Blue and white inspiration

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Blue and white inspiration by homesandgardens

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  Choose a bold block wall colour

  The solid colour of a statement wall makes a striking foil for a sleek white table. Ceramics provide texture, while framed French phrases add a humorous touch.
  
  The Doppia extending console table in White is by Pagnon & Pelhaître at Ligne Roset. The paint is from Sanderson and the prints are from Thursday Press.
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  Use wide stripes

  Loose covers in refreshing wide stripes are perfect for updating upholstered furniture and softening a predominantly white room.
  
  Find this armchair at Pimpernel & Partners. The fabrics are from a selection at Romo, and the Ruben Arkipelag floor light is from Twentytwentyone.

  
  

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  Choose simple furniture

  Reclaimed wood and woven textures are a perfect way of creating a seaside flavour and sense of relaxed informality.
  
  The dining table is from Gubi and the dining chairs are from Conran at Marks & Spencer, while the wood box shelf and white ceramic bottles are from Akiko Hirai
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  Add impact with a canvas

  A bold, oversized canvas will give instant impact to an otherwise simple scheme. Go for furniture in similar shades to complement the design.
  

  Find the white Bermuda desk by Thomas Eriksson for Asplund at Skandium. The HMS Fearless bespoke wall canvas is from Surface View.

  Love these colourful decorating ideas? Check out Housetohome's other photo galleries of design ideas - Back to Black, Blush and Beyond and Coastal Living.

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  Pay attention to detail

  Slate grey is the perfect foil for azure tableware
  
  The runner is in Franchini from Designers Guild and the side plate is from The Conran Shop, while the Soendergaard coffee cup and saucer are from David Mellor
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  Add seaside accessories

  Simple additions, such as shells and decorative fish, add a fun beach-style touch.
  
  Hansa Metal fish from Nkuku.
  
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  Pair with simple accessories

  Combining animal prints with pared-down accessories keeps this blue and white scheme calm.
  
  The bespoke Giant Giraffe wallpaper is made to order from Digetex and the chair is from Magis at SCP, while the large plaster and resin vase is from Daylesford Organic. Find the oeil-de-bouef mirror at Atelier
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  Choose understated soft furnishings

  Understated soft furnishings, such as loose covers and throws, have an informal beach-house feel.
  
  FURNITURE Christopher chair covered in St Mawes in Navy from William Yeoward. Throw in Blazer Stripe col 005 from Blendworth.
  
  
  
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  Add a playful touch

  Fabrics depicting smaller motifs in toning shades add a playful feel to bolsters.
  
  The top left bolster is covered in Livingstone in Blue from Colefax and Fowler, while the top right bolster is covered in Paw Print from Soane. The bottom left bolster is covered in Durbar Leopard Epingle in Imperial by Lee Jofa at GP&J Baker, and the bottom right bolster is covered in Randolph Leopard Print in Indigo from Schumacher at Turnell & Gigon
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  Add patterned tiles

  Blue and white patterned tiles are a great way to introduce a relaxed Mediterranean feel into your dining room.
  

  The fez hand-painted tiles are by Emery & Cie at Retrouvius. The Chinaware is all from Sargadelos at Iberica London.

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  Mix furniture styles

  Combining contemporary seating in the home office with pieces of well-worn, vintage-style furniture has a more personal approach.
  
  Cruz rattan with twisted paper chair in White,  £289, Vincent Sheppard. Find a similar desk at Lassco.