The interiors of a guesthouse, micro apartment and beachfront home are among those linked together in this lookbook by their pronounced use of the colour blue.
Blue is a cool-toned colour that helps to create both invigorating and serene interior design schemes, depending on the chosen shade.
From richly pigmented ultramarine ? as seen in the work of artist Yves Klein ? to understated cobalt and denim shades and playful sky blue, there is a vast spectrum of colourations for designers to select from.
The following projects see blue used to freshen up a range of domestic spaces, from kitchens to living areas and bedrooms.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring barn conversions with distinctive interiors and bedrooms containing blocky platform beds.
Photo is by Francesca Perani
Urban Cabin, Italy, by Francesca Perani
Blue-painted storage compartments are concealed by hinged lids in this micro apartment designed by architect Francesca Perani.
The richly saturated colour also picks out details in other areas of the space ? such as window edges and a slither of one wall ? and adds contrast in the otherwise warm-toned, neutral space, which is lined with oriented strand board.
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Photo is by José Hevia
Casa A12, Spain, by Lucas y Hernández-Gil
Spanish studio Lucas y Hernández Gil concealed a small bathroom within a blue corrugat...