Bright accents in interior design

To transform your apartment, to make the situation in it attractive and memorable, it is not necessary to saturate its decor with some expensive items. This task is quite capable of solving bright accents in the interior. The method is simple and extraordinarily effective, so designers are happy to use it in their practice. Bright accents easily fit into different styles, trends and directions of modern design.

blue puffs of unusual shape in the living room in the Art Nouveau style, as bright accents in the interior

Successfully selected color blotch not only revitalizes the overall picture, but adds expression to it. This technique is good not only in interior decoration. It is great in landscape design, make-up and even in making up a wardrobe. In any case, it works flawlessly, only in the case of the apartment the role of colorful ties and bright scarves will play decorative elements for the room. You can arrange accents with bright cushions, covers, furniture covers and many other things, the main thing is that they fit organically into the decorated space, and for this there are a number of certain rules with which it would be nice to get acquainted before the work begins.

Bright accents in the interior: psychological aspects

What can become a colorful accent in the room? Virtually any element of its furnishings, ranging from furniture and ending with an unusual style of finishing one of the walls. Why is this done? Adding accenting impregnations to the pastel decor of a small room will distract from the lack of space. Bedroom with a small number of bright details will acquire a unique coloring and allow its owners to wake up in a cheerful mood.

picture. made in warm orange tones stands out at the forefront of interior items in neutral tones

Accent philosophy is perfect. It allows you to change the style of the interior without much financial expense. For example, the living room’s colorful wall panel, several cushions and colorful vases, ornamentally executed in a single style, will change the atmosphere of the living room beyond recognition. Especially spectacular bright accents in a quiet interior. However, in an effort to change the appearance of such a space, one must try to observe a proportional balance, otherwise, oversaturation of the room with colors instead of originality will bring diversity into it and make the situation tiring.

And further. Choosing accent colors for decor, do not focus on fashion trends, it is more appropriate to take into account your own preferences. Play with interspersions of bright colors, so you can visually increase the space, give it color or even make it exclusive.

The original chandelier will undoubtedly attract the attention of the guests

Using bright accents, you:

1. Demonstrate your individuality.
2. Make room interior complete.
3. Allow present to enjoy your stay in a creative environment.

Monochromatic spaces are not relevant. Today you want a riot of colors or, at least, the presence of bright accents in the home interior. Small color spots will divide the room into zones and make you pay attention to the overall situation. They fill the space with fresh colors. A pair of bright points will refresh the bored design.

yellow decorative pads dilute the colors of the white-blue living room

Bright colors increase the mood. They are set up for work, so they must certainly be used in children’s rooms. In the kitchen, bright colors also have not only a decorative role, because, say, red, green, purple – excites the appetite. The blue spectrum, on the contrary, at the root extinguishes the desire to refresh yourself with something delicious. This color in the decor of the kitchen is very useful for those who are hungry for losing weight.

Choose the color of the accent

Accent in the interior is called those items or elements that have different colors from the background colors. In the white and blue decor, orange furniture, accessories, textiles can play the role of color accents. If this space is filled with light blue objects, then they will only complement the main color. For lilac-beige rooms the emphasis will be green. Lavender, cream and violet remain additional shades. The decoration of a pure beige interior will be pink, and an additional spectrum – a light brown palette. And there are many such variants. It is important to learn how to combine them correctly.

a colorful panel at the head of the bed and a non-standard shelf – bright decorative elements in the interior of the bedroom

• Option “warmly cold“. If there is a desire to emphasize the warmth of the design of the room, executed in “hot” tones (yellow, peach, orange, apricot, terracotta), as bright accents in the interior it is worth using colors representing the cold palette. In this case, you do not just complete the task, but also cool the “fervor” of the situation. In a cool and gloomy atmosphere, warm shades are indispensable:

a) honey;

b) orange;

c) yellow;

g) red.

With this neighborhood, you will make the perception of the coolness of the decor more comfortable.

tree with shelves – bright accent in the children’s room

• Option “addition”. This technique helps to fill the interior with vitality, energy, play of colors. To accent, with this approach, use a tone that complements the main or secondary interior color. For example, in the orange decor, additions should be in blue or blue shades, and vice versa. In the green room in this version, add red and purple elements. The considered scheme is quite complicated in emotional perception, therefore it is recommended to use such accent colors in the interior of dining rooms, playrooms, drawing rooms, that is, where the family spends, not so much time.

• Option “analogy”. This scheme will appeal to those who love a quiet environment. As an accent, in this case, choose a color that is as close as possible in the color circle to the basic background of the decor or the secondary shades of the decor. The blue room is well filled with green or light purple (lavender, lilac) accessories or elements. Peach interior will refresh red and berry colors. As this version of accent brings with it an atmosphere of peace and harmony, it will be in demand in bedrooms, rest areas, library.

a panel with figured carved elements in the interior of the living room

• Accent colors for a neutral interior. To the neutral are the decors made in:

– beige,

– black,

– gray,

– white,

– Brown tones.

decoration of the accent wall in the children’s room

Looking at this list, it becomes clear that bright accentohm in such an interior mothe become almost any of the existing colors. Moreover, there can be several of them in the decor. In pale, overly light interiors, correctly add accent elements in a wide color variety. At the same time, you do not need to take particular account of the place that the colors you select occupy on the color wheel relative to each other. The only thing that needs to be monitored is that the selected shades harmonize in intensity of the color depth and its brightness. Pale blue will be good in the frame of pink, pistachio, lilac, in the company of burgundy, jade and deep purple it will simply be lost.

yellow pads and table lamps, as bright accessories in the gray living room

Balancing on the accent face

“Remember, the smaller the number bright accents in the interior, the more they are noticeable, and therefore attract more attention both to themselves and to everything that surrounds them “

Designers have classic parameters that look like the ratio, which looks like this: 60:30:10. What do these figures mean? The first indicator reflects the percentage in the setting of the primary color. The second one speaks about the number of secondary shades. The third digit denotes the proportion of bright accents in the interior. In the case of monochrome decor, that is, in the absence of additional color-companions, the proportion of accent colors can increase.

in this interior, two pictures placed on either side of the corner and being part of one image are a bright accent

It is often enough to add to the environment only one, but a large and effective accent element to get the desired result. Such an element can become a colorful sofa, a section of the wall or a magnificent chandelier. These original accents make the atmosphere in the room very impressive. The brain immediately draws analogies with a black cat, shocking emerald eyes or a snow-white winter forest with a rowan bush blushing on its background.

Remember, the smaller the number of bright accents in the interior, the more they are noticeable, and therefore attract more attention both to themselves and to everything that surrounds them.

Chandeliers attract attention not only with their futuristic design, but also with color

Where to place bright accents?

«Self-sufficient bright accents in the home interior can be ordinary wallpaper »

Before answering this question, let’s understand that in principle this is the interior accent itself. In fact, the accent is a certain detail of the situation, capable of drawing attention to some part of it. The main task of the accent is to impart an individuality to the decor.

You can achieve this by different methods. It is necessary to use:

1. Art objects.
2. Stained glass.
3. Sculptures.
4. Paintings.
5. Objects of furniture.
6. Home textiles.

panel full width and height of the wall at the head of the bed – a bright accent in the interior of the schoolboy

Any of these things are able to cope with the task. At the same time, the main accent indicator is not the form, but the color. Bright color accents in the interior is easiest to create in such a way, as the painting of any of the walls is saturated with paint. Usually this is done with a part of the wall or with a small wall. Choosing a more global surface, you risk creating a tiring atmosphere in the room.

The use of color accents in the decor will require the ability to play on their contrast. Here you will be helped by a sense of proportion. Surpluses of red color are easily damped with beige and gently green flowers. You will get a great color combination. The solemnity of the dark-blue background in the interior should be shaded with furniture of unpainted wood or with white polish.

decor of walls with decorative plates of various shapes, sizes and colors

Self-sufficient bright accents in the home interior can be ordinary wallpaper. If you know the rules of their selection, then it will not be difficult for you to design your living space in the most fabulous versions. Do not abandon photo wallpapers. They carry a so-called “living” space into the house.

A variety of colors and textures today differ and finishing materials. When painting walls and other types of decoration, one should not forget that the key tone of the ornament or pattern must be repeated in other details of the interior, and so that it contrasts with the main background color.

Look, what will help you in creating a single style? Look closely at the vinyl stickers or the stencil drawing technique. For their application, it is good to buy a pastel. This painting can be realized not only on the walls, but also on the fabric of curtains or the surface of pillows-dumas. In addition, you must necessarily duplicate the color along with the drawing and on the other details of the situation. In this matter, it makes sense to take the help of a designer.

a composition of mirrors – the main decorative element in the classical living room

The sofa, striking brightness of the upholstery and unusual shelves, can also be accent elements. In accordance with them, it will be necessary to select the remaining details of the situation.

A very successful move will make bright accents in the interior colors of the green spectrum. All of them will create a positive emotional background, improving the mood of those present, and refresh the decor. Bright and juicy will look in the living room soft corner of apple color. Continue the color line in other details. And do not forget about accessories. They are no less important in the interior than in clothes. It is their presence that creates a unique atmosphere at home. Cozy items will be added from ceramics and glass. Nice in the decor of the picture and unpretentious, but very nice decorative little things.

bright accents can be several if they are performed in a general thematic design concept

Pillows are the most popular way to diversify the decor. They are also a multifunctional element, because they serve not only to decorate (original covers decorate the space), but also comfort (they are comfortable to lean on). The cushion should always be within reach. Suddenly you decide to lie down? The fabric used to tailor the covers must be a logical extension of upholstery or curtains. It would be nice if all this was done from an identical material. You can combine the pattern with pillows with wallpaper patterns.

Look at the surrounding interior, maybe it will be interesting to play on the contrasts? Bright accents of the interior in this case should still remain the covers of the pillows. Making a room with pillows is a great idea, but there should not be too many of them, unless, of course, it’s an oriental interior.

in this case, the chandelier also performs an aesthetic function and is a bright accent in the bedroom

Separately, I want to talk about flower accents. Today they are available on finishing materials of any class. Flower patterns, ornaments, photos and drawings can be reproduced on walls not only with wallpaper, but also with stencils specially created for decorating painted surfaces.

Delicate natural compositions today began to be used by designers for zoning spaces. Bright floral accents will be appropriate in the interior any premises. They bring comfort and delight the eye. It is not necessary to cover the entire wall with occasional wallpaper. Sometimes it is much better to make the background calm and just decorate the walls with cut out fragments of a roll. Try to use in this context, an art panel or a sticker with a picture of flowers. The latter can have not only a classic look, but also be made in the spirit of country or other special technique, like a printed pattern.

paintings as a bright accessory in the living room

Unrecognizable will transform the space of a bouquet of purple-purple roses surrounded by colorful butterflies. Make a decor of exquisite will poppies, scattered on a light background. Conservatives and admirers of antiquity can make an interior accent on flowers with soft buds. A panel with a picture of flowers may well perform one more function, besides an aesthetic one. Under it you can hide some defects in the wall decoration. Since any composition must have a completed form, the panel should be enclosed in curbs or smaller decors bearing the same drawing as the main element.

A panel on the full height and width of the wall in the classic bedroom

Conclusion

Perhaps, bright accents in the interior are not always needed. Many options for decorating the premises are completely self-sufficient, however, if you want to change something in your monochrome and too measured existence, “sprinkle” the room with paints. You will not believe, but after the situation, your life will be transformed and filled with bright events.

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Author: Daria Degtyareva