There are plenty of opportunities to create a cozy atmosphere in the office, conducive to the mood for fruitful activity. In the photo - an option for decorating a study in olive color.
In a modern interior, interesting color combinations are used, achieving the desired result.
Harmony in the living room
Those times when only gray tones were used in this room are long gone. Now olive colors in any shades are in trend. Beige, brown, green are included in the olive hue, which harmonizes perfectly with the most sought-after colors. In the photo - a design option for an office (home library) using olive wallpaper.
The uniqueness of the olive color
It is olive wallpaper that is increasingly found in modern apartments and country houses. Olive color has distinctive characteristics, which should be discussed separately. It has an increased sensitivity to light.
Attention! The visual effect obtained from the olive color directly depends on the degree of illumination of the room.
In the photo - a variant of the design of the dining room with olive wallpaper.
A room that receives a sufficient amount of sunlight, when using olive wallpaper in the interior, seems even more spacious and bright. In low light, rich olive turns into a dark green hue.
Advice! Choose an olive-colored wallpaper when thinking through the interior of a room only when the room is sufficiently saturated with sunlight.
The olive tone absorbs a significant amount of light, so in a dark room, olive wallpaper will enhance the darkness. In the photo - a variant of using the color of natural olives to create the interior you like in the bedroom.
This amazing color has been used by professional designers for a long time. In a modern interior, it is quite appropriate, contributes to the creation of home comfort and coziness in the room.
Psychologists are convinced that the olive color in the interior has a positive effect on a person, it is often associated with harmony, moderation, peace. In the photo - a variant of wallpaper suitable for the living room, hallway, bedroom.
Such wallpapers are practically devoid of traces of dirt, retain all their original technical characteristics for a long time.
Advice! It is better to choose olive color in combination with bright shades in the interior.
Let's try to find the best options for combining different colors in the interior, one of which will be an olive tint. An interesting combination will be olive wallpaper, complemented by white windows and ceilings. White color will not only bring fresh notes to the created interior, but also confirm the sophistication and nobility of the resulting environment. When using brown color in the interior, an aura of comfort and nobility is created. This combination is optimal for spacious rooms.
As an excellent base for the olive tone, designers consider beige. If it is chosen as the main one, this indicates the excellent taste of the owner of the room. The "father" of the olive shade is green. When these two shades are combined, an interesting option is obtained in the interior, contributing to complete relaxation, relieving internal stress. The video fragment shows the use of olive color in a modern interior
Yellow color contributes to the formation of a bright, modern, dynamic interior. Such a pair is perfect for "cold" rooms, because such a trick will help fill the room with color and warmth.
A pair of green and blue shades is the personification of the natural theme: water and greenery, this combination is suitable for living rooms. The interior of the room is filled with lightness, the owner of the room gets the opportunity to relax, take a break from difficult working days.
Advice! Olive tone is universal, choose it for decorating living rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms.
This color does not carry the atmosphere of solemnity, excessive pomposity, which is inherent in the living room. It is suitable only for those living rooms that are decorated in a minimalist style. This design direction involves "diluting" sharp colors into soft tones.
Wallpaper in green shades, having a three-dimensional relief, will become an original design find, help to add restraint and peace to the living room.
Minimalism and green tones
The natural color of wooden furniture will be a great addition to the interior of the room, created by green flowers. An excellent addition to the image will be the use of curtains and tulle in soothing tones made from natural fabrics.
Advice! Brown, beige colors of curtains are suitable for decorating window openings.
Bedroom in shades of green
These shades are ideal for a room designed for a good rest after a hard day's work. In order for the olive tone not to stand out as a bright spot in the bedroom, it is “diluted” with light and light tones. The use of a natural palette will help create a harmonious interior in the bedroom. Shades of yellow, blue, green tones will add warmth and coolness, tenderness and serenity to the room.
Advice! Having picked up additional accessories for the room: wall lamps, photos with beautiful frames, you can enjoy the results of your work.
The olive-colored kitchen is recognized by designers as an excellent option. Professionals highlight many reasons why you should take a closer look at this natural discreet shade. It is best to choose thick vinyl wallpapers for this room, which do not fade under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, and are resistant to constant wet cleaning. Wallpaper can be placed in the kitchen in the cooking area, so as not to distract the hostess from the cooking process with her color.
The rest of the walls can be done in orange or yellow shades that increase appetite. A great addition to the new kitchen would be to replace the curtains with a modern blinds system. The specifics of a room such as a kitchen involves constant cleaning of dirt and grease, so traditional curtains will not be entirely appropriate.
Conclusion
Turning to professional designers for help, you will become the owner of not only a beautiful, but also a functional kitchen or bedroom. To make the color of olives dominate over other shades, it is complemented with juicy shades. Do not forget that the greenish tint darkens the room, which receives insufficient sunlight. It is important to think over the lighting correctly in order to present the olive-colored kitchen in a favorable light. It is desirable that the windows are spacious, panoramic view. The chandelier is selected for the ceiling of a three-dimensional view, large sizes. To complete the image, when decorating walls pasted over with olive wallpaper, wall sconces are used. An interesting solution would be additional lighting with spotlights on the ceiling surface. Such a property as "pushing" the boundaries in the room, achieved with the help of white, is irrelevant in the olive kitchen or living room.
Professionals recommend "dilute" the green color of the walls with white accessories. Snow-white ceiling plinths complete the created image. Fans of an unusual interior are advised to pay attention to the design of the ceiling surface. An interesting solution is currently considered a stretch matte ceiling, complemented by small spotlights around the entire perimeter. Professionals specializing in the design of residential premises remind you of the importance of creating an initial draft design. With its help, you can take into account the slightest nuances, choose the only correct solution from several options. In design workshops, various computer programs are used to create a spatial view of the future room, taking into account all the wishes of its owner. Psychologists recommend using olive color in the interior, first of all, to those whose professional activities are associated with excessive emotional stress. Getting into the "green paradise", you can relieve excess stress, enjoy harmony and home comfort.
June 4, 2016You can talk about design canons for a long time, but every day the existing canons become less and less stable. Aesthetics and harmony, balance, colors, materials, brought together in order to get such a long-awaited result are the essence of your knowledge, practice and self-development. My motto is to learn, see, touch something new every day, and I am sure that this is the only way to keep the right course in “high design”.
The olive color was given to humanity by mother nature. Its appearance is a whimsical mix of green, gray and yellow. For its versatility, versatility and comfort, he is dearly loved by designers. How to use olive color in the interior of the kitchen, nursery and living room, what to combine with and how to beat - let's look for answers to these and many other questions together.
Hue psychology
Olive is a representative of the shameless green palette, which is characterized by freshness and youthful enthusiasm. He personifies the brightest side of life. Saturated dark shades evoke reflections and thoughts about newfound wisdom.
It is believed that the colors of the green spectrum are inextricably linked with the concepts of fidelity and mutual understanding. With a single glance at them, a feeling of security is created, finding solid ground under your feet.
A certain conservatism is inherent in the natural olive color, in view of this, it is chosen by people who are confident in their abilities, monumentally walking the path of life.
So, if you decide that the olive color should certainly become part of your interior, we move from psychology to practical design.
Olive color: adaptation in the interior
It is fair to say that the olive color is quite difficult and should be used purposefully, it does not accept random color neighborhoods. I would call it the best solution for emphasizing the atmosphere of antiquity and the nobility of the classics.
The monochrome olive interior is depressing, so you will have to find suitable color companions for it.
Olive is a natural color, so it is better to look for “brothers” for it in the same natural shades, symbolizing, for example, young grass, the color of the sky or fallen leaves. Remember that the birth of a color duo is influenced by the location of the room, its purpose and area.
An excellent combination is formed with white and chocolate brown, these colors can even be used together. White will successfully save your interior from dryness.
If this combination seems overly contrasting to you, choose a softer tone from the caramel palette. In this case, the colors will smoothly “flow”, creating an atmosphere of home comfort.
Olive walls in the interior of the living room or kitchen can be diluted with bright accents of carrot, brick, red, orange and rich yellow. Floral colors with elements of mustard, turquoise and burgundy will be relevant.
Lighting principles
Having chosen olive as the main color, it is important to remember that it shades the room, gives some gloom. You can eliminate this feature with well-chosen accessories and lighting. Let's talk about the last one.
A sufficient number of lighting fixtures with white light should be installed in the room. Light yellowness or blueness of the light source can completely distort the olive color.
Go beyond the classic, add directional spots, spotlights and wall sconces to it.
Choosing accessories and furniture
- If the olive-colored wallpaper in the interior seems too cardinal and pretentious to you, choose furniture and accessories in this shade. For example, olive curtains will allow you to create a cozy corner for reading books, and a sofa cover will emphasize the sophistication of furniture.
- Olive-colored furniture can often be found in a kitchen with light walls.. Such a duet is an excellent solution for classic style, Provence and country style.
- If your goal is a restrained solid interior, get dark furniture that contrasts expressively with the olive background. And now, you have a ready-made solution for the art deco style.
I recommend using furniture with light facades and olive wall decoration for small rooms and furnishing an area from which you need to divert attention.
Olive interior
A word about the kitchen
Olive belongs to the category of non-staining colors, so it can often be found in kitchen design. In most cases, it is combined with brown shades or diluted with a small amount of contrasting accessories.
The first design is an example of a classic peaceful environment, the second is an interior filled with dynamism and liveliness of newfangled styles.
In a small kitchen, I would advise combining an olive set with brown countertops and light gray wall trim. No less attractive is the duet of olive finish with a set of baked milk color. For the latest interior, it is important to use bright accents, for example, an orange tablecloth, a wall picture in bright colors, an unusual eye-catching clock.
living room design
Most often, olive is a priority choice for a classic-style living room. The prim equanimity and elegance of classicism will not tolerate color contrasts and bright finishes. The main tone is not diluted with flashy shades, leaving it muted.
To give the living room depth, use wallpaper with a light three-dimensional structure or a sophisticated, delicate milky-colored ornament.
Bedroom interior
For the bedroom, I recommend diluting olive with accessories in mustard and brick shades. In addition, in wall decoration from the entire spectrum of olive, choose the lightest one, which allows you to create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation.
Bedside rug, lampshade and curtains can be light green or milky.
Bathroom
Unfortunately, olive tile in the bathroom is not a frequent visitor. Rooms in light olive tones will look quite original if the lighting is properly organized.
In small rooms, do not try to focus on contrasts, otherwise the bathroom will lose volume.
Olive nursery - to be or not to be
You can talk about the advisability of olive oil in the nursery for a long time. On the one hand, children do not understand his restraint and nobility, on the other hand, you will bring up good taste in a child from childhood.
Having chosen it as the main color, do not forget about bright accents and details - this will be the golden mean between the desires of adults and children.
About the hallway
Due to the fact that the hallways in most cases have a small area and poor lighting, do not use olive as the dominant shade. An exception to this rule is Venetian decorative plaster, which, thanks to its reflective surface, visually expands the space.
Examples of finished projects
Restrained neoclassic
- The design was carried out in an open-plan room with two bathroom zones. The main drawback is the two columns, which actually turned out to be a load-bearing wall between the kitchen and the living room. That is why they could not be combined into a single space.
- Olive was chosen as the main color, as the task was to create a calm interior in delicate shades.
- The living room was combined with a large loggia, due to this it was possible to create a fairly spacious office with a beautiful view from the window. Blackout curtains were used for zoning, which allow you to completely separate the space.
- The study area was supposed to be light, but self-sufficient in terms of textile design, so a lambrequin is hung above the window, and an edging along the bottom of the tulle, repeating the pattern of the living room curtains.
- Above the sofa, lithographs purchased in England found their home. It is thanks to them that the interior has acquired a colonial hue.
- I decided to upholster the sofas with velvet with a very interesting worn effect. This allowed them to find a “common language” with olive-colored furniture: wardrobes, an entrance portal and a TV stand.
- The floor is covered with natural oak parquet. Wall decoration - textile natural wallpaper made of matting. Curtains made of wild silk and cotton took the baton of naturalness, which is similar in texture to the matting on the walls.
- Velvet in two colors was used for the upholstery of the chair: the front part of the backrest and the seat are decorated to match the tone of sofa cushions, the back part repeats the shade of the sofa. Table lamps, chandelier and sconces share a brass theme, although they differ from each other.
- From the living room you enter the hall, from here the path opens to the hallway and the kitchen. Opposite is located, which leads to the bedroom, bathroom and nursery.
- On the left in the hallway there is a built-in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors. Opposite the closet there is a door to the second guest bathroom; in order to save space, a “compartment” design is installed, which slides into the wall when opened.
- The guest bathroom, despite its modest size, was able to fit a cabinet, toilet, sink and shower. A special design highlight is a hanging sink with a wrought iron base, which is used as a convenient shelf for towels. In addition to tiles, the shower room is decorated with striped wallpaper with a moisture-resistant coating, making it impervious to moisture.
- The main color of the kitchen is a soft sandy olive with dark accents. I decided to place part of the countertop and the sink by the window. Why? The thing is that only one wall was allocated for the kitchen set, which was catastrophically insufficient, since there was a refrigerator and an oven.
- Finishing the floor - tiles, walls - textile wallpaper in a creamy shade. The dominant of the dining area is a spectacular black chandelier, which gives the interior originality and brutality. So that the chandelier is not alone in its color scheme, dark accents are chosen for the piping on the curtains, the kitchen countertop and the tiles. In the kitchen, I refused the door, the entrance is decorated with a portal.
- The walls of the bedroom are finished with paper wallpaper with a floral print. On the floor - a natural covering of sisal coarse knit. An additional accent was given to the window, for which a niche with a decorative cornice was built.
- On the other side of the bed is the entrance to the balcony. The latter fit in an armchair with a table and a wardrobe. During its arrangement, the window sill block was demolished, the opening was slightly expanded, resulting in a French door of impressive size with a transom to the floor.
- The bedroom has new windows fitted to the concept of classics. The bedroom received special comfort through the use of various fabrics. Roll-up curtains are made of linen with embroidery, classic curtains are made of velveteen, curtains are made of checkered cotton. Such a multi-layered decor with a mixture of colors and textures has become an accent in the design of windows.
- You may be surprised, but there is no chandelier in the bedroom. Lighting is provided by small ceiling lamps, several sconces and a table lamp.
- The highlight of the custom-made bed is the headboard, made of natural salmon wool, which goes well with olive.
- In the main bathroom, various types of wallpaper and tiles are used, due to which a play of textures and colors is created. It was decided to use wallpaper not only in the upper half of the walls, but also when decorating the inside of the door.
- Near the sink, built-in cabinets have found their home, the inner surface of which is finished with the same wallpaper. All plumbing communications are covered with an antique pedestal.
- The nursery area is only 12 m², but this space was enough to accommodate a large built-in bookcase, a free-standing wardrobe, a work table and a custom-made bed.
- It was possible to free up the area for the play area by arranging a niche in which the bed is located. The bottom of the structure is equipped with several drawers, and the bed itself is equipped with an imitation of a canopy.
- Wall decoration - elegant floral wallpaper in combination with striped inserts. The latter are also used in decorating the inside of bookcases.
- wallpaper - Thibaut;
- ceiling decor - Orac Decor;
- cornices - Europlast;
- table lamps, sconces, chandelier - Artemis;
- armchair, sofa - Softhouse;
- textiles - Thibeaut, Fabricat, Trend;
- table under the lamp, cabinet - Eichholtz;
- coffee table - JLC;
- tiles - Topcer, Ceramice Grazia;
- accessories, faucets - Nicolazz;
- sink – Devon
- chairs, table - Siguer;
- chest of drawers - Siguer;
- wardrobe - Amclassic;
- desktop - Siguer;
- bed - JLC;
- vanity cabinet - JLC;
- bath - Villeroy & Boch.
Corner of old England
The abode of a true gentleman is noble textures and colors, natural durable materials. The unsightly "box" in the new building has found an interior with the author's handwriting, elements of English, classical style and art deco style of the 1920s.
The apartment was divided into two large areas - private and guest. Natural materials (wallpaper, plaster) were used in the decoration of all rooms, oak boards were laid on the floor, forming a diagonal pattern and giving dynamics to the room.
For the walls, I used complex tones that created a clear and expressive background - gray-blue, gray-olive, light brown and turquoise.
The living room is furnished with deep soft sofas, shelving for the library and a comfortable pouffe, which acts as a coffee table or extra seating for guests. Swivel-type lamps are built into the upper shelves of the cabinets.
Behind the doors there is a private part of the apartment: dressing room, master bedroom, guest room and bathrooms.
The kitchen island made it possible to zone the space and separate the dining area from the working part. The turquoise tile used in the kitchen backsplash echoes the red tile in the fireplace mantel.
Window textiles were chosen to match the walls. The shades used and the chameleon fabric slightly change the shade depending on the lighting. The latter is realized with massive industrial-style lamps. The dining area is illuminated by a large lamp with a white shade.
The main character of the living room is the original fireplace portal, the back wall of which is lined with lingonberry-colored tiles, the wall behind the fireplace is covered with wallpaper imitating carved caissons. The baton of the optical game was taken over by a convex mirror in vintage style.
English notes can also be traced in the hall, the floor of which is lined with geometric tiles, and the end is decorated with an engraving. I diluted the beige-brown restrained palette of the bathroom with an unusual tile laying pattern.
The main color of the bedroom is gray-beige. A capacious closet for things is almost invisible, since its facades are painted in the color of the walls. On both sides of the bed there are decorative screens with old maps.
Used materials and furniture:
- interior paints - Little Greene;
- doors - Barausse;
- table - Selva;
- carpet - The Rug Company;
- light - showroom Light Depo;
- chairs - Mobilidea;
- oak floor - Grand Hall;
- upholstered furniture - Mulberry home;
- decor – Home Concept;
- wallpaper - Andrew Martin;
- tiles - Original Style, Petra Antigua, Cottoveneto.
Apartment with a sense of humor, frogs and robots
Most often, when it comes to a bachelor's apartment, we imagine something modern and strict - with laconic finishes, leather furniture, a couple of harsh accents in the "face" of brickwork or a concrete wall.
I hasten to introduce you to an apartment that completely destroys the stereotypes described above. Her character was created by ironic details, bright colors and style mix.
A typical Soviet interior with carpets, lacquered sideboards and dull finishes has been transformed into an eclectic studio.
The main thing, according to the owner himself, in the apartment are frogs, a gigantic collection of which he has been collecting for several years. Unusual living creatures greet guests from the entrance hall with a bright red door that complements the decoration in olive and white tones.
The color of the walls is pastel lavender green, inspired by the works of favorite artists. Classic finishes are given an eclectic touch with décor such as American steampunk clocks and robots.
The studio is designed not only for life, but also for the work of the owner, so the issue of lighting required special attention. I placed floor lamps wherever a temporary working corner of a creative person can be formed. All light sources are equipped with dimmers that allow you to adjust the degree of illumination.
Furnishings - a symbiosis of custom-made models and mass production. Sketches of a coffee table, a console for the living room, ottomans and a bookcase were developed by the owner of the apartment with his own hands.
The bedroom is decorated in a retro style. The classic IKEA bed has been given a vintage touch and is complemented by restored antique bedside tables. From the wall, a robot painted in oil looks thoughtfully into the distance - the work of the artist Alexander Burov. In the corner of the bedroom, an IKEA mirror cabinet found its home, which visually increased the area of \u200b\u200bthe room.
The owner's kitchen is one of the main rooms, so cheerful juicy green tones were chosen for decoration. Instead of a classic table, a design has been installed that has common features with a bar counter.
Particular attention was paid to the textile design of the windows, the choice was made in favor of Roman blinds with uncomplicated geometric and striped ornaments. The dishwasher was hidden behind a thick black cloth that looks like a plastic construction at first glance. The pattern of the kitchen facades was repeated on the lattice door.
The owner of the apartment liked the country solution in the form of a mini-curtain so much that it was decided to place another one that hides the battery in the bathroom.
The blue-and-white interior of the bathroom is not inspired by the sea, but by the Babylonian gate of the goddess Ishtar, which is kept in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
Conclusion
Olive is the color of calm interiors in classic, neoclassical, Victorian, chalet and country styles. It is successfully combined with natural tones and bright accents, it exudes warmth and comfort. What do you think about the use of green shades in the interior? Share your opinion in the comments, and it remains for me to offer you an interesting video in this article.
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Hello dear readers! It is currently fashionable to decorate the living room in some interesting, extraordinary colors, it can be fuchsia, sunny yellow, turquoise, coral, salmon, emerald, olive, etc. Our site will be constantly updated with relevant reviews, but today we want to bring to your attention the interior of the living room in olive color. This shade looks simply chic, but at the same time it is quite insidious, because it looks somewhat gloomy in a dark room, so it is better to use it in rooms with good natural light or “daylight” glow of lamps, chandeliers, sconces and other lamps. If you liked the olive living room, then the photos below will help you decide on its future design.
Olive color - psychology.
Color therapists have long proven that the olive color is able to calm down, restrain angry impulses, and in general have a positive effect on the human nervous system. Therefore, you and your guests will be as comfortable as possible in such a room. People who prefer this tone are purposeful natures who firmly hold their chosen position. In addition, the color balances its fundamental shades - dark green, yellow or brown, each of which is endowed with its own positive qualities.
Olive living room photo
The compatibility of olive color with other shades.
The olive shade is simply amazing with the following tones: chocolate, white, light beige, light green, brown, pale pink, light blue, dark gray with a blue undertone, black, muted orange. But with all this variety of accompanying shades, olive “loves” to dominate, that is, all the colors voiced above should better act as complementary rather than predominant. In addition, lovers of bright colors will be interested to know that a living room in olive color may well be complemented by a minimum amount of rich tones - red, pink, blue, fuchsia - these can be sofa cushions, floor vases, wall lamps and other decorative elements.
Olive living room photo
Finishing the olive living room.
We have already mentioned above that this color is able to visually darken rooms, so there are two fundamental directions when using it: thoughtful excellent lighting of the room or the active use of accompanying white tones.
What is meant by thoughtful lighting? Firstly, large panoramic windows, and secondly, voluminous ceiling chandeliers and many spotlights, i.е. you need to brighten the room as much as possible. With the point regarding the use of white tones, in general, everything is clear, if the walls are olive, then the furniture, curtains or decorative elements can be light. Probably everyone knows about the ability of white to "push" the boundaries, but in the case of an olive living room, it is still better to use it as an accompanying one, it can be present in the decoration of accessories, furniture, and partly in wall decoration, as a highlight of some specific areas.
Floor. The surface of the floor can be covered with a beige laminate, light tiles, a snow-white self-leveling floor, and also covered with a gray, beige or green carpet.
Walls. Most often, the olive tone is used precisely in the decoration of the walls, in addition, snow-white ceiling plinths will look great against its background. The walls can be covered with plain wallpaper, also textured or with ornaments - ornate patterns, floral prints or stripes.
Ceiling. It is better to make the ceiling light, so you can brighten the rich shade of the walls, which is relative to materials - it can be drywall, stretch fabric or mirror ceiling tiles.
Olive living room furniture.
The living room in olive tones, with the main shade of the walls made in olive color, can be complemented by sofas and armchairs in the following colors: brown, black, beige, gray or white. If the walls are painted in a neutral beige tone, then the upholstered furniture should be olive or combined. Also, do not forget about olive accessories: curtains, vases, pillows, picture frames, figurines, rugs, floor carpet, flower pots, floor lamps, wall lamps, ceiling chandeliers, wall shelves, etc.
Green living room - design ideas:
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Being a derivative between green, yellow and gray, the olive color in the interior of a living space is not used as often as it could. And the reason for this is the intense absorption of light and, as a result, the darkening of the room. If you plan to use this shade of green in the design of the living room, hallway or bedroom, then you cannot do without a thorough study of the topic and techniques that will allow you to create a harmonious interior.
How to use olive color in a living space
We’ll warn you right away if you are not sure that you can use the olive color in the interior without losing the quality of the “picture”, then it is better to abandon this idea at the initial stage and choose shades that are easier to combine. If your decision is firm and not subject to appeal, then our advice will help to give the room organicity and completeness.
First of all, it must be said that this color shades the room and makes it a bit gloomy. To avoid this effect, you need to use two tricks:
- saturate the room with a sufficient number of light sources - moreover, the light should be white, not yellow;
- use light shades in interior design, in particular, olive perfectly refreshes white.
In the first option, equip the room not only with a traditional chandelier in the middle of the ceiling, but also with spotlights and even directional spots and wall sconces. In the second option, use white inserts as accents - these can be white stripes on the walls, white curtains or snow-white bedspreads and tablecloths. Be that as it may, the white color will do its job and dispel the boredom of the muted olive.
What shades are combined with olive color in the interior
As with all plant colors, the combination of olive color in the interior turns out to be the most successful with natural shades - the color of the sky, green grass, yellow leaves and bright flowers. In each case, companion colors are chosen individually, depending on the purpose of the room and its orientation in space.
For example, you should not include bright accents, for example, raspberry color, in the interior of your office - they will simply distract you from work. But this shade will make olive cuisine more cheerful. The same rule applies in other rooms - if the living room can be saturated with fuchsia accents, then in the nursery this color will seem somewhat bright.
The olive color of the walls is especially well combined with chocolate brown and white. You can use them one by one, or all together - then white inserts will perfectly dilute the “dryish” interior.
If such a cardinal contrast does not suit you, then adopt a softer combination of muted olive with “delicious” colors of the caramel palette - soft cream, milk or coffee with milk. In this case, the differences between colors will be smoothed out with pleasant light shades.
Brightness and ambiguity in the olive interior will bring colorful accents in the form of fuchsia chair covers or an orange shelf on the wall. Such cheerful colors go well with olive. Among the others, no less bright, it can be noted: carrot, red, brick, orange, bright yellow. From deep shades, it is good to combine olive with aquamarine, mustard, burgundy. How to use them? It can be a mustard-colored sofa or sea-green curtains - in any case, this combination will not violate the harmony of the interior.
Olive color in your kitchen
Let's see how to use olive color in the interior of the kitchen. Usually in the kitchen space there is one of two types of olive color combination with others (and in some cases they can even be combined in the same room):
- with a brown palette - chocolate, brown, light brown;
- with contrasting colors - light gray, white, yellow, red, purple.
In the first case, we get a peaceful atmosphere, which is more typical for classical interiors, in the second case, the olive kitchen turns out to be dynamic and “live” and fits well into newfangled styles.
How best to use these colors in the interior of the kitchen? You can install olive-colored furniture with a brown countertop, and make the main background light gray. Or, on the contrary, you can paint the walls in olive color, and the kitchen set in the color of baked milk will act as a bright spot. In this case, you can even add bright accents - an orange tablecloth, textile napkins of the same color and a wall picture or clock in a life-affirming orange color.
Living room in olive tones
The living room, decorated with a predominance of olive color and not having bright "flashes", is usually made in a classic style. It is not characterized by fanciful, bright finishes and color contrast, so the olive color in the interior of the living room is not diluted with opposite shades, but is left in a muted range.
Striped sofas or olive wallpaper with a light milky pattern fit well into such interiors. Otherwise, he remains intelligently prim and unflappable.
Olive Bedroom: Arrangement Rules
In the interior of the bedroom, olive color is found in a lightweight format, i.e. in its light colors. As a rule, bright color accents are not made in this room. On the contrary, the color scheme remains calm and conducive to relaxation. The combination of light olive color with soft green and milky in the bedroom looks interesting - try combining these shades on curtains or furniture stickers to feel their originality. And to make the room at least a little more fun, you can interspersed with mustard and brick colors, for example, use them on a bedspread or on the lampshade of a floor lamp.
