40 Soothing Blue Bedroom Ideas for a Relaxing Space

Blue brings a soothing, restful quality to bedrooms, reminiscent of peaceful skies and oceans.

Its versatility shines whether you use it as a primary wall color (in light or dark shades) or as an accent in textiles like bedding, curtains, area rugs, or decorative pieces.

Blue complements numerous design aesthetics, including modern, contemporary, traditional, and coastal styles.

Check out the following blue bedroom concepts for adults and children, celebrating this universally appealing color.

Blue and White Bedroom

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In this mostly white bedroom, blue accents contribute just enough color to add interest while keeping the space light and airy.

Indigo throw pillows and square shibori fabric poufs bring a splash of color and pattern, and a seagrass rug helps ground the room with natural texture.

A beaded chandelier gives the room a more spacious feel by drawing the eyes toward the ceiling.

Traditional Blue Bedroom

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A blue and white bedroom will always be a classic. 

Patterned wallpaper sets the scene for the statement piece in this room—a tall royal blue upholstered headboard.

A matching blue bed skirt helps frame the bed, and crisp white bedding brightens up the room, offering an elegant finishing touch.

Cool Blue Accents

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Create a serene retreat with this cool gray, soft white, and muted blue bedroom idea.

The soft colors and tone-on-tone look give this room an elevated, hotel-like elegance.

The striped blue comforter and patterned throw pillows contribute subtle contrast, while a fluffy white bench and sculptural pendant light bring in texture.

A light wood nightstand adds warmth to the cool tones.

Bedroom with Blue Ceiling

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A blue wallpapered ceiling is an unexpected touch that gives this bedroom a moody, dramatic quality.

The deep teal walls and striking crystal chandelier reinforce the sense of drama, as does the stark contrast of the crisp white bedding with painted walls.

Textural elements, such as bamboo window shades or a soft faux fur throw, are a great way to bring in some warmth and tone down bold colors.

Rustic Blue-and-White Bedroom

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Accent pillows and throw blankets are perfect for incorporating color in small doses. 

Rustic wood elements, a landscape painting, and a shiplap-covered wall make this mostly white bedroom feel warm and cozy.

Floor-length curtain panels help break up the saturated blue accent wall.

Eclectic Blue Bedroom

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Sometimes, more is more, as with this eclectic blue bedroom idea. Layers of pattern, color, and textures create a lived-in, collected look.

Various shades of blue are used throughout, on walls, an area rug, furniture, and accents. 

Pretty pink on the rug and throw pillows brightens the space and injects a bit of whimsy.

Nature-Inspired Bedroom with Blue Accents

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You don’t have to paint walls for every blue bedroom idea.

Sometimes, a subtle note of color in the form of throw pillows, a blanket, or a patterned area rug is enough to transform a room completely.

Paired with a wood bed frame and nightstand, basket decor, and solid white walls and bedding, the blue accents create a calming layer without interfering with the neutral look.

Colorful Blue Bedroom

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Deep teal walls paired with mustard yellow, bright pink, and crisp white give this bedroom a playful feel.

The white pouf, nightstand, and bedding cut through the saturated colors, offering a stark contrast.

A wicker chair tones down the bold colors and brings a natural element to this boho-style bedroom.

Bedroom with Blue Accents

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One way to carry a color scheme throughout a room is with pattern.

Shades of blue in this traditional bedroom appear on the striped lampshade, patterned throw pillows, and nightstand artwork.

The solid blue area rug helps anchor the space and contrasts with the white walls and bedding.

Elegant Blue Bedroom

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Navy blue and white is a timeless blue bedroom idea.

Dark navy grasscloth wallpaper forms a dramatic backdrop for this tufted upholstered headboard and allows it to stand out as the bedroom’s focal point.

A large-scale floral-print area rug helps break up the solid walls while continuing the blue color scheme.

Dark Blue Bedroom

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Deep royal-blue walls form the perfect backdrop for an eclectic collection of art, furniture, and decor in this moody bedroom.

Gilded frames and white lampshades pop against the dark walls. 

White bedding and colorful throw pillows break up the saturated colors and tie in the white lampshades on the cabinets, flanking the bed.

If you don’t have space for a formal nightstand, consider using a tray table, like this acrylic and brass version.

Blue, Gray, and Brown Bedroom

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Mixing gray and brown used to be a design faux pas, but layering the two colors creates a sophisticated look.

This neutral bedroom expertly pulls off this color combination, along with a subtle accent of light blue on the pillows.

Neutral Bedroom with Blue Accents

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Instead of painting your walls blue, consider covering your floor with a large blue rug.

It’s a great way to add a big splash of color without any DIY work.

Blue accents, including lamps and a textured throw blanket, reinforce the color scheme and pull the look together.

Serene Blue Bedroom

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For a soothing, stress-free blue bedroom idea, use a soft color palette of whites, creams, and blues.

The white upholstered bed, ruffled comforter, and pale blue pillows in this bedroom contrast with rustic exposed wood beams and rich tiled floors.

White walls open up the room and help it feel spacious while allowing architectural features and soft blue accents to stand out.

Statement Blue Bed

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A solid blue headboard enlivens white walls in this bedroom.

Varying shades of blue pair with the vibrant green of a fiddle leaf fig tree and cozy textured browns in a jute rug and baskets to create a nature-inspired atmosphere.

When styling shelves, incorporate colors used throughout the room to make the space cohesive.

Bedroom with Teal Walls

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When using a saturated wall color like the deep blue in this bedroom, use plenty of white accents to brighten the space.

The clean lines and stark contrast between the white accents and dark walls create a clean, refreshing look.

A mirror above the bed helps bounce light around.

White Bedroom with Blue Dresser

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If you’re not ready to commit to blue walls, add the color in a smaller dose with an accent piece.

The sky-blue dresser in this all-white bedroom doubles as a nightstand and offers a touch of personality to the space. 

Hardwood floors and a wood lamp provide warmth and balance the crisp white walls and bedding.

Peacock-Blue Bedroom

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A decorative paneled wall painted in a saturated peacock is the star of the show in this blue bedroom idea.

The accent wall provides dimension, character, and visual interest.

The grand four-poster brass bed brings a touch of glam and creates a striking contrast to the deep blue walls, ceiling, and trim.

Shades of dusty pink in the tufted headboard, throw pillows, beaded chandelier, and flower vase give a sweet softness to the bedroom.

Blue Bedroom Accessories

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Paneled walls, a slate-blue headboard, and coastal artwork give this bedroom an elevated beach look.

The white-washed paneling creates a neutral backdrop for the different shades of blue used in the room, including a navy bed skirt and turquoise throw blanket.

The blue hues are reminiscent of water and are repeated in the painting on the wall, which ties the space together.

Mix Blue-Based Patterns

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A mix of vintage patterns in shades of blue will create a bold look that technically clashes but feels cohesive thanks to the unified color story.

This Texas ranch house bedroom from Erin Williamson Design has bold patterned blue wallpaper and textiles that are paired with vintage accents like a brass bed frame and a Moroccan tea table.

A vintage lamp has a shade papered in the same print as the wallpaper.

Pair Medium Blue With Wood

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Shades of blue help to bring out the beauty of natural finishes like wood ceiling beams.

This cozy bedroom from Fantastic Frank has wood accents, slanted ceilings, calming blue wall paint, and shades of blue on the bedding that helps to create a whole blue mood.

Mix Dark Blues

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Mix dark blue wallpaper, paint, and floor-to-ceiling curtains, like this cozy New York City bedroom from interior designer Alvin Wayne.

Pair with brown and rust accents to add some earth-toned warmth.

Paint Shiplap Walls Blue

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Painting shiplap in a vivid shade of blue will add a modern edge to a coastal-style bedroom. 

Louis Duncan-He Designs painted the accent wall behind the bed in a vibrant turquoise, adding softer shades of blue and gray throughout the room.

Try Blue-Gray Wainscoting

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Blue check bedding adds a cheerful note to a twin bedroom or guest room. 

Tyler Karu paired the timeless pattern with orange and pink accents, beige furniture, and blue-gray wainscoting that structures the twin beds for a snug feel.

Hang Royal Blue Wallpaper

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Bold blue wallpaper with a geometric pattern will add a crisp modern feel to the bedroom.

This Florida bedroom from interior designer Maite Granda has bright blue and white wallpaper with an Islamic motif that complements the crisp bed linens, modern furniture, and contrasting yellow and gold accents.

Add a Blue Statement Rug

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A large area rug in eye-catching shades of blue will make a bold statement in the bedroom.

The walls of this bedroom are painted in a shade of midnight blue that reads as nearly black.

Dark wood furniture and a carved wood screen in the guise of a headboard are accented with a large statement area rug patterned with blue flowers that sets the tone.

Pair Baby Blue With Pink

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Create a cheerful feel in a teen bedroom by accenting pale blue walls with pink. 

Mary Patton Design paired the soothing blue walls of this compact bedroom with a curvy pink loveseat, adding colorful patterned textiles and wall art to energize the soothing space.

Try Royal Blue Accents

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Add a blue accent wall to the fifth wall of your bedroom: the ceiling. 

Erin Williamson Design painted the dramatic slanted ceiling of this Texas lakehouse lodge bedroom in a bright shade of blue that adds modern contrast with the wall of rustic exposed stone.

Blue plaid bedspreads and decor is sprinkled throughout the space to tie in the ceiling color.

Choose Silvery Blue Tones

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Cool silvery blue tones will create a refreshing feel in a minimalist bedroom.

This Scandinavian bedroom from Fantastic Frank has pale shades of silvery blue everywhere from the walls to the bedding to the bedside chair that functions as a nightstand for an effortless and relaxing vibe.

Create a Classic Kids’ Room

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Decorate a blue bedroom with an American flag for a dose of Americana.

This kids’ bedroom from Becca Interiors has smoky blue walls that set off the red, white, and blue wall decor.

Antique furniture, a plaid blanket on the bed, and a jute rug completes the traditional look.

Layer Blue Textiles

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Mix soft shades and varying patterns to create a soothing feel that isn’t flat.

Interior designer Maite Granda mixed blue patterned wallpaper with polka dot and solid blue bedding, then accented with a multicolored throw pillows and a vase of pink Gerbera daisies to add contrast.

Pair Light Blue With Brown

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Combine multiple shades of blue with brown accents for a modern twist on a classic color pairing.

This twin bedroom from Mary Patton Design combines soothing sky blue walls, bronze brown canopy beds, and a vibrant turquoise patterned rug to create a lively mix.

Use Sapphire Blue Tones

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Multiply deep jewel-toned sapphire blue accents to add a strong dose of color to a bedroom without painting the walls or hanging wallpaper. 

Erin Williamson Design decorated this primary bedroom with bold sapphire blue bedding, a textile wall hanging with a deep blue background, and a vintage lamp with a blue-green base.

You could also add blue notes to a bedroom with a colorful quilt.

Mix Patterns in a Kids’ Room

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Mix shades and patterns to keep a blue room feeling dynamic.

This kids’ room from Studio Peake is a symphony of blue accents, from the blue-and-white patterned wallpaper and light blue edging on the window shade to the upholstered bed frame, bedding, and patterned lampshade.

Accent Blue Walls With Gray

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Pair medium-tone shades of blue and gray to evoke the feel of a cloudy sky or stormy seas. 

Fantastic Frank drenched the walls of this Scandinavian bedroom in blue, then layered bedding in shades of gray to create a minimalist space with a slightly brooding feel.

Paint Walls Watercolor Blue

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Watercolor blue walls will add a subtle wash of color while highlighting decorative elements like crown moldings.

In this London bedroom from Studio Peake, the light grayish blue walls allow the intricate moldings to shine.

Framed art, a graphic headboard, and a neon yellow bedside lamp add punch.

Try a Turquoise Accent Wall

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A robin’s egg blue accent wall behind the bed creates a soothing backdrop for a coastal bedroom. 

Louis Duncan-He Designs added wood strip detailing to give the wall dimension.

Shades of blue and white throughout the room complete the cohesive look.

Accent With Navy Blue

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Navy blue is a crowd-pleasing color that works in bedrooms from traditional to coastal to modern. 

Michelle Berwick Design ran a wide stripe of navy paint up the headboard wall and onto the ceiling for a striking look.

The bold color is paired with soft shades of gray for a cool-toned feel.

Pair Dark and Light Blues

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Pair light and dark blues throughout your bedroom to add variation. 

Marie Flanigan Interiors paired a large custom baby blue upholstered headboard with a darker blue headboard in this spacious primary suite.

Accent With Blue Textiles

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Marie Flanigan Interiors hung floor-to-ceiling navy drapes in the seating area of this large primary bedroom.

The armchairs are accented with blue striped throw pillows, and a blue and beige patterned rug anchors the space.

Paint Walls Sky Blue

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A luminous light blue will create an uplifting atmosphere in the bedroom. 

Ruthie Jackson paired light blue walls with dark wood and yellow patterned textiles to add contrast in this cozy traditional bedroom.

Go Dark With Midnight Blue

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Saturate your walls in midnight blue for a moody feel.

The Brownstone Boys confined the deep shade to an accent wall behind the bed to concentrate the effect.

An arched rust velvet headboard adds contrast that makes both colors sing.

Hang Blue Wallpaper

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Marie Flanigan Interiors set the tone for this twin bedroom with blue illustrated wallpaper.

Arched blue velvet bed frames and a solid blue rug keep the color story going without matching exactly, and a blue-and-white shared bedside lamp adds a finishing touch.

Choose a Cool Medium Blue

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A cool, deep shade of blue paint in an eggshell finish will lend a relaxing ambiance to your bedroom.

The walls of this bedroom look luminous by day as natural light from skylights pours in, and will take on a moodier hue in the evenings.

Paint Walls Pale Blue-Gray

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Paint your bedroom in a pale blue-gray shade for to create a tranquil feel. 

Desiree Burns Interiors paired the soft paint with crisp white window trim and sharpened the look with black-and-white photography, decor, and throw pillows.

Try an Oversized Headboard

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Structure your bedroom with an oversized upholstered headboard in a light navy fabric that can work with a range of neutrals or colorful bedding, like this space from Marie Flanigan Interiors.

Pair Dark Blue With Purple

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Dark teal is a sophisticated choice for the bedroom that can look more blue or green depending on the hue.

Designer Annie Sloan energized a traditional bedroom with dark teal walls, a pale gray ceiling, and lilac purple textile accents for a fresh take on a traditional bedroom.

Add a Touch of Blue

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In a minimal space, a touch of blue will add a hint of color while retaining a streamlined feel. 

Marie Flanigan Interiors chose a blue-green headboard that pairs well with white walls and bedding in this zen bedroom.

Choose a True Blue

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A true medium blue is refreshing and bold without being overwhelming, perfect for those who want to create a feeling of well being in the bedroom.

Shades of dark wood, rust, and mustard add contrast and a large plant adds a note of green to the mix.

A Little Magic

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With an off-center window in a small room, the designer added curtains to lengthen the space.

Keeping everything in neutral tones except the touches of blue on the bed makes the room feel airy.

Master of Style

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Vanillas and blues are accented with antique art and textiles making the room seem fresh yet sophisticated.

The bright blue bed centers the room without overpowering the space.

Preppy and Classic

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With a navy that emulates the crispness of a blue blazer, a striped rug, and big white pillows, this room is true prep.

It can be styled for any age or gender, but the basics are what make it a classic combination.

Tie-dye Turquoise

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This turquoise and raspberry kids room is vivid and playful.

With so much going on with the walls, it is important to keep the linens and furniture simple.

Bohemian Blues

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This eclectic mix of navy and pattern make this attic room surprisingly hip.

The accent pillow proves that deep blues pair wonderfully with a dash of magenta.

Tying It Together

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With a light blue on the walls and a single blue fabric in the entire space, designer Suzanne Kasler used shades of cream to make blue the star.

She added small traces of blue in the draperies, headboard, and Euros to tie the space together.

Make It Modern

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For a modern addition to this calming blue, the homeowner added dashes of black with the fabrics and wall accents.

Nautical Navy

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This room is designed to be comfortable and lasting. The headboard is covered in navy and the linens are striped with cobalt.

Khaki accents add some depth to the blue and white color scheme.