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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Emily Moorman

Forget classic blue and white, this complementary color combination brings drama while feeling perfectly balanced

Blue and pale orange bedroom with velvet headboard.

We all know and love the most classic of color combinations – blue and white – which feels innately calming and nods to coastal decor, but sometimes this soothing duo can fail to add enough vibrancy.

And so, if you enjoy using blue in your home but are looking to create a more playful look with a bolder color combination, look no further than blue and orange. Two complementary colors (since they sit opposite one another on the color wheel), decorating with blue and orange will always work well together, achieving a balanced yet bold look.

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