Elevate Your Interior Spaces with Ultramarine Blue
Looking to add liveliness and drama to an interior space? Ultramarine is your go-to shade.
Ultramarine blue is still among the finest shades of blue. Ultramarine is a vibrant, refreshing, and cool color that's ideal for infusing life to any room. This color has a reputation for being among the deepest and most vivid of blues. It has made its way into modern home interior design and décor, thanks to its strong presence.
It is just the perfect shade for creating intimate and relaxing spaces.
History of ultramarine blue
Numerous well-known artists are inspired by ultramarine blue's stunningly bright hue. French artist Jacques Majorelle is credited with introducing this shade to the world. Majorelle fell in love with the city of Marrakech in Morocco instantly.
He built the house now known as Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech after being deeply impressed by the city's lights and color. It was in this place that Majorelle first exhibited his love of ultramarine blue. After creating his own pigment, he painted the entire house in a vivid and deep shade of blue that's now referred to as Majorelle Blue. The color beautifully transformed the vibe and feel of the Majorelle Garden. Today, it is a favorite tourist attraction where Majorelle Blue takes center stage.
Also known as Klein Blue, Majorelle (or ultramarine, also cobalt blue) is the most energizing shade that livens up a home. Majorelle Blue is expensive as it is made from the rare gemstone Lapiz Lazuli.
Yves Klein, however, attempted to make the color more accessible by creating his synthetic version. Ultramarine blue is featured in Klein's monochromatic paintings, which glorify the color.
For more visual inspiration, check out the photos at Noble Blue Color Tones for Rich Interior Design and Decor.
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Now, here are some amazing ways to integrate this shade in your interiors to create a retreat that's both relaxing and revitalizing.
1- Give some furniture a charming facelift
Ready to use furniture to create a bold statement?
Try ultramarine blue as repaint. It is emerging as the finest of blues. Any piece of furniture can have a high-end look with this color. Ultramarine blue can make any décor piece stand out, adding elegance to any room.
To add the ultimate look of elegance, combine it with gold or brass embellishments. The warmth of these accents, which beautifully complements the tranquil and fresh ultramarine shade, adds elegant charm to any corner of the house.
Ultramarine adds sophistication, depth, and a hint of playfulness to the piece. It's an excellent choice for repurposing or upgrading furniture. This color brings new life and will wonderfully accentuate an old vintage furnishing. Reupholstering an old sofa or vintage chair is another great method for upgrading antique furniture. Refurbishing with fabric that features Ikat, ultramarine stripes, or chevron designs brings a fun and light-hearted spin to an old chair.
2- Create a statement wall
An ultramarine wall instantly grabs attention as it effectively injects personality into a space. A touch of this exotic blue adds life to any wall space. If you want a statement wall, ultramarine blue does it well. It is recommended to paint only one wall in this color as it holds a strong presence.
An ultramarine accent wall is another excellent way to enhance the visual boundaries of a tiny room. By painting a wall in this exuberant, fresh shade, you create the illusion of depth, hence, making the space look larger and wider.
The perfect complement to an ultramarine blue wall is white. A trim of crisp white is the finest finishing touch for a blue statement wall. Also, white décors make a perfect complement. For instance, a white sofa can delicately stand out and elevate the feature wall's visual effect. Ultramarine blue should be combined with a diverse array of hues and textures to create a light-hearted ambiance. This versatile blue color lends any space a clean, authentic look.
3- Give your space a vibrant pop of color
Ultramarine is the excellent choice if you wish to add a bright burst of color to any room.
Décors and accessories adorned in this bright, lively color are currently in style and are the best way to freshen up a bleak and monotonous space.
Any space takes on a fresh glow even with wall art that depicts ultramarine blue. Ultramarine throw pillows with chevron or striped designs can dramatically alter the look of a sofa. A nautical or coastal theme can be perfectly complemented by ultramarine pillows and beddings.
Ceramics is another area that's seeing a rising demand for ultramarine accessories. Just imagine a bright ultramarine vase with yellow dahlias or marigolds. This arrangement set on a coffee or dining table is a striking and unique detail. Vases and ginger jars in the chinoiserie style have also become an exotic way to add color to the home.
And last but not least, tableware like plates is a stylish display of the vibrant ultramarine shade. These lovely and colorful plates can also be used as wall décor to give your interiors an eclectic update.
4- Add character to the bathroom
Ultramarine is still the go-to color for bathroom upgrades. For small bathrooms, this color really saves the day! Go for walls adorned in rich colors to give tiny bathrooms a touch of class and drama. Colorful tiles can be an excellent option to guarantee an elegant and stunning bathroom. Ultramarine blue creates depth which defines the visual boundaries of a space.
You can easily give a bathroom a fresh upgrade just by artfully and smartly utilizing the effect of ultramarine tiles. Combine white and ultramarine for a softer look. For more depth and dimension, the upper part of your bathroom can be ultramarine while the lower area remains white. This combination is guaranteed to achieve perfect contrast that brings sophistication to the bathroom.
Flooring is another interesting way to elevate your bathroom's look. A decorative ultramarine flooring will surely make a bold and dramatic statement!
5- Liven up your kitchen with ultramarine blue
Currently, one of the most trending hues for kitchens is ultramarine blue. An excellent way to brighten up a kitchen is by achieving the right balance between the calming and vibrant elements of this blue. And the best part of all? Ultramarine goes well with any style of décor.
Kitchens with ultramarine cabinets, marble countertops, and brass accents are undeniably sophisticated and gorgeous.
Plus, the vivid hue perfectly complements wood to create a kitchen with a farmhouse or boho feel. The ultramarine cabinetry goes perfectly with the wood flooring.
If painting all the kitchen cabinets in ultramarine seems too bold or drastic, it's recommended to add a tiny splash of color to the space. Just a hint of vibrancy in the kitchen can easily bring it to life.
Adding an ultramarine backsplash to a kitchen is one of the most popular ways to give it more life. Also, paint the kitchen hood in ultramarine blue that adds an unexpected and charming splash of color to demonstrate a unique design strategy.
The vibrant-looking hood will make a powerful design statement. Ultimately, blue perfectly gives the kitchen a new level of vibrancy, fun, and drama.
Read related (plus more décor inspiration): Decorating with Cobalt Blue (aka Lapis Lazuli).
Watch more ideas: Luxurious Cobalt Blue Home Decorating Ideas | Interior Design.
If you love tiny pops of color, or wish to go for a single accent wall, or a blue retouch to your kitchen and bathroom, you can never go wrong with the ever-vibrant and refreshing ultramarine blue. Let the design experts of JarvisInteriors take care of your home staging and interior designing!
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