The combination of colors is an important factor in the interior. Many are not confident in their abilities and are afraid to independently select a color palette for their interior. But it’s very simple, it’s enough to have a color wheel at hand and learn the rules for its use. We are sure that you will be able to create amazingly harmonious compositions and make your interior the center of coziness and comfort.
Combination in the interior.
What is a color circle
There are several types of color wheel. They are divided into the circle of Itten, Newton, Goethe, Oswald. Today we will talk about the first one. Itten’s color wheel. This invention originates in the 17th century and today is an indispensable tool for an interior designer.
The Itten color circle is a collection of all tones and semitones, as well as pure bright colors. All of them are arranged in a certain sequence. From cold to warm, and vice versa. With the help of such a hint, you can easily pick up the right colors in your interior.
The main colors are blue, yellow, and red. All the remaining are shades obtained from mixing these three. Thus, all possible colors are on the circle, from light to dark, from cold to warm, from bright to muted.
How to use the Itten Color Circle
There are different schemes of harmonious combinations of colors and shades. Some of them will seem strange to you. But this is only at first glance. If you apply them in the interior, you get a surprisingly harmonious ensemble of taste and style.
Monochrome color combination scheme
The monochrome scheme is most likely familiar to you for a long time. To do this, take three colors that are next to each other. They are subspecies and various variations of each other. Always a win-win option.
Scheme “two”
In this scheme, you take two shades that are opposite each other. It seems that they cannot be harmoniously combined, but you just try and be surprised. The interior turns out to be beautiful and stylish.
Scheme “three”
This scheme involves the use of three colors. They are located at the corners of an equilateral triangle. Use juicy shades or pastel and delicate. The colors will be combined in any case, but the interior with different tonality and contrast will look different.
Scheme “four”
This scheme uses 4 colors. Mentally draw a square on the circle. Its corners will point you to the combined shades. Take one of them as a basis. Two will be an addition to it, and the fourth will be the accent of the interior. In modern stylistics, this particular color combination scheme is often used.
The scheme of a complex combination of colors
This scheme is very popular. In addition, it is universal and will fit any style. It is based on white, gray and beige shades. It is allowed to complement them with any bright tones and use them as small accents.
If you later want to update the interior, it will be enough for you to change the juicy tones to calmer ones. The interior will be immediately transformed without large financial injections.
For a classic interior, it is not necessary to use a circle. After all, calm tones are used there, which we have listed above. White, beige and gray. Only on the circle will it be clearly shown how these shades look together and you will be able to choose the right contrast without the risk of making a mistake. There are a lot of free programs on the Internet where you can make a visualization of your interior and arrange colors.
Gradient combination in the interior
When the combinations described above are mastered, proceed to soft and smooth overflows. A monochrome scheme is used for this. The most important thing is to move from dark to light. If you use dark tones in the lower part of the interior, and translate them into light ones closer to the ceiling, you will be able to visually expand and enlarge the room.
Warm and cold shades in the interior
Warm and cold shades differ in more or less amount of blue or yellow pigment.
- Cold ones are turquoise, light blue, blue, purple, emerald and others.
- Warm ones are red, orange, yellow, green and their shades.
Conventionally, the circle is divided into two equal halves. One of them is cold, the other is warm. You yourself will easily guess where to draw the line.
There is another category. They are basic, or otherwise neutral. Black, white and gray are just among them.
They have no additional coloring and are not associated with anything. They are perfect for the interior background. It’s like a blank sheet on which you will apply paint and you will get a surprisingly harmonious creation – your interior.
Color compatibility table for interior
Such a table is a convenient and easy tool for beginners. It spelled out the colors and indicated with what shades they are combined. Paired with Itten’s color wheel, it works amazing.
There is no need to even doubt. You choose a color that you like, the table suggests a harmonious combination, and on the circle you immediately look at the desired shades and decide whether you like this combination or not.
Psychological impact of colors and shades in the interior on a person
Each color has its own emotional coloring. People perceive all shades very subtly. The subconscious mind chooses your favorite colors and those that you don’t like. Psychologically, even the favorite tones that you use in clothes or accessories can depress in the interior.
Especially if you use them in large quantities. Therefore, take into account the psychological aspect of color when planning the color scheme of the interior of your home.
White
The white color is neutral. It does not cause any emotions. It’s clean. Therefore, it is perfectly suitable as a background for other, more juicy and bright colors.
Universal white in the interior.
It is noticed that the white color expands the space, brightens the dark corners of the room and visually makes the room more spacious. In this regard, an associative series comes: freedom, peace and spaciousness.
Red
Contradictory color. Not suitable for everyone. It is considered that this is the color of passion and aggression. But for some, it’s just bright and invigorating. The only thing that can be said for sure is that in large quantities it tires and depresses, awakens appetite and irritates the nervous system. It will look great in commercial premises.
Red facade of the kitchen set.
For example, in a hotel room. To live for some time in such a bright interior is a good psychological shake-up. But for a house, it is worth limiting yourself to small elements or using an accent wall. At the same time, it is necessary to properly balance it with neutral colors.
Black
Intriguing and mysterious, seductive and attractive. Black color is included in the category of basic shades. Only use it dosed. It has a wonderful feature – to brighten any shade nearby.
He leaves behind a slight flair of mystery and creates a similar atmosphere. Psychologically, it absorbs all emotions and allows other colors to seem more attractive.
Orange
From orange comes the energy of solar heat, rainbow mood, freshness and juiciness. It is often used on aprons in the kitchen interior. It charges with positivity and increases appetite. You need to be prepared for this.
Orange in textiles.
If you follow the figure, it is better to choose a different shade. In other rooms, its use will give freshness and zest to textiles and decorative elements. Orange has the ability to make cold shades richer and deeper.
Gray
This is one of the basic colors. It is neutral, which means it has no emotional coloring.
Grey combined with pastel tones.
However, if you take it as the main color, the interior will become depressing. Pastel shades stand out perfectly against its background. And the whole interior turns out to be calm and peaceful.
Brown
Brown is universal. It falls into the category of calm classical tones.
Calm brown in the living room interior.
Any interior with his participation will be warm and affectionate. Coffee and milk shades always look tempting and fill with a sense of comfort and stability.
Purple
Unusual and mysterious. Do not use it in large quantities.
Royal purple in the bedroom interior.
It causes a feeling of uncertainty and even paranoia if you abuse it in the interior. In small accents and small details, on the contrary, it evokes a feeling of comfort, royal tranquility and coziness.
Blue
Soothing cold shade. Its properties are to cool the mind and emotions.
The use of a blue shade in the interior.
Promotes concentration of attention, so it is often used in offices. Blue visually expands the space, but not all its shades. Therefore, be careful when using it in the interior.
Green
The most calm and natural color. Green on a subconscious level takes us to nature, where there is the energy of living plants that charge us, allow us to relax.
Green combined with a woody texture.
Different shades and saturation of this color make it possible to choose what the character of the interior will be. Too dark emerald heavy tones should be used dosed. Lighter colors are recommended to be paired with a woody texture.
Sunny yellow
Cozy and sunny, warm and gentle, bright and positive. Such associations come to mind when looking at this palette.
A bright accent in the interior design of the living room.
With a competent combination of bright and light shades, a southern hospitable interior is obtained, which will always warm with the warmth of its hearth.
Light blue
It symbolizes relaxation and rest, freshness and tranquility. Like a light breeze on a hot sunny day.
The delicate blue tone of the bedroom.
Pale blue has a magical property, blood pressure is normalized under its influence. It expands the space and is perfect for nurseries and bedrooms. This color reduces appetite, which means we recommend using it in the kitchen in a dosed manner.
Choosing shades for the interior using the color wheel
Professionals select shades for the interior, relying on their flair and good taste. Use their tips and recommendations to make the right choice and create a stunningly harmonious interior.
- Simplicity and conciseness. You should not use absolutely all the shades from the selected palette. It is enough to distinguish three main ones. Otherwise, the interior will be too colorful and tasteless.
- The balance of warm and cold. Balance warm shades with cold ones and vice versa. Use a color circle to avoid making a mistake with the choice.
- The harmonious interior of 60-70 percent consists of basic shades.
- The use of additional shades in the selected range. Take lighter or darker tones. Complement the interior to make it play in a new way, add speakers. Just remember, don’t get too carried away.
- Consider your wishes. Yes, it’s important. No matter how harmonious the interior in the picture is, in reality you may not like it. And that’s fine. Therefore, feel your choice, think about what the chosen range is associated with, you will really feel comfortable living in the created interior.
- Do not chase fashion. Of course, you make the interior in a certain style using modern materials and taking into account new trends. But sometimes fashion trends remain like this in a beautiful picture, having nothing to do with practicality and comfort. Therefore, take the elements that you like, use techniques to visually expand the space and create comfort. Just think about the practical part. Think about your habits, what kind of furniture arrangement and color combination will be comfortable for you. Answer yourself these questions. After all, if not you, then who?