Decorating & Design
April 18, 2019
Color Crush: Cobalt Blue Is The Hottest Hue Right Now
Color trends may come and go, but blue is truly timeless. This season, punchy cobalt is the blue we’re seeing everywhere and we love the way it adds a dose of luxury to any room in the house. For a more pared-back approach, pick a cobalt accent, like a rug or a throw. Feeling bold? Adorn your walls and furniture in this rich hue à la society columnist Amory Engel’s daring den. Scroll down to discover 10 ways to add this saturated color into your space.
A cobalt blue stair runner commands attention in this sophisticated entryway designed by Montana Burnett, drawing the eye up to the second floor.
In this colorful dining room, a set of luxe Gubi Beetle chairs — made out of sapphire velvet fabric inspired by the Jardin Majorelle in Morocco — inject vibrant color into the sophisticated space.
If you’re timid to try out this bold color trend (read: painting an entire accent wall cobalt blue), accessories are the way to go. An eye-catching rug instantly livens up this traditional dining room.
Society columnist Amoryn Engel is no stranger to color. This tone-on-tone den is the epitome of more is more, where everything from the custom lacquered walls and tufted couch are dripping in cobalt blue.
A rich blue La Cornue stove with copper trim and matching vent hood adds an unexpected pop of color to this otherwise traditional kitchen.
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A little dose of cobalt goes a long way, like in this all-white entryway where a mod bench by Samare entices guests to venture further into the home.
Blonde maple cabinets and sleek marble finishes are the ideal canvas for a row of attention-grabbing sapphire chairs in this kitchen by designer Sam Sacks.
You’ll want to curl up in this plush cobalt couch with a good book and a cup of tea. Layers of blush pillows, soft silk drapes and a playful chandelier only add to the lavishness of this living area.
Sometimes, a black and white room needs a shot of color, and this saturated abstract canvas does the trick in New York-based designer Olympia Bermann’s bedroom.
Cobalt blue feels equally country chic as it does high-end luxury. A coat of high- gloss paint gives this rustic New Brunswick cabin plenty of nautical flair.