Color is one of the main components of the interior of any apartment. That's why the right combination of colors of the ceiling, walls, doors and even carpet is so important. The perception of the room as a whole will depend on what colors will be used in the interior for a particular room. The color scheme of the ceiling, walls, doors, baseboards and carpet is very important when creating a comfortable space. And there are a lot of tricks to make a spacious and tall room more comfortable and warmer, and to breathe space into a small room.
Beautiful dark wood floor with light walls and ceiling
Thus, the color of the floor in the apartment, which is in harmony with the shade of the ceiling and walls, will allow you to visually hide the shortcomings of the home, as well as correctly change its parameters. Therefore, when choosing floor shades, it is important to carefully weigh everything, take into account various combinations and possible results. The color of the floors and ceiling should, to a certain extent, be in harmony with the other colors of the space, and also relate correctly to them. Therefore, it is also worth choosing the right wallpaper and ceiling color.
White floor, walls and ceiling
What floor color is better to choose?
- Among the common solutions is the choice of natural, that is, natural colors for covering floors in the kitchen. These are all the colors of wood, brown, light yellow, beige, as well as other shades that will be relevant at all times. These colors go well with most traditional colors used in the interior. They allow you to create classic and calm interiors that are not devoid of style.
- Floors with shades of red in the interior can also be called a classic option, but they are used today a little less frequently than before.
- A mahogany or cherry-colored floor in an apartment interior can bring an atmosphere of wealth and luxury, but to a certain extent it will dominate the space, especially when a very dark shade of the walls in the kitchen is chosen.
- A black floor in an apartment is one of the favorites of modern interiors; the combination of such a floor and walls in white shades or just a very light color looks especially chic. Floors of this color in the interior of an apartment are ideal for all modern styles, especially minimalism.
- White floors in the kitchen are not a bad option, because they give a certain airiness, and the combination of elegant furniture and colorful accessories will help create a truly impressive and stylish interior.
- Gray floors are an excellent option in a modern kitchen. This floor will look great if you choose the right light walls.
Black flooring in the bathroom Brown striped flooring in the living room Light wood flooring in the bedroom Black and white room
Selecting floor color depending on other surfaces
- The color of the walls and floor can be either close in color palette or completely opposite. Which option for walls and floors is better to use depends on how light or dark the floor is decided to be. If the floor is a fairly dark color, then it is correct to use a light shade for the walls and ceiling. Otherwise the room will be too gloomy.
- Light walls and a light floor - such a combination will expand the space, as well as make it visually more voluminous and spacious.
- A classic combination is when the floor of dark colors is much darker than the walls. The floors can be a completely different color, but a dark neutral shade, such as natural wood.
- If we talk about the combination of furniture color and floor color in the interior, then you should adhere to the rule that they are in the same color scheme. It can be light or dark color.
Brown parquet in a black and white interior
Black floor with white walls and gray ceiling
Brown cork flooring in a children's room Black and white tiles in the kitchen Black flooring with white walls and ceiling Dark brown parquet flooring with beige and green walls
Concrete floor and walls in the interior
Bright brown parquet flooring with green walls and furniture Beige tiles and parquet flooring in a classic kitchen Brown parquet flooring and fireplace surround with beige wallpaper
Black floor with white textured walls and ceiling in the bedroom
Space purple
Even though ultraviolet is Pantone's Color of the Year for 2018, it's still not widely used in interior design. And in vain, because with the help of purple and lilac tones you can add a little sophistication and mystery to the space.
In addition, unlike many other bright shades, purple in the minds of the majority is not at all associated with the palette for children's and playrooms and will not “forgive” the environment.
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Floors and doors
In the kitchen or in the interior of another room, the combination of the color of interior doors, baseboards and floor color is important. Many people believe that the colors of interior doors, baseboards and floors should be close to each other, and sometimes even coincide. However, this is not a required option.
- The first win-win option is to choose the right doors and baseboards in the interior of the same color as the floor covering. This option would look great in the kitchen. This option is good for hallways, especially if there are several exit doors at once. If all doors and baseboards are installed from the same material, then the floor in the hallway should be selected in accordance with their tone.
- If the room is dark in color or small, then the color of the floor, baseboard and furniture should be chosen in a light color.
- Another way to select doors, floors and baseboards is to create a strong contrast. You can choose dark colors for the floor, and light or white colors for the door and baseboard.
- The color of the furniture should be selected based on the color of the door and baseboard. However, it must be taken into account that the contrast of the door, baseboard and floor should be well defined.
- The color of the floor, door, baseboard and furniture in the kitchen should be cool or warm colors. The combination of cold and warm looks simply terrible. In addition, you should remember that if the color of the door and baseboard is light, and the floor is darker, then it is recommended to match the color of the baseboard to the color of the door. If it’s the other way around, then the color of the door and baseboard can be made to match the color of the floor.
- You should never use three different colors for the floor, door and baseboard.
Light floor and doors
Light tiles, parquet and wooden door Light floor with glass insert and doors with black frame
Wooden floor with a geometric pattern and light doors in a classic interior Light brown floor and white doors
Repair sequence
What does laminate or wallpaper do first? The relevance of this issue affects 80% of families who make repairs with their own hands. Even experts cannot answer unequivocally, although the majority is of the opinion that the wallpaper is glued first.
Why? Let's look at the nuances of the process:
- Wallpapering is accompanied by the appearance of high humidity . Drying takes place with the windows closed. As a result, the floors will absorb the resulting moisture during the day. This may have a negative effect on the coating.
First you need to finish the walls, and then you can install the flooring
- On an already installed laminate you will have to use glue . When smearing walls or strips of wallpaper, there is a high risk of staining the coating.
- When cutting a roll, you can drop a knife, scissors, or tape measure . Scratches or other defects will occur from moving the auxiliary ladder.
- There is no need to make even cuts at the bottom - the material is glued to the floor, and the plinth will cover all the unevenness.
It is known that flooring is more durable than wallpaper; it is changed several times when the laminate is laid. Nothing bad happens. In most cases, everyone chooses a method that is convenient for themselves.
Carpet color in the interior
- An accent carpet that doesn’t rhyme with anything is a rather interesting, but risky option.
- In a room that has white or dark tones, it is worth laying a bright, unpatterned rug or a rug with beautiful graphic images to attract attention. You should look at how the carpet looks against the background of the ceiling and walls. If the color of the carpet is in harmony, and the carpet looks organic against the background of the wallpaper, then this is an excellent option. If it seems that the accent carpet does not fit into the interior, then you can complement the background of the carpet with small decorative elements: a lamp, a vase, sofa cushions.
- Carpet in white shades. You can buy a carpet in white shades, it will expand the space, for example, in a small living room. This color of the carpet eliminates the feeling of cramping.
- You should not place white furniture on a plain carpet.
- You can choose a carpet color that is the same color as the walls. To prevent an excess of basic white colors, you should dilute the color of the carpet with various shades of furniture and decorative elements.
- The color of the carpet matches the interior. If there are colored elements in the room, then the color of the carpet can be matched to them. For example, a carpet can match the wallpaper, the color of the tablecloth, wall, ceiling, armchairs, chairs, and the like.
Light carpet with a geometric pattern in a black and brown interior Small carpets in a light interior Beige rug in an interior Red carpet in a brown and white interior
Wallpaper color selection
- Choosing wallpaper is a responsible matter. Therefore, you need to take into account the type of wallpaper and its color. The color scheme of the wallpaper, ceiling and floor largely determines how a person will feel in the room. The color of the wallpaper, ceiling and floor will determine your mood, emotional state and performance. Therefore, you need to try to ensure that the color of the wallpaper and ceiling creates the most comfortable environment.
- Selecting the color of wallpaper for the ceiling is a very important stage in renovation. Quite often they try to match the color of the ceiling to the wallpaper, choosing a similar color scheme. If the color of the wallpaper in white shades is provocative, then the ceilings against the background of the wallpaper will become not very expressive and faded.
- Wallpaper of different colors can be combined in different ways. Light wallpaper is perfect for a small room. Such wallpaper will visually increase the space. Wallpaper in dark and sharp colors, on the contrary, will make the room smaller. You should also consider the natural light in the room.
- Wallpapers with frequent and large colors visually make the room smaller, while small and sparse wallpapers significantly expand the room. In addition, wallpapers with large floral patterns dominate within different styles. Wallpaper with small patterns is used mainly as a neutral style background.
- Green wallpaper indoors conveys the beauty of a natural theme. These wallpapers are perfect for almost any design, as they are combined with wooden elements and many colors.
Monochrome gray wallpaper complements bright furniture
Patterned and striped wallpaper in the interior
Wallpaper with a pattern of old paint Blue wallpaper with white floors and furniture
Selecting curtains
When choosing curtains for a room with a light floor, it is necessary to maintain a feeling of harmony, cleanliness, and space. The choice of fabric color should be in harmony with the overall design of the room. The fabric material is airy, transparent, light. Chiffon, satin or organza are perfect. The type of fastening does not matter.
