Unlike rich green olive has a calm character, perfect for a classic interior. In combination with other colors will create a unique stylish room.
Features, human impact
This color belongs to the group of warm shades. Like the whole green palette has a beneficial effect on vision.
Olive in the interior has a positive effect on the psychological state of a person, helps to relax, calm down and distract from problems, also contributes to communication.
On the picture A compact living room in a decor which has three primary colors: olive, brown and beige.
The color palette starts from pistachio and ends with earthy. In the interior, these shades should be metered, too much olive can lead to a passive state.
Combination with other colors
Combination can produce completely different results. With cold, bright shades, the room will seem more spacious. Using a dark palette, the atmosphere of the room will be more intimate and backstage.
Olive green
A successful combination of warm and cold. The colors harmonize, making the interior stylish.
Olive beige
A softer combination. Suitable for a country style room, Provence. Bright decorative elements will add color to the interior.
Olive brown
Discreet combination, will look good in the bedroom, office and living room in modern style.
White Olive
White combined with light olive will make the interior fresh, with natural motifs.
Blue and olive
The harmony of natural shades will fill the interior with an atmosphere of calm.
Yellow olive
The combination is successfully combined in the bedroom and the children's room.
Photo in the interior of the rooms
Kitchen
In the interior of the kitchen, color may be present in the decoration or furniture. The decoration of the walls in a calm olive will become the basis for classic cuisine.
A brighter shade and a lacquered kitchen set correspond to modern trends.
On the picture glossy olive set.
In combination with chocolate tiles, colorful ceramics and textiles, the interior is filled with warming village motifs.
Living room
The olive color of a discreet shade will match the living room in the style of a classic direction or country. Smooth lines of furniture accentuate the elegance of the room.
On the picture living room with pale olive walls, decorative pillows and a bright armchair.
Fresh pistachio shades harmoniously look in the interior of a modern living room.
Bedroom
Olive color promotes relaxation, subconsciously draws an analogy with natural herbs. Using this shade in the bedroom will be a good solution.
Children
A modern children's room is a place that can be filled with the most unimaginable colors. A green tint in combination with bright pink or blue elements will fill the room with summer flowers. In addition, olive will be a good background for filling the room with various objects.
On the picture children's corner, one of the walls is decorated with cork.
Hallway
In the hallway it is inappropriate to use poisonous shades, and given the layout of city apartments, the olive color will be the most successful design.
Bathroom
Olive tones will make the interior of the bathroom unusual. Will be successfully combined in a marble coating.
With the help of white color it is possible to select zones, and increase the space.
Style decision
Classic
Classic style remains consistently popular. Noble shades and smooth lines will decorate the interior of any room. Olive color is ideal for the classic direction, the addition of elegantly shaped furniture and natural fabrics will support the general concept of the interior. A combination of pistachio and beige or chocolate will be harmonious.
Modern
The modern style is characterized by the interweaving of contrasting colors. Dark olive walls harmoniously look with elements of gray and black. Light shades can dilute white, turquoise and orange.
On the picture in the nursery, the walls, bedspreads and shelf for accessories are decorated with bright pistachio colors.
Country
Country style combines all natural tones, forming a unique atmosphere of a village house. Olive in combination with the color of the tree will become the basis for the design of the room. Decor elements in the form of wicker baskets, rugs and carpets will support the general theme.
On the picture bedroom, when designing, two main shades were used, olive and brown.
Loft
When creating an interior in the loft style, the basic rule is a minimal decoration or imitation of this. Brick walls, unfinished ceiling and floor are characteristic for this direction. Olive color will become an additional element in the overall picture.
On the picture Spacious loft style living room with sophisticated ceiling design.
Eco style
A harmonious combination of natural materials in natural tones will create an interior in an eco-style. Textiles made of linen or cotton, wooden furniture and a variety of greenery will support the theme of the interior.
Finishing Choice
Walls
Wall decoration in olive tones will set the mood in the interior, a warm shade creates a unique cosiness. Dark olive walls in contrast with a light ceiling visually make the room higher.
Wallpaper with floral patterns on the background of the color of the olives create a rich combination. You can use playful patterns in the children's room. You can also design one wall, this technique will indicate a central place in the room, for example, a bed in the bedroom, a sofa or a fireplace in the living room.
On the picture a bedroom in light olive colors with floral print on wallpaper, curtains and bedspreads.
Floor
An unusual solution will be the design of the floor in olive color. In the hallway or living room, for reasons of practicality, it is better to use dark olive. Covering the floor with carpet leaves the possibility of an easier change of scenery.
Ceiling
Light walls in the company with an olive ceiling make the room wider. Design can be monophonic or with a complex multi-level design with a combination of colors.
Olive furniture
Sofa
In the living room, a spacious sofa with fabric upholstery looks good. Armchairs of a different color will make the interior unusual. Furniture items combine pillows or rugs. The cabinet will harmoniously look leather sofa dark olive sofa.
Chairs and armchairs
Vintage olive chairs in the interior of pastel colors will be the highlight of the room. Decor or textiles will support the selected motifs.
Cupboard
A massive wardrobe with unusual metal handles will decorate the bedroom, designed in soothing colors.
On the picture a bedroom with gray walls, green furnishings act as additional shades.
Bed
The olive color may be bed frame or bedding.
Accents in the interior
Paintings
The picture can complement the overall color palette or become a bright spot in the interior. The writing technique will emphasize the stylistic direction of the room.
Curtains
Olive curtains should be combined with other items in the room, such as furniture or decor. It is preferable to use the design of the room in light shades to avoid a pressing sensation.
Tulle
A light tulle will fill the room with green in the sun.With an unusual cut, shades will play in the light from light beige to dark green. A complement can be curtains made of dense fabric echoes in color with other items in the room.
Pillows
The color of the pillows can be in the same color version with curtains or furniture. Themed images will support the general idea in the interior. Pillows of different shades are often combined.
On the picture living room interior with light green pillows.
Carpet
Olive-colored carpets look equally good on dark and light floors. For a modern and classic style, flooring made of laminate or parquet is suitable, for the style of country and loft you can use tiles.
Photo gallery
A house is a place where you want to escape from the outside world and be in harmony with yourself. Using olive tones in the interior you can get a peaceful atmosphere in the apartment. In the living room, he will contribute to a pleasant pastime in the circle of close people, and in the bedroom he will allow you to relax. Below are photos of examples of the use of olive color in rooms for various functional purposes.