Cosmic Cobalt Veranda Color of the Year 2025
Earlier this fall, Veranda Magazine announced their color of the year for 2025 as Cosmic Cobalt. Unlike the paint company color of the year announcements, this color is not tied to a product, so it has a bit more range for interpretation than say, a can of paint.
Veranda cited the universal appeal of gazing into the night sky or the deep blue sea, both calming and captivating.
I have a bit of nostalgia for cobalt blue as it was the color of my cheerleading uniform for my jr. high and high school years.😏
’True blue’ speaks to loyalty and stability, and as one of the most prevalent colors of nature, it is an enduring classic alongside the ever-friendly members of the green family.
Royals have gravitated toward cobalt blue for ages as it commands dignified attention.
According to Veranda, a ‘pop of blue’ has usurped a ‘pop of red’ as the must have for every room. I don’t know that I totally agree with a ‘pop’ of anything….I despise that hackneyed phrase…though I so often say every room could use a touch of black, so the sentiment holds, if not the wording!
In any case, here are some of the ways to use this color boldly in your interiors.
Paint
If you LOVE it, go all in with walls, ceiling, and trim all lacquered in a bold cobalt for classy drama.
AI imagined dining room in cobalt blue lacquer
Or if a smaller dose is more your speed, try an accent wall like this one where the dark blue helps camouflage the TV and highlight the mantel in our Rhapsody in Blue new build project.
A rich blue accent wall sets off the fireplace and provides a focal point in this new-build great room. JRL Interiors
In cabinetry, pair it with crisp white for a coastal freshness that washes like a sea breeze. Cool blues pair beautifully with the balance of warm brass tones.
AI imagined kitchen with cobalt blue cabinets and brass accents
Deeper night sky tones set off natural wood and white dishes in this antique farmhouse walk in pantry
Deep blue pantry in our antique farmhouse project. JRL Interiors
A breezier cosmic blue from Farrow and Ball coats the island in this coastal vacation house
Bright blue coats the island in this modern coastal new build project kitchen. JRL Interiors
Furnishings and Accessories
Or use it for furnishings or accessories. These cobalt velvet sofas surrounded by blue bookcases create a cozy library.
AI imagined cobalt blue library
Cobalt porcelain is a versatile accent that works in so many spaces.
Blue porcelain accents in a grand dining room in our Gentleman’s Farm project. JRL Interiors
A striking cobalt painted accent chair adds so much personality to this bedroom
A cobalt painted chair adds personality in a new master bedroom. JRL Interiors
Cosmic blue stained doors an a handsome chest create the perfect modern accent in this great room project.
Cobalt stained cabinet and porcelain garden stool in a great room project. JRL Interiors
Even just a few bright blue bottles level up this dining room
Blue bottles enliven the mirrored chest in this dining room. JRL Interiors
Fabrics, Rugs, and Wallcovering
From classic blue and white toile to embroidered patterns, there are so many options for adding touches of cobalt in textiles.
AI imagined bedroom with blue and white toile
Shades of cosmic blue enliven embroidered fabrics in this master bedroom. JRL Interiors
Rugs sporting bright blue can add a touch of this hue underfoot too.
A modern rug spiked with cobalt blue in the great room of our modern beach house project. JRL Interiors
And of course, wallpaper and tile are other places to explore adding bright blues.
These 3 wallpapered bathrooms use different shades of cosmic blue.
The first is a dark blue wallpaper in our antique farmhouse guest house project.
The second is a sea themed wall covering for our modern coastal project.
The third includes a cobalt painted vanity, ceiling, and millwork with a colorful wallpaper that includes the cobalt blue from our antique farmhouse project.
This fun and fanciful guest bath got blue woodland wallcovering and cobalt picket shower tiles.
So what do you think of shades of cosmic cobalt? Would you use it in your home?