I just can’t get enough of indigo. I highlighted indigo two years ago on the blog and you know, I think I love it even more today. I can’t remember a time that I have been so attached to one color for this long. Indigo is such a rich complex color with a combination of deep blue and violet undertones that just captivate me. I think I love it so much because it’s such a great transitional color with a balance of cool and warm tones, which makes it a great neutralizer.
Each shade of indigo (darker and lighter) are each so individually beautiful and infusing all the shades together is a great (and easy) way to beautifully layer a room. You can do this not just with indigo but with any other color as well.
The easiest way to get started is to pick up a paint card with your primary color on it and all the shades, These colors below are from Sherwin Williams I found on their website:
It also helps to find an anchor piece like a rug, pillow or fabric that incorporates several of the shades like these:
Rug from Rug USA here:
Source: Rug USA
or a pillow like this one designed by COCO Cozy that I found at Layla Grayce here:
Source: Layla Grayce
Even just two having two shades of a color makes it so much easier to mix and match bold patterns together in pillows and fabrics:
The dot pillow in the darkest shade of indigo that I found is from Layla Grayce here:
Source: Layla Grayce
The gorgeous Hampton Links pillow (I am so obsessed with this pillow) is also from Layla Grayce here (it’s a great price too!):
Source: Layla Grayce
The beautiful lighter shade of indigo is a deep cornflower color, which is found in this zebra pillow from Neiman Marcus here:
Source: Neiman Marcus
I found more cornflower color in this gorgeous rug also from Rug USA here:
Source: Rug USA
Right now there are so many great fun colors in lamps and I’m also obsessed with these indigo Foo Dog Lamps (I want these guys so bad!!) from One Kings Lane here:
Source: One Kings Lane
I’m also loving this Blossom Table Lamp from One Kings Lane here:
Source: One Kings Lane
One last thing, little small touches in accessories like votives and vases are another great way to keep adding that layers shades. I love this fun dark indigo finial top from Wayfair here:
Source: Wayfair
So what do you think? Can you work in some indigo somewhere? You know, if you’re not digging on indigo, think of a color that you do love and check out all the shades of that color. Maybe that would be a great color to think about layering? It’s such an easy way to add a little pop to a space. One more thing… Are you guys loving those foo dogs too or is it just me? I gotta know! (I know, serious world issues here):
Source: One Kings Lane
Thanks for hanging out with me today and by the way, if you missed Monday’s post about my new obsession with the new Velvet Finishes paint from designer Kellie Smith, you can check out that post by clicking the image below:
Cheers!
Cyndy
Julie Spear says
Girl, you are crazy talented at choosing decor items! I have a navy love seat and blue gray sofa in my living room – which are older pieces that I can’t afford to replace. but I have been trying to neutralize all that blue by mixing in other colors… THIS post makes me think I should just dive in, to a sea of indigo. Or at least I need that Blossom Lamp, and those beautiful pillows?
(I forgot to tell you in your last post, how GORGEOUS the styling on your painted piece was, I pinned that photo to 3 different boards on Pinterest, I loved it so much)
And finally – Foo Dog Lamps… those little guys are growing on me, and while I don’t think I could commit to the lamps, a little Foo statue might be in my future? o.k., done stalking your blog, for now 🙂
Victoria says
I love blue as well. Right now I can’t get enough of blue, gray and orange. You know purple/violet or something like it is ‘suppose’ to be the color of the year but all around all I see is blue. Have you seen the Pottery Barn catalogs? All blue, lot’s of blue! I think this color of the year thing is hewey… yes that is a technical term! Thanks for loving the blue with me and here I’ve attached proof that I just love blue!
http://www.dragonfliesandthistles.blogspot.com/2014/02/heart-box-with-xs-and-os.html
Thanks! Victoria
Becky says
LOVE all the blue and I think all the pieces you picked out are great except I don’t care for the dog lamps. I am planning to redecorate our bedroom using shades of indigo. Thanks for the great tips!
Amanda says
I was originally planning on a coral and grey color scheme for my home office but that dot indigo pillow may have just changed my life! GORGEOUS!
Amanda says
I was originally planning on a coral and grey color scheme for my home office but that dot indigo pillow may have just changed my life! GORGEOUS!
Cyndy says
I’m right there with you Amanda, that dot pillow is gorgeous! It’s at the top of my list. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Linda says
I Googled indigo ikat and found lots of yummy possibilities. Here’s one from a surprising source:
http://www.target.com/p/hudson-swoop-chair-indigo-ikat/-/A-14450808?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C14450808&CPNG=Furniture&kpid=14450808&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=14450808&gclid=CJugyOfWybwCFdeUfgod1hQAJQ
Cyndy says
Wow, you’re right Linda! Surprising source! Target has really doe a great job lately and I just love that indigo ikat. I may have to have that! Thanks so much for sending me the link and I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Linda says
Thank you! Made chocolate covered strawberries for my guys!
When I Googled, there were also some lovely indigo ikat dining room chairs. Doing end chairs for your dining room table could jazz up the space, with indigo slipcovers for your other chairs.
http://www.pier1.com/Angela-Deluxe-Dining-Chair—Indigo-Ikat/2743321,default,pd.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&utm_campaign=google_pla&utm_content=2743321&s_cid=pla0000001&kpid=2743321
Cheryl says
Love the pillows and rugs, however, I do not care for foo dog lamps
Cyndy says
Yep, no one likes the foo dogs.. I think it’s just me, ha! Thanks for stopping by Cheryl and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Marsha says
Love, love, love your blog and your trip down Indigo Lane . . . rugs, pillows, finials . . . but please let those foo dogs out . . .they have got to go!!
Cyndy says
Ha! Yea, I think the foo dogs are just me.. LOL! Thanks for stopping by Marsha and I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoy my blog! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Luiza says
Cyndy, sorry I’m a little late commenting your post, I’m from Brazil and I’ve come across your blog googling random decor words in despair, and I LOVED IT! I’ve been digging through your posts for about half an hour now and I have to say I just love your taste! This post on indigo decor especially has been a real life saver, as I’m trying to choose a color palette for my first home (getting married in August) but I’m having trouble finding a balance between adding some personality to the living room while maintaining a light and soothing overall feeling. I’m leaning towards a really light gray or beige color on the living room walls, and indigo (or a blue with a gray undertone) on one of the walls, behind the TV (with accent lighting to balance the darker tone). Do you have any tips on recognizing when a shade is too dark? I’ve read your post on choosing wall paint out of paint cards (it was great!) but I’m not sure whether indigo is a safe choice or if it would prove to be too dark and make the room seem smaller. Thank you very much! Luiza
Luiza says
Love the foo dogs, by the way!