How to choose the right color scheme for different rooms: remember the basic rules

10.10.2024 01:40

Selecting a color scheme for different rooms in the house is a creative process, but at the same time it requires knowledge of basic principles and rules.

First of all, you should determine the purpose of each room. Living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom - each has its own atmosphere.

The color scheme of the living room should create an effect of coziness and comfort, conducive to a pleasant pastime and communication, says Yulia Tychino .

For the bedroom, calm, relaxing tones are important, helping to rest and sleep. In the kitchen, fresh, non-tiring colors are preferable, stimulating the appetite.

The color scheme of the bathroom is usually chosen in light pastel colors, creating a feeling of cleanliness and freshness.

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Next, it is necessary to determine the general style of the interior. Modern style tends to laconic combinations, minimalism.

Classic interior design, on the contrary, involves the use of rich colors and shades. Ethnic style is characterized by bright oriental motifs.

When choosing a color scheme, it is important to consider the features of the room - its size, lighting, direction of the windows. It is better to decorate a small room in light colors, since dark colors visually reduce the space.

In low light conditions, light, warm shades of yellow, beige, and peach are preferable - they create the effect of sun radiance.

If the room has many windows on the sunny side, it is permissible to use cool tones - blue, gray, lavender, which will muffle the excess brightness.

An important point is the combination of colors. It is better to choose 2-3 main colors and 1-2 additional colors for the room. The main colors set the general mood of the room, the additional colors help to create accents. You should not mix warm and cold shades, it is better to use colors from the same color range.

It is important to keep a balance between bright and neutral tones. Too many saturated colors can be tiring, gray and white will help balance the overall tone.

The choice of shades for the walls deserves special attention. They set the basis for the color scheme of the room. For a harmonious interior, it is better to choose calm pastel or neutral tones.

When choosing colors for the interior, it is important to consider their psychological impact. Warm shades of red, yellow, orange create an atmosphere of joy and energy.

Cool tones - blue, blue, green - are calming, evoke associations of freshness and purity. Neutral beige and gray bring a sense of stability and comfort.

Of course, all general recommendations need to be adapted to individual preferences and interior features.

The main thing is not to overdo it with the number of colors, maintain the harmony of shades and correctly place accents. Then the room will please the eye and create an atmosphere of coziness.

Color selection is a creative process in which intuition is important. But knowledge of basic principles will help make this process meaningful and lead to the creation of a harmonious, visually comfortable space. A competent color solution will emphasize the advantages of the interior and give each room the desired character.

Author: Valeria Kisternaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Julia Tychino Expert / HERE NEWS