Tips on color combinations in a room

wandbild kinderzimmer The effect of each individual color also depends heavily on the environment in which it is seen. The colors almost never appear in isolation, mostly in combinations of several colors that arouse certain moods.

The table below lists the colors that are often used as base colors in the room. Some variants of the additional colors are specified for each basic color. Sticking to these tips you can make the interior of the room effective and harmonious.

White is very popular as the base colour in the interior. You can say it is the ideal combination color in the rooms, because white can be combined with all colors and gives the room that certain extra. White is also often used as a separation between the color elements and for contrast. The murals and decorative elements can then be designed in almost any color.

Since black looks gloomy and heavy, it is not recommended to use it as a base color, to be used only as a decorative element, separation between the color elements and for contrast. In this case, it has an inspiring effect, adding elegance, depth and excitement to the room.

Bedeutungen und Wirkung der Farben

Base color Additional Colors Fits rooms
Gray Other shades of Gray, White, pink, magenta, violet, Yellow
  • Living room
  • Bedroom
  • Hallway
Brown beige, White, pink, Green, Gold
  • Excellent for cozy and cozy atmosphere
  • Earth tones such as ochre or Siena can be used in almost any room, especially:
  • Bedroom
  • Living room
  • Kitchen
  • Hallway
Lilac Orange, Golden beige
  • Bedroom
  • Children's room
  • Kitchen
Beige Brown, Green, White
  • Living room
  • Bedroom
  • Kitchen
Green White, yellow, Blue, Brown, Orange, Red
  • Ideal in workrooms, but can be used well in almost any room
  • Children's room
  • Bedroom
  • Living room
  • Kitchen
Red Black, White, silver, Light Blue
  • Rather, it only has to be used as an impulse in rooms
  • Appetizing and contemplative
  • Best for rooms with a lot of movement like:
  • Kitchen
  • Living room
  • Hallway
  • Playroom
Orange Purple, lilac, White, Blue, light blue, Turquoise
  • Exudes conviviality and coziness
  • Can warm a room, stimulate creativity
  • The optimal color for rooms with little daylight and for:
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Children's room
Yellow White, light blue, Red, Green, Magenta
  • Makes small spaces look bigger
  • Can warm rooms invitingly and brighten dark tones
  • Gives the room a friendly, lively and cheerful atmosphere
  • Kitchen
  • Study
  • Children's room
Blue Gold, yellow, Brown, Gray, Bordeaux
  • Makes small spaces appear larger
  • Preferably for spaces dedicated to relaxation, especially for:
  • Bedroom
  • Living room
  • Children's room
pink White, Gray, Green, Brown, Bordeaux
  • The most suitable color for bedrooms
  • Ideal for girls nursery

Weitere Tipps zur farblichen Gestaltung des Interieurs

A few more interior design tips to give your home a harmonious and individual look:
  • First determine the combination of colors - a base color and one or two additional colors would be ideal.
  • Follow designer advice that you can find in catalogues, specialized magazines and as color charts.
  • It is best to choose those basic colors that you personally find very pleasant and not disturbing. Then you can start with the details - murals, curtains, lamps, decorations, etc. experiment freely. Because it's easier to change small details than to change the wall paint or furniture.

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