Features of color and its shades
Green is the color of nature, which is associated with calm, life, youth, harmony. In psychology, it refers to colors that develop willpower, naturalness, constancy. The organs of vision are most inclined to perceive the color green, the eyes rest when they see its shades.
All shades of green can be divided into warm and cold (muted, closer to blue). There are gentle, light, dark, bright shades.
- Dark wallpaper (malachite, emerald) is closer to the classics, romanticism, baroque style, they create harmony and pleasure in silence.
- Pale green creates a light atmosphere of country, Provence in the bedroom, kitchen.
- Bright colors (chartreuse, turquoise, light green) are suitable for modern styles and eclecticism.
The following shades are most often used in the interior:
- chartreuse;
- light green;
- pistachio;
- olive;
- turquoise;
- emerald;
- aquamarine.
In addition to these, such shades as lime, myrtle, khaki, jade, fern, herbal.
Design
Wallpapers differ not only in color palette, but also in pattern, imitation, texture. When choosing, you need to consider the functional purpose of the room, its size, future style and your own wishes.
Plain wallpaper
They will serve as a background for other interior items, such as patterned curtains, embroidered upholstery, a carpet with an ornament, paintings. It is also not necessary to stop at plain wallpaper, you can combine it with patterned or contrasting ones.
Patterned wallpaper
Suitable for simple furniture and interiors without an abundance of decor. The richness of the choice of patterns will help you find the right option.
Wallpaper with flowers, plant themes, foliage are suitable for the bedroom, living room. Flowers can be gold, white, black, painted or imprinted. A drawing of birds or animals will be especially interesting for children of primary school age.
The photo shows a dining room with bright wallpaper and a picture of birds that attract attention. The interior also uses turquoise in the upholstery and floor lamps.
Green striped wallpaper acts as a trainer for the eyes, and also performs a function in favor of a visual change of space. Stripes can be narrow, wide, vertical and horizontal, colored and plain. Wide vertical stripes make the room taller, and horizontal stripes make it wider.
Patterns
They make the interior more full and interesting. Green wallpaper with a pattern can also be combined with other plain wallpaper. The geometric pattern can be figured, plant-based, or in the form of a continuous line. Geometric patterns are always regular and repeating.
Wallpaper with monograms or interlacing curls is more often found in the interior of the Baroque or Rococo style, combined with plain curtains or echoing the upholstery. Monograms come in different sizes, so the wallpaper can be appropriate in other styles.
The damask ornament in the interior is found in classic and modern interiors, it is a flower with intertwined leaves, which is repeated in vertical stripes.
The photo shows a modern version of the damask pattern on an accent wall in a black and green version on a green background.
Imitation wallpaper
Imitation wallpaper of brick, tiles, stonework, fabric, plaster allows you to save time on work, as well as your budget. Vinyl wallpaper imitating brick and stone is most often used for the interior of the hallway and corridor, staircase or kitchen.
Fabric wallpaper is used for the design of the living room and bedroom, and is noted for its iridescent and playful shades in the sun.
Liquid or plaster-like wallpaper hides wall defects and consists of natural materials, glitter and silk threads.
3D wallpaper
Can be used in spacious rooms, most often this is a kitchen, children’s room, living room, where it is possible not to clutter the pasted wall with furniture. An accent wall in the interior can be with an image of mountain waterfalls, a landscape, a reproduction of a painting, illusionary geometry, fairy tale characters.
Color combination
Wallpaper in the interior can be not only monochromatic, but also combine two complementary colors.
Gray-green
Suitable for the interior of a bedroom, living room, hallway. These can be gray patterns on a green background, a picture or stripes.
The photo shows a bedroom with gray-green wallpaper, which goes well with the white furniture.
White and green
They can be found in any interior style, they look strict, fresh and look different depending on the shade of green.
Green and yellow
Fill the room with light, both colors complement each other and are associated with nature.
The photo shows wallpaper with yellow-green monograms on a white background. This style is often used for classic interiors.
Green-red
Reminiscent of the colors of summer, can look luxurious or moderate depending on the shade and design.
Green and gold
Suitable for the classic style and interior of the living room or bedroom. Can be used together with gold or white curtains.
In the photo, the accent wall in the bedroom is decorated with khaki wallpaper with a shiny large gold pattern.
Choosing a style
Modern style
Bright and warm shades (turquoise, light green, malachite, chartreuse) in combination with white, beige, pink, yellow. Large prints, massive geometry or calm lines and simplicity of light green walls are welcome here. Serve as a background for light furniture of simple shape.
Classic interior
Dark shades of emerald, pistachio in combination with heavy curtains, lambrequin and massive furniture will do. The pattern can be white, beige or gold. For light classics, a combination of light green with beige and white will do.
The photo shows paper wallpaper with a colored pattern in a classic interior. The curtains are chosen to match the shade of the walls, and the gold and shine of the wood create simple luxury.
Country style
Natural shades of green in combination with white, gray and brown are characteristic. The floor and windows should be made of dark wood, the furniture is simple. Clocks, knitted carpets, linen textiles, curtains of brown or white color are suitable as decorative elements.
Eco style
Can be created by finishing the walls with laminate or panels, as well as green wallpaper in different proportions. It is better to choose light shades of wood flooring. Green wallpaper can be complemented with the same pillows, blanket, rug, bedding, frames, flower pots and figurines.
In the photo, one of the walls is covered with photo wallpaper, which adds freshness to the eco-style of a modern children’s room.
Choosing Curtains
Choose curtains to match wallpaper, furniture or other interior textiles.
Dark curtains in chocolate or coffee shades will suit light green walls. The combination of brown and green is familiar to the eye and reminds of nature.
The photo shows the interior of a mint-colored children’s room in a classic style with Austrian curtains to match the color of the wallpaper, colored butterflies will awaken the child’s interest in nature.
It is better to choose light, pastel, translucent curtains for dark green walls so that the decor does not look gloomy.
For a casual but formal look, consider gray, cream, white, gold, and burgundy curtains.
The curtains can be green, but differ in tone from the wallpaper, repeating their pattern.
The photo shows a modern living room interior in green tones with classic plain curtains to match the color of the walls.
Depending on the type of curtains, you can choose classic curtains with tulle, short curtains, Austrian, pleated.
Wallpaper in the interior of rooms
Living room
Green walls will set the mood for conversation, rest and relaxation. Here you can combine two types of wallpaper, with a pattern and plain, or cover the walls with companion wallpaper. If there is a TV in the living room, it is better to cover this area with a darker shade of green.
The photo shows a classic living room, where green and white wallpaper is combined with satin swamp curtains and golden furniture. When choosing classics, it is worth considering the features of the furniture arrangement.
Bedroom
Pistachio, olive and other muted shades of green are suitable, which will have a beneficial effect on rest and the awakening process.
Flowers, monograms, and plant geometry are suitable from the pattern. As an accent, you can use 3D or wallpaper with a large pattern at the headboard.
The photo shows a bedroom with striped wallpaper in light green tones, the neutrality of the shades is a guarantee of good rest.
Kitchen
Washable vinyl wallpaper is suitable. Green has a positive effect on the process of eating and does not cause excessive appetite. Wallpaper can be plain, striped or patterned, dark or light. Goes well with light Roman blinds.
The photo shows pale green wallpaper with geometric pattern to match the color of the apron, the plain colors act as a background for the furniture.
