Refreshing, peaceful, elegant - we tell how mint color can be in a residential space and show the most successful combinations with other shades.
Mint color is associated primarily with freshness. It fills the space of the spring cool, soothes and gives a feeling of space. In this article we tell how to properly apply this shade and show the photo of the most successful combinations of colors in the interior with mint.
Mint in the interior
Color featuresWhere and how to apply
- Finish
- furniture
- Decor
What to combine
- White
- Pink
- blue
- Grey
- Purple
- Yellow
- The black
Color features
Mint - complex color. It is a cold shade of green with blue subtock, which has its gradation: from a gentle pastel to a saturated turquoise or conifer.
- Despite the fact that it is officially referred to in a cold spectrum, mint, being natural, perceived by the eye is neutral. Thanks to this, the shade can be "insulated" or make even more refreshing - combining with certain colors and textures.
- The two main effects of a menthone shade are a feeling of coolness and relaxation. Therefore, it is well suited for rooms, where the windows come south, as well as for premises, where you want to create a calm peaceful atmosphere. That is why it is so often chosen for children, especially if the child is hyperactive.
- This shade is quite universal, it looks good in most modern styles. Since it is diluted color, visually he can perceive as fading blue or green, organically fit into vintage interiors: Shebbi-Chic, Provence, retro.
- The mint is perfectly combined with most colors, but the classic is considered a combination with other pastel colors: white, sandy, powder, gray, beige, etc. At the same time, the color of mint is not lost and against the background of saturated paints, and therefore can be both a neutral background and a bright accent.
Where and how to apply
The mint is safe enough: it does not have a negative impact on the psyche and does not annoy. Therefore, in the room it can be used in any quantity and on any surfaces.Finish
In the living room, bedroom, hallway, nursery and bathroom muffled menthola can be used as a base. They can safely paint all the walls or choose a more rich tone and make an accent wall.
Interesting reception is a block-block, that is, the design of space with large color spots (blocks). Thus, the mint color of the walls in the interior can be used dosage, diluating both neutral and equivalent-bright colors.
Green-blue walls are often found in the bathroom, because associations with freshness and purity, as it is impossible to fit this room better, and the shade itself resembles water color. In combination with white plumbing, mirrors and glossy surfaces, air and visually more spacious interior are obtained.
Furniture
If the colored finish seems to be too bold, revitalize the interior is easy with furniture.
In the living room it can be chairs, a sofa or, for example, a coffee table. In the bedroom - bed or soft headboard. If the piece of furniture is used as a bright accent, you can choose a more saturated color.
Mint coloring furniture works in the kitchen of any size. If you decide to arrange in the fresh tones of the headset, then the visual perception will affect the texture of the surface. The gloss will emphasize the coolness of Menthol, and the matte coating is the opposite.
If there is a goal to make the kitchen atmosphere was neutral, gray-blue can only be issued part of the headset. In this case, it is necessary to supplement it with light details and the most calm white, light gray or beige trim.
Decor
And finally, the safest option is to bring brightness in the room at the setting. It is easy to replace, remove or move, as well as play with a palette, combining with other paints.
In residential premises you can lay a bright carpet, hang curtains, choose Bed linen in this color, ornamental pillows or plaid. Beautifully look at the glasses, table lamps and candles in decorative candlesticks.
In the kitchen, it can be cutlery, dishes and textiles. An interesting idea is an accent apron against the background of neutral kitchen furniture.
What combines mint color in the interior
With white
The combination with white can be called classic. This combination reveals the shades of color as much as possible and emphasizes the feeling of freshness, filling the space by air. In addition, this combination works on a visual increase in space.
The use of this pair is typical for the modern and Scandinavian style. Both thanks can be in different proportions: if you need a calm light interior, then the base is taken as the base, and if you want positive and vigorous - a saturated menthole.
With Pink
The second most popular combination (and maybe even the first) - a combination of mint and pink in the interior. These two pastel shades look great together, harmoniously combining heat and cold colors.
Often it combo We meet in the interior of the bedroom and children's room for the girl. As a "partner" for mint it is better to take a little muted variations of pink: powder, peach, pearl, salmon. As a rule, menthol goes as the main color, and the pink is used as accents.
With blue
For bright rooms with windows on the south side suitable combination of family colors: light green mint and any variations of blue or blue. Since the shade of the blue is a mint ball, it turns out a very interesting flow of halftone.
This couple confidently feels like a base in the bathroom and as accent elements in any room - for example, in these paints you can take textiles or decor.
With gray
Like white, gray perfectly complements freshness of mint. For residential space does not look too cold and uncomfortable, preference is given to the muted shades of gray with a warm subtock. You can dilute this strict combination with soft and cozy textures (wood, wool, cotton) or brass fittings.
With violet
Combined with muted shades of purple mint reveals quite differently - it turns out a very stylish, deep and mysterious interior. Such a combination is suitable for the living room and bedroom, as it has a calming effect and configures on thoughtful rest.
To the palette is not too saturated, you can dilute this pair by any neutral color - for example, gray or beige.
With yellow
You can enter the sun into the house with an energetic combination of mint with yellow - like in mojito. As the yellow itself is very active, it is better to add dosage as accent. But Menthol can act as a second bright element on a general neutral background and become the basis of the palette. Want to make a room as warm as possible? Complete this pair of beige and cozy wood texture.
With black
And finally, the most bold combination that is relevant for modern minimalist design. Cool green-blue plus black - spectacular combo, which can be used in any room.
In order for the interior to be too gloomy, dark paints are better to take in a smaller proportion. For example, in the kitchen, it can be chairs, household appliances or part of the headset. In the recreation area - textiles and decor. An interesting option for the bedroom is contrasting linens on the background of a light relaxing environment.
