Is "navy and white" modern?

We stayed with my dear friend Jenny in Shelter Island for the last couple of days. She bought an old house, which she spent a year renovating with great results. All the original wood paneling was left with it’s antique wood tone. It gave you the feeling of living on a vintage ship. (If I had not forgotten my camera at her house, I would have shared the pictures in this post! )

But the visit got me thinking of, how chic the old fashioned, nautical color combination of navy and white is. I’ve been seeing it more and more lately, and with a bit of a modern twist.

Navy, white and dark brown wood is a classic combination – yet this feels very modern.

Images above: Lonny magazine

JK Place on Capri.

Navy lacquered kitchen cabinets gives this kitchen a modern and elegant feel. Interior design by Miles Redd.

Navy and white bedding from Serena & Lily.

A geometric navy and white carpet looks perfect with beige couches and sisal carpeting.

I’m surprised how hip a basic navy and white stripe carpet looks in this Hamptons beach house.

A chic, navy lacquered wall in this room, designed by Christina Murphy.

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P.S. Thrilled to have one of my new favorite blogs Remodelaholic share my TV Room Makeover yesterday.