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True Blue and White
Take another look at this celebrated pairing, and find it can be just right for an unexpected classic holiday
(Photo: Ka Yeung)
by the editors of
Southern Accents

Mention blue and white, and you immediately conjure images of porcelain. But on walls, floors, and furniture, the combo takes on a fashionable edge. Shades of cobalt, indigo, and cornflower can create contrasts with white that look chic yet evoke the past. Here are some of our favorite examples of blue and white in action ...



EDITORS' SELECTIONS
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The Color You Need Now ... Blue and White
Sometimes nautical, often exotic, and always crisp, the blue-and-white look never goes out of style. Here's our take on this classic duo, including paint and fabric picks
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THE SEWELL TABLETOP
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You've Got to See This ...
Every few years, we return to the eternal appeal of blue and white china. And it never fails to satisfy. Our Dallas contributing editor, Peggy Sewell, has pursued an abiding passion for blue and white china throughout her adult life
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DESIGNER Q&A, PART ONE
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A Chat With
Amelia Handegan
MP: What are your five favorite paint colors?
AH: Farrow & Ball's Light Blue and Wall White; Martin Senour's Granary and Pumpkin Seed; and Benjamin Moore's Indian White
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A DECORATING CHALLENGE
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One Room Three Ways
Slipper chairs are upholstered in a dragon-patterned blue silk damask, while the sofa is covered in a neutral herringbone. The white walls are bare except for a trio of hand-painted Chinese scenic panels opposite the fireplace
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· Decorators on White
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INSPIRED BY THE OCEAN
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Tropical Elixir
To enhance the nautical feel, the designer chose an all blue-and-white scheme, ranging from bold Aegean and soft aqua to soothing grays and warm creams
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DESIGNER Q&A, PART TWO
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A Chat With
Nancy Braithwaite
MP: How do you address ceilings?
NB: A general rule is not to paint the ceiling white unless the trim is white. However ... if a room has a "pool house" feel, white trim and a dusty blue ceiling can be fabulous
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