From Houzz – another look at blue and obviously for me that means it could translate into coastal…….

Amid my fleeting love affairs with color (thanks for the memories, orange), there’s one old flame I’ve never abandoned: indigo. Classic and complex, it lends a dash of mystique to the comforting familiarity of blue. Here are a dozen great ways to layer it into a room.

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Mood Indigo: 11 Reasons to Love This Rich Blue

Get inspired to add this dashing shade of blue to every room in the house

I could stare at this gorgeous composition all day. Pure white looks luminous against the saturated indigo walls and floor — it’s an arresting matchup.

by betsy burnham

The intricate design on this chest, stunning both for its color and pattern, looks as though it were painted with India ink. And the way the picture frame pulls the color upward is a nice touch.

by Austin Patterson Disston Architects

This living area looks as crisp and tailored as a blue blazer paired with a white shirt. Pale blue in the kitchen is a nice reflection of its darker counterpart.

by Susan Serra, CKD

Blue kitchen cabinets always catch my eye, and these have the faded, textured appeal of denim. The blue is a nice middle ground between the white cabinets and dark floor.

by moon design + build

Here’s another take on an indigo kitchen — this one much sleeker and more contemporary. The glossy cabinets cool down the blue and give it a mod spin.

by Nina Jizhar

Splashes of indigo bring this calm white bedroom to life. The organic, freeform artwork loosens the geometric lines and keeps the space from appearing too static.

by The Lettered Cottage

Wow — this overscale mural is an eye-popper. The room feels as though it’s wrapped in a big, cozy indigo cardigan.

by Snap! Interior Design

Deep indigo on the rug grounds this airy room and plays nicely off the yellow accents. The minimalist botanical pattern reinforces the connection to the outdoors.

by Tracy Murdock Allied ASID

The high-gloss indigo walls here are wonderful, but that desk is the crowning touch. The shiny finish comes from car paint — too cool!

Deep indigo walls form an intense but subtle backdrop for layers of texture in this dining room.

by Marcelo Brito

Deep blues and oxblood reds give a classic color pairing fresh appeal. I love seeing a sunroom that isn’t done in tropical brights or washed-out, beachy colors.

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via Get inspired to add this dashing shade of blue to every room in the house.

By now, you know I adore coastal style, nautical anything and beach casual. These Coastal Living blues add instant coastal casual style anywhere! Combine these inspirations to any of the “Shore Things” items for July 2011 (bottom of this post) and you’ll feel like you’re on vacation even if you’re stuck in the city.

True Blue Beach Retreat

Azure skies, hydrangeas, and sea glass inspired designer Frank Randolph’s creative coastal decor for this Kiawah Island home in South Carolina.

Photographer: David Hillegas Writer: Steele Thomas Marcoux

Decorating With Blue

Natural blue hues perfectly reflect the colors of the ocean in this seaside home. Designer Frank Randolph took his cues from the Kiawah Island landscape, bold blue dinnerware, and the bright white forms of the Loop chair, designed by Frances Elkins (pictured at center) to create a backdrop for an innovative mix of patterns.