Get the Perfect Look For Your Nursery With These Blue Paint Colours

Blue was once the go-to palette when decorating a nursery for a baby boy. However, this classic colour family is an ideal choice for any little one. Everything from pastels to navy shades can be used to create beautiful blue nurseries. 

When decorating a baby's room, you can apply the same colour theory as you would if you were overhauling your own bedroom. Blue is one of the most soothing colours around, lowering heart rates and helping disperse feelings of anxiety. Blue-infused nursery decor won't just help babies sleep through the night, it'll also calm older children and keep temper tantrums in check. 

In the search of the perfect paint colour to realise your blue nursery ideas? At Tikkurila, you'll find plenty of eye-catching options. Keep it bright with classic pastels, or mix it up with more dramatic teal hues and navy shades. 

Eager to learn more? Read on for a roundup of our favourite blue shades, along with some effective colour combinations if you need a helping hand getting that spare room ready for your impending arrival. 

Our Favourite Blue Nursery Colours

With so many shades to choose from, singling out the right blue for a baby room makeover can be tricky. To make your life easier, we've picked out some of our finest blue paint colours for you to consider. 

Light blues are the best choice if you're looking to create a calming environment for little ones. Cumulus Y354 is light and airy, but there's plenty of vibrancy here. 

Keep things simple and stick to pure white when adding the finishing touches. Alternatively, experiment with darker pastels and mid-tone hues for a stylish tonal combination. Once you've taken care of those nursery walls, work some blue accessories into the space. 

Lighter blues also work nicely alongside natural materials. Opt for wooden cots and Scandi-inspired furniture for a timeless nursery. Alternatively, stick to all-white pieces and muted furnishings. 

If you prefer using pastels in your home decor, Forget Me Not H353 is sure to catch your eye. This enchanting blue will make a welcome addition to any nursery, evoking a feeling of clear skies. 

As this paint colour is on the lighter side, you can be fairly generous when using it. It's perfect as an all-wall colour, but it also pairs beautifully with softer blues, greys and other neutral accent colours. 

Although it's a pastel, it's surprisingly rich. As such, you can furnish a nursery with darker materials if you wish. Walnut cots and stained oak storage units will look at home alongside this beautiful blue backdrop. 

Cooling colours are a good choice for nurseries, helping take the edge off those warmer nights. Glacier Y435 is a superb choice of soothing blue, with hints of grey making this an incredibly versatile nursery colour. 

To add warmth and create a cosy retreat for your baby, get creative with textures and patterns. Knitted throws in earthy tones and neutral colours will make a great addition, while repeated patterns and murals will add character to a sparse wall. 

When it comes to adding furniture, take your inspiration from the grey undertones of this paint colour. You can stick to light grey if you want to create a more contemporary nursery, or opt for a darker hue like charcoal instead. 

Searching for something with more vibrancy? How about Sky J356?

This stunning medium blue will work nicely in nurseries and will serve as a brilliant backdrop for children's bedrooms as they grow older. You can use it to decorate an entire room, or save it for a single feature wall and offset it with a lighter blue or neutral shade. 

Just about any style of furniture will work well with this colour. Keep things simple with monochrome cots and cubby storage, or opt for a more refined choice with dark woods like stained oak. With this paint colour as a backdrop, you can also experiment with aeronautical murals and sky-themed decals. 

Blue Nursery Colour Schemes

Thinking about using blue to get the nursery ready for your baby's arrival? Try one of these winning colour combinations for a nursery decor scheme that won't disappoint. 

If it's a calming space you're after, start with a light blue like Cumulus Y354. Perfect used in nurseries of any size, you can use this timeless shade as an all-wall colour. 

If you're decorating a nursery with awkward dimensions, a classic white is a good counterpoint. Think about using Seagull F496 to accent structural elements and architectural details. With its delicate blue undertones, it'll work nicely alongside a more dramatic primary colour. 

If you're not afraid of experimenting with colour, try using a vivid blue like Sky J356. Use it liberally to decorate an entire room, or save it for a special feature wall enhanced with hot air balloon murals or cloud-shaped decals. 

When it comes to accent colours, stick with something simple like Snowdrift L503. Use this one to coat interior doors or apply a finishing coat to architrave and skirting. With gentle blue undertones, it makes a low-key addition to any nursery.

There's a world of pastel colours to choose from, but blue always works well when decorating a nursery. Forget Me Not H353 is a standout pick from our pastel collection, making a timeless design choice for any baby's room. 

When decorating with pastels, avoid introducing a bold secondary colour into the mix. Instead, opt for a more sympathetic complementary hue like Jasmine F503. This airy shade has a hint of yellow, bringing a subtle hint of sunshine to any nursery interior.