Timeless wall colors: You don't see yourself full here in ten years

The walls need a new coat of paint again? Be it because of a change of apartment or just a redesign of your own four walls:

What color should it be?

The choice of the optimal color often brings with it some negative fears - after all, the new color should not only fit spatially, it should also appear visually excellent. Such ambiguities often ensure that ultimately decides against the coat of paint.

But now the good news : No design risk is required for the project of the new coat of paint! After all, some wall colors are available, with which you still land on the safe side. If the right requirements are met, those colors fit in almost every room, even in every facility and style.

In addition, not all four walls of the room have to be painted - in some cases, two colored walls are already sufficient, only one so -called "statement wall" . For example, a painter can change the inconspicuous city apartment to a home with a feel -good factor.

Ivory white or offwhite

It is well known: White is the absolute classic among a wide variety of wall colors - this always fits everywhere. The room is brightened enormously, and intensive contrasts generated. However, white is not immediately white, the monotonous color is available in both cold and warm nuances.

A warm white naturally looks extremely gentle and more pleasant compared to a pure white - for example, ivory white has a warm spatial effect. On the other hand, offwhite, for example, stands for a colder effect. With the naked eye, it is usually difficult to recognize a difference between nuances directly, but the correctly chosen white tone can achieve the decisive effect.

Sandy

A nuance with pure timelessness : sand beige.

In contrast to the white tones, this nevertheless simple nuance manages to bring a little more color into the room - especially with apparent inspiration of nature.

The color fits perfectly in every minimalist and naturally furnished apartment , especially with the popular Boho Chic, this color fits well. Without hesitation, all four walls can also be painted here.

Combinations for a cozy look:

1. Lush green plants
2. Minimal color accents
3. Furniture made of untreated wood or solid wood

Light gray or "greige"

Another two nuances that can be found on the walls particularly often: light gray and "greige" .

Light gray looks rather pasty and is therefore versatile fine facet looks great in an upscale furnishings . That color also ensures a certain lightness in a room with dark furnishings.

As already expected, "Greige" is a mixture of the shades gray and beige - but still with a slight red stitch. The color is particularly popular in residential and dining rooms, it also looks less strict and extremely charismatic.

Warm shades: Marsala and powder

Powder and Marsala - these are both warm and reddish colors with which you are always on the safe side. They always radiate a feeling of cosiness and security .

The powder tone is very popular because this is not a pink and also not a real beige - the color can be used as a kind of intermediate nuance. The powder tone can often be found in sleeping and living rooms.

Classic blue

A blue tone that appears intensely on the one hand, but also exudes a calming effect. This evokes memories of a resting summer night sky and wonderful trips. Thps are often provided with the classic blue .

Green - from sage to olive to moss

The three green tones sage , olive and moss give a always comfortable and almost warming feeling. In doing so, they give their own four walls an absolutely natural look.

While the nuance sage is often found in the entire room, the olive green tends to adorn two areas opposite. Moosgrün is usually only painted in a case.

Joachim Rodriguez y Romero

Owner and managing director of Kunstplaza . Publicist, editor and passionate blogger in the field of art, design and creativity since 2011. Successful conclusion in web design as part of a university degree (2008). Further development of creativity techniques through courses in free drawing, expression painting and theatre/acting. Profound knowledge of the art market through many years of journalistic research and numerous collaborations with actors/institutions from art and culture.

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