Furniture Ideas With a Blue Wall

White

• White on light blue creates a crisp, breezy, tropical effect. White furniture in a dark blue room has a more dramatic, striking look. White painted furniture, cotton upholstery and fluffy linens keep things light. Get this look by repainting existing furniture in white and covering sofas and chairs with crisp, white slipcovers.

Complementary

• Blue's complementary color is orange. Choose furniture with upholstery in the orange family. A palette of cheery citrus sets off your blue background and creates an energetic, eye-catching space. If an array of poppy, grapefruit and adobe is too much for you, consider accenting neutral furniture with colorful pillows and throws, or choosing wood finishes with orange undertones to accentuate the complementary color scheme in a more subtle way.

Earthy

• Channel blue skies with a nature-inspired theme. Pair airy blue walls with natural wood finishes, a brown and tan palette and textural materials. Look for wooden and wicker furniture with cotton, wool and linen upholstery, cushions and slipcovers. Accent the room with specialty furniture made from branches. Green complements an earthy room -- try adding a soft moss or sage chair to the mix.

Monochromatic

• Furnish the room entirely with shades of blue and use textures and prints to give the room contrast and detail. The key to a successful monochromatic color scheme is to stick to the same color undertone as your wall. A blue with green undertones and a blue with purple undertones will clash, but dark and light shades of blue with the same undertone complement one another. It's also a good idea to choose blues that are more neutral -- brights are hard to match and overpower other colors -- but be sure to use enough light and dark variations so the room doesn't all blend together visually.