How to choose the right color scheme for your apartment: design tips
Selecting a color scheme for an apartment is a responsible process that affects the mood and well-being of the residents.
First of all, you should decide on the general style of the interior. If you prefer classics, then neutral shades will be the ideal option - beige, light gray, warm white.
Yulia Tychino, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" in the field of design and interior, told how to do the right thing.
For supporters of modern interiors, bright and saturated colors are suitable.
When choosing shades, it is important to consider the features of the room - which direction the windows face, the size of the rooms.
Small rooms are best decorated in light colors, which will visually expand the space.
Southern sunny rooms can be decorated with cool shades of blue, blue, green - this will give peace and coolness.
For the living room, it is better to choose warm shades - yellow, terracotta, golden. They create a cozy home atmosphere.
The bedroom is a place for rest and relaxation, so calm neutral tones are appropriate here - soft pink, lavender, mint.
When choosing a color scheme, it is important to consider the purpose of each room.
For example, for the kitchen it is better to choose light shades that will visually increase the space, and will not get dirty during cooking. The optimal colors for the kitchen are beige, vanilla, milky.
If the kitchen is combined with the living room, it is permissible to use brighter and more saturated shades - yellow, terracotta, brown.
The children's room is a place for games and development of the child. It is important to create a positive atmosphere here.
For children under 3, it is better to choose neutral pastel colors - peach, mint, lavender. For older children, brighter and more cheerful colors are optimal - lemon, azure, pink, purple.
The bathroom and toilet are damp rooms, so it is better to keep the main shades in a light range of blue, green, and beige.
Bright colors can be added in details - towels, rugs, soap dishes. This will enliven the interior, create an atmosphere of cleanliness and freshness.
When choosing a color scheme, you should also consider the psychological impact of shades. For example, red is associated with energy, passion, excitement. Orange symbolizes joy, positive emotions.
Yellow stimulates mental activity, promotes concentration. Green calms, relieves tension and stress.
Blue represents harmony and tranquility. Purple is associated with imagination and creativity.
Thus, a well-thought-out color scheme for each room will help create a comfortable atmosphere in the apartment, emphasize the individual style of the interior and have a favorable psychological effect on the residents.
The main thing is to take into account the features of the rooms, the purpose of the premises and correctly combine shades in a single composition. Then the apartment will please the eye and create a feeling of home comfort.
