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Stylishly Stormy: 5 Ways to Work With Weathered Blues
Summon the memories of summer holidays all year round with this year's trending tones
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Blue – it’s certainly having a moment, with dark navy and luscious greeny teals having flooded the interiors scene in the last year. However, if you’re looking for something a little more natural, then it’s time to let beautiful coastal blues into your home with the new trend for soft, weathered tones. From serene to stormy, this all-new blue palette is ideal for creating organic, lived-in interiors, full of natural materials and easy-on-the-eye colours.
So, what are weathered blues? Well, think laidback blue hues with a greyed, washed look to them, slightly worn-in with a calming matt finish. Comfortable, easy to live with and perfect for evoking that casual coastal feel that spells out slow living. We asked the paint experts at Resene to weigh in on how to introduce these tones into your home, whether you’re looking to revamp your whole house or do a quick room update. Read on to find out how you can use weathered blues to add gentle colour and timeless style to your home.
So, what are weathered blues? Well, think laidback blue hues with a greyed, washed look to them, slightly worn-in with a calming matt finish. Comfortable, easy to live with and perfect for evoking that casual coastal feel that spells out slow living. We asked the paint experts at Resene to weigh in on how to introduce these tones into your home, whether you’re looking to revamp your whole house or do a quick room update. Read on to find out how you can use weathered blues to add gentle colour and timeless style to your home.
Wall painted in Resene Half Duck Egg Blue; plant pot in Resene Quarter Sorrell Brown.
Be Inspired by the Hamptons
Think of Hamptons interiors and you’ll likely recall smart navy and white nautical schemes, with bright, breezy, sophisticated interiors. The trend for weathered blues, however, has brought with it a new version of this classic look. Imagine a more ‘lived-in’ feel, with soft, ethereal lighter blues punctuated with darker tones and pale wood Scandic-Style furniture and accessories.
If you find yourself falling in love with this look as much as we have, it’s easy to recreate in your own home. Start by using a pale blue tone on the wall, such as this duck egg blue shade, then layer furniture and accessories in natural tones and materials, with small pops of a darker blue to keep it from being too wishy-washy. Add interest by using different shades of pale blue, from denim and duck-egg to grey-blue and chalky tones.
Achieve true Hamptons style. One of the key principles of Hamptons style is to let nature take centre stage, so introduce furniture and accessories in weathered wood, jute, seagrass and natural linen materials to bring that beachy vibe into your home, whether you live by the coast, in the city or somewhere rural.
Be Inspired by the Hamptons
Think of Hamptons interiors and you’ll likely recall smart navy and white nautical schemes, with bright, breezy, sophisticated interiors. The trend for weathered blues, however, has brought with it a new version of this classic look. Imagine a more ‘lived-in’ feel, with soft, ethereal lighter blues punctuated with darker tones and pale wood Scandic-Style furniture and accessories.
If you find yourself falling in love with this look as much as we have, it’s easy to recreate in your own home. Start by using a pale blue tone on the wall, such as this duck egg blue shade, then layer furniture and accessories in natural tones and materials, with small pops of a darker blue to keep it from being too wishy-washy. Add interest by using different shades of pale blue, from denim and duck-egg to grey-blue and chalky tones.
Achieve true Hamptons style. One of the key principles of Hamptons style is to let nature take centre stage, so introduce furniture and accessories in weathered wood, jute, seagrass and natural linen materials to bring that beachy vibe into your home, whether you live by the coast, in the city or somewhere rural.
Try a New Colour Combo
Weathered blues look great on their own, but if you’re not an all-blue fan, don’t fear – there are plenty of colours you can team with them to find a combination that you love.
Combine with gentle sun-baked terracottas or buttery yellows for a pleasing contrast or mix them with pastels for a feminine scheme, using soft grey-blues, peachy pinks and pale apple greens. For a more classic nautical scheme, rich reds and dark navy blues will add a sophisticated touch.
Wall painted in Resene Raindance; footstool in Resene Just Dance; pendant light and large vase in Resene Sunbaked; small vase in Resene Sorbet; medium vase in Resene Shilo, and floor in Resene Colorwood Greywash.
Weathered blues look great on their own, but if you’re not an all-blue fan, don’t fear – there are plenty of colours you can team with them to find a combination that you love.
Combine with gentle sun-baked terracottas or buttery yellows for a pleasing contrast or mix them with pastels for a feminine scheme, using soft grey-blues, peachy pinks and pale apple greens. For a more classic nautical scheme, rich reds and dark navy blues will add a sophisticated touch.
Wall painted in Resene Raindance; footstool in Resene Just Dance; pendant light and large vase in Resene Sunbaked; small vase in Resene Sorbet; medium vase in Resene Shilo, and floor in Resene Colorwood Greywash.
Add Interest and Texture
If you don’t want to add an additional colour to your weathered blues palette but need a contrast to stop your scheme from feeling flat, then look at introducing texture with materials instead. Whitewashed plywood, for example, shown here on this bench seat, creates a beautifully soft extra dimension to this space and can easily be finished in a natural wood stain – opt for a classic look for a timeless scheme or a smokier tone for sophisticated feel.
Breathe life into your interior. Natural textures, such as canvas, hemp, rattan, bamboo and corn will all help emphasise the pared-back approach, as will adding plenty of lush green plants.
Walls painted in Resene Sea Fog; bench seat in Resene Colorwood Whitewash; cupboard in Resene Colorwood Greywash stain and Resene Raindance; coffee table in Resene Poured Milk (top) and Resene Quarter Baltic Sea (legs).
If you don’t want to add an additional colour to your weathered blues palette but need a contrast to stop your scheme from feeling flat, then look at introducing texture with materials instead. Whitewashed plywood, for example, shown here on this bench seat, creates a beautifully soft extra dimension to this space and can easily be finished in a natural wood stain – opt for a classic look for a timeless scheme or a smokier tone for sophisticated feel.
Breathe life into your interior. Natural textures, such as canvas, hemp, rattan, bamboo and corn will all help emphasise the pared-back approach, as will adding plenty of lush green plants.
Walls painted in Resene Sea Fog; bench seat in Resene Colorwood Whitewash; cupboard in Resene Colorwood Greywash stain and Resene Raindance; coffee table in Resene Poured Milk (top) and Resene Quarter Baltic Sea (legs).
Make a Calming Statement
Escape the hectic world outside by creating a calm environment to enjoy inside your home, somewhere you can tune out and relax, away from everyday stresses.
Weathered blues are ideal for creating a soothing sanctuary, and no more so than in the bedroom where a restful scheme is essential. And, just because it needs to be restful doesn’t mean you can’t have a feature wall.
These swirly waves of colour have been painted on and are inspired by the lapping sea to create a peaceful ambience and take the place of a traditional headboard. Team with washed linen in the palest blue and a golden sand-coloured throw for extra nods to the coast.
Add a hit of colour. A bold blue bench seat has been painted to add a punch of colour and prevent the scheme feeling all too-dreamy.
Wall painted in Resene Grey Seal with swirls in Resene Mystery and Resene Remember Me; floor in Resene White Island; bench seat in Resene Bewitched.
Escape the hectic world outside by creating a calm environment to enjoy inside your home, somewhere you can tune out and relax, away from everyday stresses.
Weathered blues are ideal for creating a soothing sanctuary, and no more so than in the bedroom where a restful scheme is essential. And, just because it needs to be restful doesn’t mean you can’t have a feature wall.
These swirly waves of colour have been painted on and are inspired by the lapping sea to create a peaceful ambience and take the place of a traditional headboard. Team with washed linen in the palest blue and a golden sand-coloured throw for extra nods to the coast.
Add a hit of colour. A bold blue bench seat has been painted to add a punch of colour and prevent the scheme feeling all too-dreamy.
Wall painted in Resene Grey Seal with swirls in Resene Mystery and Resene Remember Me; floor in Resene White Island; bench seat in Resene Bewitched.
Create a Modern Twist With Stormy Shades
Weathered blues can also be used as an accent colour to darker, more dramatic hues. Create a bold backdrop with a dark inky blue, then add in pops of calming pale blue with accessories and small painted furniture pieces, like the peg stool in a refined cornflower blue.
How to Style It. Furniture in pale woods with simple Scandi styling will keep the overall look light and simple, while a jute rug helps ground the bold colours and adds a natural, organic touch for a cohesive and calming scheme.
Wall painted in Resene Indian Ink; peg stool in Resene Wedgewood; magazine rack in Resene Half Sea Fog.
More: Find out more about the latest Resene colours here.
Tell us: Which blue tone has caught your eye? Share your thoughts in the comments.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Weathered blues can also be used as an accent colour to darker, more dramatic hues. Create a bold backdrop with a dark inky blue, then add in pops of calming pale blue with accessories and small painted furniture pieces, like the peg stool in a refined cornflower blue.
How to Style It. Furniture in pale woods with simple Scandi styling will keep the overall look light and simple, while a jute rug helps ground the bold colours and adds a natural, organic touch for a cohesive and calming scheme.
Wall painted in Resene Indian Ink; peg stool in Resene Wedgewood; magazine rack in Resene Half Sea Fog.
More: Find out more about the latest Resene colours here.
Tell us: Which blue tone has caught your eye? Share your thoughts in the comments.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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