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Blue and olive in the interior. Olive color in the interior. Olive textiles

June 4, 2016
You 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 the acquired 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, people who are confident in their abilities, monumentally walking the path of life, choose it.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 office 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, which in its texture is similar to the matting on the walls, took over the baton of naturalness.
• 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. All rooms are decorated with natural materials (wallpaper, plaster), oak boards are 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 an extra seat 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 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 spacious 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 dense black cloth that at first glance looks like a plastic construction. 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.

June 4, 2016

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Coloristics (the science that studies the properties of color) claims that olive, as one of the natural shades of green, subconsciously evokes in people a feeling of restrained freshness and light coolness, peaceful calmness and purity.

Choose a style

This is one of the most versatile colors that can be confidently applied to create any style. Olive cuisine can be subtly refined, and expressively bright, and ultra-modern: you just need to use the intensity of the desired shade and take into account the color.

Olive color will look perfect in the interior of the kitchen, decorated in a cozy or sophisticated way. For rustic style, choose soft, pastel shades.

Juicy and rich tones in the company of shiny chrome accessories will become a colorful addition to a trendy high-tech interior.

The combination of olive and beige can be successfully used both in a classic kitchen and indoors, with a design in a laconic and discreet minimalist style.

Solemn classical or empire styles suggest the need for a contrast of olive with deep shades of brown (chocolate, coffee), which is usually emphasized by gold (fittings, lamps and / or embossed wallpaper).

Wall color

If the walls of the kitchen have an olive tint, then the color of the furniture is better to choose light shades: white, beige, ivory. Unpainted wooden facades are also well suited.

Even if the olive color of your furniture is diluted with contrasting color details (countertops, fittings, etc.), you should not make walls in the same green-yellow color tone. An excess of soft green tones will act as a sedative and hypnotic at the same time, and in such a kitchen you will always want to sleep, no matter how much coffee you drink.

The colors that can be used for walls without restrictions along with an olive set are white, soft cream, milky, light beige. Moreover, the brighter the olive, the more white should be.

If your kitchen furniture is decorated with a large number of decorative elements (carvings, accessories), and you do not want the interior to seem too pretentious, decorate the walls with a noble light gray color that will add severity and respectability to the interior.

In the case when the windows face the north or there is simply a lack of natural light in the room, feel free to use the colors of the solar spectrum for the walls: yellow, orange, diluted red.

Floor

When choosing the color of the floors, be guided by the rule of building a harmonious space: the starting point is the color of the walls and furniture, the ceiling is made lighter, and the floor is darker.

Flooring (laminate, linoleum) with imitation wood texture is convenient and practical, given the frequent cleaning in the kitchen, and will look very natural in tandem with light walls.

When choosing floor tiles, try to find a pattern that will repeat in color at least two main shades of the interior. In a kitchen with walls decorated with gray wallpaper, floor tiles with olive-gray ornaments will look very harmonious.

The tile can also be plain, for example, matching the color of the countertop. In any case, do not forget that it must necessarily have a rough surface - this is a matter of daily safety.

Apron

An olive-colored kitchen can successfully “put on” both a calm monochromatic, and a bright or even colorful apron. If you are going to make it olive, then let the shade be more intense than the main color of the furniture.

A contrasting apron will look great. But, to create a holistic composition, it needs to be supported with additional matching accessories.

If you decide to post yours without a pattern, then a bright, perhaps contrasting, grout for the seams will help to give it more individuality and expressiveness.

A tile with an image of olive branches can support the theme of the south coast.

tabletop

The choice of countertops for the kitchen must be approached with special attention and, even, with some pickiness. After all, this is not only a decorative addition to the furniture set, but also a work surface, which must withstand considerable loads and which is easy to clean.

As for, surfaces that also have a “natural” color are wonderfully combined with olive color. Natural stone or noble wood species will look very harmonious, especially if a similar texture is repeated in some other elements of the interior.

Countertops in the color of coffee or chocolate, saffron or mustard, plum or eggplant look spectacular. A matte surface will muffle the visual perception of color, and a glossy surface will make the shade more saturated.

Textile

Imagine the most fashionable, stylish and modern kitchen without curtains, beautiful kitchen towels, oven mitts and other fabric items. Will such a kitchen be cozy? Of course not.

They not only protect us from the bright sun and participate in a common design multi-colored idea, but also create a cozy atmosphere, and sometimes they can completely change the look of the room. Therefore, the choice of original textiles is perhaps the most responsible business after choosing furniture.

A set of white textiles will look very festive and light in a warm olive interior: airy curtains, stylish tablecloths and napkins, original potholders and towels.

But, curtains can also serve as an independent contrasting color accent, complemented by small decorative details. Curtains of chocolate, mustard, cream or blueberry color are well suited to the color of olives.

Decor

In olive cuisine, bright accents and color “spots” are simply necessary. Colored dishes will look tasteful - plates, cups and kitchen accessories of fruit and vegetable colors: green, orange, tomato, raspberry, cranberry, etc.

If the interior is made in the style of country or Provence, then accessories in beige shades with the image of olives will be appropriate.

Provence style

Provence style is distinguished by coziness, comfort and homely warmth. In the decoration of the kitchen, muted shades are used, as if faded in the bright sun.

Delicate olive fits perfectly into this color palette. It is enough to generously dilute it with white or milk, and you will get a cozy interior in the style of the French province.

Furniture is better to choose from natural wood. The original texture with a natural pattern, small cracks and chips will further emphasize the given style.

Effectively and beautifully, an olive-colored kitchen set will look against the backdrop of white walls. They can be painted or pasted over with plain wallpaper.

If you use greenish tones in the decoration of the room, then to create a contrasting picture, the headset should be made white.

Grayish shades will also fit perfectly into this tandem, giving the interior expressiveness and naturalness.

It will be possible to put beautiful dishes of greenish shades on open shelves. If you like more practical solutions, use glazed doors as facades.

The main thing is to stick to the imitation of antiquity. Olive-colored furniture with slightly cracked paint is ideal.

If you cannot find suitable antique interior items, you can use artificial aging.

When designing modern interiors

In modern interiors, shades of green are quite common. They relax the nervous system, fill the room with harmony, give it naturalness and naturalness.

Having chosen hi-tech or minimalism for yourself, you should already initially abandon the pretentiousness and abundance of decor, as well as other accessories.

The real decoration here is the brilliance of the metal, which will be especially impressive on glossy facades.

For spacious kitchens, you can choose more saturated shades of olive. Gray can be used as an additional color. It fits perfectly into modern interiors.

Proper lighting will help emphasize the sophistication and originality of the design. Built-in spotlights are ideal for implementing such an idea.

Do not forget about the use of household appliances from an aesthetic point of view. Choosing for yourself black models with chrome elements, you can favorably emphasize modern interior solutions.

In a small kitchen

- this is not a sentence, it is simply necessary to approach its arrangement with all care and attention.

Green itself visually brings objects closer, which reduces the size of an already small room. The exception here are light shades of olive. Dark tones can be used as accents.

Properly selected lighting will help visually expand the walls and raise the ceilings. This is especially true for kitchens that are not located on the sunny side. Lamps can be placed both above the work and above the dining area.

Olive can be used for kitchens of almost any stylistic direction. For small spaces, classic or minimalism will be worthy solutions.

A light kitchen set is best placed along one wall. This will allow you to significantly save an already small area.

For a work apron, choose small tiles. As a decor, you can choose models on which there is an image of olives.

For wall decoration, wallpapers with unobtrusive floral ornaments are perfect. Instead of heavy curtains, it is better to use light air curtains or roller blinds.

In a private house

For there are an order of magnitude more design options than for city apartments. For example, you can design it in a trendy eco-style.

It will be extremely difficult to implement it in a city apartment, but for a country cottage it will be the most suitable.

Light olive color will fit perfectly into it. Dark shades can be used for background inclusions: arches, niches, accessories, decor.

If possible and desire, make large panoramic windows. Eco-style stands out against the general background with spaciousness and abundant lighting.

Olive-colored materials can be used to equip a working apron and flooring. Light colors are suitable for furniture, both a headset and a dining area.

When choosing decorative elements, take into account not only color, but also the fact that each style of interior is characterized by a certain geometry of objects: classic interiors prefer smooth, rounded shapes, hi-tech and minimalism styles are straightforward.

Olive wallpaper for walls is a unique finishing option because this color includes several tones of different saturation at once: green, yellow, gray and beige. The complexity of this shade does not affect the process of decorating interiors: on the contrary, it is very easy and interesting to work with such wallpapers, and numerous ones will allow you to achieve absolutely any effect.

Decorative characteristics of olive shades

Before you start developing a project for your future design, it is worth considering a number of features that olive colors have. The perception of this shade is influenced by many factors, so you should take care in advance that this color is revealed in your room exactly as it should be.

Let's talk about the properties of olive wall coverings:

Advice: so that the olive walls in the interior do not draw attention, with an unusual design or shape, and also consider which shades will help get rid of the excessive dullness and gloom of this tone. For example, glass and metal elements, as well as wooden pieces of furniture, will do an excellent job with this task.

Despite its versatility and ease of use, olive tone should be present in the interior only in combination with other shades.

A plain olive interior without accents of a different color will not cause you positive feelings. Therefore, it is worth considering in advance what shades can be chosen to match such wallpapers.

Choosing shades to match

Many people try not to use olive-colored wallpaper for walls, because they think that interiors made in this color look dull and boring. If you, too, want to create a more lively and colorful environment, do not rush to choose wallpaper from a different palette.

Olive wall coverings are in perfect harmony with many shades:

The olive color cannot be called capricious: by choosing the right tones of the wallpaper and optimally arranging the light sources, you can ensure a harmonious perception of any combinations.

Olive tones with bright accents and even details of gloomy shades, but it is extremely important to respect the proportions: there should not be too many dark colors in an interior with an olive background. As you know, olive wallpaper absorbs color, so it would be preferable to use wallpaper and interior details in pastel colors.

Decoration of different rooms

Living room in olive color

Olive color is rarely used in the hall and living room. Bright colored inserts in this type of living room will create an imbalance, so it is unlikely that such an environment will be revived.

In modern trends, wallpapers of this color emphasize the severity and calm atmosphere: minimalist interiors in a light olive tone will be perceived harmoniously, but you will have to forget about the solemnity of such a living room.

Advice: one of the few ways that allows you to enliven the environment of the living room in olive color is the use of wallpaper with a relief texture.

Thematic relief plots on wall coverings, as well as small splashes of bright colors in the form of floral and abstract compositions will help you prioritize the accents of the room.

Despite the possibility of using bright textiles, stylized furniture and other interior details that make the living room environment more lively and rich, this olive-colored room will always be perceived strictly and neutrally.

If you are not ready for such a design, give preference to more juicy shades.

Bedroom interior

In the bedroom, the olive color will reveal itself much better than in other rooms: the interior of this room just suggests creating an atmosphere of restraint, calm and harmony. But experts recommend using only olive color as a background color and choosing with a minimum of bright colors.

A bedroom decorated in combinations of natural shades will look cozy and harmonious: a range of olive, green, beige, blue and light brown can be present not only on the walls, but also in furniture and accessories. Curtains, bedspreads, pillows and other details can be made brighter: they will dilute the neutral environment.

A bedroom designed for a child may include olive-hued walls, but use in the nursery such wallpaper should not be everywhere. This shade is considered quite "adult", so in the children's room it can be perceived unnaturally. However, blotches of soft olive in the sleeping area, as well as bright inserts close to green in the play area, will appeal to both parents and children, and will look quite harmonious in combinations with other colors.

Advice: olive color, according to psychologists, promotes relaxation, the formation of a calm character and the development of creative abilities, therefore it is ideal for the younger generation.

Wall decoration in the kitchen and dining room

Olive wallpaper in the kitchen can be useful not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also from a practical point of view: pollution will not be noticeable against such a background, and there is no risk of discoloration during the cleaning process. Muted olive shades can be present in the cooking area, where they help to concentrate on the cooking process.

Since the color scheme of the room affects the appetite, olive wallpaper is better to “dilute” with bright inserts or accessories. The most suitable shades in such an interior are brown, beige, yellow, orange and others.

Olive wallpapers for the kitchen, and especially plain coatings, will be in harmony with both dark and light furniture.

It looks best with olive wallpaper kitchen in Provence style, as well as classic and high-tech.

Stylized accessories, as well as correctly selected shades of textile paraphernalia, will allow you to emphasize the elegant design of the olive kitchen.

Curtains for olive interiors

What olive colors will look the most harmonious in the interior? Since rooms with olive background shades look calm and peaceful, textiles in the interior can emphasize this idea.

Light and airy fabrics in light shades will ensure the creation of a holistic environment, symbolizing tenderness, peace of mind and comfort. Such curtains are suitable for the interior of the bedroom, nursery, living room.

To decide which curtains should be combined in the interior with olive wallpaper, you need consider the style of your room. For example, vintage designs like classics or romanticism require the use of neutral shades, so bright fabrics will be considered a disadvantage here. Curtains and curtains of gold, mustard, green, beige, white, brown, gray and pale blue will fit into such an interior.

Curtains for olive wallpaper in modern interiors can be more cheerful. Here not only use of bright fabrics is allowed(red, orange, lemon and other colors), but it is also possible to use patterned textiles.

Remember! Any bright color present in an olive interior should be repeated in several details: for example, patterned textiles can be used not only for window decoration, but also as upholstery for furniture or pillowcases for decorative pillows.

Today, creating a perfect olive design is not difficult: in a photo with olive wallpaper, you can see a wide variety of interiors of several styles. Thanks to the possibility of almost any color, olive wallpapers are becoming increasingly popular, and in your room they will also look spectacular, harmonious and homely.

Gorgeous olive shade has long been popular among many fashionistas. Let's see what it can be worn with and how to combine it in outfits.

The first association with this color is the Military style, which is so loved by many girls. Its main advantage is versatility and neutrality, which means that it suits everyone. The main thing is to correctly combine it with other colors, because the impression that you want to make on others will depend on this.

Olive color can be combined in one set with both neutral shades and bright ones, and it will look good everywhere.

Olive is one of the shades of green. It personifies natural naturalness and naturalness, has a calming effect on a person, gives him a feeling of security and comfort.

People who choose clothes of this shade are unhurried, cautious and observant, they will think for a long time before making a decision. They are responsive and ready to help in a difficult situation.

Who will suit

Since the color is quite universal, it is suitable for every girl or woman. Especially good olive clothes will look on the owners of brown eyes and golden, slightly dark skin. Such girls can wear olive-colored blouses and dresses with complete confidence. But blondes should be a little more careful with this color so that it does not make their appearance paler; they are recommended to add it to the image in the form of small elements: a scarf, a handbag, a vest, and other accessories.

Shades

Compared to classic green, olive has more yellow in it, so it is warmer. Sometimes a little brown or white is added to the shade, in which case we get an even warmer clarified tone.

Olive color - the best combinations for clothes

The color itself is deep and calm in its structure, it gives the same combinations. Especially suitable for autumn, refined and warm, it will allow you to keep the impressions of the outgoing summer for a long time. Olive is able to emphasize your femininity and at the same time be strict and serious like a man.

Combining with other colors

So, what colors will our green-yellow shade look best with? Let's get a look.

+ White

The combination with white for any shade is classic and win-win, but in our case, you get a great elegant look. The color combination turns out to be quite neutral, so you can experiment by adding other options from our list to this pair.

Additional colors are suitable for accessories, shoes, handbags, or maybe you want to add a full-fledged thing in a third color, for example, white trousers + olive blouse + jacket (yellow, pink, beige, brown).

+ Black

+ Yellow

Since there is a bit of yellow in olive, it looks good paired with it. Yellow adds cheerfulness, brightness and dynamics in combination with olive. This combination looks very harmonious and warm.

+ Red (Orange)

Bright rich pink (crimson) will look great with a darker and more muted olive tint. They emphasize each other well and add expressiveness along with the whole. It is better to make one of the colors an accent and take it smaller, and let the other be the main one.

+ Purple (Lilac)

Olive color and purple (lilac) is one of the best combinations. They are gorgeous, elegant, a little mysterious and very original look with each other. Dark olive is best combined with purple, and light olive with lilac.

Additional colors will be black, white, beige and pink.

+ Blue (Cyan)

Blue jacket + dress or olive blouse + blue jeans— a universal option for work and for a walk. Add a few accents of yellow, light green or orange and a bright original set is ready.

+ Burgundy

Burgundy is one of the best options to pair with olive. They reinforce each other, add expressiveness and original, slightly muted contrast, look very noble and elegant side by side.

+ Olive

In this combination, not color, but tonal contrast (dark and light) looks good. Lighter shades complement dark ones perfectly. Accessories: blue, pink, purple or red-brown.

The total look option can be a stylish solution for a variety of situations.

Olive can transform next to other colors, it can look rough and tough, or it can become feminine and elegant, it all depends on color combinations. Still, you should not overload your image with things of this shade, otherwise it can create the impression of gloom and gloom (especially on rough materials). It is best if you use this color in your wardrobe in a dosed and delicate way.

A person is so arranged that he constantly wants to change something in the apartment, and not only rearranging the furniture, or updating it, but also changing the color of the interior of the room, making it not quite ordinary. An example of this is the use of olive color as a dominant or additional shade. By itself, this color is not bright, even a little boring, but with a good layout and combination with other colors, it can become a “highlight” in the interior of the room, making it unusual and attractive. However, you will have to reckon with some features and nuances of decor that will help make the room not only boring, but, on the contrary, bright, colorful and attractive. We have the opportunity to look at numerous examples of how to use this color.

Olive color in the dining room

Let's look at two options for using olive color. Take a close look at them and try to understand why you give preference to one of these interiors.

The olive color absorbs light, so don't make the whole room the same color. It should contain light colors. How are these rooms different? The softness of the olive hue, the lightness, and the amount of softening white. Therefore, the first option looks more festive and fun, but the second one is not without its attractiveness. This dining room has a large chandelier that will make the room warmer, but only if you use warm light close to sunlight, because cold light lamps can make it gloomy.

On the example of other rooms, we can consider in detail the change in the interior by changing the color of the wall to olive. Let's start with the lightest shades, which least of all need to be "diluted", although they are not devoid of additional decor elements that are not dominant, but make the room more comfortable.

It will also be interesting to consider how red is, and its shades harmoniously fit into the interior of the room, emphasizing its individuality.

Or other options for rooms with olive-colored walls.

However, you can change the look of the room not only due to the walls.

Olive furniture

Olive color in a small hallway should not dominate, as it darkens it and creates a feeling of space reduction, so using this color for furniture, combined with a lot of white and bright lighting, allows this room to look elegant and sophisticated. The addition of yellow, or in this case, orange, fits well.

Olive color in the bedroom

The bedroom deserves special attention, because the shades and combinations in the interior of the olive color bring a piece of nature into the house. For this reason, it, with all its shades, fits perfectly into the interior of the bedroom, as its shades make the atmosphere cozy and light, adding peace and tranquility.

It is important to consider that the olive color is more applicable to a classic style than an exotic one, and therefore there is no need to overload the interior with overly bright or heavy details.

In the event that you want to make the bedroom brighter, you can add soft pink, beige, yellow or orange. For this room, it is best to use gentle tones of both olive color and additional colors. Do not get carried away with dark shades, using heavy curtains or curtains. Even if such a blackout will save you from the bright sun during the day, then in the gloomy or dark time of the day the situation can turn out to be gloomy.

Bath and toilet

Whether you have a tie knot or not, if you want to do something extravagant in it, you can paint the walls in light shades of purple. As you can see, even without additional lighting, the room turned out to be “warm”, and if you turn on the bright light, it softens the atmosphere even more, making it more attractive.

For lovers of dark tones, you can consider painting the walls of the toilet in a dark shade of olive color with the addition of lighter decorative elements.

Kitchen

Of course, you want the kitchen to remain fresh after repair for as long as possible. Olive color will help with this, as it is practical. Whether it's walls, floors, or furniture, crumbs, stains, drops that appear on them will be less noticeable. But, if the question was only in practicality, then it is unlikely that the olive color was popular. To create a calm atmosphere and a non-distracting background in the kitchen, the number of bright and contrasting details should be minimized, and if there is a desire to enliven this room, then their number should be increased. An example of this approach can be seen in the construction of kitchen designs, starting with a more strict one (from left to right).

Regardless of which shade of olive you choose, remember to strike a balance between dark and bright colors to achieve a good match for your space. Keep in mind that the look of the room changes with the lighting, and what was done in bright sunlight may look unattractive in the evening, and even repulsive (or vice versa). The right approach, plus a flight of design ideas, can change the interior of any room for the better.

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