Creating a blue and green living room is a balance that works, it’s like bringing the outdoors inside. A blue and green living room creates a feeling of being both relaxed and refreshed because these colors are inspired by nature.
Getting the right shades to go together makes a difference in the world. Finding a spot means you get the best out of both the colors with the perfect balance. Light blue with soft grey creates an airy look while deep navy with charcoal grey adds depth.
Remember, blue lowers blood pressure and helps with focus, while green reduces anxiety and makes us feel connected to nature. Addition of other elements also elevate the look of the blue and green living room.
I’m going to walk you through 20 different ways to bring these two colors into your living space. We’ll look at everything from wall colors to small accessories for every style, budget and space.
What colors go with blue-green walls for a living room?
Blue-green walls are a versatile starting point for your living room.
White and cream are perfect with blue-green walls. They lighten everything up and create a clean, airy feeling that makes your room look big.
Gray is another fantastic partner for blue-green. Light gray brings sophistication while dark charcoal adds drama without fighting against it.
Coral or salmon pink creates a gorgeous contrast that’s unexpected but works. It creates a different personality in the living room.
Warm woods bring in natural elements that balance the coolness of blue-green. Like walnut or oak furniture that grounds your space.
For a luxurious feel, gold or brass accents make blue-green walls look fancy without trying hard. Simple picture frames or lamp bases in metals can elevate your whole room.
20 Ways to Design Blue and Green Living Room
A blue and green living room can create different vibes for your space. You can go bold with deep navy and emerald, subtle with sky blue and sage. Each of the designs takes a different approach, so you can find one that matches your style and elements.
So, let’s get into these specific ideas and pick out the best one for you according to your liking.
Plush texture with blue and green
Texture is best when working with blue and green. I learned this way creating a flat-looking room that felt like being inside a paint swatch.
Try a deep blue velvet sofa against sage green walls. The velvet catches light differently throughout the day, creating a dimension.
Chunky knit throws in seafoam or teal add a layer of interest that makes you want to reach out and touch everything. Fuzzy pillows, woven ottomans, or a shaggy area rug in complementary blue or green tones make the room feel cozy and inviting.
Art hangs with blue and green wainscoting
Wall molding painted in coordinating blues and greens creates an architectural interest. I tried this in my own home and visitors always ask if it’s original.
Paint wainscoting in navy blue or forest green with the upper walls in a light shade of either color. Hang artwork that incorporates both blue and green above the wainscoting.
Keep the art simple if your wainscoting pattern is complex, or go bold with the art if your wall details are straightforward.
This approach gives your room that custom, thoughtful look without requiring a renovation.
Grey fireplace on olive green accent wall
A grey fireplace against an olive green wall creates a stunning focal point that’s classic and current. Painting your fireplace wall in olive green keeps the look from overwhelming the space.
Choose a warm grey for the fireplace surround to balance the coolness of the green. Add blue accents through artwork, vases, or the fire screen to tie in your blue-green theme.
The contrast between the structured grey fireplace and the organic green wall creates visual appeal that makes the room interesting.
Mixed throw pillows and blankets
Pillows and throws are the easy way to go with blue and green without commitment. Layer pillows in various shades of blue and green on a neutral sofa like navy, teal, mint, sage, and emerald.
Mix patterns too, like florals, geometrics, and solids all play nicely together when they share a color family. Add different shapes and sizes for that collection over time.
Drape a chunky knit throw in a complementary blue or green over the arm of your sofa for coziness and color. The best part is you can change them seasonally or when you want a refresh.
Window treatment with a hint of sage green
Window treatments can bring in your green element in a subtle way that doesn’t overwhelm the room.
Sage green curtains against blue walls create a layered look that feels intentional but not matched. Look for patterns that incorporate both blue and green if you want a coordinated approach.
Roman shades in a soft green fabric add color theory while maintaining a clean look that works in modern homes.
The filtered light coming through green curtains casts a beautiful glow in your room.
Add metallic accents for urban-chic style
Metallic accents and blue-green compliments each other in the best way. Gold or brass accents pop against blue and green backgrounds and grab attention without trying.
Try a sleek gold coffee table, picture frames, or lamp bases to add glamour to your space. Silver or chrome works, especially with cool blue-green combinations.
Also copper, with its warm undertones, creates interesting contrast with blues and greens. The shine of metallics helps bounce light around your room, making blues and greens feel less heavy.
Sage green walls with white trim
Sage green walls with white trim create a clean, fresh feeling that works in any living room. The white trim makes the sage green look intentional rather than like a color you settled for.
This combination works in traditional homes, modern spaces, and in between. Add blue through your furniture and accessories. A navy sofa looks amazing against sage walls.
The contrast between the soft green and bright white creates a definition that highlights the architecture details.
Blue and green with a pop of yellow
A mustard yellow accent chair or ottoman against navy and emerald creates a happy moment that draws your eye. Small touches like yellow throw pillows, art, or vases can brighten up cool blue and green tones.
This color trio reminds me of peacock feathers, with that perfect balance of cool and warm tones.
Keep the yellow as an accent rather than equal to your blues and greens for the sophisticated look.
Dramatic look with dark green
Dramatic look with dark green walls create drama without the heaviness of black. It’s bold but connected to nature. Forest or emerald green walls with navy furniture and accents create a rich, cozy space that feels fancy.
Balance the darkness with lighting and light blue accents to keep the room from feeling like a cave. Large artwork or mirrors help break up dark walls while adding personality.
This look works well in rooms with natural light or in spaces where you entertain.
Emerald green panelled wall with blue accents
Wall paneling painted emerald green creates an architectural interest and rich color that feels luxurious. Add blue through furniture, art, or accessories to balance and contrast the boldness of the emerald.
The structure of the paneling against the richness of the color Psychology creates a perfect balance that makes a room interesting.
This approach works in both modern homes with simple panel designs and traditional spaces with ornate moldings.
Black marble table as a focal point
A black marble coffee table anchors a blue and green living room. The dark marble creates a gorgeous contrast against soft blues and greens while feeling natural.
The veining in marble often has hints of blue or green that tie into your color scheme. Surround it with blue or green seating for a cohesive look that has drama.
Unlike solid black furniture that can feel heavy, marble has depth and movement that keeps your eye interested.
Decorative plates in blue space
Wall-mounted decorative plates in the blue living room create an unexpected art that feels collected and personal. Look for vintage or new plates that combine both colors in interesting patterns.
Arrange them in a gallery wall format, mixing sizes and patterns while maintaining your color scheme. This approach works well in dining areas connected to living spaces, creating a natural flow.
The circular shape of plates breaks up the usual squares and rectangles found in rooms, adding visual interest.
Eclectic mix of teal and forest green
Teal and forest green together create a rich, lush feeling that’s both sophisticated and playful.
Mix these colors through different pieces rather than matching sets. A teal sofa with forest green chairs feels collected. Add patterns that incorporate both colors for a pulled-together look.
Vary the shades for depth, not every green needs to be the same forest green. This combination works year-round but feels cozy during fall and winter.
Use wood for natural element
Wood tones warm up blue and green rooms that feel cool or coastal. Mid-tone woods like walnut or oak create this beautiful bridge between blue and green elements.
Try wooden coffee tables, side tables, or picture frames to bring in this natural element. Open shelving in wood tones allows you to display blue and green accessories while adding warmth.
The grain patterns in wood add another layer of texture that makes your room feel complete and grounded.
Combine sage green with navy blue
Sage green and navy blue together create a timeless combo that feels both fresh and classic.
Navy furniture against sage walls has this grounded, tailored look that works in any style home or the opposite with navy walls and sage furniture for a bold approach that feels livable.
Add natural elements like jute rugs or wooden tables to keep this color combo from feeling preppy or nautical. This pairing works without looking outdated.
Forest green built-in shelves
Built-in shelves painted forest green create a library-like focal wall that feels sophisticated.
The deep green provides a rich background that makes everything displayed on the shelves look intentional. Add blue books, vases, or art objects on the shelves to bring in the blue component.
Leave some space rather than filling every inch. Your items will stand out better against the green. Lighting your green shelves with small lights or LED strips makes them glow.
Featured blue geometric wallpaper
Blue geometric wallpaper creates a focal point that brings pattern and color together. Use it on a single wall with green furniture or accessories to complete your color scheme.
Look for patterns with different shades of blue for depth, or simple two-tone designs for a clean look.
The structure of geometric patterns balances the organic feeling of green plants or accessories. Wallpaper brings in blue without committing to painted walls that are hard to change.
Incorporate botanical mix with sky blue tones
Botanical prints in various green shades against sky blue walls create a garden-like atmosphere that feels alive.
Frame plant prints, ferns, or leaf patterns for your walls, or choose botanical patterned pillows and throws. Real plants add a dimension of green that changes with the seasons and grows with your space.
The variety of green tones in botanicals helps bridge different blues in your space, making everything feel connected.
Add blue, green and white striped rug
A striped rug incorporating blue, green, and white grounds your seating area while reinforcing your color scheme.
Stripes work with any furniture style from modern to traditional, making them versatile. The white stripes provide visual breaks that keep the blue and green from overwhelming.
Look for varying stripe widths for an interesting, less predictable pattern. Rugs are easy to remove if you want to update your look.
Opt for blue and green lampshades
Colored lampshades in blue or green create a gorgeous glow. Try navy or forest green shades on table lamps for a dramatic look, or light blue or sage for something subtle.
Look for shades with patterns that incorporate both colors for a coordinated approach. The warm light filtering through colored shades creates an ambiance that paint can never do.
Changing one or two lampshades makes a difference in how your room feels and when it’s lit it gives a glowy effect which makes your living room a soothing space.
Is blue-green a calming color?
Blue-green is one of the calming colors you can choose for your living room.
Our brains see blue with water and sky, feelings of tranquility and openness and green connects us to nature, growth, and renewal.
When you combine them, you get a perfect balance of refreshing and relaxing energy. The blood pressure seems low in blue-green spaces, because it soothes the mind and gives a relaxed feeling to the body.
Blue-green works well in living rooms because it creates a serene background for both family time and evenings unwinding.
The calming effect works with every shade of blue and green whether you choose soft, barely-there tints or rich, saturated shades.
Conclusion
Creating a blue and green living room gives you an opportunity to play with colors that naturally complement each other while creating a space that feels both fresh and timeless. It’s not like some trendy colors that go outdated after a time period.
Start small if you’re nervous about committing to these colors like pillows, art, and accessories to test it before committing to something major. Lighting changes how these colors appear throughout the day. What looks perfect in morning light feels different in the evening.
The beauty of these colors is their flexibility. They can go coastal, traditional, modern, or eclectic depending on which style you are preferring. Your blue and green living room should make you happy every time you walk into it.
With these 20 blue and green living room ideas, you will get a living room that balances beauty, comfort, and a sense of calmness that blue and green provide.
