I and A Mag Oct19

Get Fresh With Blue & White
A combination of blue and white is bright and breezy for summer, and timelessly appealing all year round.
A blue-painted wall in
an otherwise mainly white
room creates a note of
smart sophistication. Minnie
two-and-a-half seat sofa
in Frost Highland tweed,
£1,250; Colorado medium
rug in Indigo, £149; Paper
Leaf scatter 45x45cm
cushion by Zoe Glencross
in Anchor, £70; House
scatter 45x45cm cushion
in Navy pure Belgian linen
£55; all Sofa.com.
Depicting
an ocean setting
with gentle,
abstract waves,
this striking
canvas combines
cool blue and
crisp white tones,
framed in elegant
silver. Waves
abstract canvas,
£195, Cox & Cox.
This handy jute bag is perfect for
laundry and storage, featuring soft
rope handles, metal eyelets and
stiffened base. Nautical storage
bag, £12.95, Live Laugh Love.
A simple blind
may be all
that’s needed
to add a jolt
of vibrant
pattern to any
room. Vector
Border Denim
Roman blind,
from £33,
Blinds 2go.
Welcome home
with a bright and
breezy doormat that
demonstrates that even
basics can be beautiful.
Coir mat, £19, Red
Candy.
Blue and white tiles
are an absolute
classic, and these
hand-decorated
Spanish examples
are appealingly
timeless. Cabrera
Jazmin blue
tiles, £4.49 each,
Claybrook
Studio.
How To Use Blue & White
• Nautical but nice – blue and white stripes
have that classic look that never goes out of
style. Use in small doses to provide a dash of
interest without becoming overwhelming.
• A wall (or even a whole room) painted in
deep blue is very on-trend. Interesting,
cosy and sophisticated, it looks handsome
combined with white woodwork – like a
tailored suit with a smart white shirt.
Hand-painted spots and circles create an upgrade
on traditional blue and white dinnerware. Sigur
12-piece earthenware dinner set, £39, MADE.COM.
This soft Turkish
cotton towel, with
its geometric pattern,
is super-absorbent,
quick drying, lightweight
and easy to pack. Inca
Hammam towel in blue,
£36, Bohemia Design.
A statement throw will bring a pop of
Santorini-inspired colour to a living space. Blue
and grey striped throw, £45, Cox & Cox.
• Balance the crisp feel of blue and white
by adding soft and rustic textures, such as
wool throws, wicker baskets and jute rugs.
Alternatively, opt for a more industrial vibe
with exposed brickwork and copper piping.
• Classic blue and white decorating might
include Chinese ginger jars, Wedgwood
plates, toile de Jouy fabric and Cornishware
crockery. There are, however, plenty of
more modern interpretations, too. Look for
chevrons, triangles and other geometric
patterns as well as bold, contemporary
florals to liven up the look.
• Include some extra colours for interest. A
touch of black is strong and sophisticated,
while orange, lime and fuchsia will really
pop against deep blue. For a paler scheme,
add soft greens, yellows and pinks for a
pretty, country-garden effect.
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