Associated with elegance, classics and tranquility - dark blue gives the interior a sophisticated character and creates a harmonious atmosphere. How best to use dark blue in the interior and what to combine it with? Check out our tips!
Navy blue adds elegance to the interior
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Living in navy blue
Navy blue adds depth and sophistication to interiors. It's a color that can bring both tranquility and be a strong accent, depending on its saturation and juxtaposition with other colors. Psychologically, this shade has a calming effect on us and promotes concentration. So it is worth using it in the bedroom, study or children's room.
- In today's busy times, the need for calm becomes more important than following trends. Nocturne, which has the power to transform space, evokes an impression of infinite depth, like the night sky passing into outer space. As a result, this saturated blue allows you to create a calming enclave, and at the same time adds an unforced elegance to the interior," says Justyna Balinska, brand manager of Tikkurila, which has chosen the dark blue shade Nocturne as the color of the year 2025.
Tikkurila Color of the Year 2025 - Nocturne
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What to combine navy blue with?
Navy blue is extremely versatile. So it can be paired with many colors and materials. For example, the combination of navy blue with white is a timeless combination that evokes nautical associations and gives lightness to the interior. The juxtaposition of navy blue with gray, on the other hand, gives the effect of a modern and subdued interior, ideal for lovers of minimalist design. The addition of gold accents, for example, in the form of lamps or handles will give the interior a sophisticated and exclusive character. Navy blue combined with a dark shade of green creates a moody and cozy space, ideal for a living room or bedroom. On the other hand, an unusual combination will be navy blue with pink. Especially powder shades will create an interesting arrangement.
Navy blue and pink will create an original arrangement
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What materials go well with navy blue?
Pomegranate goes well with all sorts of materials, which gives great arrangement possibilities. It goes well with natural wood, especially in warm tones, giving the interior a cozy feel. Concrete accents combined with navy blue will work perfectly in loft arrangements. Velvet, on the other hand, will emphasize the elegant character of navy blue. Such a combination will look especially good in glamour style interiors. The whole can be complemented with metal accessories in shades of silver, gold or even black. Such decorations will emphasize the modern character of the arrangement.
Silver and wooden accents go well with navy blue
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In which rooms to use navy blue?
The navy blue color will work well in many rooms. Dark blue walls, sofa or accessories in the living room will make the interior sophisticated and stylish. In the bedroom, thanks to its calming effect, navy blue will be perfect for walls and textiles. In the kitchen, navy blue furniture fronts combined with marble or wood will look extremely elegant. And in the bathroom you can use dark blue on tiles, furniture or as an accent in the form of fixtures and accessories.
Navy blue frones of kitchen furniture go well with marble
Photo Magdalena Chmiel © MC DESIGN
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