Making the interior of the apartment, you need to carefully approach the issue of choosing the main colors and shades. Some of them are too bright and can get bored quickly, while others, on the contrary, are considered classic and do not lose their relevance over the years, while being easily “freshened up” with more rich accents.
- Features and psychology of color
- What interior styles suits lavender color?
- What colors can combine lavender
- Lavender with white
- Lavender with pastel
- Lavender with bright colors.
- Lavender and dark tones
- Lavender interiors
- Bedroom
- Kitchen
- Living room
- Bathroom
- Children's room
- Hallway and corridor
- Balcony or loggia
- Ways to use lavender in the interior
- Wall, floor and ceiling decoration
- Furniture
- Textile
- Window decoration
- Accents in the interior
- Style selection
- Provence
- Classic
- Modern style
- Country
Lavender color in the interior is an interesting solution, if used correctly, it will fill the room with lightness and tranquility.
Features and psychology of color
From the photo it is easy to notice that lavender is one of the subtones of purple. All shades of purple - warm and cool, bright and bright - are considered strong, having powerful energy. Since the composition includes blue and red, psychologists describe purple as “harmony of contradictions.”
Lavender is a magical color, before it often symbolized the mystery of various rites. A light purple hue surrounded many famous people, contributed to the mood for creativity: that is why it is still used in the design of school rooms, playrooms.
In the interior, lavender is not only beautiful, but also helps to relax, has a beneficial effect on the emotional state, and cures for disorders and depression. Too dark shades of lavender, on the contrary, with an overabundance can depress and irritate the nervous system, so you should not abuse them. Psychologists believe that this color somewhat dulls the appetite, it is quite suitable for the kitchen, the hostess of which seeks to lose weight.
What interior styles suits lavender color?
This complex, specific shade can perfectly fit into many popular styles. Most often it is used in glamor, baroque, neo-baroque, lavender gives the room a sense of magic and goes well with mirrors, glass, crystal, gloss. Lavender is also used in the design of bedrooms in the Arabic (oriental) style: if in other rooms you need to strive for more “hot” tones, then for the sleep and relaxation room, a soft purple shade will be ideal.
No less often, lavender is used for such styles as:
- Provence
- classic;
- retro;
- vintage
- Art Deco
- palace classicism;
- Mediterranean;
- ethno;
- pop Art.
to contents ↑Lavender is used even in a laconic hi-tech: with this color you can emphasize the clarity of lines and soften the picture in the bedroom a little. In minimalism, lavender is combined with black, white tones, using as a light background for walls, ceilings.
What colors can combine lavender
Lavender goes well with many bright and pastel colors, although the duets with gold, silver, white, green colors are considered the most successful combinations. No less often in interiors it is used in conjunction with soft pink, cream, which gives the room lightness and airiness.
Lavender with white
The combination of white and lavender creates a feeling of freshness in the room. In bright light this looks good, but if you want to strengthen the notes of romanticism, it is better to introduce decorative elements from soft fabrics, vintage or natural textures into the design. Usually a white wall finish is performed, which is diluted with lavender accessories. It is also possible to paint the walls in lavender tones in combination with white furniture, ceilings and textiles.
Lavender with pastel
The combination of lavender and pastel colors also provides a fresh, delicate and peaceful look to any room. The addition of cream, light gray, milk shades will add spaciousness, although at first glance, this combination may become blurry. To eliminate the visual "depersonalization" of the room, you need to enter several juicy accents from contrasting tones or shades of a dark purple palette.
to contents ↑Lavender with bright colors.
The combination of lavender and rich tones will be justified if the goal is to get a vibrant, vibrant interior. Trendy tandems are lavender with the following colors:
- yellow;
- light green;
- raspberry;
- orange
- lemon;
- bright greens;
- purple.
to contents ↑When diluted with bright colors, lavender will look more stylish, and the room will take on its original appearance. It is important not to overdo it with the addition of colors, otherwise they will overshadow the delicate background.
Lavender and dark tones
The color of lavender should be used more carefully in small rooms, because even with slight dimming it will visually hide the space. The introduction of dark tones here is unacceptable, it will only increase the oppressive feeling. The combination with black is not recommended, regardless of the size of the room: it is perceived hard, the atmosphere will intensify melancholy.
In rooms of sufficient size, lavender can be combined with dark shades in the form of accents or individual decor elements. Successful duets can be lavender and such colors:
- dark purple;
- purple;
- chocolate;
- terracotta;
- emerald;
- metallic.
When conflicting shades are selected in a correctly calculated combination, the room acquires a luxurious look, but only a professional can find such a combination.
to contents ↑Lavender interiors
Beautiful lavender color is suitable for a variety of rooms, it is only important to apply it correctly when decorating the interior.
Bedroom
Lavender walls in the bedroom - a good solution in aesthetic and psychological terms. A gentle, light shade will contribute to a quiet sleep, improve mood, help relax after a hard day. Even a few minutes in such a room will nullify the nervous tension, give a sense of peace.
In the morning, in daylight, the lavender hue is filled with natural freshness, charges with positive energy, sets up for work, that is, acts in the opposite way. Usually this color is used in girls’s bedrooms, as it traditionally refers to the "female" range. In the bedroom, men do not use lavender, such a solution will look strange. As for the matrimonial bedroom, as a compromise, you can decorate the walls with other pastel colors, and bring lavender in the form of decor - linen, curtains, textiles, accessories.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, the presence of a lavender tone should be treated carefully. Usually it is used in the implementation of a fashionable design technique, which is called the "accent wall." Also, lavender can be used in the decoration of the dining area or set a dining group of this color in combination with light pieces of furniture.
Living room
For the living room, the color of lavender is not bad, especially when the room matches the art deco and classic styles. Usually used matte paints, plain wallpaper of this shade, or individual splashes, accessories. Some designers offer non-standard solutions: for example, furniture facades or lavender-colored ceilings that will look fresh and stylish if successfully combined with other light colors.
to contents ↑Bathroom
A bathing room is rarely spacious, so you should not get carried away with the use of rich, bright colors. Lavender should be tender, pastel, combined with pink, silver or white, beige. This will eliminate the visual reduction in the size of the room and ensure originality, optimism of the interior. In a bathroom of large dimensions, it is allowed to combine light lavender with dark purple shades, which can be used for zoning or highlighting individual elements.
Children's room
In the bedroom for the girl or in the playroom, a muffled, soft lavender tone will positively affect the mood of the child. Especially useful is the coloring of the walls with hyperactivity: lavender has the ability to pacify, stabilize the nervous system. Best in children's rooms, this shade is combined with cream, beige, blue, white. To add playfulness, orange and light green accessories are introduced into the interior. Also, lavender, you can select only the playing area, and the remaining walls painted in a different pastel color. Another suitable option: in a room of a neutral color, install a lavender chair and put the same carpet on the floor.
to contents ↑Hallway and corridor
In the hallways of a small size, it is allowed to use light lavender tones, which will not cause the effect of visual reduction of the room. If there is a desire to decorate the room with brighter colors, balance them with white, milky tones. A bright hallway with a fresco, a stone of lavender shades will look great.
Balcony or loggia
Typically, balconies do not differ in significant dimensions, so only light shades of any palette are suitable for their decoration. Against a light lavender background, brighter accents are also possible, although to a minimum.
Ways to use lavender in the interior
It is worthwhile to consider in more detail how lavender can be used in decorating an apartment, because design techniques are very diverse.
Wall, floor and ceiling decoration
The room takes on a different look, primarily when the color of the walls changes. To decorate the room, paints, wallpapers, decorative plaster, tiles, stone, and some other finishing materials are used. The most popular option is wallpaper sticker. Here are recommendations for choosing lavender paintings:
- if the wallpaper is not monophonic, the picture should be light, elegant in appearance;
- for a small room, it is better to choose a wallpaper without a contrasting decor;
- monophonic corrugated cloths are a good option;
- geometric patterns, floral prints are suitable for the classic style;
- a golden pattern of the material is acceptable, but only in combination with appropriate furniture;
- vertical lavender-white stripes allow you to visually increase the height of the room;
- a magnificent effect is given by the combination of matte tones, mother of pearl and gloss;
- you can use lavender-colored wallpapers, they depict flowers, landscapes, abstraction, surrealism.
Flooring in lavender tones is rare, but a carpet or carpet is not difficult to find on sale. Typically, such products are used in the interior of a bedroom, children's room. Another coating option is ceramic tile, which will look good in the bathroom. In the kitchen you can use a light marble floor, coupled with lavender decor and ornament.
to contents ↑Colored ceilings in the apartment always make the interior non-standard, interesting. The easiest way is to use a stretch ceiling, where the color of the canvas can be absolutely anything. Also, designers often use suspended multi-tiered structures, beams, photo printing with various original images.
Furniture
For lavender walls, white, pearl, beige, transparent furniture will be an excellent companion. But in some cases, the interior will look more interesting when decorating walls in pastel colors and installing furniture in lavender color:
- Sofa. Able to decorate any design. May have light or dark lavender upholstery, massive or elegant dimensions. For classics, Provence, it is better to choose models with smooth bends, a floral pattern.
- Bed. The lavender headboard upholstery in combination with metal rivets, transparent rhinestones, and buttons looks gorgeous. You can also use lavender bedspreads, rugs, bedding, pillows, especially since they are easy to replace if necessary.
- Cupboard. Most often, cabinets in such shades are used in a vintage style, becoming the center of the room, attracting attention. For a girl’s room, cabinets with photo images, glass or mirrors painted with lavender ornaments are often purchased. Among other things, mirrors can be decorated with stucco painted in this shade.
- Chairs, armchairs. They are part of the contrasting decor in the room or combined with other pieces of furniture. For example, in the kitchen, bright lavender chairs perfectly resonate with a beige set that has a lavender finish.
Textile
Lavender color is not easy to read, so in some cases it is recommended to introduce it into the interior in the form of bright spots: textile compositions, accessories. Its light, dark shades can be used for sewing curtains, while the combination with white or beige tulle is considered ideal. Curtains look interesting when decorating with brushes, magnets, pickups, fringe. In the kitchen you can hang lavender-colored curtains - this will make the daylight soft, refresh the room.
Of the textile decor elements in the premises are also used:
- pillows on the sofa, bed;
- blankets, bedspreads;
- rugs with short or long pile.
Window decoration
Dimensional rooms, whose windows face south, can be decorated in lavender color. Of course, such an idea should not contradict the basic concept of style, otherwise the window will look elaborate. Frames covered with color film are a bold decision. It is much easier to use curtains, lambrequins, tulle, art paintings and photocurtains for decoration: if necessary, you can hang less bright products in their place.
Accents in the interior
An important detail that helps give the interior a finished look are harmoniously selected accessories. Lavender color can be introduced into the design in the form of panels, pillows, carpets and lampshades, soft plaids, decorative flower pots and flower vases. Paintings on the walls, mosaics and frescoes with corresponding patterns and ornaments can be echoed with them.
Style selection
When choosing decoration materials and decor elements, you must be guided by the rules that every interior style follows.
Provence
Most often, lavender shades are found in the style of Provence (French country). Its distinguishing features are freshness and simplicity, lightness and airiness. The best solution is to design the walls in a gentle lavender tone in combination with pastel shades. White furniture with a touch of antiquity, lavender decor, forging, transparent curtains, ruffles and frills are emphasized in the general style.
Classic
This style is elegant, restrained, unusual, all the details in it are smooth, the palette is calm. You can not use a lot of artificial details in the interior, if possible you need to decorate it with stone, wood, metal and other natural textures. Lavender is used as a background and only in the form of a pale, pastel shade. It is also permissible to introduce it in furniture upholstery and textiles.
Modern style
Colors according to this style can be juicy, bright, shapes - asymmetrical. Photo wall murals are popular in wall decoration; flooring can also be non-standard, saturated in color. The white ceiling can be replaced by a stretch of a gentle shade of lavender.
Country
In a city apartment, it is also possible to build a corner of rustic comfort: arrange it in a country style. Lavender shades are used in textiles: curtains, rugs, pillows, as well as in decor: jugs, vases, candlesticks, chests. The use of natural materials, especially wood, is welcome. Lavender color allows you to create both bright, catchy combinations, and delicate, weightless details. It is important not to overload the room, acting reasonably and with taste.
