Wednesday 5 September 2012

Navy and White Decor

The navy is here and summer time is not far away!

Give your space the new summer look of classic navy and white. An oldie but a goodie; always a favourite of mine, navy blue and white can be used in any room for a cooling,
calming effect - clean and crisp, but casual and very livable.

White plantation cane lounge, navy upholstery and white piping. 
  
Recently we fell in love with this gorgeous white plantation cane lounge, with navy upholstery. So Queensland! The bright white of the cane offsets the darkening effect of the navy blue to create a dramatically stylish statement.

Imagine lying back on your porch, pavilion, verandah, feet up, relaxing in this classic piece of furniture, sipping a 5 o’clock sauvignon blanc!!
Life on the porch

Striking floor rug, white cane foot stool

You can adapt this palette to your home as it works well in lounge, dining, bedrooms and bathrooms. Choose accessories in the room which do not fight or overwhelm. Dark wood furniture looks striking against navy and white. Nautical themed items can also be suitable.

Add visual interest and character with carefully chosen mirrors, wall art, candles, clocks, cushions, lamps, throws and floor rugs. Let your soft furnishings and cushions sing the blues with a range of textures and patterns harmonizing, without being too matchy.

A little lime to add some zing

Accessories add character
  
Hang breezy white sheers at the windows and doors for that summery relaxing ambience. Be brave and paint a feature wall in a deep indigo colour - great for a study or office. Be sure to contrast this with lots of white.

Harmonising blues
To make this scene really sing, you could add a very small amount of contrasting colour such as daffodil yellow, lime green, bright orange or hot pink. Perhaps navy and white, handsome as it is, can work its magic at your home.



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