Are you tired of the old wall colors and furniture and would like to redesign your own apartment? If a complete remodel isn't necessary and you're on a budget, consider redesigning your room with color! Even with a new wall color in the interior, your apartment can be redesigned and refreshed. Whether teal, slate gray, pastel blue or powder pink – the possibilities are almost endless.
The choice of colors in the interior has a strong influencethe whole spatial effect. Whether you're repainting all the walls or just adding a few accents here and there, it's easy to transform rooms with paint. This post will give you lots of useful tips for choosing the right color when redesigning your home. Be inspired by the cool interior design ideas in our picture gallery!
Design the entrance area with a deep gray-green
When you enter, the entrance is the first thing your guests see. Therefore, you should definitely not neglect setting up this area. However, you have to admit that in most cases the area behind the front door is not impressive with its furnishings or design. But things look different when color comes into play. With the right choice of color you can achieve a lot and make a good impression at the entrance. For example, if you paint the walls in the entrance area a deep gray-green, then you will certainly score points as soon as you enter.
This particular tone can be perfectly combined with hallway furniture in white or dark gray, and would also harmonize beautifully with white paneling on the wall. If you choose a striking color like gray-green, it's better to leave the ceiling white.
Colorful walls and decorations do the trick in the hallway
Another great idea for the entrance area is vibrant colors that add spice to this otherwise gloomy room. And this doesn't just mean the walls. Even with a few colorful wall hooks and decorations you can create a fresh, atmospheric atmosphere. However, if the wall is painted an upbeat color like this cool shade of green, the effect can be greatly enhanced. One like thatHallway design in fresh colorsensures a good mood both in the morning when you leave the house and in the evening when you return home.
Paint the living room in a vintage shade of blue
Bringing some vintage flair into your own four walls is always a stylish interior design idea. Vintage elements can be particularly well accentuated when furnishing the living room. A Chesterfield sofa, for example, creates a nostalgic feeling in the interior and is a real eye-catcher in the living room. To highlight the retro design, you could match the wall color to the color of the sofa. In the example above, a lighter shade of blue is used, which contrasts with the dark blue velvet of the couch. In this way, the pieces of furniture are placed in the foreground and presented as the stars of the living room interior.
Create a warm atmosphere with a dark tone
The living room is considered one of the areas in the home where people relax and gather with family and friends. That's why this room should radiate coziness and invite you to linger. With adark brown tone for the wallYou can add warmth to the living area and create an oasis of well-being. If light colors predominate in the furniture in the living room, a dark tone will bring them out successfully.
Design a modern living room with taupe
Who said gray is a purely cool color? Gray actually comes in many different variations and can even make your living room feel warmer. The shade of gray that produces the desired effectTaupe. This is a color between brown and gray that looks particularly modern and offers a great room solution for the living area. If you decide to paint the walls in this tone, you can renovate without replacing your furniture.
Redesign furniture with paint or varnish
If younew colorsIf you want to bring it into the interior, you don't necessarily have to paint or wallpaper the walls. Furniture can also be redesigned with paint and given new life. For example, if you find the industrial style fascinating, you can treat an old piece of furniture with a special varnish and give it a second life. You can find specialty paints and stains for aging furniture at any hardware store.
If you have decided to redesign a piece of furniture with a special varnish, then it is not advisable to start with the large piece of furniture. It's best to try the technique on a small side table or sideboard that is in the hallway or under the stairs. So you should first determine whether you like the effect before designing the dining table or wardrobe with it. If you choose the effect paint or a color, you should adapt it to the wall color and existing furniture in this room.
Cover the radiator in paint
Many of us have them at home. The unattractive white radiators, which, however, fulfill an important function in the interior. But you shouldn't necessarily live with the inconspicuous appearance of the radiators. Some cover them with wood, others create a seat on them. Another idea that we just think is great would be to simply paint the radiators a different color. In this way, accents can be set in the room and the otherwise unsightly system can be transformed into an atmospheric eye-catcher. It's best to use a bright color like red and combine it with other elements that go with it. For an even more beautiful effect, the wall should also be painted in an upbeat color.
Redesign apartment with pastel colors in the dining room
If you want to refresh the dining room and at the same time make it elegant and modern, then pastel colors are exactly what you need. Some delicate tones for the walls and furniture transform the dining area into a space full of life and brightness. Different pastel colors such as light beige and pastel pink, for example, can be wonderfully combined with each other and create a beautiful ensemble. Peppy accents in yellow or blue can make the pastel dining room just as atmospheric.
For a nice overall look, you can paint both the walls and the furniture in pastel colors. Such a color combination looks particularly lively in the room and creates a playful atmosphere. Dark colors simply don't belong in a room like this. Elements made of wood, however, such as a wooden floor, fit in perfectly.
Dare to design rooms with color in the kitchen too
Just because the kitchen is used only for cooking and breakfast, it definitely doesn't mean that the decor in this room should be boring. Exactly the opposite! In order to feel comfortable while cooking, the atmosphere in the kitchen must be inviting. If the kitchen is open, then the room design should be coordinated between all areas of the open living space.
To give this room style, you can choose an original wall design. Of course, the easiest way to achieve this is with paint. In the example above, the walls are painted slate blue to highlight the stainless steel kitchen cabinetry. In this way the atmosphere is loosened up and thanks to the blue color a relaxed feeling is created.
Painting a brick wall with paint
Whether in the bedroom or in the living area, a brick wall always looks effective in the interior. However, if you want to give it a modern look, you can completely change the effect of the room with a coat of paint. Red bricks, for example, look rustic, but painting them in a gray tone will give the room an industrial feel. In addition, dark-painted bricks are currently a trend that you can try at home if you want to redesign your apartment.
Slate blue for the walls in the children's room
With saturated colors you can redesign your apartment and create a very special atmosphere. Eye-catching colors are a must, especially in children's rooms, because they stimulate the imagination of the little ones. However, if you want to deviate from the classic powder pink for the girl's room, then slate blue is a great alternative. The color gives the room style without falling into the cliche pink.
Mix of pastel colors in the girls' room
Although pastel colors are not a must in the children's room, you can do so with a successful oneColor combination of different pastel shadesachieve a great spatial effect. For example, you can choose blue, purple and pink in pastel shades and use each color for a separate area in the room. For example, the sleeping area can be painted in a relaxed blue, the play area in an atmospheric purple and the study area in a soft pink. If you combine these colors with the right furniture, a wonderful overall picture will be created in the girl's room.
Liven up the laundry room with color
And why should the shelves in the laundry room be colorless? These can also be spiced up when you redesign your apartment. You decide for yourself whether you want playful color combinations or a more neutral color mix. With upbeat colors in the laundry room or in the storage room, household chores will definitely be more pleasant.
