Blues
Blues give a fresh feel to a space and evoke feelings of calm.
Often thought of as cool colours, blues can also bring warmth to a space through the soft tones and depth of pigments. Each colour can be used on its own or combined with any others within the palette for a harmonious and sophisticated interior. They can also be used with contrasting pinks, reds, greens or greys for a layered look.
WALLS IN LONG ACRE™ No.102
Walls in Maritime™ No.236
Window Shutters in Rain JB.03 from the Jinny Blom x Mylands collection
Walls and Fireplace in Enamel Blue™ No.78
Door & Walls in Golden Square™ No.131, Walls in Burlington Arcade™ No.216
Door in Lambeth Walk™ No.210
Door IN Bond Street™ No.219
Walls in Morning Blue™ No.32, Woodwork in Long Acre™ No.102
Walls in Bridge Blue™ No.222
Light Blue Paint
Blues are prevalent in many different areas, be it nature, art, interiors or fashion. Blue has an enduring appeal and is very versatile. Light blue can be very soothing, and more saturated blues can be stimulating or act as a quieter backdrop for other colours within a space.
Levels of saturation will dramatically change the feel of light blue paint, and we offer shades ranging from pale whites with cool blue undertones to brighter teal shades.
Walls IN LONG ACRE™ NO.102
Walls in Hawkesmoor™ No.112 - @claudiainteriors
Walls IN Boathouse™ No.33
Walls in Bridge Blue™ No.222, Door in Pure White™ No.1
Walls in Mint Street™ No.95 and Long Acre™ No.102
Walls in Enamel Blue™ No.78, bed in Red Post Hill™ No.68
Mid-Blue Paint
Mid-blue paint colours can act as a balancing factor in a room, and dependent on factors such as undertones and pigmentation bring very unique character. Clear, sky blue tones which give a natural and spacious effect are often great for creating light and airy rooms. Baby blue shades and teal tones with more saturation can be used as a feature on woodwork, without being overly dramatic.
Walls in Maritime™ No.236
Door in Bedford Square™ No.229, Walls in Coral Orange™ No.277, Stairs in Proper Blue™ No.67, Rear walls in Gentleman's Pink™ No.22
Walls in Bedford Square™ No.229, Woodwork in Maugham White™ No.2
WALLS IN BEDFORD SQUARE™ NO.229, WOODWORK IN MAUGHAM WHITE™ NO.2, Inside of beds in Maritime™ No.236
Walls in Bond Street™ No.219 - Violet & George
Cabinetry in Bond Street™ No.219 - Burlanes
Dark Blue Paint
Deep, dark blue shades can be useful as a contrasting, stand out feature. They bring calm and intrigue, alongside sophistication and smartness. Dark blue paint is perfect for kitchen cabinets, or living room shelving and features. Testing these shades in a sample pot is always recommended as colours will look different based on the room, and you will be confident in your colour choice.
Using a combination of dark or navy blue and white paint can create a maritime feel, perfect for seaside properties and creating a naval aesthetic.
WALLS IN BEDFORD SQUARE™ NO.229, WOODWORK IN MAUGHAM WHITE™ NO.2, Inside of beds in Maritime™ No.236
Blue in the Bathroom
The bathroom is a great space to use blue hues in, as it is naturally a space that should feel clean and fresh. Experimenting with different blue shades as both wall and/or ceiling paint is a great way to create a natural, calming space, and our emulsion paints are great for use in the bathroom.
Walls in Morning Blue™ No.32
Walls in Morning Blue™ No.32
Cabinetry in FTT-018™ - @tierneyterrace
Blue Kitchen Ideas
Kitchen cabinetry is constantly among our customers' favourite uses for blue paint. Dark blue woodwork paired with bright white walls creates contrast for a smart and elegant colour palette.
Lighter blue shades can add some fun and creativity to the space, with blue-greys being a great alternative for an airy feel without being too bright.
These ideas can also work in a dining room, which can be a particularly interesting space to use blue paint to create a calm and relaxed environment. Duck egg style blues such as Beaufort Gardens™ No.212 and Hawkesmoor™ No.112 work well in these spaces, as the abundance of grey tones allows the room to remain understated and natural whilst injecting more subtle colour.
Cabinetry in Bond Street™ No.219, with Charterhouse™ No.4 & Alderman™ No.60 - Middleton Bespoke
Cabinetry in Bond Street™ No.219, with Charterhouse™ No.4 & Alderman™ No.60 - Middleton Bespoke
Blue in the Bedroom
Blue bedrooms are extremely popular, and for good reason. The calming nature of the colour is perfect for these spaces, especially as more people work from home and require the bedroom to be relaxing and tranquil.
Blue walls can be a great base to create a deep, cosy environment. Natural light can play a big role in how this appears, fresher and calming during the day with your curtains open, and dark and warm with the lights low at night. Adding a pop of contrasting colour in your colour scheme such as yellow can be a really easy way to enhance your interior design.
Walls in Museum™ No. 151, Wardrobe in Burlington Arcade™ No. 216
WALLS in Notting Hill™ No.213 and Golden Square™ No.131
Walls in Notting Hill™ No.213 and Plum tree™ No.283, Ceiling in Whitehall™ No.9 - @claudiainteriors
Walls in Proper Blue™ No.67, Woodwork in Sorrel Green™ No.207, Back wall in Cotton Street™ No.3
Upper Cabinetry in Sloane Square™ No. 92, Lower Cabinetry in Bond Street™ No.219
Walls in Morning Blue™ No.32, Woodwork in Long Acre™ No.102
Woodwork, Floors & Shelves
Woodwork is a great place to use all shades of blue paint. From high gloss front doors in light pastel and soft blues, to cabinetry and shelving in deep blues to bring sophistication to your interior design, the options to use blues are almost endless.
A fresh shade of paint can really turn your standard wooden furnishings into features, and blue is an especially good choice due to its versatility and the variety of shades on offer. Experimenting with different finishes and sheen levels also gives a different feel to the space, with our wood and metal paint offered in matt, eggshell and gloss. Mylands' wood and metal paint is a great interior and exterior paint.
Our floor paint looks great in smart colours and really adds a unique element to a room. Starkly different looks can be obtained from choosing a dark tone against lighter walls and vice-versa.
