The color, which is called mint, is not really like the color of this fragrant plant. The name is associated with the associations of freshness and coolness that arise when it is perceived. It was this shade of green that pleased fashion designers, decorators and interior designers.
This popularity is explained by the properties of this unusual shade. Mint color in the interior gives a feeling of lightness, airiness, peace, security, does not tire the eyes and relaxes. It reminds of spring, youth, cool freshness, its effect can be compared to a mint cocktail with ice on a hot day. Consequently, this color is very suitable for holiday rooms of apartments and houses, note, it is often used for the design of hospital wards and kindergartens.
Is the mint color in the home interior appropriate, where and in what form should it be applied, how correctly to use it when planning the design and with what colors it can be successfully combined? The answers to these questions will be given today by the "House of Dreams".
Mint color in the interior
Mint color in the interior: what is it?
The actual mint color is a blend of light green and blue. Its shades may be more or less saturated, but these are just pastel, washed out tones.
In the interior the mint color can be used as the main color, and can be represented only by some accessories and details. But he always brings into the room sophistication, comfort and spring mood. A bright, sunny room is filled with cheerfulness, cheerfulness and a sense of celebration, if in its design pastel, spring colors are used: mint, blue, pink, lilac. It's the same colors of spring flowers, sky, first green and sun.
Mint color in the interior photo
Admirable combinations of mint color in the interior
Mint color can be combined with many shades and tones. Most of all, as accent partners, it is suitable for blue and green. A win-win option is also a combination with white and cream - this is a versatile option for any room.
Room in mint color
Bedroom in mint colors
What else is combined with mint color? You can combine with it violet, lilac, light brown, chocolate, golden color and milky shades. Very impressive looks a combination of peppermint color in the interior with a metallic - such varinat is ideal for decorating a kitchen or bathroom, causing a feeling of freshness and purity.
Combination of mint color with other
Combination of colors in the interior minty
If there is a desire to cause a flurry of color in the decor of the room, then it is worth mixing a mint color with a fruity brightness of coral, bright yellow, light green. However, such bright spots should not be too large.
Combination of mint color in the interior
Successful combinations with mint color
Mint color in different interior styles
You can use mint color to create different styles in the interior. Most often because of its fading and "faded" tone, mint color is used in the styles "antique": retro, cheby-chic and vintage. At the same time it is combined with pastel tones, for example, with pale pink or cream. Also in these styles the combination of mint, chocolate, turquoise and blue is popular.
Mint color in the interior of the bedroom
Beautiful interior of the living room in mint colors
You can buy even household appliances of mint color, for example, a refrigerator in retro style. Such options today are found in many manufacturers, in particular, "mint" refrigerators produce brands such as Smeg and Big Chill.
Retro fridge mint color
In a minimalist interior it is used as a fresh accent. After all, the main colors here are white and gray, and the mint color of the decor elements looks very impressive and adds softness, freshness and airiness.
Mint-colored chairs
Mint color in bedroom design
Where you can apply mint color
Mint is applicable for almost all rooms in the house. Since it refers to light shades, it helps to expand the room, make it visually more spacious and lighter. The interior of the mint room will make it cozy and, at the same time, more elegant in combination with shades of beige and ocher color.
Room in mint colors
Color of mint in interior photo
Perfectly suited mint color for bedroom decoration. It gives freshness, ease and peace to the situation. Even a little bit of this color as strokes pleases the eye. For example, the head of the mint-colored bed looks elegant and refined against the background of light walls.
The combination of mint and white in the interior of the bedroom
The combination of mint and white in the interior of the bedroom
The combination of mint color in the bedroom photo
The nondescript kitchen the predominance of this wonderful color will transform beyond recognition. It is well combined with natural wood and effectively looks on the glossy surfaces of facades or ceramic tiles. Mint tone can add cheerfulness to the usual white kitchen - textiles, chairs, refrigerator. You can create a real fruit blast, using the "juicy" colors of greens, fruits and berries - mint, green, yellow, orange, pink.
Kitchen peppermint photo
Mint kitchen photo
Kitchen in mint color
Mint color in the interior of the kitchen
A successful solution will be the design of the children's room in mint color. He is unobtrusive, not annoying, rather affectionate, joyful and cheerful. For the girl's room, a pink, light purple color is chosen for him, and for the boy - blue, apricot, turquoise.
Mint bedroom for a girl photo
Mint room for two children
Mint color in the interior of a children's room
In the bathroom, mint color can be used to decorate walls, and accessories choose a rich warm color, for example, yellow. This bathroom will not seem cold, but will radiate freshness, purity and light.
Mint-colored bathroom
Mint color in the interior can fill the house with spring heat, joy and a bright mood throughout the year. Take it into service!
