1. Turquoise Dragon Pot 2. Pillow 3. Hickory Stick Candles 4. KitchenAid Mixer
5. Splashed Glazed Barrel Canister 6. Dash and Albert Rug 7. The Kitchn
I have been feeling a little blue around my house lately.
Or maybe more than a little.
Don’t worry—I’m not sad. I mean blue as in the color blue.
You might remember when I joked that my house and furniture “talk” to me and tell me what color they want to be. That playful idea turned out to be a useful way to think about decorating: my home has been nudging me toward shades of blue.
I created inspiration boards to explore the range of blues that appealed to me. Building visual boards—on Pinterest or just a digital collage—helps reveal the palettes you naturally gravitate toward and makes it easier to pull a cohesive scheme together.
You may wonder why a person who loves warm, cozy fall colors would embrace blues and grays. The answer: layers and balance. Warm wood floors, mixed textures, and varied accent hues keep the blues from feeling cold. Instead, the palette reads as peaceful and snug—think of a comfortable beach cottage with a calm, coastal vibe.
Once I decided on a foundational color scheme and applied it to key elements—paint, large furniture pieces, and major textiles—decorating became simpler and more enjoyable. With a clear base palette, I no longer get overwhelmed by too many options. I also make fewer buying mistakes because I can quickly tell if something supports the overall look.
If a new piece complements the established color story, it stays. If it clashes or distracts from the house’s overall mood, it goes. I still enjoy adding pops of other colors—accents keep the rooms lively—but the blues and grays are the glue that ties everything together.
Establishing a foundational color scheme isn’t complicated, but it has made a real difference in how my home comes together.
I’ll share some of the newest blue additions to my rooms in the next post as the season progresses.
Do you have a solid foundational color palette in your home?
What colors are inspiring you right now?
I contribute to My Colortopia, part of Glidden, where color inspiration is the focus. Right now Glidden is running the #MyColorfulLife project inviting people to share colorful photos that inspire them. The project gathers images to create a large community mosaic celebrating color and design. I participated in the My Colortopia program with Glidden/AkzoNobel, and as always, my opinions are my own.
I have partnered with Glidden/ AkzoNobel Paints to participate in the My Colortopia program but as always, the thoughts and opinions are my own.