushions to your sofa. Going for a white and blue living room with a more luxe feel? Then velvet cushions are for you. 

Of course, there are other ways to add texture to your living room. You can pick up a chunky knitted throw to drape over the arm of your sofa, add a handwoven rug underneath your coffee table, or even experiment with different curtain materials – silky, smooth, or soft. 

6. Bring in a statement piece

Your sofa may be the heart of your blue and white living room, but you’ll need a statement accessory to really elevate the luxe of your décor. 

Now, this doesn’t need to be something massive and garish, it can be as simple as a stylish lampshade to dress up the big light or an intriguing ornament to adorn the mantlepiece or bookshelf – bonus points if the ornament is in a complementary gold or yellow hue. 

But if you do want a piece that makes a splash, then a white and gold drinks cabinet is just the accessory you need! Not only will the gold add a gorgeous accent to your blue and white décor, but you’ll now have a designated spot for all your swanky soirees.

7. Pair with natural elements

Lastly, we think natural materials look lovely in a blue and white living room, as they add a soothing touch that’s perfect for elevating the relaxing effect of your space. 

You can do this by bringing plants into your décor. Pepper these throughout your space by placing smaller plants, like a succulent on top of sideboards, and jazz up the corners of your room with larger plants such as a Kentia Palm. 

And, of course, you’ll need a place to plonk your cup of tea while you’re lounging on the sofa and unwinding in your new white and blue living room. So, why not pick up a natural oak side table? Perfect for introducing a hint of natural wood as well as being super convenient. 

Now your Italian Riviera inspired blue and white living room is complete, you might be on the lookout for ways to spruce up other areas of your home. For tips like how to bring a moody vibe to your bedroom or simple ways to dress up your bathroom, head over to our Inspiration page.

Alternatively, you can check out our other trends like English Garden for a summery feel, New York Loft which brings a modern, industrial vibe, or our Stockholm Simplicity trend to add a neutral, minimalistic touch.