Olive color in the interiors of city apartments is rare. It seems to many that it is quite difficult to pick up successful "companions" by color. And in the evening in such an “olive” interior it becomes quite gloomy and sad, despite the fact that the natural shade of southern fruits is considered to be warm. Many experts have added olive color to the list of “unfriendly colors”, since it is not easy to make a unique, spectacular, cozy interior design with it. However, periodically this color returns to the trend status. Those who still have the color of olives in their own favorites will be interested in experimenting with the design of at least one of their rooms in the apartment.
Color feature
When it comes to color classification, most often a rainbow is “drawn” before the eyes. In particular, two parts of its spectrum are immediately recalled: cold and warm. Howeverthere are stable classic colors that are not included in the spectrum: white, black, gray, pastel, complex, mixed and transitional.
Olive color refers to complex shades, as it consists of the following color components:
- yellow;
- grey;
- green.
Use this complex shade should be dosed. In particular, if olive color is used as a base color, for example, for painting walls or choosing wallpapers of this color.
Saturated design is obtained if yellowness prevails. This shade looks especially interesting in textiles: on bed linen, on bedspreads, kitchen curtains and tablecloths.
A pale olive hue with a silvery gray sheen is a good option as upholstery for upholstered furniture. It is not easily soiled and goes well with pearl gray wallpaper. The golden sheen of olive immediately evokes the idea of luxury and we alth.
An interesting variant of olive, which is dominated by a green base. You can create a two-tone interior design - white with olive. This option looks elegant. Few people dare to such a design, but in vain. After all, this laconic duet creates a peaceful atmosphere that is typical for eco-style, Asian ethnicity with a bamboo theme.
Designers before choosing a shade are based on the wishes of customers in choosing the atmosphere of the room:
- green shade of olive - naturalness, peace and tranquility;
- olive with yellowness - comfort, warmth, positive;
- olive with silver gray shades –concentration, contemplation.
Depending on the saturation of the color and the predominance of a certain shade, the designer proportionally correlates the lighting and the olive tone, since a lot depends on the choice of lighting. But we'll talk about this later.
Psychology of Hue
Due to the yellow component, which is part of the olive color, the shade is referred to as a warm range, despite the fact that this color is a clear representative of the green palette. This shade is perceived with a bang by those who are usually against the interior in a pure green color.
Olive represents life, youth, he alth. His "relatives" in color are military and khaki. These are shades of a military uniform. Perhaps this is the reason why many people think this color is "hostile".
For some, olive is associated with maturity, judgment and experience. Often, interior designers use olive tones to restore antique furniture - cupboards, chests, benches. Also, this shade becomes a welcome guest in country houses, where the interior of the kitchen is made in retro style.
Olive evokes memories of bygone youth, conducive to introspection. It has been duly called the color of wisdom.
It is customary to dilute the olive interior with more cheerful shades - canary yellow, carrot.
Despite the internal self-immersion, in such an interior the atmosphere is imbued with calmness, reliability, security.
Olive color is usually chosen by self-confident people prone to conservatism. Most often itchoose calm phlegmatic people who stand firmly on their feet in life. Adherents of this shade are diplomatic and wise.
Popular combinations with other shades
Before choosing an olive color to create an interior, you need to know what it goes with. Firstly, it is a natural natural color. Secondly, paradoxically, but natural olive is not “friendly” with all shades.
Classic universal combination of colors with olive in the interior:
- olive + beige;
- olive + milky gray;
- olive + cream;
- olive + mustard;
- olive + pumpkin;
- olive + carrot;
- olive + brick (terracotta).
It should be remembered that the same shade of olive color in rooms of different styles will be perceived differently. Therefore, it is better to choose a gamma with a soft color transition. A sharp contrast of olive with white or black is bad manners.
Original exquisite combinations that add dynamics and emotional accent to the olive interior:
- with sapphire and emerald;
- with turquoise and blue watercolor;
- with cognac and burgundy;
- with purple and lavender;
- with orange and rich yellow;
- with indigo and eggplant (the combination must be diluted with white).
The fittings are of great importance in the interior. For example, door handles and furniture fronts can have a golden, silver, copper, bronze tint, as well asceramic inserts and blackening.
Style solutions with olive color in the rooms
Consider original interiors in different styles. This will help you choose the right combinations for your room.
Kitchen
For the kitchen, it is better to choose a light olive color. You can dilute green with olive-colored furniture. This combination of olive color in the interior of the kitchen is typical for country and Provence styles. Thanks to the non-staining color, the hostess will be happy to cook food for her family.
The yellow-green shade of the headset goes well with brown countertops. At the same time, it is better to paint the walls in the kitchen with light gray paint.
Bright olive color with a predominance of yellowness and a lacquered kitchen set is fully consistent with the modern style of the interior.
The combination of colors with olive in the interior of the kitchen with chocolate-colored tiles and multi-colored ceramics and textiles will evoke warming rustic associations.
Why not try this interior design?
Living room
Restrained olive color in the living room matches the classic style and country. The smoothness of the lines on the furniture emphasizes the elegance of the atmosphere. Interspersed with noble blue and chocolate add nobility to the room.
Herethe combination of olive color in the interior of the living room with a pistachio shade and creative details fit harmoniously into the modern style.
Loft style displays a combination of olive colors in the interior, where there is a minimum of decoration in the room. Brick wall, pistachio-colored furniture, simple curtains - all this is typical for this style. Olive is an additional element in the overall picture of the interior.
The combination of olive colors in the interior is also typical for eco-style. A harmonious combination of natural materials in natural tones, linen and cotton textile decor elements, wooden furniture support the diversity of living greenery in the interior theme.
Art Deco style is obtained by putting furniture in dark pistachio and chocolate shades.
Noble, creative and interesting.
Bedroom
Olive shade promotes relaxation after a hard day's work. Since an analogy with nature and greenery is built in the human subconscious, using this shade in the bedroom with the addition of brown and white is a good solution.
Ideas for combining colors with olive in the interior have to pay attention to the country style. It contains natural tones, creating a calm atmosphere of a rustic house. Olive color in combination with the color of the tree is the basis of the room. And decor elements: printed curtains, a neat bouquet of flowers, "warm" pendant lamps - support the chosen style direction.
The interior is reminiscent of beautiful Italy.
Children's room
Modern style is characterized by contrast. The light olive walls are perfectly combined with light brown elements.
With a rich green carpet on the floor and bright yellow accents in the form of furniture and bedspreads, the "boring" olive color was diluted. And the atmosphere of the room is conducive to relaxation, study, and entertainment.
Hallway
A strict combination of gray and olive for the hallway is a practical option. Thanks to this non-staining combination of colors, you will not have to deal with street dust every day.
The emphasis on natural brown and contrasting black will add charm and visually expand the space.
Bathroom
The combination of olive color in the interior (photo below) with white visually increases the space.
You can divide the bathroom into zones with flowers. Shown is a photo of a classic-style bathtub.
Lighting
In an interior dominated by an olive monochrome color, it is necessary to choose the right lighting in the room. If the light source hasthere is blueness or slight yellowness, then the selected olive shade will be slightly distorted.
In lamps with the presence of white, the perception of olive practically does not change.
Zonal or spotlights are perfect.
Wall sconces or spots with directional lamps will be useful. By the way, light sources can serve as additional original decorative elements.
Finish
Don't be afraid to play with accessories or furniture in an olive-hued room. You can hang olive-colored curtains, thereby adding coziness to the room or creating a corner for relaxing or reading.
1. Walls. The combination of colors with olive in the interior, where color prevails in the decoration on the walls, creates a warm cozy atmosphere. The dark olive color on the walls looks interesting in contrast with the white ceiling.
Visually the room seems taller and more spacious.
2. Floor. The olive decoration of the floor looks unusual. For practical reasons, it is better to choose a dark olive color in the living room or hallway. Dark furniture looks great.
3. Ceiling. The combination of olive and milky white colors in the interior is ideal for a bedroom or office. The design of the room can be either monophonic or with a complex design.
Design ideas for combining colors with olive in the interior can be very diverse. Enough to fall in love with this color! Use successful color combinations and feel free to experiment with interior designs. Notforget about the right lighting so that the room does not look gloomy.
