Navy – it’s classic. Contemporary. Preppy. Crisp. Nautical. Bold. Chic. Masculine. Feminine. I could go on and on! See, I told you I love navy. I love it so much that it’s somewhere in every room of my house. While you don’t have to go that crazy, I think it’s a color that should always be in the mix when designing spaces.
Timeless & Complementary
Navy is timeless and can be complemented with so many amazing colors. My favorites are to pair it with bright colors like kelly green, orange, or yellow, but for a less bold look, navy can be complemented by a light coral or a pale, dusky blue. And let’s not forget that nothing is sharper than beautiful navy with crisp white.
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Perfect for Any Room
Navy is versatile and looks great in all rooms around your house — living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, playroom, front porch — there’s endless possibilities!
And, if you’re nervous to paint an entire room, using navy as an accent wall is a nice alternative. Or, if you’re really nervous, start with some navy accents — a vase, candlesticks, a rug — I know you’ll love it so much that your walls will be navy before you know it!
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Caution: Choose the Right Navy
My only caution is that all navy colors are not the same. You have to be a little careful when picking navy paint. Sometimes, it can look purple or have a black hue to it. My number one favorite is Naval by Sherwin Williams. A few other favs are Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore, Drawing Room Blue by Farrow & Ball and Club Navy by Ralph Lauren.
Aren’t you inspired?! Now, go paint something navy!