There is no single color palette that makes a home beautiful, welcoming, or stylish. However, there is no denying that the right shade of blue can make a room feel just a bit calmer. Bringing with it the context of water, nature, and life, blue is easy to incorporate in nearly every type of decor. In these two homes, blue is used as a beautiful accent while neutral tones and other colors work to set off the blue and create a harmonious feeling for the entirety of the home.

The blue sectional sofa gives plenty of room for seating in the first home. Its chaise extension serves as a footstool, which leaves space for a coffee table out in front.

As a complement to the blue sectional, a blue accent wall is used as a TV stand.

In a modern home design, decorative vases are always a good choice because they allow you to bring cut flowers or other plants into the home regularly.

A neutral-colored rug adds soft texture to the floor.

The shade of blue used on this accent wall works really well with the rich, chocolate tones of the wood paneling in the dining area.

The dining area itself features mid century modern style chairs as well as dining room pendant lights.

Simple black kitchen bar stools provide an easy place to perch for a drink or quick snack.

are ideal for display in open kitchen shelving.

Artwork is essential to a home feeling personal and warm, even when it is a simple white line drawing.

Of course, blue is not the only color used in this stylish home. Yellow is a sunny, stunning choice for a kid's room, and a jute rug adds a natural accompaniment to wooden elements.

A unique ceiling fans pulls focus in the living area of the second home.

A cantilever floor lamp is another fun focal piece.

The PP130 Circle chair by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler is stunning against a backdrop of beautiful indoor plants.

In the dining area, a dining bench in its natural wood tone is a warm choice.

In a wine-lovers home, stylish wine storage is essential.

The lovely blue tone carries through into a pretty blue kitchen backsplash.

A blue bedroom with a slim design vanity table is a cozy resting place.

The bathroom also includes modern wall sconces and an oval vanity mirror.