21 blue bedroom ideas to fall in love with (2024)

Blue is such a classic colour that we can be inclined to go down a traditional design route. This blue bedroom mixes things up a little, contrasting soft bedlinen with a modern monochrome striped carpet and wrought iron bed – the mesh of old and new is unexpected, and we love it.

Pictured: Westmoreland Twist Carpet at Carpetright

Japanese minimalism meets Scandinavian functionality in this 'Japandi' style blue bedroom. Blue works wonderfully in Japandi spaces owing to its easy fit with natural materials, and especially when contrasted with light woods. There is a welcome pop of colour too in the orange bedside table.

Pictured: Christy Orizuru Duvet Set at Jones & Tomlin

It would be easy to assume that matching your blue hues across walls, bed, and window treatment would be overwhelming, but with a pale floor to anchor the scheme, and plenty of fresh white accents, this works wonderfully.

Pictured: House Beautiful Grove Ottoman Bed at Dreams, House Beautiful Gatsby Blue Pleated Blind at Hillarys

Light blue and white makes for a calming pair, ideal for bedrooms. Lee Chambers, psychologist and wellbeing consultant, says: 'Light blue is a perfect colour for creating a calming and serene environment. Symbolic of a clear sky, it can soothe us psychologically and silence a noisy mind.'

Pictured: Something Blue Gallery Wall at Desenio

Sheridan is a great brand for those who don't like traditional florals – their bedlinen always feels fresh, modern, and never chintzy. Their blue Drayson Floral set is a versatile option for a bedroom because of its grey undertones, providing a wider array of potential colour combinations (pink is an option, as well as mint green, beige, ochre, the list goes on...)

Pictured: Sheridan Drayson Floral Duvet Set at Next

Play up the regal connotations of blue here with this regency meets modern bedroom design scheme. We love the mix of classic cornicing, that epic chandelier, and the heritage blue walls with contemporary bedroom furniture.

Pictured: Blue Gum Paint at Patin & Paper Library

This bedroom fully embraces vintage style, with the traditional brass bed frame, teal velvet bedspread, and classic wall panelling. Complete the look with wooden flooring softened with a densely patterned rug, some sumptuous curtains (a mustard colour would make a happy addition here) and a delicate glass chandelier.

Pictured: Deep Teal Linen Duvet Cover at Piglet in Bed

A masterclass in layering, this blue bedroom is an absolute treat to look at, with layer upon layer of different materials and textures, contrasting patterns, and colour variations that never become overwhelming or chaotic. We love it.

Pictured: Silhouette Upholstered Bed Frame, Blue Pagoda Wallpaper, and soft furnishings all at John Lewis & Partners

An obligatory post-covid bedroom addition: the home office. Blue is the way to go if you are converting part of your bedroom into a WFH space. Lee Chambers says: 'Science has done some of the legwork when looking at colours that stimulate productivity, and it turns out the colours like royal blue and turquoise can increase productivity when it comes to tasks that require focus and concentration.'

Pictured: Eclipse 575 Eleanor Vinyl at Carpetright

We love a good colour block, and this blue bedroom scheme does it perfectly, mixing ochre, soft pink, tangerine, and pops of electric blue. The painted door frame is so impactful, and so easy to replicate in your own bedroom.

Pictured: Ercol Teramo Bedframe at Furniture Village

Our list wouldn't be complete without a coastal-inspired bedroom. Some understated design choices – like the subtle rippling wave motif on the pleated blinds – prevent this blue bedroom from looking overdone.

Pictured: House Beautiful Ripple Blue Pleated Blinds at Hillarys

Forgo a headboard, and create a gallery wall instead to frame your bed. A calming palette of soft blue, chalky white, and pale brown lends a sense of calm despite the busy decoration.

Pictured: Gallery wall selection at Poster Store

This blue bedroom piles glam on top of glam, with an opulent mix of blue velvet, brass accents, smoked glass, and rich pink art work. If you're totally uninspired by minimalism or pared back design schemes, this is the one for you.

Pictured: Roses are Red Gallery Wall at Desenio

A fairly uncommon colour combination, but the complementary jewel tones in this inky blue and forest green pairing tie them together. 'Deep and rich tones of navy and Prussian blue look truly stunning in both contemporary and traditional style bedrooms and can be as striking or understated as you like,' says Georgia Metcalfe, co-founder and creative director of The French Bedroom Company.

Pictured: Amortie Quilted Bed Linen Set at The French Bedroom Company

If you're stuck for bedroom design ideas, Scandinavian styling will always produce an attractive result. Any blue would work in this bedroom scheme, and sit happily alongside natural woods, rattans, and simple white ceramics.

Pictured: Linen Duvet Cover at Bedfolk

If you struggle to fall asleep at night, creating an environment that is conducive to rest is vitally important – and colour is a big factor here. This heavenly cornflower blue and cream bedroom is a great example of using colour to create the right atmosphere to help you relax.

Pictured: Cotton Sateen Pillowcases at H&M

A blue bedroom gone tropical. There's a fun and eclectic mix here of jungle-inspired motifs, an abundance of greenery, and pops of neon pink. This bedroom throws out the decorating rule book and aims for something exuberant and, we imagine, it's a total joy to be in.

Pictured: Vivian Rose King Headboard, Jungle Duvet Cover Set, and accessories all at Dunelm

Blue velvet is super popular in bedroom design schemes, and this example – styled with our very own Neva Ottoman Bed at Dreams – demonstrates why. With grey wall panelling, the room is opulent without being heavy – it's modern in colour and pattern, but classic in shape and detailing. We love the mix.

Pictured: House Beautiful Neva Ottoman Bed at Dreams

Solid wood window shutters are always reminiscent of cool Mediterranean villas, and the fresh white floors, natural materials, and minimal decoration (save for that fabulous chandelier) play on the palazzo theme.

Pictured: Solid Shutters at Thomas Sanderson

Another coastal-inspired blue bedroom here, this time with chic sailor stripes. Again, this bedroom picks up small elements of a nautical theme, and the rest of the space remains pared back – thematic decorating executed beautifully.

Pictured: The Linen Yard Hebden Duvet Set at Dunelm