You need to use mustard and its shades in the interior very carefully.
If you need to use this color (or really want to), then you either need to have taste, or be a creative person, or leave the job to specialists.
This color is quite beautiful, but at the same time, it is also very complex (and all its shades) and combining it with other shades is not an easy job.
If you choose the wrong tone or do not skillfully fit it into the interior, then this means that you will simply have to redo everything.
Mustard color - what is it and how to correctly identify it?
Mustard color is an ambiguous and complex shade with its own character. It can be called yellow-green, yellow-orange, acid yellow and other similar shades in the palette, it can even appear golden or copper! If we speak in the professional language of designers and describe this nuance more precisely, then it would be correct to say that in the spectrum mustard is between light greenish-yellow (the previous one is corn) and a light deep yellow (the next one is orange-yellow Crayola). However, this shade should not be understood unambiguously, because mustard flowers are usually a brighter yellow color, and the mustard itself, which is made from the plant, can take on a different appearance and be closer to dusty green or dirty orange.
Mustard armchairs in the kitchen-living room - eclectic style, classic, modern classic
Mustard shades gravitate more towards a warm palette, although the coolish greenish undertone makes its own adjustments. With all its totality, the color always looks catchy, bright, you can say that it is “eye-catching” if there is too much of it in the interior of an apartment or house. The mustard color has its own advantages: it is very unusual and immediately attracts attention, it brings a certain charm to a design project thanks to its complex color composition, it harmoniously combines with many colors and styles, gives some warmth to the room, and does not get boring so quickly (like yellow or green in its pure form), and it is also universal - suitable for all rooms and people, regardless of their age, especially children! And rarely does anyone use mustard color in the interior, because they don’t know how to cope with it. But luxury real estate designers always combine something extraordinary in their palette. And it turns out to be a complex, exciting and exclusive project.
Mustard color in the bedroom interior - children's room in the style of modern classics
Where is the best place to adopt a kitten?
A simple and reliable option is to adopt a pet from friends. In addition, the method is quite cheap, because in most cases the kitten is given away for a nominal fee. But he will still need to be seen by a veterinarian, even if he has been eating well, living clean, and the mother cat has been vaccinated and healthy.
Catteries offer expensive purebred kittens. They have all the documents; in the future, such animals can take part in exhibitions and competitions. The presence of vaccination cards and certificates guarantees that all age-appropriate procedures have been carried out and the kitten is healthy. In the nursery you can also get advice and valuable advice regarding the upbringing, character of the animal and its care.
Lately, kittens are being adopted more and more often from shelters. They are usually overcrowded, so taking an animal there means not only helping it find a home, but also making room for another homeless pet. Kittens in shelters are well-groomed and under the supervision of a veterinarian. Pedigree animals often end up in them. However, outwardly outbred pets look no worse, and they also have stronger immunity. Shelter staff will talk about the cat’s behavior and character
This is especially important for adult animals that lived with their owners for a long time before becoming homeless.
Kittens can be separated from the cat at the age of 2 months. Previously, this was difficult to do, since they did not know how to eat or care for themselves, and it was dangerous. After all, with mother's milk, kittens receive the necessary substances for normal growth and development. In addition, the cat must teach children to lick themselves, go to the toilet carefully, and protect themselves from external danger.
The appearance of an animal can say a lot about its condition. A healthy kitten has shiny fur and clean ears. He should not be thin or overly plump. This may be due to problems in the digestive tract. Discharge from the eyes or nose, unhealthy gum color, or inflammation in the mouth are also indicators of various diseases. Animals with health problems are rarely active. Before you adopt a kitten, you should watch it: it should move and play a lot. This is one of the main indicators of his health.
Combination of mustard color with other colors in an elite interior
Mustard and shades of green are kindred spirits
It goes well with almost the entire palette of green shades, since the mustard itself already has something herbaceous. Combinations with pistachio, salad, emerald, acid green, withered grass, forest gray, etc. look best. Colors that are similar in nature always harmonize well and complement each other. Such a symbiosis can be called both related and at the same time contrasting. Indeed, the mustard color in the living room interior with other similar shades looks just right, without going beyond the color scheme.
Mustard color with an orange-golden undertone combined with dark green in the interior using the example of a luxurious living room in an apartment on a high floor
Mustard and nuances of white - basic set
The color of mustard in an interior with white tones looks elegant and aristocratic. This way it is well neutralized and becomes calmer and not screaming. Moreover, the more white, the better and more gallant. A small spot of yellow-green or yellow-orange will stand out from the overall picture, creating a special accent in a room with a lot of meaning. There's a lot to think about here. A small mustard-colored accessory will fit into any room of the house.
Mustard color in the white interior of the living room is emphasized by gold elements and wooden details
Mustard and gray palette - discreet harmony
Gray itself is a basic color, a combination with which almost always looks good. Its muted shade looks really good in the interior. Moreover, this cold tone amazingly and discreetly emphasizes the mustard nuances, the only thing you need to remember is that if there is too much gray in the design project and only a little yellow-green, then the interior will look lifeless and dull. Now, if you dilute the range with wooden colors, it will be perfect.
Mustard shades in the painting in a modern design - a bedroom for teenage boys
Mustard and blue-blue tones are traditional for designers
One of the most correct mixes from the point of view of color can be called a pair of mustard and blue, as well as all its derivatives - gray-blue, deep blue-violet, indigo, light sky, dark sapphire, etc. Such combinations of shades are considered traditional. Yellow-green will dilute the blue well, making the composition effective, properly structured and memorable.
Mustard-colored frameless chairs paired with a blue-gray sofa in a children's playroom
Mustard and red - who will win?
Scarlet, burgundy or red-orange together with mustard feel great together in the same interior. Such combinations will look beautiful, elegant, and colorful. Especially if the style is modern, modern or neoclassical. But here it is important to dose catchy colors. All contrasting shades should be in their place in the composition. If there is too much of one color or another, then the design project will become completely different. Kitsch, pop art, pin-up, on the contrary, will be to your liking. There is no limit to brightness there.
Mustard and red colors in one palette in an abstract painting in an ethnic interior style - a large dining-living room
Mustard and brown - perfect for harmony
Mustard tones next to chocolate, wood, dark brown shades look truly magical. Such a pair of warm natural colors evokes pleasant associations, because they complement each other. Both colors are not in pure form, but mixed, only one is deeper and more muted, and the other is bright and saturated. When there is a lot of brown, then more mustard accents can be made, since the darker one will act as a neutralizing link in the design.
Mustard nuances next to dark brown color in a spacious living room hall in a modern interior style
Mustard and black - modern and fashionable
Noir and mustard together speak of a stylish combination of colors. However, they always need support in the form of neutral shades: white, beige, gray, but best of all - pastel (or low-contrast, blurry). Especially purple, dusty pink, sky blue, ivory, etc. Of course, such a friendship of colors does not suit all trends; the best would be: minimalism, loft, hi-tech, modern classics, art nouveau, brutalism and other fashionable interior styles.
Mustard color as an accent on the fireplace next to black and graphite shades emphasizes the elite interior
Mustard and beige - a nude find
The combination of mustard color with beige and other colors of the nude palette in the interior is an almost ideal combination. Subtle base shades of cream, pastel peach, very light taupe and muted yellow-beige are good for their accommodating nature. They are excellent in any interior style, especially if it is classic, eclectic, art deco or modern. Even if everything around is beige, a bright yellow-green spot somewhere in a painting or other decor will never make it worse, only better and more interesting.
A few drops of mustard shade in the paintings in the interior of a classic beige hallway
Mustard finish
Walls - a little mustard for a masterpiece
You can rarely find mustard walls in the interior of luxury real estate. As a rule, designers resort to more complex combinations, adding only a little yellow-green tint to the surface in a certain part. For example, in a wallpaper design or some kind of decorative coating like 3D panels. However, it is not recommended to completely paint a wall with mustard unless it is washed out to an almost invisible translucent shade.
A thin vertical strip of mustard color looks playful on the wall in a children's room - modern interior
The ceiling is neat and unobtrusive
The ceiling is more difficult. Ceilings are rarely painted a specific color. Exceptions are complex architectural projects with multi-level elements. Mustard color will visually reduce the height of the room. But if the ceilings are very high and the interior has oriental notes, then it will be just right, especially when the design project also contains classical details. It will turn out unobtrusively and creatively.
The mustard color on the ceiling around a huge crystal chandelier looks harmonious - the interior of the hall is in an oriental style
Paul - maybe more mustard if that's the highlight
Mustard color is found in nature not only in the form of the plant itself, from which the famous hot sauce is made. Yellow-green with golden nuances can strongly resemble mustard in color if it is, for example, a natural stone. A floor made of this material will look great in the interior of a minimalist kitchen, adding some abundance, beauty and charm to the design.
Stone tiles on the floor in a mustard-colored kitchen - minimalist and modern style
Furniture with a mustard tint perfectly complements the design project
Armchairs - good in pairs
Upholstered furniture, covered with fabric in a complex color, almost always stands apart, capturing the maximum attention of the beholder. A mustard-colored sofa or sofa in the interior is a popular way to create a bright accent, and paired items, such as armchairs, are in no way inferior to this. But even if there is only one chair in a similar shade, it will be enough; the yellow-green color does not require support.
Three mustard-colored armchairs in the children's room decorate the nude-pastel design of the girl's children's room
Cabinets - if only a small element
Cabinet furniture and mustard - yes too! If the style of an elite interior is minimalism, modern, modern, loft and other popular trends of recent decades. It is not surprising that even a small yellow-green spot on the cabinet will make its own adjustments to the artistic composition: it will improve your mood and please the eye. Ideal for creating a children's room.
A small mustard element on the furniture - a wardrobe in a children's room in an eclectic interior style
What does color psychology say about mustard?
A deep, slightly dirty, earthy yellow, like other colors in the “yellow” family, has a stimulating effect. Mustard-colored surfaces or accessories capture the eye. A wall or pillow in this color will attract the attention of guests and will also help emphasize the uniqueness of the selected part of the interior. A darker, more noble shade of yellow is associated with energy, vitality and freshness and adds elegance.
Decor in mustard colors
Paintings are the most common option
There are so many decorative elements with yellow-green shades. The best option for introducing a mustard-colored interior as an accessory would be a painting. Moreover, it is made in any style of fine art: Renaissance, Baroque, classicism, impressionism, expressionism, cubism, modernism, neoclassicism, pop art, romanticism, realism, surrealism, symbolism, etc.
A painting in mustard shades on the wall in a classic beige office is a good way to make the interior not boring
A painting with mustard tones on the wall in the hallway - a room in the style of modern classics
A painting with mustard nuances next to blue and gray shades on the wall in a luxury bedroom - eclectic style
Toys - a great variety in both children's and adult bedrooms
While toys in a child’s room are natural, they are much less common in a teenager’s adult bedroom. But now a new creative move by designers has become a play on contrasts, and we are not talking about the palette or interior style, but about the decor. Interesting toys from Marvel or DC comics in a mustard shade will magically decorate even a stunningly expensive interior. They have a plus - they can be easily replaced with something else: even more creative or, conversely, classic.
Decor in a children's room in a mustard shade - an Iron Man helmet and a Superman icon on the pillow
Mustard-colored transforming robot in a teenager’s bedroom - eclectic style
Books are a bright spot in the interior
A modern office or library in a classic style, decorated with magazines or books with covers of unusual colors - this is what real designer creativity looks like. Second-hand books in complex shades that are in harmony with each other will make the atmosphere of the room pleasant and add a touch of playfulness. Literary publications standing on shelves in mustard, pale yellow, dirty orange, dark brown and dusty green look great.
Book covers in complex shades (including mustard) on a shelf in a classic library next to a desk
Dishes - plates are especially good
Decorative plates on the wall or somewhere on display shelves behind glass are the property of any elite dining room. The more expensive the service or paraphernalia in this room, the richer and more luxurious the interior looks. Miniature saucers in non-standard nuances look very unusual, elegant and luxurious, among which the yellow-green color most often wins. It stimulates appetite and does not irritate a person during a meal (if we compare it with the same bright yellow nuance). Mustard cuisine is something!
Plates in mustard shades as a decoration for traditionally classic cuisine in white, gold and silver shades
Decorative plates with black and white portraits on a mustard background transform the modern interior of the dining-living room
Textiles with mustard threads
Bedding - mustard color in the bedroom interior
Beautiful bed linen of a plain mustard color, a thick bedspread, replete with small yellow-green details in a complex fabric composition (as a set or separately) will create a pleasant ambience in the bedroom. Such shades on textiles do not strain the eyesight, do not cause dissonance, and at the same time do not overstimulate the psyche, which is especially important for a room in which most people relax.
Bed sheet and decorative pillows of a complex color - mustard bed linen in the bedroom (modern classic, eclectic style)
Sofa pillows - for added emphasis
Several mustard-colored sofa cushions next to classic basic shades (dark brown, graphite, light beige, etc.) will act as an accent in the rich interior of a house or apartment. Textile items in a complex palette next to furniture in a similar range are especially good. A few decorative pillows and a couple of armchairs - voila, the room sparkled with new colors and added delight.
Decorative pillows and soft, sophisticated armchairs in mustard color - a room with karaoke in a modern interior style
Carpets - detailed with complex patterns
Yellow-green colors add a distinctive character to the interior, especially when diluted with beige, gray, nude and pastel tones. Long thick curtains or a large mustard-colored carpet in the interior will richly decorate the classic style, and if the fabric itself is made in a heterogeneous palette with intricate shades and intricate patterns, even better.
A large rug with a complex pattern and mustard shades is a classic style in a spacious living room
Rules of application
In order to harmoniously integrate this complex and multifaceted tone into the decoration of the apartment, it is first recommended to familiarize yourself with a number of design features relating to the color under discussion:
- To recreate the color contrast in a mustard design, just choose two elegant colors. If there are more additional colors, it will not be possible to achieve an aesthetic composition, and the mustard color itself will sparkle with dirty and unattractive notes. In some cases, the presence of a third shade is allowed, but it belongs exclusively to a neutral palette.
- Mustard belongs to the type of aristocratic scales, which is why sharply expressed colors, for example, juicy coral or deep blue, will become opponents for it.
- If the walls are decorated in a mustard color, the presence of small ornaments on them is unacceptable. The designs and patterns, at a minimum, contradict the self-sufficient focus of this deep honey-brown tone.
- This mysterious color requires an abundance of free space and light. In small and poorly lit rooms, golden shades are replaced by dirty lemon ones, and the design itself looks very uncomfortable and dull.
- It is worth knowing when to stop when coloring a room. Too much mustard will not decorate the interior, but, on the contrary, will make it heavier. The apartments look elegant in which only one wall is painted in a brown-honey color scheme. This technique, by the way, is a current method of zoning in studio apartments.
In which interior styles does mustard color look best?
Classic - surprising but true
Among modern design projects, it is quite difficult to find classics in their pure form, since they are most often found in a kind of symbiosis - in eclectic interiors. But there are exceptions, of course. Yes, the most traditional historical style is very friendly with mustard shades, only they, as a rule, gravitate not towards brightness and saturation, but towards pallor and neutrality, so as not to stand out from the overall composition.
Mustard color in a classic interior: living room in a large house
Eclecticism is always welcome
Eclectic designs are very varied, most often having classic and modern details. Therefore, mustard color is very suitable for him, which, one might say, is gradually becoming universal. A similar shade can be easily found on pieces of furniture and on walls. But usually it manifests itself in decorations or small, almost point-like elements. Like in the photo below: a thin strip of yellow-green in the picture makes its own adjustments to the overall palette, but does not stand out from the composition intended by the graphic designer.
Mustard color in eclectic style: living room in white and beige shades
Neoclassical - straight to the point
Modern classics incorporate features not only of classical interior styles (Renaissance, Classicism, Baroque, Rococo, etc.), but also innovative details of new generation trends, which are completely diverse. The aristocratic design of neoclassicism with mustard notes will only invigorate the design, which contains natural materials, expensive finishes and fashionable accessories.
Mustard color in neoclassical, eclectic style: bathroom in an elite interior
Modern - modern and stylish
In the Art Nouveau style you can often find natural materials and natural tones. This direction is usually characterized by plant motifs. Therefore, the mustard color, which itself is of natural origin, will come in handy. Art Nouveau only plays into its hands. A few touches of yellow and green in a basic gray or beige composition will enhance the design project and make it inviting.
Painting with mustard shades in Art Nouveau style - office in gray and beige tones
Ethnics is the place
Ethnic style has too many faces in its manifestations, especially for luxury real estate. Mustard color, perhaps, fits best with this distinctive and exotic direction, which may contain details from Morocco, China, Japan, Egypt, India, Nepal and other countries with a long history. In ethnic style, yellow-green is often found in combination with chocolate, fawn, dirty orange, gray-blue, burgundy, dusty pink and other muted or unclean tones.
Mustard colored coffee table - ethnic interior style
Eastern – 1000 and one night
One of the most status trends in interior design over the past few decades is considered to be oriental. They really like to create VIP housing using elements inherent in the cultures of various Asian countries. The style that comes from there not only incorporates luxurious details brought literally and figuratively from afar, it generally loves everything non-standard and arousing genuine interest. In this case, the mustard color is not only appropriate, moreover, it is long-awaited and fits perfectly into the project.
Oriental interior style - design with mustard shades in the bathroom
Mustard in various rooms with luxurious design: photo projects
Hallway - to attract attention
Mustard-colored stone in the interior of the hallway - eclectic style Painting with mustard shades in the interior of the hall - classic style
Painting on the wall in the hallway - mustard shades in an elite interior
Modern interior style with modernity - mustard details in the hallway design
Living room - can afford a curiosity
Mustard elements in the interior of the living room - an elite classic
Mustard decor in the luxury interior of the kitchen-living room - eclectic style, modern classic, modern Mustard shades in the painting in the interior of a white classic living room
Kitchen - just a few bright spots
Mustard decorative pillows in the kitchen-dining room - elite interior design in light colors
Carpet in the dining room with mustard tones - classic interior in a country house Mustard-colored metal in the kitchen-dining room - white shades in a luxurious interior
The bedroom will also find a place for mustard
Bedroom with mustard and chocolate nuances - ethnic, eclectic styles
Painting on the wall in the bedroom - mustard colors in an elite interior
Mustard shades in the bedroom along with dusty pinks and muted green nuances
Children's room is the most popular
Mustard-colored textiles in the interior of a children's room - an elite bedroom in a classic style
Carpet in a children's room with mustard shades - a classic interior with elements of eclecticism and modern style
Mustard shades in a children's play room - a modern style for an expensive interior
Bathroom - friendly with complex nuances
Mustard mosaic tiles in the bathroom - modern classic, modern, eclectic style Mustard shades in the painting in the bathroom - modern classic style
Golden-mustard metal in the bathroom - modern style, neoclassical, modern, eclectic Luxurious mustard-colored mosaic panel - bathroom in white tones of a country house
Oriental style tiles with mustard and blue shades - a bathroom in a luxurious mansion
Office - so as not to get bored
Carpet in the office with mustard shades - modern style of a luxurious interior Painting on the wall in the office - mustard shades in a rich interior
Wallpaper color scheme
When choosing a color scheme, you should give preference to light or neutral tones. A gloomy dark tone brought into a small hallway will make the room even smaller, it will put oppressive pressure on the people in it. White color can distort the space, it will become blurry and boring.
But at the same time, it is plain wallpaper for a small hallway that is the ideal material on the basis of which you can then build an original design for the entire interior. Working with such wallpaper is the most difficult.
- The walls under the canvases must be perfectly flat and smooth.
- Since the corridor is a passage room, expressive colors will look good in it. They will add dynamics, visually enlarging the room.
- Warm orange shades will add a drop of sunshine to the interior and create a positive mood.
- Yellow and gold colors, usually used in the decoration of palace premises, will give the hallway a solemn look, and at the same time a special charm of solidity will appear in it.
- Green wallpaper in the hallway (photo) will give a feeling of peace and tranquility.
Before making your final choice, you can take a sample of wallpaper from the store and see how it will look in your hallway.
