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In the Navy

March 26, 2017

I'm absolutely loving navy interiors at the moment. I just love how they look so sophisticated, glamorous and grown-up. Navy works so beautifully when it's the prominent shade in a space and as a paint colour is a fantastic choice to create drama and a room that instantly feels elegant. 

Navy can be used across a range of different design styles and has often been associated as base colour for the more traditional or nautical looks. These days navy is key shade in interiors and looks incredible as a backdrop when used against bright pops of neon, a hot look at the moment or in complete contrast with white and neutral shades in some very slick and contemporary designs.    

To create a modern scheme with navy that is bang on trend, paint out your walls with deep matt shades and mix-up the look with hot or pastel pinks or mustards, jewel tones and metallic accents. If navy walls are not for you, style your home with lush, tactile navy fabrics in your furniture choices or curtains and bring in the bling and colour pop across your art, accessories, cushions and light fittings.  Alternatively, you can go all out with navy and layer up with different pieces in similar tones that will will bring an edgy vibe to your space. 

Below I've picked some of my favourite navy interiors and some navy and colour popping coordinates currently available on the high street and online. If you're looking for more navy inspo I've plenty more images on my Pinterest board too!

Cheerio for now, 

Sinéad x

Tasteful kitchen with navy units, a match made in heaven against the marble and natural materials | Image: Pinterest

Tasteful kitchen with navy units, a match made in heaven against the marble and natural materials | Image: Pinterest

Navy & teal tones mixed dark woods and gold acccents make this space grown-up and glamourous. | Image: Pinterest

Navy & teal tones mixed dark woods and gold acccents make this space grown-up and glamourous. | Image: Pinterest

Soft and tactile navy armchair & gold side table up the style stakes | Image: Pinterest 

Soft and tactile navy armchair & gold side table up the style stakes | Image: Pinterest 

Hague Blue Paint from Farrow & Ball looks stunning against mustard armchair| Image: Pinterest

Hague Blue Paint from Farrow & Ball looks stunning against mustard armchair| Image: Pinterest

Navy working fabulously against white shelving units & metallic accents | Image L-R: Left: Pinterest | Right: Pinterest

Navy working fabulously against white shelving units & metallic accents | Image L-R: Left: Pinterest | Right: Pinterest

Elegant chesterfield sofa in navy velvet | Image: Pinterest

Elegant chesterfield sofa in navy velvet | Image: Pinterest

Eclectic interior with navy as a solid colour against a mixture of patterns | Image: Pinterest

Eclectic interior with navy as a solid colour against a mixture of patterns | Image: Pinterest

Navy forming the perfect backdrop to pops of neon in this breathtaking space | Image: LivingEtc  

Navy forming the perfect backdrop to pops of neon in this breathtaking space | Image: LivingEtc  

Sophisticated colour palate against the navy panelled walls | Image: Pinterest

Sophisticated colour palate against the navy panelled walls | Image: Pinterest

Navy looks exquisite with accents of rose gold, pastel pinks and jewel tones. A look that is en vogue right now in interiors

Navy looks exquisite with accents of rose gold, pastel pinks and jewel tones. A look that is en vogue right now in interiors

Shop The Look

thedesignbug navy colour pop

1. Lola Donoghue Print / 2. Blush Table Lamp  / 3. Lacroix Cushion /  4. Glass Vase / 5. Blush Armchair / 6. Petrol Green Vase / 7. Meandering Monkey Cushion / 8. Glass Box / 9. Paint

Thedesignbug.ie nuances of navy

1. Vase / 2. Graphic Art / 3. Pendant Shade / 4. Navy Metallic Cushion / 5.  Wave Cushion / 6. Duvet Set / 7. Diamond Rug / 8. Paint

Navy Inspiration Board

If you've been thinking about bringing some navy into your home there are plenty more gorgeous navy inspired images up on my Pinterest board below.

In colour, living room, bedroom Tags navy, colour, paint, colour pop, pink
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    • Mar 17, 2017 Gorgeous Green Interiors for Paddy's Day Mar 17, 2017
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Beautiful Blue 💙 Hope you had a lovely bank holiday! I've put together a selection of my top pics of some beautiful blue home accessories for styling your home or coastal getaway. Stockists listed down below 💙

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View fullsize Beautiful Blue 💙 Hope you had a lovely bank holiday! I've put together a selection of my top pics of some beautiful blue home accessories for styling your home or coastal getaway. Stockists listed down below 💙

01 Helen Turkington Home | 02 Homesto
View fullsize Obsessed with this wonderfully whimsical Wild Flowers Mural wallpaper on @etsy with its soft colour palate and mix of wild flowers that look like they’ve been hand painted like a delicate water based painting 🎨 Perfect for your princess or wil
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#interiordesign #interiorstyling #ceramicstools #sidetable #decor #homedecor #interiors #instainterior #interiordecoration #interiorstyle #interiordetails #bedroomdesi
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#interiordesign #interiorstyling #decor #homedecor #interiors #instainterior #interiordecoration #interiorstule #interiordetails #bedroomdesign
View fullsize It’s been a while since I’ve been on Instagram...been busy with life, projects and my crazy lil crew! 🤪I saw this dreamy pastel bedroom by @sugarandcloth and just had to share the LOVE!!! Adoring its pretty pastels, texture and graphics.

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