Classic Blue: Tiles, Tips & More on How to Use This Colour of the Year

In our bid to satisfy your insatiable thirst for interior design trends and ideas, today, we’re taking a look at Classic Blue, Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2020, and how you can use this beautiful, vibrant colour in your home.

Despite the fact that Pantone announced the colour late last year, this gorgeous hue is still making waves in the interior design world – and we’re here to help you master the art of incorporating it into a variety of rooms. From kitchens and bathrooms to bedrooms and beyond, get ready to dive into the blue lagoon and get inspired.

Ocean-inspired bathrooms

If you’re looking for a new take on nautical-themed bathrooms, let ocean blue tones be your inspiration. Calming, sophisticated and opulent, a dark blue bathroom could be the ideal way to create that safe haven you need away from the outside world. This means leaving the quirky driftwood and seaside vibe behind and immersing yourself in the deep blue ocean.

For a high-end finish, we love the idea of using glossy Artisan Colonial Blue tiles in bathrooms, set against blue painted walls and finished with brass fixtures and fittings. With each tile boasting a slightly different shade, the light will bounce around the room and conjure up the feeling that you’re floating weightlessly in the sea.

Regal living rooms

As a place where you go to relax and unwind at the end of the day, your living room should offer that calm and peaceful space you need. While recent trends have favoured lighter, neutral decor for living room design that encaptures the ever-popular Scandinavian aesthetic, things are moving forward to create dramatic spaces that have a distinctly opulent, almost regal feel using blue as the primary colour.

One look that’s guaranteed to deliver that cosy, plush living room you’ve fawned over in interior design magazines involves having dark blue walls that are instantly brightened up with pops of vibrantly coloured furniture in mustard yellow, turquoise and even pink. The key here is to use a mixture of luxury fabrics like velvet and silk for soft furnishings, and to tie everything together with a statement rug or piece of wall art that uses colourful patterns to make a style statement.

If you’d prefer a more moody aesthetic, swap out the bright colours for pewter or black accents, soft grey soft furnishings and dark wooden furniture – you could even use Antique Chelsea Blue wall tiles on your fireplace wall to add a slightly rustic edge. Whichever style you go for, this look is guaranteed to make an impact.

Brilliant blue kitchens

When it comes to styling your kitchen, blue can be a smart choice – not only because a darker colour can hide a multitude of sins on kitchen splashbacks, but also because it’s incredibly versatile and able to complement a variety of different colour schemes.

One option would be to pair uniquely shaped dark blue tiles with lighter blue cabinets and other soft, pastel tones and wooden accents to create a tranquil yet functional kitchen like in the above image. The end result is a kitchen that’s functional yet fashionable.

Alternatively, why not look to use patterned blue tiles for your walls (or even the floors, for that matter)? Our Barkeley Blue 45cm x 45cm floor tiles are perfect for bringing floors to life and can be adapted to suit both modern and classic looks depending on your own personal style.

Blue-bathed bedrooms

If you like the idea of using your bedroom as the canvas on which to embrace blue interior design, there are options galore available to you. Using a mixture of materials and finishes on walls and floors, you can create that layered look that feels welcoming every night of the week. 

We love the idea of adding texture and depth to bedrooms using tiled feature walls. There are endless possibilities here, but, for a vintage feel, you can use our Retro Ocean Blue metro tiles above your bed – or in dainty splashbacks for your bedside tables if you’re not feeling quite so bold. Laid in a brick lay or grid pattern, they’re sure to bring your bedroom decor to life when offset with pure white bed linens and a mixture of pastel blues for scatter cushions and drapes.

Alternatively, you can evoke a more natural, organic look using wood-effect floor tiles paired with some cool geometric 3D Gloss Buckingham Blue mosaic tiles. Finished with cream, beige and brown furnishings, you’ll have a bedroom that feels calming and earthy for a good night’s rest. 

Whatever grand designs you have in mind when it comes to making over your home in this on-trend colour, we hope these ideas help to spark your imagination and give you the inspiration you need to use blue in different ways.

Of course, when it comes to choosing the right blue tiles for the job, we’re always on hand to help. From delicate patterns to deep marine hues, browse our stunning collection of blue floor and wall tiles online today. And if you want to try out different tile colours before you buy, simply order some small tile cut samples online from as little as £1.99.