5 perfect color combinations for your home
Choosing colors for your interior isn't always easy. While it's great to have a choice of every color in the rainbow, it also makes it tricky. Which color combinations suit your home? How do you create a harmonious color scheme, or which color experiment should you skip? We've compiled a list of 5 combinations that are ideal for your new interior.
1. Green, green, and more green
Go for green. You can do this by adding plants to your interior, of course, but also consider green furniture, walls, or accents. Not only do these fresh combinations of different greens exude tranquility, they also combine perfectly with natural materials like wood and stone. Take, for example, the green kitchens by Bruynzeel (Andes) and Keuken Kampioen (Steinhaus Tarrao), or the living room with the Traffic sofa by Montèl. They're perfect examples of natural materials and different shades of green.
2. Combine dark blue with different light shades
You can create a beautiful color effect in your interior by combining light colors with dark colors, with sufficient contrast. The prime example of a popular and distinctive dark color: blue! Combine dark blue walls with furniture in various shades of white or with light materials like oak. Or choose dark blue furniture and light walls. This combination creates a chic look and adds warmth to your interior. For example, take a look at the bedroom from Swiss Sense (Boxspring Home 410) and the wall colors from Decokay.
Another tip: pay attention to the amount of daylight entering your space. Does it have little sunlight, for example, due to a small window? Then choose to make your walls light, so your interior doesn't become too dark.
3. The perfect concrete look
While the gray color of concrete exudes tranquility and is ideal for creating an industrial look, this color can also be perceived as boring. Want to add a concrete look to your interior, but want to make sure it doesn't get boring quickly? Then combine it with the following colors and materials:
- Green shades and plants. These create vibrancy and are also very good for your (mental) health.
- Natural materials like bamboo, jute, or leather. These are an easy way to add warmth to your interior.
- Black and steel. Give your interior a cool, modern look and add black steel details. Combine these details with the aforementioned combinations of green tones and natural materials, and you'll see your interior become a perfect whole.
The Nature kitchen by Brugman or the living room by Pronto wonen with the Romaro furniture are perfect examples.
4. Brown, beige, and neutral
Flexa, Histor, and Karwei—all the announced colors of 2021 are shades of brown. Brown tones not only bring warmth to your interior, they also create a sense of unity and balance. Also important: these shades are incredibly easy to combine! When you combine various soft brown tones with dark or black shades, your interior will radiate an oasis of tranquility and elegance. Extra tip: white, pastel shades, and different fabric textures are a perfect match with brown tones.
wooninrichting-aanhuis.nl offers inspiration with the Flexa color Brave Ground and this interior by Piet Klerkx with the Lisbon corner sofa.
5. The Coral Combination
Since ancient times, coral has been prized for its unusual shapes and stunning colors. While coral comes in many colors, the most well-known color often used in interiors is the pink/peach shade. The reason for this color's popularity? Depending on the (daylight) in your space, it changes the look of your interior throughout the day.
While this color is fantastic, it can also be challenging to combine with the rest of your interior. Depending on the coral shade you choose, you can combine it with various shades of blue (both dark and light), wood types, and white or cream colors. Important to remember: keep the amount of coral in your space minimal, so as not to disrupt the sense of peace and balance.
For example, take a look at a with a coral-colored chair and accents, or the Caresse box spring by Goossens.