Interior colors: how to choose and combine

Each color has its own spirit. Color not only sets the atmosphere in the room, but also can affect our mood. For this reason, the selection of a palette in your house, apartment or room should be done very carefully.

First, decide what mood in what room you want to create. For example: a workplace (cabinet), it is best to decorate in colors which set for a long and concentrated work. For the living room, the ideal setting will be relaxing shades. For the kitchen and bedroom — cozy.

How to combine colors and shades

It is sufficient to use the simplest formula 60\30\10. Let's say you chose three colors. Еhe main should occupy 60% of the room and furniture, additional – 30% (for example, furniture and floors), accent – 10%, this shade is good for small parts.

Black

Dark, but stylish and cozy. When choosing wallpaper prefer matte options. Here the main advantage is to emphasize the main color with the help of contrasts or shades of gray.

Best combinations with black:

• Black, brown, white;
• Black, yellow, grey;
• Black, yellow, purple.
• Black grey, white.

White

Visually expands a tiny room, ideal for small apartments. It is sutable for the living room and bedroom. White makes the room more bright, very positive.

Best combination with white:

• White, beige, grey;
• White, pink, beige;
• White, beige, yellow

Green

 Relaxes, causes extremely positive emotions. For the bedroom suitable green gentle shades, for the working area — olive.

The best combination with the green:

• Olive, grey, brown;
• Green, brown, dark red;
• green, white, beige.

Blue 

This color can be used in almost any room. Light colors suitable for the bedroom, the darker — will adjust the working mood. The truth is not to choose too dark shades, because they are pumping sadness and depression.

The best combination with blue;

• Blue, white, grey;
• Blue, grey, brown;
• Blue, white, yellow.

Red

Perhaps it is the only color that is not desirable to use as the main one. The abundance of red will irritate the eyes, because this color creates an atmosphere of stress. A completely red room is more associated with the TV series of Twin Peaks or some kind of horror film than with a cozy home.

Best combination with red:

• Terracotta, light grey, beige;
• Red, white, black;
• Red, grey, brown.

Yellow

The color is joyful and bright, a good option for a bedroom or a children's room. But still it is important not to overdo with it and use low saturated hue, avoiding lemon color.

Best combination with yellow:

• Yellow, white, brown;
• Yellow, white, grey;
• yellow, orange, green.