Navy Doesn't Just Support a Space, It Defines It — Here's Why, Where, and How to Decorate With the Dynamic Shade

Navy bedroom with navy grasscloth wallpaper, green artwork, a brass sconce light, a dark timber side table, a navy chambray bed cover with a fluffy ottoman at the end of the bed.

Navy blue. It’s been around the home for a while now, adorned every room, every type of surface, and object, but is decorating with navy still relevant? I certainly think so.

Deep, rich, intense, and yet overtly calming, familiar and cozy, navy occupies a unique space in our decorative hearts. Hovering around black, but with a more friendly edge, the hue changes dramatically depending on the light — shadowy and introspective in not-so-bright areas, and more vivid and jovial when it steps into the sun.