White, beige, gray and pastel colors are the best for decorating living rooms. They will fit into any style, and will also make even a small room cozy and spacious. In this article, we’ll show you how to create a stylish, boring bedroom interior in light colors, whether it’s a classic boudoir or a light Scandi space.
The light palette is vast and much more diverse than it might seem. It’s not just pure white or classic beige: a light-colored bedroom can include pearl grays, baby blues, pinks, creamy hues, and more. But using them all at the same time will not work, so first of all you should choose one of the three color options.
monochrome
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Monochrome interiors are very popular right now. This is due to the fact that the design is dominated by naturalness, comfort, general relaxed mood, simplicity in everything. Hence the trend to use a mono palette. It consists of one complex color (for example, beige or gray), which is used for all interior elements: decoration, furniture, decor. You can use different shades, but the most important thing is a variety of textures. It is they who add volume to the space, reveal the same color in a certain way, create contrasts in the room without the use of other colors.
To make the bedroom look more interesting, use various techniques.:
Glossy and matte surfaces.
Various patterns.
A combination of rough and soft textures (for example, a wooden floor or a metal bed frame and a fluffy carpet with a knitted blanket).
Apply gradation within the same color, combine its darker and lighter variations.
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Basic
The second type of palette is a classic combination of several colors, but they are all basic.
This option is suitable for those who make repairs on their own: combining neutral shades with each other is much easier than assembling a complex range. In addition, it is easier to choose furniture and finishes in basic colors than in non-standard colors.
The secret of a harmonious palette is in the right shades. If you take the most standard beige, complement it with pure white and classic gray, you can get a rather boring and predictable picture.
So experiment with complex tones of base colors.:
Almond.
Champagne.
Antique white.
Powdery.
Pigeon wing.
Linen.
Gainsborough.
Greige.
Smoky.
Creme brulee, etc.
The classic base can be diluted with pastel tones: from bleached yellow to pale lavender. Especially often they are used in Provence or neoclassical.
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With accents
Finally, if a completely neutral palette seems too simple for you, you can dilute it with splashes of bright colors.
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As in the previous version, the secret of success lies in the nuances of color. Avoid straightforward solutions, monosyllabic and acidic colors. A simple life hack is to look for shades that are found in nature, as they always look more noble. For example, if you want to add red accents to a beige bedroom, choose them not in pure scarlet, but pay attention to wine, coral, raspberry, brick.
When drawing up a palette, be guided by your preferences and the location of the room. With a beige, gray and white base, any color goes equally well, so the choice is not limited by anything. But, for example, if the windows face north and there is little light in the bedroom, it is better to add accents of warm colors – they will make the room more comfortable. And if, on the contrary, there is already too much sun, the space can be cooled with cool tones: blue or blue, purple, mint, anthracite. In any case, it is important not to overdo it with a variety of colors, so it is best to use the 60/30/10 rule: 60% of the palette is a neutral shade, 30% is more saturated, 10% is a bright accent. This is a proven and harmonious proportion.
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Suitable styles
The main advantage of the base tones is stylistic versatility. You can design a bright bedroom in a modern style, in scandi or in luxurious classics. Consider the areas in which such a palette is used most often.
Scandi
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The undisputed leader among all styles is Scandinavian. Due to the similarity of mentalities with the northern countries, it has taken root and gained immense popularity in our latitudes. And simplicity and democracy will fall in love with those who furnish their homes without the help of a designer.
Characteristics of Scandi:
Eco-friendly materials – wood, MDF, veneer, paint, paper or glass, brick, plaster.
Basic colors, priority is achromats, beige, light brown.
Laconic furniture design, products of a simple form, often from the mass market.
Monochromatic finish, a minimum of patterns in the interior or their complete absence.
Open windows – light curtains, only tulle or no curtains at all. If the room is on the sunny side, it can be light gray or beige blackouts.
Scandi is one of the best styles for a small bedroom.
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Bedroom in a modern style in light colors
Modern design implies ergonomics, comfort, naturalness, functionality.
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All these qualities are suitable for a room where we rest, relax, start and end the day. The modern direction includes many sub-styles: from loft to eco. But they also distinguish contemporary as an independent style, which is based on general principles, and externally can be implemented in any way.
Main style markers:
At the heart of the trend is minimalism. This is not about radical asceticism, but about a thoughtful approach to buying things, conscious consumption and regular decluttering.
Preference is given to reliable durable materials. Natural ones (e.g. wood, stone, cotton) are welcome, but sustainable alternatives are fine too.
The palette should be restrained, in priority – light natural shades.
A minimum of furniture and decor, the bedroom should have only the most necessary things so as not to distract from the rest, and also not to create visual noise.
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Classic
Despite the popularity of modern styles, many continue to choose the classics for their home.
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Solid and elegant interiors are designed by those who appreciate tradition, continuity of generations and timeless beauty. Despite the splendor and some pomposity characteristic of the classics, in the bedroom it, as a rule, appears in a more restrained form.
The classic style is characterized:
Space and air. That is why in the classics small bedrooms are rarely decorated.
Symmetry and the presence of a clear compositional center. For example, a wooden bed with a figured headboard.
Expensive, high-quality, only natural materials. No plastic, chipboard or cheap synthetics.
Sophisticated shades of noble colors: variations of beige, gray, light brown. White – always in a diluted version (for example, creamy, powdery, ivory, mother-of-pearl).
Smooth, rounded shapes. It can be a form of furniture, decor silhouettes, ornaments.
The abundance of decor. First of all, these are various stucco moldings and paintings.
Massive accent lamps: for example, crystal chandeliers, curly sconces, precious metal pendants.
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Neoclassic
Classic in its purest form today is found mainly in country houses or spacious premium apartments.
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But for ordinary city apartments, neoclassicism is much more often chosen – a more modern and democratic version of the canonical traditional interiors. The basic principles of these areas are similar, but modern classics are less strict in many aspects: from the area of u200bu200bthe room to the choice of materials.
The main features of the style:
Laconic finish – plain or with a minimum number of simple ornaments. Walls are often decorated with moldings of the same color.
Quality materials – both natural and analogues. If wood or stone imitation is used, it must be authentic.
Symmetrical composition, mirror arrangement of paired elements.
The use of precious metals or their imitations, as well as crystal and glass.
A calm palette with accents of pastel or, on the contrary, rich deep shades.
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boho
Modern trends are most often associated with minimalism, but this is not necessarily the case.
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If you like creativity, light thoughtful chaos and a relaxed vacation atmosphere, we recommend decorating the bedroom in boho style. It appeared in the 60s along with the heyday of the hippie movement and absorbed all its main ideas.
Boho style is characterized:
Freedom, creativity and the absence of any strict canons.
A varied palette built on the basis of natural light shades.
Natural materials, living plants, decor on a natural theme.
An abundance of textiles, woven jewelry and handmade. Often there are vintage details.
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Design Ideas
Regardless of the style and the chosen palette, there are several general principles that will help you design a harmonious and boring bright interior.
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Basic Rules
The simpler the finish, the better.. Regardless of the size of the bedroom, the best option is a matte white ceiling without complicated designs. Parquet, engineered board, cork, quartz vinyl or high-quality laminate are suitable for the floor. Walls can be painted, applied decorative plaster, paneled or wallpapered. The latter should be environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic: paper, non-woven, textile, fiberglass are suitable.
It is important to elements of the environment did not merge with each other. To do this, use the gradation of shades, even if the interior is monochrome. So, for example, according to the classical scheme, the floor is made the darkest, the ceiling the lightest. Furniture and wall decoration can be brighter, but the tone is somewhere in between. Local contrasting elements are also suitable: for example, a dark bed frame or lamps, a bright or, conversely, a white plinth to match the door and windows, which delimits the walls and the floor.
Layering always looks interesting and adds comfort to the space. Lay a carpet, decorate the bed with decorative pillows and a blanket, hang thick curtains and light transparent tulle on the windows.
It is better to choose neutral light colors for decoration and large furniture, and bright accents are introduced through textiles and decor. This will make it much easier to update the interior, change the mood (for example, replacing floral summer linen with a cozy autumn set in terracotta yellow tones) and rework the palette if you don’t like the current colors.
Plan Your Lighting. It seems that a light palette looks better in any case, but this is not always the case. For example, if the bedroom is decorated in gray-beige tones, on a cloudy day they will look dirty and dull. Therefore, be sure to think over the artificial lighting scheme: there should be a central light and several local sources (sconces or reading lamps, workplace lighting, etc.). If necessary, add decorative lighting.
