Pastels have been dominating the list of the hottest fashion and interior trends for several years now. We had a millennial era with a dominant shade of powdery pink, which was picked up by all the world's brands, releasing collections of clothes, accessories, furniture and jewelry in the most fashionable shade of ultra pink.
In 2022, a second pastel color appeared, i.e. frozen yellow is a shade of dull and slightly faded yellow that has been used by the most popular streetwear brands. The WGSN Institute, that is, experts who study the fashion, architecture and design markets, predict that in 2022 a discreet but expressive shade of green will prevail - the so-called neo-mint .
What are the mint shades used in interior design?
A few years ago, mint color was used exclusively in Mediterranean interiors, but now its different shades are also found in other style directions. Mint has a relaxing and calming effect and has a pronounced calming effect. Marital bedrooms in mint color are especially good. All the shades used in the interior have a beneficial effect on the psyche, put you in a positive mood, and help maintain the ardor of feelings and a reverent attitude towards each other.
A bedroom in mint tones puts you in a positive mood
Mint color in the bedroom interior has a number of features, thanks to which professional designers began to actively use it in their ideas. Namely:
- It is difficult to oversaturate a room with warm and cold mint shades. You don’t get tired of this color, it doesn’t “hurt” your eyes, no matter how much it is used.
- Mint tones can be either basic or used to create accents. They are suitable for zoning the interior space and balancing the color scheme.
- It is appropriate to design a bedroom in mint tones if its windows face the sunny side of the house. All shades of this color have a cooling effect. They can even reduce the temperature in a room where the sun shines most of the day by several degrees.
- Mint shades are ideally combined with both primary colors and many others, including tones rarely used in interior design.
Mint color can be used for accents
Successful photos of a bedroom design in mint color can be viewed on the Internet. From them you will get a lot of ideas for decorating your marital nest yourself.
Create a minty mood
Mint is calm and pleasing to the eye. It is suitable for different styles, looks good both in modern, minimalist design, and in traditional rooms, vintage design, shabby chic. Since it goes with many colors and also works in different types of rooms, decorating a home with this shade is quite simple and can be tackled by a novice decorator. But despite its calm nature, there are a few important things to remember.
Calm, pleasing palette
This is a two-part color that has many different shades:
- sea foam;
- light turquoise;
- menthol;
- mint;
- pistachio ice cream.
Therefore, every homeowner will find a shade that he likes.
This shade of green in the interior plays a certain therapeutic role, because at first glance it always attracts you, rarely repels, but on the contrary, attracts attention, makes the room bright, fresh, spacious.
Good for different styles
Last year it was very popular, one might even say that it is a trending color - not only in design, but also in fashion. But since it is familiar in the fashion industry, it is a kind of novelty in the interior. The peculiarity of this color is space and comfort, so it is often used for bedrooms or kitchenettes. It also unusually refreshes and makes the room cleaner.
Bright and calm
When deciding to use it in your home, first think about decorating the walls with it. Soft green walls will have a relaxing effect no matter where you apply them. You can choose mint green as wallpaper besides wall paint.
Advice Let it be wallpaper that contains mint green in a pattern that will make the room comfortable and lively. Apply it in the bathroom, living room or kitchen for a fresh, vibrant look.
Soft green walls will have a relaxing effect
What is good about mint color when used in the interior?
There are a huge number of photos of bedrooms in mint tones on the World Wide Web. And this is not surprising. Its different shades are actively used by professional interior designers. Mint color is always a win-win option for the interior design of living rooms in general, and matrimonial bedrooms in particular. The undeniable advantages of its use in the interior include:
- Versatility. Mint shades are appropriate to use in any style and in any quantity.
- Large selection of both warm and cool shades. This allows you to choose the optimal tone for bedrooms whose windows face both the sunny and shady sides of the house.
- The ability to combine it both with shades of your own color palette and with contrasting tones.
Mint color is appropriate in any style direction
The photo of the mint bedroom design exudes coolness and peace. This color calms the psyche and only has a positive effect on a person. Regardless of how much it is used in interior design, this shade helps create a pleasant atmosphere. A bedroom in mint tones can be called a modern classic. It's always a pleasure to be there.
Mint color scheme creates a pleasant atmosphere
Mint color - what to combine with?
Mint is a relatively safe color that does not disturb the harmony of the entire interior. Of course, as with any color, you should be moderate and introduce other colors that form a cohesive whole in the palette of the entire room, complementing each other. So what do you pair mint with to create a thoughtful and visually sophisticated space?
It's ideal to pair mint with gray and white , which is good news since both of these colors are one of the most commonly used colors in interior decorating. Mint-colored walls can be complemented with white ceiling moldings or decorative moldings, as well as other interior decorations.
Mint paired with gray will create an elegant atmosphere, referencing the modern Scandinavian style, which is characterized by simplicity, order and economy. Pastel mint goes hand in hand with gold - colors combined in this way are especially in keeping with the Art Deco style and glamour. Mint color also goes well with other pastels: pink, blue, purple. Skillfully selected elements will create a pleasant interior in Provençal style.
Greenery, fashionable in the coming season, which is a tribute to nature and the urban jungle trend, will harmonize with nearby materials - wood, wicker or rattan.
Widely understood trends and fashion choices can only be a source of home decor inspiration. When organizing your space, be sure to tailor the aesthetic to your own preferences and tastes, rather than to a style or pattern that's applicable for a given season. Fashion passes, but style remains, said Coco Chanel, whose words should be followed even when organizing the four corners.
The impact of mint color in the overall design of a bedroom on a person
Free access to information posted on the World Wide Web allows home-grown designers to choose exactly those color shades for decorating premises that have a beneficial effect on the psyche and general condition of a person. This is what made mint color popular in bedroom interiors . Practicing color therapists are convinced that any combination of it helps create a pleasantly cooling and calming atmosphere in the room. This color also has a beneficial effect on our vision. It does not irritate the eyes and does not provoke unnecessary tension.
Mint is a popular color in bedroom interiors
However, if you decide to use mint color in your bedroom decoration, you need to choose several of its shades, combining dull ones with bright ones. This will balance the interior and enhance the impression of its design.
Update your living room with mint curtains
To make your living room look bright and fresh, pay attention to the choice of curtains. They can make or break your design, so choose them carefully. For an updated, pastel look that will help your living room reach its potential, mint curtains are the latest trend!
In a well-lit room they can really show off their potential. They make your room look fresh and stylish while allowing other items in your room to take center stage.
In a room that already has mint elements, pastel curtains will help keep the color scheme cohesive.
The color is really elastic, very popular today
A rich palette of warm and cold mint
Looking at photos of mint bedroom designs, you can pay attention to the huge number of shades of this pleasant, refreshing color. Most often used:
- Menthol;
- Pistachio;
- Celestial turquoise;
- Sea wave;
- Snow mint.
All mint shades belong to the pastel palette. They are not catchy, not flashy, slightly blurry. Mint is not an independent color. It is a combination of two shades - blue and green. When mixing, different proportions of these colors are used. Sometimes a little yellow is added to soften them. This allows you to get a warm minty shade. Cold mint used to decorate the walls helps to visually expand the interior space, making it lighter and cleaner.
Cold mint visually expands the space of the room
Warm mint in interior design creates a relaxing effect, regardless of where these shades are used. Photos of a bedroom in mint tones will allow you to evaluate the degree of saturation of the color scheme you have chosen, determine its required volume and choose the most successful combinations with colors of this and other palettes.
Warm mint creates a relaxing effect
General rules for choosing curtains for the interior
Curtains play a big role in the interior. Their goal is practicality and creation of comfort. With the help of correctly selected curtains, you can visually raise the height of the walls, make the room lighter and more spacious, and correct some of the apartment’s shortcomings. You should take into account the color of furniture, wallpaper, the location of windows relative to the cardinal directions, artificial lighting, etc. So, how to select curtains for the interior:
- 1 Dark furniture. It plays in contrast with the light interior. Lighting is also important. Dark furniture in a room with insufficient light will look gloomy. Therefore, designers dilute the dark shades of furniture with light textiles or wallpaper. If your goal is not to highlight the window opening, then hang white curtains that will seem to merge with the window, becoming its continuation. The room will be much brighter. However, curtains in dark shades are also quite acceptable - provided that there is not a lot of furniture in the room or it is located in a small “island” in the center of the room or against the wall. It is not necessary to choose curtains to match the furniture. A difference of several shades (lighter or darker) is not so important. The color itself doesn't really matter either. The main thing is that everything should be kept in the same color scheme and be in harmony with each other.
- 2 Light furniture. Light-colored furniture visually increases the space of the room. Here the color of the curtains does not play a special role; almost any color will do. The main thing is to follow the principle of combining warm and cold shades. Then the room will look harmonious. However, some interiors look quite cozy, combining contrasting colors (such as orange with blue, pink with gray, yellow with olive, etc.).
3 Curtains in the color of the furniture. In some interiors, furniture and curtains have exactly the same color and tone. Some even manage to find wallpaper with this design. This is a common mistake. The same pattern should not be repeated on curtains, wallpaper and furniture. It may well be identical on upholstered furniture and curtains. The main thing is to dilute the textiles with a different color and place accents, for example, using sofa cushions in a contrasting color or more muted tones. It is important not to overdo it in this matter, so that the room does not feel overloaded with one color.
- 4 Striped wallpaper. According to the designers, wallpaper with vertical stripes visually raises the ceiling level and is itself a bright accent in the interior. Therefore, plain curtains that either harmonize or contrast with the color of the wallpaper are suitable for them. If the wallpaper is of muted tones, then curtains with small flowers or geometric patterns are acceptable.
5 Wallpaper with large patterns in the form of flowers, geometric shapes, monograms and other patterns. Any plain curtains will suit this wallpaper, but repeating the pattern on them is also quite possible. The only rule: the drawing must differ in size (be smaller or larger). Remember about a sense of proportion. If the pattern is completely repeated, then the background should be different.
The most successful styles of bedroom interiors in mint color
The design of a modern bedroom in mint color can be decorated in any style direction. In a classic interior, cold mint began to be used in the 40-50s of the last century. Plain mint walls went well with plaster stucco, high snow-white ceilings and long parquet floors. Celestial turquoise, snow mint and aquamarine were actively used in the “Stalinist Empire” style in combination with gold trim. These shades were present not only in the decoration of the walls, but also in the curtains and upholstery of upholstered furniture. But times have changed, and today such decoration of residential premises is practically not used.
Strict, bulky and solid interiors have been replaced by minimalist, modern and Mediterranean room design. You can see it in photos of mint-colored bedroom designs, which are available in sufficient quantities on the Internet. Below we will look at the most basic of them:
- Minimalism;
- Country;
- Modern;
- Provence;
- High tech.
A minimalist bedroom design in mint tones is appropriate in small-sized city apartments, the rooms of which cannot boast of a large square footage. This style direction involves a minimum of furniture and decor, simple decoration, the absence of large patterns and the use of no more than 3 shades in the overall design. Mint color will be considered the base color here. The walls can be made in the chosen warm or cold shade. The use of contrasting tones is allowed, but only in individual elements.
Minimalist bedroom design in mint tones
Quite often, mint color is used in the interior of a bedroom made in country style. But it must be combined with natural wood shades. You can use mint home textiles, both bright and blurry. Bedrooms in high-tech style are not often decorated, as a rule, if the entire apartment is designed in this direction. Cool mint shades fit perfectly into the realm of cold metal, plastic and transparent glass. Plain walls, curtains and textiles made in this color would be ideal.
Mint country style bedroom
Art Nouveau style for bedroom decoration is chosen by adherents of good old traditions. This direction is perfect for small rooms; its distinctive features are the absence of elaborate details and sharp corners, luxurious decor and a variety of color shades. The design in the Art Nouveau style of the bedroom is emphasized by pastel-colored wallpaper with a small, unobtrusive pattern, mint upholstered furniture and home textiles that go well with it.
Bedroom decoration in Art Nouveau style
And finally, the Provence style, in which the bedroom interior is most often decorated in mint tones, implies an abundance of simple, but original decor in its own way. Wallpaper with floral patterns or small floral patterns, printed curtains on the windows combined with thin white tulle, a bedspread with frills, an abundance of ottomans and pillows, and a thick-pile carpet on the floor would be appropriate.
Wallpaper in Provence style with floral patterns
Mint walls and interior accessories
Subtle mint, although muted and pleasing to the eye, is rarely introduced by us. Typically, pastel green only fits into feminine spaces decorated in a vintage or shabby chic style, where subtle embellishments, floral motifs and rustic designs dominate. The upcoming trends will break the stereotypical perception of color, thanks to which mint will appear on the walls of interiors decorated in different styles - from Art Deco to Art Nouveau.
The mint color of the walls brings a pleasant mood of freshness, being a light and velvety finish to the entire interior. It can be a distinct accent of the room, but also a subtle background - it is up to us what effect we want to achieve. If you want to slightly emphasize the aesthetics of the interior - equipment or decoration - it is worth painting the walls with a very light shade of mint, which gently envelops the room, playing a secondary but important role in it.
However, be careful with the rich neon shade of mint , which is best introduced into a room as a decoration to complement other colors such as white, gray or brown. Let's introduce intense mint on one wall or in the form of separate stripes that won't overwhelm the room but will still be a strong interior accent.
Painting your walls with mint-colored paint isn't the only way to bring it inside. With a wide selection of seasonally dominant pastel furniture and accessories
The armchairs and seats are extremely fashionable in shape, referring to the design of previous eras. The velvet cover is usually made in pastel shades of pink or just green. In addition to mint armchairs, we can also choose armchairs or sofas of this color, as well as other furniture - chests of drawers, bedside tables or tables.
Mint also freshens up a room in the form of small accessories and additions. Choose lamps, vases in light green tones or fashionable textiles: blankets, curtains or decorative pillows .
Successful combinations with other shades in the interior design of a matrimonial bedroom
The mint shade is good because it goes well with both basic and rare colors. Photos of a mint bedroom design using other, organically blending or contrasting tones are also available on the Internet. On them you can see the most unusual color solutions and bold combinations of warm and cold mint with very unexpected color shades. Below we will look at the most common of them today.
- With white. This is a universally recognized design classic. An interior done in these two color shades will be fresh, clean and cooling. This combination awakens design interest.
- With peach. These two colors have recently been used quite often in modern interiors. Their combination looks stylish and unconventional. In combination with peach, mint color will look very impressive in the bedroom interior.
A spectacular combination of peach and mint colors
- With black. Quite a rare combination, which is used mainly in newfangled interiors. A vivid impression of the overall design of the bedroom will be left by black furniture and finishing elements. A monochromatic wall design made in a rich mint color, curtains and decorative items made in a rich mint color will go well with it.
- With gray. But you need to choose light gray tones. They will maintain the softness of the color scheme, without allowing all its elements to merge.
Gray color will support the softness of the color scheme
- With pink. You can evaluate how good this combination looks by looking at a photo of a bedroom in mint tones with inserts of pale pink and deep pink. Mint and pink are on opposite sides of the color spectrum. Therefore, their combination will be very successful. These shades can be combined in different ways. An interior decorated using them is called a mint rose in professional parlance. It involves combining different shades from the pink spectrum - coral, bright orange, lilac, salmon.
- With metallic. An ideal combination for newfangled interiors designed in a high-tech style. The mint design of walls, curtains and textiles will exquisitely set off metal furniture elements, nickel lamps, chrome frames and other decor. This will create a cooling space in the marital bedroom that calms the nerves and promotes complete relaxation.
- With lavender . This combination is suitable for a bedroom interior in mint color, designed in the style of a Mediterranean village. Both shades are considered pastels, but they are on different sides of the color spectrum. Together they create a very delicate, visually light and airy combination. Bedrooms decorated in mint and lavender colors are suitable for newlyweds and married couples who have been together for many years.
Mint and lavender create a very delicate combination
- With lemon. This combination is also called a mojito. It is quite often used by professional designers for the interior design of matrimonial bedrooms. There are a huge number of photos of a mint-colored bedroom design with lemon accents on the Internet. This interior radiates energy and positivity. Warm colors always add coziness to a room, making them a win-win option for bedroom decor.
- With gold and silver . Gold perfectly complements cold mint, but there should not be too much of it in the overall interior. Their combination with silver will be interesting. This combination will suit a luxurious design.
Gold complements cold mint
- With brown. Using these two shades, you can create a non-standard color combination for a matrimonial bedroom, which will make even an ordinary interior very unusual. However, the combination of mint and brown shades looks warm and cozy at home.
Modern bedroom design in mint tones can include a combination of 3 or more color shades. Here it is worth highlighting classic and non-standard combinations that suit the chosen style of interior design.
The use of all of the above shades allows the cool mint color, which is dominant, to “come to life”. But before choosing a color to complement the basic design, you need to determine which shade of mint will become the main one.
Using mint in the nursery
Mint combines the calming power of blue with the nourishing power of green, so the symbiosis of both colors creates a serene shade that is optimal for a nursery. The green tone will reduce a child's anxiety, providing a deep instinctive sense of physical well-being. Blue tones relax both the mind and body and have been shown to physically lower blood pressure, heart rate and breathing - all of which are needed to ensure your baby gets a good night's sleep .
Mint green looks beautiful with almost any color and is suitable for a boy or girl. For a girl, you can choose a combination with coral and soft pink to ensure a sweet look. For a more masculine effect, add a hint of blue or orange, or pair it with gray or yellow to suit a boy.
Combines the calming power of blue with the nourishing power of green
Green has a reputation as a universal color, as it is the most natural, natural color. This means it goes with almost everything. However, when choosing colors, you should keep in mind that mint falls into the family of pastels, that is, shades that are diluted with white.
Advice Therefore, when choosing colors, you should give preference to pastels to make the interior balanced. You really can’t go wrong with this choice, and you can safely choose your favorite ones.
Combination with gold
I would like to draw your attention to another interesting property of any cold pastels, and mint ones in particular, to be combined with shiny metallics. A touch of shimmering gold adds warmth and richness to a pastel palette and adds visual interest .
A glamorous metallic trend can be created with an accent wall, which not only creates a stunning focal point, but a sense of cohesion by highlighting gold or silver accessories and tying them into the decor.
Looks beautiful with almost any color
Alternatively, glossy gold (or silver) stickers can be used for this purpose. This is a good alternative or complement to wallpaper that will provide decorative flexibility.
Tip Create an accent wall with stars or a funky polka dot ceiling. You can even use stickers to decorate a boring dresser or headboard.
Babies spend a lot of time looking at the ceiling. This can be used to allow him to contemplate something shiny. Add a brass or gold chandelier to your menthol interior. Turn a standard chandelier into a sparkling mobile. It’s easy to make it yourself from scrap materials.
Suitable for boy or girl
Brass pieces also work great and complement menthol tones. Choose a brass lamp on a leg, and place a brass table next to it for small items - these two items will transform a standard nursery into a real designer room.
Designer surface finishing
A bedroom in mint color in most cases involves finishing the walls in this color. This can be a plain painting of wall surfaces, perfect for minimalist trends, or printed wallpaper for Provence, modern or country decoration. One of the walls of the married bedroom in mint tones can be covered with photo wallpaper that matches the theme and color scheme.
Photo wallpaper in mint colors
Parquet or parquet boards in light shades are suitable for flooring. Laminate will fit organically into the overall design, skillfully imitating natural wood of walnut, rosewood, dark or bleached oak.
Give preference to light flooring
As for the ceiling of the mint bedroom, plasterboard is suitable for its design - a modern finishing material that allows you to install built-in LED lighting. High-quality stretch ceilings will look good in any interior - matte, glossy, satin, it doesn’t matter.
Selecting curtains for the kitchen
The natural freshness and purity of mint tones comes in handy in the kitchen. The whole family gathers here, various issues are discussed, and the absence of irritation during communication affects the unity of the family.
To prevent the kitchen from seeming dull, heavy mint curtains can be hung in pairs with more cheerful ones, for example, golden ones.
Almost any pastel shade can be mint’s partner, preferably cool.
“Helpful” An ultra-fashionable solution would be a combination of mint color with bright yellow and pink.
Stylists advise using the cool mint color in doses in the kitchen and diluting it with other colors. In the kitchen, for example, mint-colored curtains and kitchen accessories will suffice.
When choosing curtains for the kitchen, you can use creative solutions and cover the windows with textiles tailored and designed in an unusual way. They can cover only part of the window, making it convenient for the housewife to care for flowers on the windowsill. Indoor plants and bouquets on the window are convenient to use to decorate your home.
If the windows overlook the garden or local area, there is no need to cover the room from prying eyes with thick textiles. Curtains may be needed just to protect yourself from the sun's rays. Light tulle curtains are a good help in this. Mint tulle on the windows can be combined in tone with pieces of furniture, elements of a kitchen set, dishes and accessories.
Many owners appreciated the convenient use and ease of care of roller blinds. The rollers do not take up much space and, thanks to their minimalist design, do not conflict with other curtains. In the kitchen they are hung alone or in pairs with linen curtains or cotton textiles - natural materials are easy to wash and are hygienic. You can also decorate a window with rollers with tulle curtains. The type of curtains is dictated by the style of the room.
“Tip” It’s easy to add a touch of freshness to a mint kitchen interior. A bright accent is suitable for this: a bowl of fruit, accessories with colorful decor.
Short curtains are trending
Modern interiors are characterized by a lot of free space. To create more free space in the room, not long thick or light tulle curtains are hung on the windows, but short ones. Their length sometimes does not even reach the windowsill. Short curtains leave part of the window uncovered, and the home can be decorated by placing flowers and souvenirs on the windowsill.
They also hang short curtains in the kitchen, gathered with elastic or braid.
“Important” In the interior of a wooden house, mint color emphasizes the environmental friendliness of the home. It looks good in the company of living plants, and this feature is used when decorating the kitchen with indoor plants.
Mint furniture for a matrimonial bedroom
The photo of the mint-colored bedroom design shows that this room is not overloaded with furniture. But you can’t do without some pieces of furniture. If the area does not allow you to additionally install a mint sofa, then it is enough to limit yourself to a mint bedspread on a double bed.
The general design of a bedroom, decorated in cold and warm soft colors, will suit:
- Cabinet furniture made of light wood or its imitation;
- A light dressing table or a large dressing table with a soft banquette;
- Double bed with high headboard;
- Window bench, etc.
It is recommended to choose furniture in pastel colors
It is recommended to choose furniture for a mint bedroom in light, pastel colors. Natural wood of light species will look organic, preserving its unique pattern, texture and texture. Photos of a bedroom in mint tones with well-chosen furniture can be found on the Internet.
Shades
Although the mint color takes its name from the aromatic mint, its shades have little in common with this plant. Mint leaves are dark green, covered with light grayish fluff on the outside. The plant blooms with lilac-blue flowers.
In the palette of fresh green tones, shades of mint and turquoise are close to each other. When comparing the mint tone with the colors of the blue palette, the mint color is closer to pale blue.
Designers highlight 4 shades of mint color:
- menthol;
- light turquoise;
- pistachio;
- sea wave.
It can be argued that mint color is on the border between warm and cool colors. Just add another shade and it will change beyond recognition: for example, if you add yellow, it will become softer and warmer, and blue will become cooler and cooler.
Let's take a quick look at each shade.
Menthol is a color that literally exudes freshness. It will give the room freshness, lightness, and also visually expand the room.
Light turquoise is a warmer shade of mint, it is a spring, light and gentle tone that is relaxing and helps you unwind.
Pistachios are close to green. Unlike previous shades, it does not have such coolness, but rather radiates warmth, energizes and is positive.
The color of the sea wave is reminiscent of the warm blue sea, but at the same time in combination with other shades it becomes colder.
Depending on the concentration, those close to turquoise can exhibit calming properties, while brighter ones, on the contrary, encourage action.
Mint interior decor for the bedroom
Not a single designer-designed matrimonial bedroom is complete without decor that literally breathes life into it. Will fit perfectly into a mint design:
- Pictures in frames;
- A soft carpet with thick pile, it should be a tone lighter or a tone darker than the wall decoration or be in contrast to them;
- Curtains or drapes, if they do not overload the interior, their color should echo the shades of the carpet;
- Snow-white tulle or muslin;
- Decorative pillows of various shapes with fringe, satin embroidery or appliqué;
- Fresh flowers, etc.
Decorative elements will enliven a static interior
All decorative elements used for interior decoration must have mint inserts of different shades.
Room design options
Many people wonder how to furnish a room with this color: what combinations are suitable for different rooms, what details need to be done in mint color, how to properly decorate the walls, floor and ceiling, how to place accents correctly. Let's try to understand these problems by considering design options for each room separately.
Kitchen
In the interior of the kitchen, the set or walls can be mint; when choosing a mint set, it is better to make the walls beige, white or gray. The walls can be painted, or you can use textured vinyl wallpaper that is not afraid of moisture. The apron can be chosen in white, black and brown colors. Mint gray mosaic tiles and gray and white floors are paired with steel appliances.
Pros of mint cooking:
- Gives an elegant look to the kitchen space.
- Easily fits into any design.
- Gives vigor.
- Suitable for both large and small kitchens.
- The color does not distort the space and does not become boring over time.
- There are no traces of dirt or dust on the mint-colored surfaces.
Disadvantages of making mint:
- Too much color can cause apathy.
- Incorrectly selected shades and color combinations can ruin the overall impression of the entire design.
- A shade that is too faded in a bright room makes the kitchen unnoticeable. Based on the lighting and the size of the room, you should choose a darker or lighter shade.
Hallway
It is this room that forms the first impression of your home. Therefore, it is so important to take care of the correct design of this room. It is known that such utility rooms usually do not have windows, so the mint color will fit perfectly into the interior and make it lighter.
In addition, the combination of menthol and white will help visually expand the room. A snow-white ceiling, light mint walls and a dark floor - and your room will visually become larger.
Bathroom
In the bathroom, the entire mint palette can be safely used as the main color. After all, it is in this room that the marine style looks most natural. For the background you can use a menthol shade. You can also add light turquoise details - bathroom curtains, towels, blinds and so on. The use of glossy and reflective surfaces will bring freshness and visually expand the room.
An interesting and bold solution for the bathroom is mint tiles on the walls and floor. On walls, you can use panels at the bottom of the wall and tiles at the top. It is important to remember that you cannot use more than three shades in one room, so as not to overload the composition.
If you want to use tiles only on the floor, the walls can be covered with non-woven wallpaper or painted with mint waterproof emulsion paint.
Living room
The living room is the room where we receive guests. Of course, it is important that our friends and family feel comfortable and comfortable while spending time there. Mint color is an excellent choice for decorating such a room, because this color is very cozy and calm, and a room made in this color is spacious and bright.
If your choice is mint-colored walls, then the presence of paintings depicting nature in such a room will create a joyful and spring atmosphere. And furniture in pastel and light colors will soften the originality of the design.
It’s good if the walls in the living room are contrasting in color or white, then furniture in rich mint shades will add bright notes. Light turquoise curtains are also appropriate in this case. Beige or cream furniture will bring warmth to the room. If you want to create a dynamic composition, place dark furniture against mint-colored walls.
Bedroom
As you know, this room is intended for relaxation and privacy. The bedroom can be designed to be comfortable for you, not for someone else. That is, the interior of this room depends entirely on your wishes. It is best to use mint shades on curtains, bedding and pillows. It is also possible to use menthol as a background. In this case, it is recommended to add wooden details to balance the palette.
To create a delicate bedroom interior you will need a combination of white, beige, cream, light pink, sand and mint-peach. To add accents, choose brighter colors.
Children's
Mint color is neutral and non-gendered, perfect for both a boy's and a girl's room. It is enough to dilute the light turquoise tone with pink and you will get a palette for a feminine room. Mint wallpaper, delicate pink or crimson surfaces, bright purple pillows - and the children's room is ready.
In addition, a mint or aquamarine carpet would be appropriate. To create a boy's bedroom, you can use a combination of mint with bright blue or blue. However, it is important to remember that blue tones must be carefully combined with ticks so that the palette does not mix.
Auxiliary premises
Mint color in the hallway or corridor, space near the stairs or on the veranda? Why not. Considering that the utility rooms in most homes do not have windows, light mint shades as wallpaper finishes become a challenging option, but a solution that can help create a fresh and understated look for a utilitarian space.
A snow-white ceiling, light mint walls and a dark floor will help create an interior in which, in addition to a simple and pleasing image to the eye, you can create a visual increase in space, which is a pressing problem for small rooms.
Terrace
Mint shades are also suitable for decorating a country house. The ceiling trim and window shutters were painted mint turquoise and complemented with warm red and orange accents. Fresh and cozy terrace in French style.
Proper lighting for a mint bedroom
Lighting plays a huge role in the design of a mint bedroom. The placement of lighting fixtures should be thought out in advance. For an Art Nouveau style interior, a small central chandelier is suitable; for minimalist style trends, built-in ceiling lights are ideal. As for additional light sources, everything will depend on your preferences. You can choose:
- Floor lamp near in a dimly lit corner of the bedroom;
- Table lamps for bedside tables;
- Wall sconces on both sides of the double bed;
- LED lighting for dressing table, etc.
Lighting for the bedroom in mint tones
You can look at successful photos of a mint bedroom design on the Internet, and then refine it and bring it to life.
Decorating Tips
Decorate a mint room with plenty of natural light, as this color takes on a rich and beautiful hue right in the sun. There is a risk of ending up in a “hospital room” with artificial lighting, especially when using cold halogen lamps.
Always pair mint with brass and copper accessories - lamps, kitchen appliances and more. Mint can also work well with chrome surfaces, but compared to chrome, gold materials and brass in particular, it adds warmth and brightness.
Mint is appropriate to use in a retro style interior. Mints were used frequently in the 1950s and 60s of the 20th century, and we can still see these famous kitchen appliances that survive to this day - refrigerators, food processors, stoves, as well as tiles and other mint items.
So, if you love vintage, you can use this color as inspiration for your retro interior.
Any menthol interior needs to be given a warm shade; it will need addition. Although it's so light and edgy, it's incomplete without something warm and/or dark. Noticeable energy appears in rooms where there are combinations with shades of red: coral, red, orange. Use this effect to your advantage.
Use mint pastels instead of the usual neutral shades. It makes the space light, but also calm and subtle enough to play the same role as a classic neutral. I don’t see any contradictions; I don’t consider mint pastels to be neutral.
Photo gallery – bedroom in mint tones
Photo ideas
Let's note a few more interesting photos of mint combinations in the interior.