Walls

Choosing the color of paint for walls

Wall paint palette

The psychology of perception of shades is taken into account primarily when choosing the appropriate option from a diverse palette of paints for walls. Color is a powerful tool. With its help, they focus on architectural details, hide surface imperfections, create all conditions for a comfortable stay. Proper tinting is the key to a harmonious interior. The main shade is chosen taking into account the geometric parameters of the room, the arrangement of furniture and windows. It can be tied to existing interior items or made individual.

Variety of palettes

You can choose the right color for any room. This will help special palette of colors from manufacturers. Modern painting technology allows you to create a unique design using bold color solutions.

Any kind of wall paint can be tinted, made more dull or bright. Each company store has tinting machines. You can achieve the desired color yourself by adding special pigments before work. For mixing, it is better to use the basic composition and powder from one manufacturer. Subject to proportions, the mixture is guaranteed to meet the expected shade.

A variety of color palettes

In order not to make a mistake in choosing wall paints, it is necessary to experiment with samples. In the created sketch, you need to make the desired colors and evaluate their combination. If they fit harmoniously, you can start staining. First, they finish a small area, controlling the saturation of the shade.

The color of the paint can change the texture of the walls. Any shade will look darker than in a palette on a rough surface. For coarse-grained plaster, paint 6-8 tones lighter is chosen, a 2-point difference is sufficient for smooth walls.

Paint cans

Cool colors

The color palette is divided into several main types. Cold tones form one of the categories, the main of which are: blue, green. Shades from such a selection are often used to paint the walls of spacious southern rooms. Staying in such a room during the hot summer will be the most comfortable.

When using cold tones, the main thing is not to overdo it and not create a sense of sterility. It is better not to paint the walls in one color. Due to the different intensity of internal lighting, it will look different on each individual site. Wall color - background for furniture, accessories, decor. On the properties and perception of any of the shades of the cold palette is influenced by the area of ​​the room, neighboring rooms in the house.The smaller the space, the brighter the tone should be.

Cold-colored walls in the interior

Warm colors

Warm colors include beige, yellow, red, pink, lilac and other colors that create coziness and uplifting. To paint the walls of small rooms they must be used with caution, since they visually reduce the space. Warm colors are a great solution for rooms with poor lighting, windows facing north.

The color scheme of the walls is selected based on the purpose of the room. Depending on the saturation, any of the warm colors, except for orange, may have a cold tint. This feature must be considered when drawing up paint for walls. Some shades will change the temperature or become neutral.

Warm color walls in the interior

Calm color palette

In such combinations, cold tones are more perceived. They do not always have to be pale and dull. A great combination for the walls would be purple - green - blue. Any color from a calm palette can be safely combined with gray.

Often blue is used as the main color in calm palettes. It can be any of its shades - steel, silver. Rich colors emphasize the strength and leadership of the owner of the room, light soothe and pacify.

Warmer calm palette includes beige, light brown, white. The darkest of the colors can be painted accent wall or a specific area, the rest can be used for contrast. In a small amount, minor bronze, gold details will look great.

Walls of calm color in the interior

Bright color palette

Too bright colors are not suitable for application on large surfaces. Using this palette, individual elements are usually distinguished. You can diversify the calm interior with beautiful patterns. To give the room originality, contrasting coloring of adjacent surfaces is used. This technique will look advantageous in spacious rooms.

When choosing a bright color palette for walls, furniture, floor, ceiling should remain only an addition. Do not oversaturate the room with color, otherwise it will seem motley and tasteless. Narrow the vast space will help orange, yellow, red.

Bright-colored walls in the interior

Individual color features

Designers recommend using a palette of no more than 3 colors in a proportion of 60:30:10 for painting walls. The background is made of the main tone, the rest are accents. Choosing the necessary paint from a huge color gamut, you should be aware of its effect on the human psyche and the rules of combination. Each of the primary colors has the following features:

  • White. It is considered basic. Often used in large blocks to expand space. In large halls it makes the background seamless and harmonious. In small rooms, the white palette should be used carefully. The abundance of such shades can enhance depression, create a feeling of isolation.
  • Red. For background and staining of large areas of surfaces using diluted color, brought to a calm tone. The presence of red in the interior increases activity, excites, helps to concentrate. Therefore, it is often used to paint one of the walls of the office.
  • Brown. The natural shade creates an atmosphere of magic. At different times of the day and under different lighting conditions, it will take on different shapes. Looks good in a palette with pink, beige.
  • Blue. Any shade has a positive effect on the psyche, creates the impression of calm and tranquility. In fresh cool tones, they are decorated next to large windows. It goes well with achromatic colors.
  • Green. Any natural shade is pleasing to the eye, the combination of one part of the palette, for example, coniferous, lime, mint, is especially successful. The color is suitable for painting walls in any room.
  • Yellow. Like a bright flower, a sunflower fills the room with light and is associated with happiness.It will look good in the form of small inclusions. Solid lemon, amber surfaces will irritate and cause a feeling of anger.
  • Orange. The only color that does not have cold shades, perfectly relieves the spleen, uplifting. It can be both primary and secondary. It goes well with any other tone.
  • Purple. Depending on the concentration of red and blue, it can arouse certain emotions. The brightest representatives are fuchsia, lavender, eggplant, and violet. The combination of such shades looks rich and sophisticated.

If you need to paint the wall in one color, it is better to abandon the bright palette. Suitable moderate cold tones from the selected color scheme.

Orange walls in the interior

Color palette and style

Each nation has its own preferences in the color of the interior surfaces of the home. An unambiguous choice is influenced by many factors. These are prevailing traditions, climatic conditions, development of the region and other moments. Residents of the northern regions love a colorful bright interior, trying to make it the opposite of daily street monochrome. For decoration choose a color palette in ethnic style.

Owners of apartments and houses in large cities are increasingly equipping cottage-style rooms. A simple and bright antipode to a dusty city implies the presence of the most natural shades. The walls are painted in trendy brown, orange with notes of green and blue.

Art Nouveau interior with gray walls

Warm calm Provence gives the feeling of being on the seafront among paradise gardens and fragrant vineyards. Walls are painted in warm, soothing colors with a minimum of combinations. In such a room, the eyes should rest from the riot of colors outside the window.

Chairs on the sides of the table Lamps on the nightstands White pictures on a blue wall Living room with bay window A table of pallets in the interior

Features and basic recommendations for choosing colors for rooms

When creating a new interior, the first question is with a cardinal change in its color. Choosing the main palette of walls, the emphasis is on personal preferences. Practicality goes into the background.An important factor is the purpose of the room, a harmonious combination of style and color. You can make the color right if you listen to the advice of designers and have an original vision in the design of each room.

Yellow walls in the room

Hallway / Entrance

The corridor is usually a narrow room with no windows. For him, it is necessary to use well-chosen techniques to increase space. To do this simply due to the light wall decoration. But it is worth considering the specifics of the room. The entrance hall is more often contaminated than other rooms, so the choice of paint for lower levels should be approached responsibly. Surfaces must be water repellent.

You can successfully adjust the space by choosing the main colors for the corridor correctly. Adhering to monotony is not recommended. They will make the hall visually wider longitudinal dark lines or a pattern with this direction. White horizontal patterns will help to increase the ceiling.

Brown walls in the hallway

The color for the most passage room in the house can be absolutely any. It is better to avoid too dark shades, they will only squeeze an already small space. The color palette should match the chosen style. Blue, gold, turquoise are suitable for baroque and empire. Pastel colors are used in minimalism and modernism. Non-standard combinations are characteristic for fusion.

Lights in the hallway Mirror above the console Benches along the wall Hanger in the hallway The lamp above the mirror

Living room

For a common living room, choosing the optimal shade of the walls is very important. When choosing a color, you must take into account the cardinal points and the location of artificial light sources. In this room, cosiness, functionality, and practicality must be combined at the same time.

Too bright colors should be immediately excluded. They will create unpleasant crushing sensations. Ideal option - beige paint, ivory, salad, cream tone. Against the background of a calm, neutral palette, wooden furniture, beautiful lamps, textiles on the windows will look advantageous. This will eliminate the severity of the office, add warmth.

Bright walls in the living room

The color scheme of the living room should not be in contrast. In the classic room, loft, modern will look great gray. Eco design fits green well. The walls of the spacious rooms are covered with light yellow, orange, peach.

Flower pot on the floor Parquet on the floor Fireplace in the interior TV on the table Mirror over the fireplace

Bedroom

The situation in the room for rest and sleep should be light and unobtrusive for visual perception. Choose the main color for the walls only according to your feelings. So that he does not tire of monotony when introducing it into the interior of the bedroom, one must heed the following recommendations:

  1. It is better to use a neutral finish, accessories and furniture can be made expressive;
  2. With the help of warm colors they create an atmosphere of comfort, cold tones will make the space restrained and luxurious;
  3. To adjust the geometry of the room using stripes and patterns;
  4. The prevalence of natural shades will help to make the bedroom more comfortable;
  5. Cheerful yellow, pistachio, purple will help relieve stress after a working day.

Lavender walls in the bedroom

It is better to refuse light tones. White is completely contraindicated. He will make the bedroom look like a sterile hospital room. It can be replaced with pearl, cream, ashy. Against this background, single accents will look great. Any color next to white will acquire unimaginable brightness.

White door in the interior Dresser by the window Headboard paintings Lamps on the bedside tables on the sides of the bed Radiator under the window

Kitchen

All interior items in the kitchen should be in harmony, including the color of the walls, floor, ceiling, facades and furniture. The color scheme is of great importance. Only with the right combination of shades can you achieve a sense of warmth of the home.

In order not to lose the main idea of ​​design, in the decoration of the kitchen do not use more than 3 colors. Gray always depersonalizes, but if you combine it with pink, yellow, beige, the opposite effect appears. The more drawings and accessories the headset has, the more restrained the color of the walls should be.

Mustard Walls in the Kitchen

Any tone must necessarily contrast with the floor and ceiling. This will help to visually delimit the space.You can make a kitchen in absolutely any palette, not excluding bright matte, glossy, bold solutions. Traditional classics - snow-white walls and sets, natural shades, eco themes.

Shelves on the wall on the sides of the window Table island in the interior The combination of gray walls and white furniture Cooker hood Chess tile on the floor

Children

The palette of a room for a child of any age and gender should be primarily restrained, calm, soft. The whole environment will have a direct impact on the behavior, perception and development of the child. It is recommended to paint the walls in 2 colors, combining warm and cold tones. In modern design, you can use a few bright spots.

Bright walls in the nursery

Pink and blue in the nursery is not standard for girls and boys. When choosing the appropriate option, take into account the taste preferences of the baby or adolescent, psychological characteristics. Lime, blue, coffee walls are universal.

Head Masks Shelves above the desktop Wigwam in the nursery Crib in the nursery Mirror on the wall

Bathroom and toilet

A bathroom can be made monochrome or multi-colored. The first option involves one primary color and several shades in addition. In the second case, a combination of several bright tones is possible. In the bath, you can use several primary colors at once. The main thing is that they do not merge with the plumbing and furniture.

A universal option is a completely white bathroom. Color is associated with impeccable cleanliness and sterility, which will be an excellent subconscious move for such a room. The disadvantages of the finish include a feeling of boredom. To avoid further hostility, white is replaced by the color of vanilla, champagne, beige. Successfully dilute it with black, gray.

Purple walls in the bathroom

Beige and brown are the color of natural wood. All shades will be appropriate in any styles. Blue and blue are simply designed to design the bathroom, as they are associated with clean air and clear water. The main thing is not to overdo it with brightness, so that the room does not become like a platform in the stairwell.

White carpet on the floor Mirror over the sink Bath in the corner Towel holder on the wall Lights on the sides of the mirror

Conclusion

The paint on the walls can be refreshed or swapped for another at any time. This makes it possible to experiment, try the most daring combinations.Many manufacturers of paints and varnishes produce products only in white, separately offering to purchase the necessary color. A huge selection of dyes allows you to create a unique color and transfer it to the wall in your home.



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