1. Add Cerulean Decor Accents 

Cerulean blue can become a bright and powerful shade when it drenches an entire room. Color-drenching is fantastic for a bold, maximalist space—but if you want to keep things tranquil and nature-inspired, you might try starting with just a few blue accents.

In a neutral space with lots of whites and grays, cerulean blue draws the eye and makes a striking statement. A splash of cerulean blue wall art hails this color’s Impressionist roots; it’s also a great way to create a unique focal point in a living room or bedroom. 

Show your love for The Devil Wears Prada by incorporating a few cerulean sweater-inspired details. We’re thinking fuzzy, plush blue throw pillows and cozy cerulean wool throw blankets. A textured cerulean rug is also a fun addition to a bedroom with a blue color palette. 

2. Paint Your Walls with Cerulean Blue

Cerulean blue wallpaper will give your space a chic cottage feel. Patterns like toile, florals, or embossed metallic designs make blank walls look custom-designed. Since these types of wallpapers typically incorporate lots of neutral colors, they help to blend cerulean blue into your space without making it feel overwhelming. 

Want to keep your white walls around? Try painting your trim in cerulean blue instead; for homes with millwork walls, this adds a fresh pop of inspiring color. You can also paint the bottom quarter of your walls with a shade of cerulean—this brightens and lifts the space, but doesn’t overpower the room. Try adding matching trim to define where the cerulean walls stop, and your neutral tone starts. 

3. Lean on Earth Tones to Help Cerulean Pop

Cerulean has its roots in nature, but there’s no denying that this color is much bolder than your typical earth-toned palette. Sunny yellow will make this bright blue shade pop even more; a rust-colored terra-cotta to accent cerulean will also do the trick. There's also no denying that pairing this blue hue with other Earth tones will ensure a tranquil space you'll love to unwind in.

There’s truly no way to go wrong with cerulean blue in the home—start small, see how you like it, and expand from there. If you really want to rep The Devil Wears Prada, though, you’ll need a matching sweater.