Inside house color schemes
20 Designer-Approved Interior Color Schemes To Try Now
Design: West of Main, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
In interior design, two colors are better than one, and three are better than two. But with thousands of colors and millions of shades to choose from, how could you possibly create a combination that works? The answer: With some professional guidance.
We tapped 20 interior designers for the tried and true color schemes they find themselves revisiting time after time. Whether you prefer rich colors with a glamorous feel or cool tones that look coastal chic, here are 20 pairings to incorporate in every room of your home.
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Design: Valerie Darden of Brexton Cole Interiors, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
Almost everyone loves blue, and it's easy to see why.
"One of my favorite color schemes is a simple Parisian grayish-blue paired with natural beige tones and the addition of gold hardware," Valerie Darden, head designer of Brexton Cole Interiors says. "I mixed this combo together for this master bedroom, using Sherwin Williams' Silver Grey on the walls. I was inspired by Marie Antionette! It gives the room a calm and serene atmosphere."
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Design: Valerie Darden of Brexton Cole Interiors, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
For a bold look, try green and red. We promise it won't look like Christmas.
"I love pairing hunter green and rich reds together, especially for boys' rooms," Darden says. "I like this color combo because it can give a vintage vibe to any room when paired with the right accessories. In this boy's bedroom, we went for the old-world collegiate look. The room looks adorable paired with plaids and a gallery wall mixed with vintage style frames and toys."
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Design: Diana Weinstein, Photo: Jane Beiles, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
Blue is extra calming, but a pop of bright colors can give it the oomph it needs.
"I love how fresh and young the bright pops of fluorescent hues make a soft blue wall color feel," designer Diana Weinstein says. "The boldness of these neons adds an edge to what is typically a more traditional design. The clients on this specific home didn't like to take risks with color, but we encouraged them to try out this rug and tweed armchairs with these fun pops of pinks and yellows and oranges in them. This is now their favorite room."
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Design: Desiree Burns Interiors, Photo: Tamara Flanagan, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
If you're in the market for more earthy tones, green cannot be beat.
"I love incorporating pops of green as an accent color throughout a neutral home," Desiree Burns, the founder of Desiree Burns Interiors explains. "Bolder shades like forest green pack a big punch and make a beautiful impact, especially when combined with neutrals like light gray. It's a nice balance of a bold color counteracted by a neutral and works in almost any room! Whether you're going bohemian, rustic, farmhouse, contemporary, or glam, I think this color palette speaks to all different design styles. "
05 of 20
Design: Latham Interiors, Photo: Mike Schirf, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
A classic color combination found everywhere from Cape Cod homes to beach California bungalows, a pairing of blue and white is never a bad idea.
"Shades of blue and white are a fan-favorite combination that people feel they can often rely on," Sarah Latham, the principal of Latham Interiors, says. "The classic pairing looks clean and fresh, and we often pair it with natural wood tones to add depth, color, and texture to any space. Our favorite blue is Newburyport Blue HC-155 by Benjamin Moore, and the best part is it can easily be translated into most décor styles from bohemian to rustic and traditional to farmhouse."
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Design: Michelle Gage, Photo: Rebecca McAlpin, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
For a more unexpected take on interiors, try a variation of pink and green.
"My favorite color scheme is pink and teal," Michelle Gage, the principal and founder of Michelle Gage Interior Design says. "There's something so perfect about how the pairing pops against one another. I love the soft and bright balance the combination brings to a room."
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Design: Julia Alexander, Photo: Anna Yanovski, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
For a cooler toned room, blues and greens give off a calm and easygoing vibe.
"A color scheme of graduated blues and greens with neutral tones, natural woods, and black accents is my favorite combination," designer Julia Alexander of Julia Alexander Interiors says. "To recreate the look, take one color and repeat it in shades lighter and darker throughout your space. The pale blueish-green walls in this bedroom, paired with a rich green velvet headboard, feel classic, timeless, and serene."
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Design: Katherine Carter, Photo: Amy Bartlam, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
Who says neutrals have to be boring? With pops of nearly cobalt blue, this space is anything but average.
"I love how elegant and chic black, blue and beige look and feel in this Venice beach home—the colors work so well together and add depth to this space," designer Katherine Carter explains. "With such versatile shades, this color scheme really works in any room in the house. However, for this project, we chose to keep it in living room, finding room, family room, and kitchen. For a modern contemporary look, make navy and black the primary colors and sprinkle in beige tones."
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Design: Kelly Hurliman Interior Design, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
As they're both cool colors, green and blue always play well together.
"My all-time favorite color scheme is blue and green—it always works and, depending on the shades, can be super versatile," Kelly Hurliman of Kelly Hurliman Interior Design says. "Brighter tones can feel preppy and fresh, while dark shades give off a sophisticated, moody vibe. We went with Benjamin Moore's Polo Blue on the walls and added grass green art and decor into the mix in this room."
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Design: Mindy Gayer Design Co., Photo: Vanessa Lentine, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
For a more neutral, earthy take, try gray-green and add black and white.
"My favorite color scheme at the moment is grayish-green hues combined with black and white neutrals," designer Mindy Gayer, of Mindy Gayer Design Co. "I gravitate towards green colors to bring the outside in, and sage tones are also very soothing. I love how this combination boasts plenty of contrast while still maintaining a timeless quality."
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Design: Jonathan Rachman, Photo: Suzanna Scott, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
For an high-impact space, black and red make a bold statement.
"Any touch of color against black—preferably high-glossed black—makes for a winning combination," Jonathan Rachman of Jonathan Rachman Design says. "I love pairing it with red, because it's bold yet soft, and definitely a statement! There are so many shades of black, but for me it's blackest of the black possible that I love the most, such as Benjamin Moore Black."
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Design: Diana Rose Design, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
Looking for more of a modern coastal vibe? Blue, tan, and gray are for you.
"One of my favorite color combinations is blue, sand, and gray, as it evokes a sense of peace and comfort and boasts a clean, modern feel," Diana Rose, the principal and creative director of Diana Rose Design says. "Although it is adaptable for many environments, I especially love it for homes situated with water views. Other nature-inspired accents such as tan driftwood, green plants, white marble work with the nature-inspired color palette to evoke a feeling of water and the beach."
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Design: Michelle Berwick, Photo: Larry Arnal, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
Pairing a strong shade, like black, with a lighter pastel, like blush pink, provides a great contrast.
"Ever since I was a little girl, my favorite color has always been blush pink—there's just something about it that makes me happy and calm," Michelle Berwick, the founder and principal designer of Michelle Berwick Design, says. "These days, I've found a way to use it in a way that feels fresh, modern, and not at all childlike.
Berwick suggests selecting a pink with "brown or putty undertones" like Queen Anne from Benjamin Moore.
"I love pairing this faint hue with black and mixing it with a host of other naturals, like white, tan, and putty shades," Berwick explains. "It complements many styles of interiors, including the trendy minimalist spaces we see today."
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Design: Kate Davidson, Photo: Lauren Miller, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
For those drawn to mustard shades, try pairing it with a charcoal gray.
"My favorite color scheme at the moment is yellow and gray because it's both timeless and evokes modern sensibility," Kate Davidson of Kate + Co Design says. "Yellow brings a light-hearted feel and lifts the vibe of the muted gray tones but actually blends effortlessly into a home that does not have much color. The pair works in most spaces because it's gender-neutral and surprisingly brings quite a calming feel to any space."
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Design: West of Main, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
The two most popular neutrals of the moment, gray and brown, play well together too.
"When we work with cooler tones, such as grays, we bring in balance through warmer tones and textures," designer Sascha LaFleur of West of Main says. "For instance, we love using this deep charcoal grasscloth wallcovering that boasts hints of bronze when the light hits it just right, and pairing it with organic brown textures. Through decorative elements, we can bring in that beautiful warmth to even the coolest-toned rooms."
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Design: West of Main, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
For a high-drama space without using a ton of color, pick neutral shades and include luxe fabrics.
"We love incorporating color through texture. Injecting color through texture creates drama, even if you still want to keep a neutral palette," La Fleur explains. "We paired this almond-colored linen headboard and dark wood nightstand with a textural moss-green grasscloth wallpaper and I believe these rich, moodier tones are certainly here to stay. Pair them with crisp, creamy whites to keep a fresh and inviting feel while developing some contrast with those deeper hues. "
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Design: Courtney Sempliner, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
An ever popular choice, white paired with some bright colors always delights.
"To me, the most classic color scheme of all is a clean white palette with pops of colored accents throughout with the help of artwork and accessories, designer Courtney Sempliner says. "My go-to white paint for a blank canvas is Benjamin Moore's White Dove, which has just enough warmth to keep a space from being too stark, but still feels fresh and works with any other tones you bring into a room."
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Design: Courtney Sempliner, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
Blue works in almost any space, especially when paired with easy neutrals.
"I love using a neutral blue color scheme in almost any space," Sempliner says. "A soft blue, combined with any whites, taupes, and grays, works well to provide a calming and warm environment while still feeling dynamic and fresh. For paint colors, two of my favorite blue tones are Borrowed Light by Farrow and Ball and Van Deusen Blue by Benjamin Moore."
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Design: Mary Patton, Photo: Molly Culver, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
Greens are having a moment. To get in on the trend, try an emerald shade with a neutral.
"A medium green like this bold emerald shade paired with warm neutrals, like tan, is my current favorite color scheme," Mary Patton, the owner of Mary Patton Design says. "Calke Green by Farrow & Ball is the perfect shade to try a floor-to-ceiling paint job."
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Design: Marlaina Teich, Photo: Patrick Cline, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine
A true classic, black and white will never go out of style.
"Classic black and white is a chic way of dressing up a more casual interior style, like the trendy modern farmhouse," Marlaina Teich of Marlaina Teich Designs says. "The key with making this simple color palette work is layering in texture, which you can do by varying up the paint finishes. "
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Read McKendree
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Blue + Brown
Chocolate brown and blue is always a win, but this foyer designed by Elizabeth Roberts is making it look even better than usual.
Tria Giovan
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Marigold + Cream
White and yellow can be almost too cheerful—this cream and marigold combination is softer and a little more mellow as a result, though it still boasts that signature energy you'd expect from a yellow backdrop.
Roland Bello
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Lime Green + Dark Blue
Dark blue wallpaper, black lacquer moldings, and a moody buffet bring depth and texture to the Miles Redd-designed room while the white marble table and lime green upholstered dining chairs ensure levity.
Nicole Franzen
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Peach + Cream + Chrome
This eclectic contemporary living room is understated and visually soothing, but if you take a closer look, there are plenty of bold style statements. Part of this is thanks to the neutral yet unique color scheme.
George Ross
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Ruby + Ink
Birgette Pearce designed a hidden pantry to keep stored items discrete behind inky sliding doors with textured glass—but once open, the pocket doors reveal a bright red surprise.
Stephen Kent Johnson
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Turquoise + White + Warm Wood
A custom turquoise velvet banquette in this contemporary California dining nook designed by Studio Shamshiri is just the right dose color.
Mali Azima
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Melanie Turner makes a strong case for monochromatic decorating with this soothing green sitting room. The brass accents, burled wood table, and brown marble fireplace facade spice things up.
Ngoc Minh Ngo
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Amethyst + Scarlet
The velvet-covered banquette serves as plush seating at the dining table, draped in purple burlap from Elegant Fabrics. Designer David Kaihoi's three-year-old daughter sits in the red Tripp Trapp high chair by Stokke in the New York City apartment.
Shade Degges
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Bubblegum Pink + Greige
Designed by Jae Joo, this timeless living room is both peaceful and inspiring, perfect for unwinding, socializing, studying, or more. Bubblegum pink arm chairs with a wood frame are a breath of fresh air and the greige walls add more intrigue and sophistication than a simple bright white color would.
Thomas Loof
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Yellow + Turquoise
The tight prints and splashes of red help marry the playful yellow and turquoise lacquer paints in this wide-open landing that Kati Curtis transformed into a jewel box of a reading nook.
Jonny Valiant
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Green Tea + Dusty Brown
To bring a feeling of nature into a New York living room, designer Fawn Galli used a custom minty green: "I don't think a color should be too saturated or strong on a wall." Pal + Smith chairs upholstered in Safari by Manuel Canovas, a Paley sofa from Profiles, a Fiona Curran Palette carpet for the Rug Company, and a painting by Anne Siems give the room "a sense of storybook fantasy. "
Heidi Caillier Design
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Army Green + Burnt Orange
Army green and burnt orange are great for anyone who is typically color averse but wants to experiment a bit with less neutral tones.
William Abranowicz
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Tangerine + Dark Stone
If you have a little alcove on your porch or a built-in cabana on a pool deck, make it cozy and outdoor-friendly with the right mix of materials. John Houshman added cushions and a rug to soften things up.
Noe DeWitt
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Sage + Aqua + Rattan
A super warm, almost golden material like rattan will balance out a cooler sage and aqua color combination. It's perfect for a tropical location—or anywhere you want to channel a vacation vibe. Add some brass for good measure, as Pheobe Howard did here.
AMY NEUNSINGER
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Big Apple Red + Dusty Blue
A different shade of red and an extra dose of gold give the above color combination a different spin that we love equally as much. Some warmer neutrals and a contrasting statement bolster pillow upholstered in dusty blue balance it all out.
Kendall McCaugherty
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Peach + Black + Pink
Black and cream calm pieces down the various shades of pink in this great room designed by Bruce Fox. The lighting casts a golden glow over the whole room.
Paul Raeside
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Gray-Blue + Black
Give yourself something inspiring to look up at when you're getting ready to dream during a nap or while you ponder your reading material. to look at Artist Rajiv Surendra embellished the black chalkboard paint walls and ceiling in this Montreal writing room to mimic elaborate moldings. It feels fresh and modern, but also classic.
Roland Bello
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Raspberry + Sky Blue
A classic wall mural gets a burst of contemporary energy with deep pink lampshades and a pinstriped sofa in this sitting room corner designed by Miles Redd.
Emily Minton Redfield
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Cherry + Brass
Cherry red walls with a high-gloss finish and brass accents bring maximum luxury to this tea room designed by Marie Flanigan for House Beautiful's Whole Home in Denver. It's perfect for a much-needed quiet moment for one.
Karyn Millet
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Orange Cream + Deep Teal
Designer Celerie Kemble let her daughter pick the color scheme for this room in their Manhattan apartment. The orange cream walls paired with the deep teal carpeting and accents breeds a lively atmosphere.
Werner Straube
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Sapphire + Mustard
The color-drenched "flex room" in a Michigan house designed by Corey Damen Jenkins is a fun place for kids to do homework or for the grown-ups to have after-dinner drinks. The lacquered walls are actually a Philip Jeffries wallcovering.
Reid Rolls
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Aqua + Raspberry
Nick Olsen used look-at-me shades of pink and blue to cover every inch of a girl's bedroom—check out the Christopher Farr Cloth wallpaper on the ceiling!
David A. Land
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Tangerine + Olive
Olive-painted trim on walls papered in a bright orange pattern? It doesn't sound like it should work, but this dining room—designed by Chenault James for House Beautiful's Whole Home in Nashville—is proof that it definitely does.
TRIA GIOVAN
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Pistachio + Periwinkle
This sweet concoction of a living room, designed by Amanda Lindroth, provides irrefutable proof that opposites attract. She had the Quadrille fabric on the sofas printed in a custom color combination to tie the two hues together,
Jane Beiles
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Royal Blue + Orchid
“Nothing matches, but it all works together,” says designer Charlotte Barnes of the bright blue kitchen in a family's South Carolina vacation house. Her go-to shade? Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue.
Thomas Loof
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Blush + Mahogany
Matthew Carter used pale pink walls—painted in Benjamin Moore’s Precocious—as a backdrop for antique wood furniture in a Bahamas vacation home.
David A. Land
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Iris + Crimson
Feeling bold? With its purple ceiling (Delicate Petal by Pratt & Lambert) and red walls (Red Statement, also Pratt & Lambert), the living room of Katie Brown's Connecticut house is a showstopper.
CHRISTOPHER DELANEY
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Fuchsia + Robin's Egg Blue
Kristen McCory used a few coats of saturated pink paint—inspired by her client's grandmother's lipstick—to turn a hand-me-down secretary into a showstopping focal point for an upstairs hallway clad in pale blue wallpaper.
Douglas Friedman
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Yellow + White
The vibrant yellow-and-white Clarence House wallpaper in this breakfast nook designed by Krista Ewart ensures a bright start to the day. "The yellow is so fresh and sunny, and the room goes a little retro with the white Chinese Chippendale chairs and the black painted floor," she says.
Luke White
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Teal + Brick
“Saturated colors balance the strength of the architecture,” says Janie Molster of this 1700s Virginia study where red curtains hang from walls in Benjamin Moore's Mill Spring Blue.
Interior of a wooden house inside with a photo - INMYROOM
Every year the popularity of wooden houses is growing, and this is no coincidence. Modern man is tired of the “industrial romance” of the design of the end of the last century. Brick walls and cold metal in the high-tech interior were replaced by the natural texture of wood. People again turned to nature for inspiration.
Design by Margarita Rasskazova
Features of creating an interior in a wooden house
A harmonious combination of interior and exterior decoration of a wooden house is an important nuance that should not be neglected. The architecture of the facade tells about the character of the owner no less than the interior of the premises. The unified style of the building creates a unique atmosphere filled with the magical energy of the forest.
Designed by Full House Design.
Wall decoration
Natural wood is an excellent option for interior decoration, it has thermoregulatory and absorbent properties. With proper processing of wooden walls, the air in the house becomes light, moderately humid. Natural environmentally friendly material creates a unique microclimate that has a beneficial effect on human health.
Architect Vadim Kondrashev. Bureau Archi‑do
The aesthetic perception of the interior depends on the quality and type of finish. A wide range of materials is presented on the modern construction market:
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drywall - with its help they change the geometry of the room - they create niches, partitions;
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natural stone - used for decorating fireplaces, counters, arches and doorways;
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lining - used in any room for painting;
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wood - the structure of wood is tinted to preserve its natural beauty.
The photo shows a combination of different materials in the interior of a wooden house.
Architect Alexander Petunin and designer Anna Poleva. Palex-Stroy Company
Architect Alexander Petunin and designer Anna Poleva. Palex-Stroy Company
The nature of the room depends on the chosen color palette. Light shades, in particular white walls with undertones of pink, beige, cream, create an atmosphere of airy lightness, luxurious simplicity. Thanks to the tinting of the wood, the texture acquires an unusually attractive look.
Designer Yuliya Veselova
Interior styles
The modern interior of a wooden house is not limited to the “a la hut” style. And the word style itself does not mean strict adherence to certain rules. This gives a lot of room for creativity. Talented designers skillfully combine natural materials, textiles and modern technology, embodying bold ideas for furnishing.
Designers of the Arch.Object studio
Provence
The rustic charm of the provincial towns of France has conquered many hearts. Sweet romance with a dash of Parisian sophistication and lavender scent. Simple interior decoration and only natural materials - wood, terracotta tiles, natural stone. Rarely - simple paper wallpaper with a floral print. The decor is created by one's own hands - lace, homespun paths. The color palette is restrained, soft, as if burnt out in the sun - turquoise, ocher, blue, white. White and its shades are basic and dominate in this style.
Designer Varvara Zelenetskaya
Finnish style
A country with endless forests has left an indelible imprint on the interior of houses. There is a lot of air, light and space in the rooms. A snow-white ceiling with stucco, a fireplace in the living room, huge windows with light, translucent curtains. The space is zoned with simple wooden furniture. Mandatory attribute - cozy blankets and knitted pillows. The color scheme is modest. Milky white, blue, shades of terracotta and a little ocher. Finnish style for those who appreciate comfort and practicality.
Designer Maria Ivanova
Chalet style
Translated from French, chalet means “shepherd's house, hunter's house”. A duet of negligence and deliberate brutality. Logs on the walls and massive beams on the ceiling of a rough cabin are practically not processed, the natural texture is emphasized by water-based paint. On the floor - solid wood, in the kitchen and in the bathroom - natural stone tiles. A hearth or fireplace is required. Decor elements are animal skins on the floor and leather furniture, on the walls - hunting rifles, stuffed bears or deer, landscapes in simple frames.
Designer Yulia Churina
Russian style
Centuries-old traditions of the Russian people have enriched the interior with many characteristic details and features. The central place is occupied by the stove, in the modern version a la russe - a stylized fireplace with tiles. Furniture - heavy, massive. A high headboard by the bed, a sideboard with drawers, a long dining table with a samovar. Icons, light curtains on the windows, natural textiles with national embroidery are traditional for this style.
How to create a harmonious space with a Russian character, read the article.
Architects Olga Derevleeva and Ruslan Telegin
Advice! For several centuries, the Russian style has changed. Before starting the repair, you should decide which interior of which era you want to recreate.
English style
A trio of discreet nobility, aristocracy and luxury. The English style has several characteristic features:
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multi-level wall surface - the lower part is covered with wooden panels, and the upper part is covered with heraldic print wallpaper or tapestries;
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Victorian furniture in precious woods painted in dark colours;
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availability of a fireplace and a library.
Interior in the English style attracts attention with an abundance of textiles (curtains, pillows, furniture upholstery) and decor (portraits and mirrors in gilded frames, candlesticks, vases, busts, clocks). Color solutions are close to natural - sand, emerald green, bronze, terracotta, ivory.
Designer Valeriya Dankovskaya
Interior of rooms in a wooden house
Wood in the interior enchants with its natural beauty, creating an atmosphere of calm and tranquility. Natural material gives any room a chic look.
Below is a project of a farm-style country house by designer Julia Kalemi
Living room
Traditionally, the main decoration of the living room is a fireplace decorated with natural stone. Solid wood is used to finish the floor. On the ceiling - massive beams and lining. A sofa and soft armchairs add comfort.
Bedroom
The design of the bedroom sets you up for a good rest. The room is located away from the kitchen and office space. When choosing the color of furniture and textiles, restrained tones were preferred.
Nursery
Nursery is a small state. The interests and needs of the child must be taken into account. Here is a place for bright colors and unexpected shapes.
Kitchen
Due to the high humidity in the working area of the kitchen, the walls were covered with decorative brick apron. The tabletop is treated with a water-repellent composition. The sink is located closer to the window.
Bathroom
The classic combination of wood, glass and stone is the perfect solution for the bathroom. Zest added wallpaper with floral patterns and paintings in silver frames.
Tip! When decorating the ceiling and floor, it is necessary to use moisture-resistant wood species (coniferous).
Attic
As a rule, the attic part is used as a lounge or billiard room. Natural lighting with spotlights will fill the space with light.
Optimal interior of a small wooden house
The small area of the house is not an obstacle to creating a cozy and functional home. The combination of adjacent rooms and competent zoning will help fill the space with light and air.
Designers "Palex-Stroy"
In this video example you can see in detail how to equip a small house outside the city:
Photos of real projects
The interiors of modern wooden cottages in the photo are distinguished by a special atmosphere of comfort. The air is saturated with useful resins, a soft palette of colors, natural fabrics, cozy furniture, in which it is pleasant to spend the evenings.
A solid private wooden house is the dream of many residents of the metropolis. Natural materials create a special microclimate, give a feeling of peace. And it doesn't matter what style it's in. The main thing is harmony and unity with nature.
Architect Alexander Kravtsov
Design: Anna Ilyina, Figura architectural studio. Decorating - Ekaterina Korneeva
Designer Ilya Nasonov
Designer Tatiana Alenina .
200+ photos of design of cottages and interior of private houses in Moscow.
Interior design for a private house and cottage often scares the owners of suburban real estate. How to organize a large space, make a stylish design and not cost a pretty penny? The specialists of the DKing design studio know the answer to this question: to develop a competent design project that will take into account every detail to create not only a reliable, but also a comfortable home. We shared our techniques for making the interior of your dreams come true. Photos of our successfully completed projects are presented in the photo gallery.
Design of houses and cottages
Design and layout of a private house
Design project of a private country house: main differences from the design of apartments
To create a design project for a private country house and a cottage, slightly different approaches are required, in contrast to apartments. The designer must take into account the functionality of the space and provide for communication systems such as plumbing, heating, electricity and gas. The material from which the cottage is built also matters. But the most important difference is that the designer works not only on the interior, but also on the exterior of the house.
What does the design project of a cottage consist of (main stages of creation)
- At the first stage, specialists go to the site, carry out detailed measurements of all premises and draw up a house plan.
- Already in Moscow, the designer is developing several layout options, which include functional zoning and furniture arrangement.
- After selecting the layout, the designer develops a 3D project. With the help of three-dimensional models, it will be possible to visualize the future appearance of the house. At this stage, the customer can make changes: rearrange the furniture, change the color.
- When the layout is finally approved, the specialists begin to build drawings, which take into account the electrical wiring with all sockets and switches in the house.
- Further, the financial costs for the implementation of the design project are calculated and an estimate is made.
- The last stage is the implementation of the design project.
Features of the interior design of country houses and cottages
The interior design of a country house and cottage should be in harmony with the exterior of the building and the land. Along with living rooms, all utility rooms are taken into account: laundry, storage room, attic. Unlike apartments in Moscow, in a private house, rooms can have ceilings of different heights. In this case, it is better to organize a bedroom in a room with a low ceiling, and an office with a high one. In the design of country houses, elements such as a staircase, a fireplace room, a swimming pool, a sauna, and a garage may also appear.
Big house design
Design of large private houses from 100 sq.m.
The main features of the layout and design of houses of large areas
When developing a design for a country house 100-150 sq. m. The main task of the designer is to rationally use the space: to evenly distribute the functionality and at the same time preserve the atmosphere of suburban freedom, even if the house is located in Moscow. One of the features of large areas is that when the living room, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, office are ready, there is still enough free space that needs to be used depending on the interests of the owners of the house. For example, in free premises, you can organize a billiard room, a fireplace room, a library, a gym, a home theater.
Zoning rules
In Moscow, designers distinguish two types of zoning: functional and communication. The first involves the division of space into separate functional areas, for example, a bedroom, a living room, a relaxation area. The second type of zoning is necessary to optimize distances, for example, between the kitchen and pantry, bedroom and bathroom. The advantage of houses of large areas is that it is easy to implement the principle of "one room - one zone" here.
Free planning in large country houses
Most often, when designing large country houses in Moscow, a kitchen is combined with a living room. So the house turns out to be a space where the whole family can be assembled. When choosing a free layout, do not forget about zoning. It can be made by a group of furniture, such as a sofa and a coffee table for watching TV, or a vertical partition, such as a bookcase. Zoning in this case will allow more rational use of space.
Design of a two-story house
- When planning the design of a two-story house, it is important to arrange the rooms correctly. So, on the first floor, auxiliary premises, a kitchen, a living room should be organized, but living rooms should be made on the second floor.
- A large house must have several bathrooms, at least one for each floor.
- If two families of different generations live in the house, then it is better to have living rooms for the elderly on the ground floor.
- The stairs in the house should be as convenient and safe as possible for all family members. It also needs natural light. If placed in a dining room or living room, it becomes an active part of the interior design and requires a specific design, in contrast to the location in the hallway or hallway.
Design of a three-storey house
- The rules of planning and design of a three-storey house are completely the same as those of a two-storey building. The only difference is the presence of another floor, which must be used rationally.
- On the third floor, it is best to organize additional rooms: a billiard room, a gym, a creative workshop.
Design of a house with an attic
- The attic (attic floor, the facade of which is formed by a sloping roof surface) is the most romantic place in the house. Beams and unusual geometry of space give a special charm to the room.
- If the building is one-story, then it is better to organize a bedroom on the attic floor.
But if the house has two floors, the attic is an ideal place for a creative workshop, study or room for a teenager.
- When creating an attic design, it is worth remembering the presence of natural light. To do this, you need to choose special windows for sloping walls.
- As a rule, attic floors in Moscow are quite small. Therefore, when developing a design, emphasis should be placed on techniques that visually expand the space. For example, use light colors, transparent tables, white furniture.
Elite house design
- Classical style is a good solution for the interior design of an elite country house and cottage in Moscow. This direction is suitable for large areas, and also personifies well-being, demonstrating the wealth and luxurious taste of the owners of the house. Also, high status can be emphasized by such styles as hi-tech, modern, baroque, art deco. The choice depends only on the personal preferences of the customer.
- The design of an elite cottage does not tolerate fakes and compromises.
The interior should contain only natural and high quality materials, as well as exceptional decor items.
Design of a small house
Design of a one-storey house
- The main task in designing a small private house in Moscow is to make it as functional as possible and place all the necessary elements in a relatively small area. In such houses, several rooms should be combined into one integral space, for example, a kitchen with a living room and a study.
- If there are few square meters, it is best to use color transitions and furniture grouping when zoning. The construction of partitions in this case can "steal" the space.
Economy class house design
- To make a country house stylish and cozy, choose the right styles. An inexpensive design of a country house can be arranged, for example, using minimalism, which requires a minimum of furniture and decor. Old furniture will help to embody a vintage or retro style in the house, it only needs to be restored.
And in the decor of the Scandinavian style, you can use natural materials, like dry branches, leaves and others.
- What you can save on: on finishing, if the house is made of brick and the quality of the masonry allows you to "bare" the wall. You can also save on decor. Why buy an expensive painting when you can decorate the walls with a child's drawings? Moreover, such elements bring a special homely warmth to the atmosphere.
- What you should not save on: the quality of materials. Purchase consumables only from trusted manufacturers, so repairs will look more expensive and last longer. Look for alternatives, for example, instead of laminate, you can put good linoleum "under the laminate."
- Buy ready-made furniture in branded stores in Moscow. Furniture made to order will be somewhat more expensive. Just do not choose light, yellow and red shades - such furniture will visually look cheaper, unlike dark ones.
Interior design of houses
Design and decoration of cottages depending on the style
The choice of style for interior design inside a country house and cottage depends on the area of the building and personal preferences of customers. So, on large areas, the classic style will look good. And for a small cottage, a rustic style or Provence is suitable. All styles can be divided into three types: classical, modern and ethnic.
Design of wooden houses
A new trend in Moscow is the construction of wooden houses. They are chosen for environmental friendliness, aesthetics and budget savings. The interior design of a house made of timber does not require expensive finishing work, and natural material creates a special atmosphere. Most often, the design of a wooden house is made out in the Art Nouveau style, which combines comfort and simplicity. In addition, a wooden cottage can be decorated in a Scandinavian style, classic, "Russian hut", chalet. Natural wood in itself is an excellent decorative material, so additional "decorations" are not required. The color scheme of the interior is preferably light, natural shades.
House design in classic style
- This group includes styles: palace, empire, baroque, English, classicism, antique, art deco.
