Features, influence on a person

This color belongs to the group of warm shades. Like the whole green palette, it has a beneficial effect on vision.

green set wall in olive color

Olive in the interior has a positive effect on the psychological state of a person, helps to relax, calm down and distract from problems, and also promotes communication.

compact living room

The photo shows a compact living room in the decor of which there are three main colors: olive, brown and beige.

The color palette starts from pistachio and ends with earthy. These shades should be used in the interior in moderation, too much olive can lead to a passive state.

green wallpaper in the bathroom

Combination with other colors

Combination can give completely different results. With cold, light shades, the room will seem more spacious. Using a dark palette, the atmosphere of the room will be more intimate and private.

Gray-olive is a successful combination of warm and cold. The colors are in harmony, making the interior stylish.

Gray-olive interior

Olive-beige is a softer combination. Suitable for a room in country or Provence style. Bright decorative elements will add color to the interior.

Olive and beige kitchen

Olive and brown is a discreet combination that will look good in a bedroom, study, or living room in a modern style.

Olive and brown living room

White combined with light olive will make the interior fresh, with natural motifs.

White and olive bedroom

Blue and olive – the harmony of natural shades will fill the interior with an atmosphere of tranquility.

Blue and olive children's room

The yellow and olive combination goes well in the bedroom and children’s room.

Yellow and olive bedroom

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Kitchen

In the kitchen interior, color can be present in the decoration or furniture. Decorating the walls in a calm olive will become the basis for a classic kitchen.

kitchen in light olive tones

A brighter shade and lacquered kitchen set correspond to modern trends.

glossy olive-colored set

The photo shows a glossy olive-colored set.

In combination with chocolate tiles, multi-colored ceramics and textiles, the interior will be filled with warming rustic motifs.

country style kitchen

Living room

A subdued olive color will match a living room in a classic or country style. Smooth lines of furniture will emphasize the elegance of the room.

living room in olive tones living room with pale olive walls

The photo shows a living room with pale olive walls, decorative pillows and a bright armchair.

Fresh pistachio shades look harmonious in the interior of a modern living room.

pistachio shades on the wall living room in brown and olive tones

Bedroom

Olive color promotes relaxation, subconsciously drawing an analogy with natural greenery. Using this shade in the bedroom will be a good solution.

green wall in the bedroom glossy wardrobes in the bedroom butterflies in frames on a light green wall

Children’s

A modern children’s room is a place that can be filled with the most unimaginable colors. Green shades combined with bright pink or blue elements will fill the room with summer colors. In addition, olive will be a good background for filling the room with various objects.

children's room in brown-olive color

The photo shows a children’s corner, one of the walls is decorated with cork covering.

children's room in bright colors

Hallway

It is inappropriate to use toxic shades in the hallway, and given the peculiarities of the layout of urban apartments, olive color will be the most successful design.

light olive walls in the hallway olive walls in the hallway wardrobe in the hallway in olive tones

Bathroom

Olive tones will make the bathroom interior unusual. They will successfully combine with marble flooring.

green bathroom

White can be used to highlight areas and make the space appear larger.

white and olive bathroom modern white and olive bathroom

Style solution

The classic style remains invariably popular. Noble shades and smooth lines will decorate the interior of any room. Olive color is ideal for the classic direction, the addition of elegantly shaped furniture and natural fabrics will support the overall concept of the interior. A harmonious combination of pistachio and beige or chocolate will be.

classic style in the living room classic in the kitchen

Modern style is characterized by the interweaving of contrasting colors. Dark olive walls look harmonious with elements of gray and black. Light shades can be diluted with white, turquoise and orange.

modern children's room in bright pistachio color

In the photo, the walls, bedspreads and shelf for accessories in the children’s room are decorated in bright pistachio color.

Country style combines all natural tones, creating a unique atmosphere of a country house. Olive in combination with wood color will become the basis of the room design. Decor elements in the form of wicker baskets, blankets and carpets will support the overall theme.

country in the bedroom

The photo shows a bedroom, two main shades were used in the design, olive and brown.

When creating an interior in the loft style, the main rule is minimal decoration of the room or imitation of it. Brick walls, unfinished ceiling and floor are typical for this style. Olive color will become an additional element in the overall picture.

loft in the living room

The photo shows a spacious living room in loft style with a complex ceiling structure.

loft in the kitchen

A harmonious combination of natural materials in natural tones will create an interior in eco-style. Linen or cotton textiles, wooden furniture and a variety of living greenery will support the interior theme.

Eco-style in the living room

Choosing the finish

Walls

Wall decoration in olive tones will set the mood in the interior, the warm shade creates a unique coziness. Dark olive walls in contrast with the light ceiling will visually make the room higher.

olive walls

Wallpaper with plant patterns on an olive-colored background creates a rich combination. Playful patterns can be used in a child’s room. You can also decorate one wall, this technique will mark the central place in the room, for example, a bed in the bedroom, a sofa or a fireplace in the living room.

wallpaper with greenery and birds wallpaper with a plant print wallpaper with a flower

The photo shows a bedroom in light olive tones with a floral print on the wallpaper, curtains and bedspread.

Floor

An unusual solution would be to decorate the floor in olive color. In the hallway or living room, for practical reasons, it is better to use dark olive. Covering the floor with carpet leaves the possibility of an easier change of furnishings.

green floor

Ceiling

Light walls in combination with an olive ceiling make the room appear wider. The design can be monochromatic or with a complex multi-level design with a combination of colors.

green ceiling

Olive furniture

Sofa

A spacious sofa with fabric upholstery looks good in the living room. Armchairs of a different color will make the interior unusual. Pillows or blankets will unite the furniture items. A leather sofa, a dark olive sofa, will look harmonious in the office.

olive wardrobe and sofa green sofa

Chairs and armchairs

Vintage olive chairs in a pastel-colored interior will become the highlight of the room. Decor or textiles will support the chosen motifs.

olive chairs olive armchair

Wardrobe

A massive wardrobe with unusual metal handles will decorate a bedroom in calm tones.

green wardrobe

The photo shows a bedroom with gray walls, green interior items act as additional shades.

light olive wardrobe

Bed

The bed frame or bed linen can be in olive color.

bed and wardrobe in light olive tones

Accents in the interior

Paintings

A painting can complement the overall color palette or become a bright spot in the interior. The painting technique will emphasize the stylistic direction of the room.

painting and chairs in olive tones

Curtains

Olive curtains should be combined with other items in the room, such as furniture or decor. It is preferable to use light shades for the room to avoid a crushing feeling.

olive textile

Tulle

Light tulle will fill the room with greenery in the rays of the sun. With an unusual cut, the shades will play in the light from light beige to dark green. An addition can be curtains made of thick fabric that echo the color of other objects in the room.

dark olive tulle

Pillows

The color of the pillows can be in the same color scheme as the curtains or furniture. Thematic images will support the overall idea in the interior. Pillows of different shades are often combined.

living room interior with light green pillows

The photo shows a living room interior with light green pillows.

Carpet

Olive-colored carpet looks equally good on dark and light floors. Laminate or parquet flooring is suitable for a modern and classic style, while tiles can be used for country and loft styles.

green carpet