Beach Glass, Benjamin Moore
London-based designer Lisette Voûte of Lisette Voûte Designs selected Benjamin Moore's Beach Glass for this serene galley kitchen. She describes it as "a perfect shade of minty blue-green," which beautifully connects the kitchen to the adjacent dining room. "We wanted something that felt lively and fresh, and a pop of color in a small kitchen makes it feel like a jewel box," she says. "We felt this color would work well in the summer but also have enough warmth to it for the darker winter months."
French Moire, Sherwin-Williams
Tori Alexander of Nashville's Alexander Interiors used French Moire by Sherwin-Williams, a color she describes as cornflower blue, in this charming bathroom. "The soft blue color from the stars in the wallpaper was the perfect color for the vanity, paneling, and custom storage bench in this bathroom designed for brothers," she says. "We tested several shades to get it just right."
Mediterranean Sky, Benjamin Moore
Brooke Crew of Brooke Crew Interiors used shades of pale blue on this home's ceilings, pendant lighting, accent tables, and front door. "The thread of blues throughout tells a complete story," she says. Crew painted the door in Benjamin Moore's Mediterranean Sky using Fine Paints of Europe. It stands out against crisp white trim and rich wood floors.
Notable Hue, Sherwin-Williams
Interior Designers Amy Studebaker and Michelle Thore of St. Louis-based design firm Amy Studebaker Design recommend Notable Hue by Sherwin-Williams. "When it came time to work on our client's kitchen, the request was to allow color play and to create freshness and sophistication," Studebaker says. "The desired look was achieved with the use of the beautiful blue cabinets, elegant marble tops, and crisp white subway tile splash."
Tranquility, Benjamin Moore
Mallory Mathison Glenn, principal designer of Mallory Mathison Inc., turned to Benjamin Moore's Tranquility when designing this elegant kitchen. Custom plaster and millwork details honoring the spirit of the historic 1928 Atlanta home accent the room. "Tranquility was chosen for its calming, clear sensibilities but also the historic reference," Mathison says.
Custom Color Inspired by Skylight, Farrow and Ball
Lisa Henderson, owner and principal designer at Lisa Henderson Interiors, created her own paint color similar to Farrow and Ball's Skylight to bring this project to life. "My client and I fell in love with a Phillip Jeffries wallpaper and wanted to create the perfect light-blue paint color to complement it while adding contrast to the space, especially since the adjacent room is pure white," she says. "Sometimes a custom color is the best option! Light blue is so fresh and airy but adds a design punch."
Gentle Gray, Benjamin Moore
Bria Hammel, principal designer of Minneapolis-based firm Bria Hammel Interiors, turns to Benjamin Moore's Gentle Gray again and again. "This is one of our favorite soft blue colors," she says, "We've used it in almost every space imaginable!"
While called gray the color's cool undertones read blue on walls, trim, and cabinetry. "It provides a little more visual interest than typical gray paint colors but is muted enough to give off a calming feeling rather than a bold pop of color. For this laundry room, we love how the soft blue cabinetry juxtaposes (but still complements) the warm tile flooring and gives the space a light and airy feeling."
Meditative, Sherwin-Williams
Jennifer Barron of Houston's Jennifer Barron Interiors loves light blue in a cheery kids bathroom. Her go-to? Meditative by Sherwin-Williams. "Bathroom vanities are great places to throw up a bold splash of color," she says. "This bright and cheerful blue could also be used as a contrast trim color in a little boy's bedroom, for the ceiling in a sunroom, or even the walls of a formal living room."
Normandy Blue, Benjamin Moore
Barron also recommends Benjamin Moore's Normandy Blue. "Going bold on a kitchen paint color anchors the space in a unique and impactful way," she says. "This kitchen is part of an open floor plan and allowed us to pull in this slate blue color throughout the rest of the space." Barron says that this light-blue shade would also work well in a powder room, a study, or even on a front door.
Yarmouth Blue, Benjamin Moore
Crew chose Benjamin Moore's Yarmouth Blue in a semi-gloss finish for this kitchen island and built-in bar. For consistency, she coordinated shades of blue thought the home. "Before selecting the blue for the cabinets and island, we started with a wallpaper in the dining room and the fabrics in the living room, so the whole house felt cohesive," Crew says. "The reason this blue works is because it's incorporated into the overall design of the home, but it can also stand alone."
Blue Seafoam, Benjamin Moore
For those looking for a light blue with a jolt of energy, try Blue Seafoam by Benjamin Moore. Interior designer Claudia Kalur of CFK Interiors selected this aqua shade for a pair of bathroom vanities for young sisters. Rather than use it on the walls, Kalur chose to showcase the color on the vanities, designed by the project architect, David Hottenroth, so that they would stand out even more. "I wanted them to feel not like vanities but like a piece of furniture or cabinetry in their own right, and they just became the stars of this bathroom," she says.
Mt. Rainier Gray, Benjamin Moore
Nadia Subaran, cofounder of Aidan Design in Washington, D.C., designed this cheery kitchen using Benjamin Moore's Mt. Rainier Gray. Inspired by a love of New England, the homeowner was drawn to this soothing shade for her galley kitchen and balanced it with a striking white range hood. "The owner loves the restful and calm feeling of blues and the color kept the kitchen light and bright while also giving the galley some depth," she says.