Some colors are worth returning to, and this perhaps stands truest for robin's egg blue. The soft, springtime-adjacent shade is powdery yet powerful, adding just the right amount of vibrancy to any space.
This sentiment came to mind when I stumbled upon a photo of Zooey Deschanel's duck-egg blue entryway, which has somewhat of an Art Deco feel in conjunction with its metallic accents. I first saw her post about her entryway back in 2024, but another recent post from her reinforces its power even further.
There is a playful sensibility to this lighter hue, yet it remains refined thanks to its underlying cool tones. It's the reason why, two years later, it's reshaped how I decorate with blue – and it will continue to do so for many more seasons to come, I'm sure.
Shop the Look
This robin's egg blue seat features plush cushions and a swivel base, perfect for a walk-in closet, living room, or even an office. It's the perfect way to get Zooey's entryway look.
Made from high-quality glazed ceramic, this jewelry dish is ideal for holding earrings, rings, trinkets, keys, and other small items. Compact and easy to clean, it can be used bedside, on a sidetable, or in a bathroom. It's easiest way to decorate with blue, without a big investment.
This set of two round blue glass posy vases adds a playful pop of color to any space, especially an entryway. Crafted from high-quality glass, they are perfect for displaying fresh flowers or dried stems in any season.
These blue vases would be a gorgeous accent to white shelves. I love how they come in different sizes to create variety and impact.
These pretty book ends add a natural and beautiful touch to any bookshelves. They would look especially stunning on the sides of white books.
This shimmery light blue pillow would be a gorgeous complement to a dining chair of the same hue. However, it also looks great on a neutral sofa or crisp white bedding.
According to design experts, Art Deco favors a mix of soft pastels complemented by luxe metallics, seen on full display with Zooey's shelving unit.
'The Art Deco trend was popularised in the 1920s and 1930s, combining timeless designs like geometric prints and bold lines for a luxury style,' says Ruggable brand manager Claudia Kampmann.
'It’s marked by clean and simplistic silhouettes, accented by decadent, angular textures and prints.'
She continues, 'To achieve an updated Art Deco style, opt for a soft, pastel color palette, inspired by shimmering jewellery. Think robin’s egg blue and fresh creams as your main color theme, whilst accenting with metallic golds to add the luxury touch that defines the art deco trend. This will ensure your application is a softer, more elegant expression of Art Deco.'
To recreate the look, we love this baby blue swivel chair from Wayfair, while these velvet pillows would add a luxurious touch to any entryway lounge seat.
What Zooey’s entryway reminds me is that good design lingers. Robin’s egg blue may feel light and playful at first glance, but its staying power lies in its versatility and elegance. It’s a color that evolves with you, settling comfortably into spaces that value personality as much as polish.
