Mint comfort in the interior of your house

Light, fresh, gentle mint color. This shade has recently become incredibly popular, and it is relevant not only in accessories and clothing, but also in the design of premises. Designers prefer to use a mint color in the interior for its unique properties. The atmosphere of the house becomes light, airy, peaceful.

Its name was “mint” at the dawn of the last century. Who and why decided to call this wonderful shade of green, we hardly know, but this word very accurately conveyed the essence of color. Similarity with the plant of the same name is not built at the level of visual perception (because neither leaves nor flowers of ordinary mint have anything similar to the shade in question), but exclusively on taste associations. Mint color also gives a feeling of freshness and comfortable coolness.

mint color in the interior of the living room

The desire of modern man for such a relaxing environment is understandable. In everyday life, too much dynamics and energy, and this is incredibly tiring, so any design tricks that allow you to feel zero-gravity and relax your eyes, are in great demand. But the introduction of mint color in the interior – this is the most effective move.

Mint shade can be used in the decor of any room, and in a saturated or pastel version. He can be given the role of the main background or secondary accents. But even when introduced in details and accessories, a mint shade will fill the room with a special mood, in which invigorating freshness, cheerfulness, incredible comfort and relaxation intertwine. Few shades of color palette can boast of such qualities, so with minty interiors it makes sense to get acquainted more closely.

“Mint” psychology

Mint is considered the color of early spring. He associates with us with youth and freshness of coolness. Especially valuable is the quality in the hot summer days, because in rooms with mint coloring the heat is much more tolerated. Steady feeling of coolness is comparable in effectiveness with the life-giving sip of Mojito.

The walls of mint color give the bedroom freshness and coolness

Since mint refers to the green spectrum of the palette, it is also perceived as a natural color.

He does not tire, is pleasant to look, because it is natural for us, and, hence, the presence of mint color in the interior will never become annoying and will not get bored.

Due to these qualities, mint shades can be applied on a large surface and serve as the main interior background.

Another interesting property of mint color, which can not be unequivocally said, whether positive or negative, is its ability to “age” the decor. This shade, appearing on walls or in furniture upholstery, can be perceived as faded greens, so objects and surfaces with such decoration sometimes seem vintage, that is worn from time and lost their former brightness. This retro-effect of color designers actively use in creating interiors in the spirit of “shabby chic.”

expressive raspberry dilutes a calm mint color

But this surprises mint color does not end there. He has another trump card. He acts peacefully on a person, for which he is called the shade of the world. The influence of mint on people’s attitude is still studied by scientists. The final results are quite interesting. It is proved that this color is able to evoke a sense of genuine security.

Based on scientific conclusions, designers began to widely use the shade in rooms where relaxation effects are required, for example, mint color is a frequent visitor in the interior of massage rooms and rooms of herbal medicine.

In mint shades with pleasure paint the walls in clinics. This is a good way to calm patients and distract from sad thoughts. Mint decor is also appropriate in the office interior: it will discharge the tense situation in the office somewhat and reduce the conflict threshold.

mint color refers to pastel tones, so it is often used to decorate a children’s room

Mint styles

Mint color is very loyal. It is perfectly perceived both in monochrome decors, and in combined ones. Thanks to these qualities, it can be introduced into the interiors of any style. However, most often the mint is used in the design “under the old days”. This is primarily:

1. Retro.
2. Vintage.
3. Shebbi-chic.

Here it is combined with pastel tones. Most often, the partners in the mint cream and pale pink, but often the decor, where it is complemented by chocolate, turquoise and blue tint.

mint color in the interior of the chic chic

Use mint color in the decor of the interior can be, not only decorating it with global surfaces, but also furnishing the room with furniture with the appropriate color upholstery. In this case, it will be nice to supplement the situation with frosted mint curtains and other textiles.

Mint color, in fact, is universal, that’s why it always has a place in the laconic interiors of the present, only in the minimalistic decors it is given only an accenting role, since the leading tones of these styles are “shabby” gray, dirty white and sometimes beige. Mint elements of decor on such minimalistic background look simply amazing. Not only do they not confront the basic stylistic concepts, they also fill the ascetic space with the volume and freshness of purity. The atmosphere of the room loses its metallic rigidity and springtime cheerfulness starts to play in it and shimmers with emotions.

mint furniture in the kitchen

Mint color in the interior of the home space

Mint color in home decor is sophistication, mood, comfort that is claimed in the interior of any room, whether it is a living room or an entrance hall. Invigorating cheerfulness and bright space will not be superfluous anywhere!

Kitchen

Mint finish will make a sensation in the interior of even the most ordinary-looking kitchenette. Particularly interesting mint color will be perceived in conjunction with a set of natural wood. Ceramic tiles on the walls or smooth painting will give the kitchen a retro look. However, in order to return to the fifties of the past century, sometimes it makes no sense to make mint a basic background, you can confine yourself to one expressive detail, for example, a refrigerator. Luxuriously it will look like a mint refrigerator on the background of snow-white walls. To buy home appliances in mint color, relevant in the interior of the kitchen, today is not a problem.

combination of mint color with natural materials

It is very simple to give the kitchen a summer mood, you can simply decorate the mint style chairs and table legs. To complement the decor and make it complete will help the identical textiles.

Mint cuisine is an excellent option for authentic Epicureans. It will be appreciated by those who like to spend time in nature. Sitting at a cozy table mint color and leisurely sipping coffee, you can quite feel yourself on your favorite villa veranda.

Children’s

The airiness of the mint shade is very suitable for children’s and youthful cheerfulness, that’s why it is often made the main theme of children’s interiors. The girls delighted with its combination with pink: the room turns out incredibly fabulous and kind. Clean and neat makes an interior combination of mint and white. Perfectly harmonizes mint with light wood textures.

children’s interior in mint colors

But this does not mean that the mint color does not have a place in the boy’s interior. Just in partners to it you will need to take apricot, blue or bright turquoise. Wonderfully perceived by children mint tandem with silvery-gray, diluted with impregnations of yellow and cream. Such decor not only calms, but also generates a working mood, which will not be superfluous in the student’s room.

Living room

When we are thinking of repair, we are trying to find the colors for the interior of each room, which would accurately convey our mood and demonstrate taste preferences. Particular attention is paid to the decor of the living room, because in this room should be good not only for the household members, but also comfortable for the guests. And only the mint color, with its seemingly cool freshness, can make the atmosphere of the central room delicately exquisite, but at the same time really cozy. You can experiment, but believe me, no other shade of the spectral variety of colors can not cope with this task so worthy! If you decide to give the mint color in the living room the main surfaces, then to neutralize its sleep-relaxing effect, refresh the situation with snow-white furniture or textiles. Add vigor and enthusiasm orange and yellow accessories. In general, the living room is the room where it is rational to play color combinations.

combination of mint and gray in the interior of the living room

Bedroom

This room should become a real refuge and a secluded corner in a house filled with comfort and promoting relaxation. You can decorate it in any tones, but only the presence of mint color in its interior will give you the opportunity to feel yourself in the bedroom really comfortable. This color in the bedroom does not happen much. It can be used in finishing the ceiling, walls, floor, and do it at the same time. This will only add to the atmosphere of peace and will make you feel happy. But in accessories do not be zealous. The clutter of trinkets and family photos is inappropriate here.

textile accessories of peppermint color in the interior of the bedroom

 Conclusion

Mint color in the interior of your house is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to feel the measured flow of time and enjoy family harmony. This color solution allows you to quickly and efficiently transform even incredibly problematic spaces into cozy nests. So boldly take the mint shade and equip the house of your dreams!

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Author: Daria Degtyareva