[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-5-reasons-why-you-should-be-using-blue-in-your-home":3,"blog-related-5-reasons-why-you-should-be-using-blue-in-your-home":32},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":24,"inlineProducts":25,"seo":26},416,"5-reasons-why-you-should-be-using-blue-in-your-home","5 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blue in Your Home",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">If you \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kathykuohome/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow us on Instagram\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"http://kathykuohome.com?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">browse our site\u003C/a>, you'll notice that one of our favorite colors for home interiors is blue. In the shop, we offer \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/118995-Amalia-French-Country-Blue-Magnolia-White-Porcelain-Decorative-Ginger-Jar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blue and white chinoiserie\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/170066-Isaiah-Updated-Traditional-Blue-Steel-Shade-Light-Linear-Chandelier?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blue chandeliers\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/5548-Abaco-Coastal-Beach-Blue-Coral-Sculpture-Decor?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blue decor\u003C/a> (heck, even our site color palette has blue). Our love for blue interior design is not an accident. Blue is a color we always encourage designers to include when they're \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/product/prodgroup/royal-furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creating a space\u003C/a>. The reasoning? It goes way beyond \"currently trending\" and actually dives deep into the science and psychology behind design and color play. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Here are our top 5 reasons why blue interior design is a beloved look!\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32590\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner-1.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1220\" height=\"305\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/147539-Claudie-Slate-Blue-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33937\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/KK-Final-124-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kathy Kuo sits on the Claudie blue velvet sofa in the Kathy Kuo Design Showroom\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/157358-Beatrix-Tapestry-Forest-Throw-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33547\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_157358.jpg\" alt=\"Tapestry forest throw pillow with welt trim and feather and down insert\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/147539-Claudie-Slate-Blue-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33949\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Blue-Velvet-Sofa.jpg\" alt=\"blue velvet mid-century modern sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/55710-Zaria-Coastal-Beach-Teak-Wood-Slice-Square-Plinth-Pedestal?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33943\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_55710.jpg\" alt=\"brown wood pedestal side table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cb>1. Blue Light Goes the Farthest\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Our first reason requires a little bit of science. When light shines on a piece of furniture or home decor, the item absorbs every color of the spectrum except one, which is the color you see. Because blue has a very short wavelength, it evades absorption and is therefore the easiest color to see (this is why the ocean usually appears blue, or why it can be tricky to tell if something is black or navy). \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Parse through the science, and you get this: Blue is a great color for interiors, especially in dark spaces, because it injects a space with lightness and color! If there's a lot of natural light, blue will make a room gleam. And even if there aren't many windows, blue will naturally draw light and color out of a dark room.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/kathy-kuo-home-design-spotlight-modern-regency-in-westchester/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33304\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Bubble-Chandelier-Dining-Room-1.jpg\" alt=\"A dining room with blue grasscloth wallpaper, a glass bubble chandelier, mahogany dining table, and blue velvet dining chairs\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1519\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/146042-Velma-Bergen-Blue-Antique-Brass-Steel-Dining-Side-Chair-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33945\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_146042_1.jpg\" alt=\"blue velvet mid-century modern dining side chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/159948-Alaine-Updated-Traditional-Dark-Extendable-Rectangular-Dining-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33609\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_159948_1.jpg\" alt=\"extendable brown rectangular dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/26672-Oly-Studio-Muriel-Clear-Resin-Bubbled-Chandelier?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33606\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_26672.jpg\" alt=\"resin bubble chandelier\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>2. Blue Interior Design Is Good for Your Health\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Don't believe us? Blue rooms have actually been shown to lower blood pressure and heart rate, and although it opposes the \"feeling blue\" idiom, living in a blue room has been proven in multiple studies to help people with depression. It's almost impossible to be stressed out in a blue room! Blue helps us sleep too. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">The color neutralizes melatonin levels (a hormone that anticipates the onset of nighttime) meaning that it's a refreshing and energizing color when our melatonin is low in the morning, and it's a soothing and relaxing color at night when our melatonin is high and we're trying to fall asleep. What does this all mean for interior designers? No question about it: blue is \u003Cem>the color\u003C/em> for the bedroom.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/traditional-coastal-living-room-design/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33338\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Massoud-Living-Hero_Elon-Sofa-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A living room with herringbone floors, coffered ceilings, blue patterned wallpaper, and a comfy seating area with blue velvet sofas, plush green swivel chairs, and x-base ottomans\" width=\"1220\" height=\"742\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/145139-Nash-Modern-Classic-Natural-Jute-Diamond-Patterned-Rug-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33345\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_145139.jpg\" alt=\"jute diamond patterned area rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/161666-Kallie-Waters-Edge-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33375\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Kallie-Sofa-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"blue velvet sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/139316-Ulysses-French-Country-Antique-Gold-Beveled-Frame-Wall-Mirror-Large?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33366\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_139316.jpg\" alt=\"beveled gold wall mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>3. Blue Offers the Most Versatile Palette\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Every color has an anthology of shades and hues, but it's going to be tricky to find a soothing red or a bright and fun grey. Blue, however, is a color without limits. Add pale blue into your space to soften a corner, choose a dramatic blue for a strong regal flare, toss in a bright blue for an electric pop of color, or stick with a neutral shade for an inviting color to paint the walls. Blue is also preferable because it works as a complement to almost any color on the wheel. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">We love blue and white together, but blue also pairs excellently with bright colors that are sometimes difficult to work with (like green, orange, or fuchsia) and with several materials, like wood and metallics.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Hudson-Valley?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33921\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/HudsonValleyBedroom_ElioDarkBlue_SpindleBed_4K-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a blue wood spindle bed in the center of a cozy primary bedroom\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1464\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/159265-Maeve-Traditional-Teal-Blue-Forest-Landscape-Tapestry-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33777\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_159265.jpg\" alt=\"tapestry forest wall hanging\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/159213-Elio-Updated-Traditional-Dark-Blue-Wood-Spindle-Poster-Bed-Queen?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33904\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_159213.jpg\" alt=\"dark blue wood spindle bed frame\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/165038-Luiza-Spring-Breeze-Performance-Velvet-Ottoman?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33940\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/MAS-103-BANHER.jpg\" alt=\"velvet ottoman with nailhead trim\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>4. Blue Won't Overwhelm Your Design\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">You can use multiple shades of azure or navy in the same room and achieve a look that's both stunning and approachable. Because blue has such a versatile palette, as mentioned above, you can put colored furniture and decor in a blue room using similar hued fabrics, and your eyes won't feel too overwhelmed! (That said, we always encourage incorporating neutrals into a room for the best visual balance).\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/sea-girt-coastal-design-home-reveal/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33532\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/83V5hIfw.jpeg\" alt=\"a coastal office with blue patterned wallpaper and a white brick fireplace\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/51263-Exquisite-Rugs-Sanctuary-Modern-Classic-Ivory-Bamboo-Silk-Rug-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33942 alignnone\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_51263.jpg\" alt=\"bamboo silk rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/160528-Leon-Updated-Traditional-Blue-Slipcovered-Arm-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33948\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_160528.jpg\" alt=\"floral patterned blue armchair with pleated skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/100714-Uriah-Industrial-Loft-Grey-Aluminum-Round-Pedestal-Side-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33944\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_100714.jpg\" alt=\"metal pedestal side table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>5. Blue Is Already Your Favorite Color\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Is this true for you? Because it's true for about 45% of males and 35% of females, making blue the most popular favorite color for both genders. This is great knowledge to have as a designer. If you're working on a commercial project that has to be universally appealing, or if you just have a tricky client who isn't loving your color choices...try blue interior design. The odds are in your favor.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/coastal-hamptons?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33938\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/CoastalHamptons_Lookbook.png\" alt=\"coastal living room with large blue sectional and natural jute rug\" width=\"1220\" height=\"763\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/155226-Luna-Modern-Blue-Abstract-Feather-Down-Decorative-Throw-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33947\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_155226.jpg\" alt=\"blue and cream patterned throw pillow\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44903-Palecek-Camilla-Coastal-Beach-White-Inlaid-Fossilized-Clam-Oval-Coffee-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33941\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_44903.jpg\" alt=\"natural white wood coffee table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/149889-Weybridge-Sea-Mint-Performance-U-Chaise-Sectional---Left-Chaise---142%22?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33939 alignnone\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/ROW-SYLVIE-110-241-249-VO100-69-ES-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"coastal blue sectional\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>So many shades of blue you don't know what to do?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">No problem. Here are some common shades and some of our favorite design uses: \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"height: 226px;\" width=\"1840\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Grey-Blue\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Use for creating a spa-like atmosphere in the bath, cool cabinetry in the kitchen, or for serene bedroom walls.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Royal Blue\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Our go-to choice to pair with regency furniture. It's also the shade typically used in traditional blue and white palettes. \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Sky Blue\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Great for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Collections/Coastal-Beach?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coastal beach style\u003C/a> bathrooms, cabana-style chairs, vintage-style kitchen islands, or beach-y \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/sofas-and-sectionals#/filter:featurestxt:Slipcovered?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">slipcovers\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Robin-Egg Blue\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">This hue is a lot of fun as a modern wallpaper color or the color choice for a bold bathroom tile. \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Steel Blue\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Enjoy steel blue's luxe tones for a French glamour look. It also serves as a recommended backdrop color when mixing patterns.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Caribbean Blue\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">This bright blue is playful and perfect for a kids room (or use it as a bright pop of color for an accessory item).\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Aqua\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">This is the perfect color for a feminine or beach-y kitchen, a tween girl's bedroom, or for fun accessories.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\"> \u003Cstrong>Turquoise\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Great for colorful kids rooms or for a hip midcentury look. \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Navy\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">It's the go-to for nautical designs, but we also like it for bold built-ins. \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need design help? \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a full-service design firm working with clients in the United States and abroad. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From warm, timeless interiors to serene outdoor retreats, our talented team of accredited designers creates spaces that feel like home, designed around how you live and what you love.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://kkhome.as.me/schedule.php?notembedded=1?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=useblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cb>Schedule a free consultation\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cb>, call (888) 908-3486, or email studio@kathykuohome.com today to get started!\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/blue_feature.jpg","Kathy Kuo Home","2026-01-02T10:00:01Z",[13,14],"Home","The Designer's Handbook",[16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23],"home decor","design ideas","living room","design","dining room","design tips","e-design","blue",[],[],{"title":27,"description":28,"keywords":29,"canonicalUrl":30,"noIndex":31},"Blue Interior Design: 5 Reasons to Use Blue in Your Home","Why blue interior design is a classic look, and how to decorate with blue decor in every room of your home.","blue interior design","/blog/5-reasons-why-you-should-be-using-blue-in-your-home",false,[33,44,53],{"id":34,"slug":35,"title":36,"excerpt":37,"heroImageUrl":38,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":39,"categories":40},1068,"custom-cabinetry-kathy-kuo-home-unique-kitchens-baths","Custom Heirloom Cabinetry, Reimagined: Inside Our New Collaboration with Unique Kitchens & Baths","Introducing six European-inspired cabinet designs that are completely customizable.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Kathy-Kuo-Home-x-Unique-Kitchens-Baths-Bristol-Rolling-Fog-painted-kitchen-cabinetry.jpg","2026-05-07T10:00:38Z",[13,14,41,42,43],"Bedroom","The Trade Exclusive","Kitchen & Bath",{"id":45,"slug":46,"title":47,"excerpt":48,"heroImageUrl":49,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":50,"categories":51},1067,"investing-in-heirloom-furniture","Why Heirloom-Quality Home Goods Are Worth the Investment: 7 Pieces to Shop Now and Keep Forever","A designer's guide to heirloom furniture and décor that's worth the investment.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Worlds-Away-Rattan-Dresser-in-a-cozy-traditional-living-room.jpg","2026-05-01T10:00:21Z",[13,52,43],"Living Room",{"id":54,"slug":55,"title":56,"excerpt":57,"heroImageUrl":58,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":59,"categories":60},1066,"sunbrella-interiors-fabrics","Sunbrella Interiors Fabrics We Love for Beautiful, Exceptionally Durable Upholstery","What we love about our newest performance fabrics from Sunbrella.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Sunbrella-upholstered-furniture.jpg","2026-04-24T10:00:45Z",[13,14,52]]