Hello everyone,
Since there are already some wonderful "Show Off" posts, I wanted to contribute another one to this forum. Specifically, I’m interested in the color contrasts between floor colors and wall colors (painted or tiled) in various rooms (excluding basements or attics).
This forum post could also inspire future homeowners facing the classic dilemma: "Light floors in the bathroom or rather dark tiles?" / "Dark wood look in the living room or light floors with a dark wall?"
Here is some information found online about how different color combinations affect the perception of rooms:
PS: What exactly are warm and dark tones? Isn’t that a contradiction?
I could go on almost endlessly with quotes from various websites. I don’t want to get into the effects of individual specific colors now (but feel free to do so if you like).
What I am really interested in, though, are your color combinations.
Many thanks to everyone who shares their artistic possibilities and ideas here.
annab377
Since there are already some wonderful "Show Off" posts, I wanted to contribute another one to this forum. Specifically, I’m interested in the color contrasts between floor colors and wall colors (painted or tiled) in various rooms (excluding basements or attics).
This forum post could also inspire future homeowners facing the classic dilemma: "Light floors in the bathroom or rather dark tiles?" / "Dark wood look in the living room or light floors with a dark wall?"
Here is some information found online about how different color combinations affect the perception of rooms:
Rooms facing north often feel cooler due to the lack of sunlight. Warm, intense wall colors are a good way to make the room feel cozier. In contrast, soft colors are perfect for rooms bathed in warm sunlight all day.
Warm and dark tones visually shorten the depth of a room, making the space appear closer. This creates a sense of inviting coziness and security even in large rooms.
PS: What exactly are warm and dark tones? Isn’t that a contradiction?
Light and cool tones appear less close to the viewer and visually add spaciousness and openness to rooms. These colors are a good choice for designing smaller rooms. You can also highlight bays and window recesses with lighter shades to make the space appear larger.
Light floors are excellent for creating a comfortable design in bathrooms. They harmonize well with the often light walls typically found in sanitary areas. Furthermore, this approach prevents the space from feeling cluttered and creates a perfect balance with reflective surfaces such as mirrors and glass, which are common in bathrooms.
Delicate glass, sturdy oak, or wicker furniture – in the dining room, the focus is centered on the seating area. Tables and chairs should be paired with an appealing floor. Light floors work perfectly to provide a cozy atmosphere in the dining area. The subtle color scheme ensures that the main focus remains where it should be: the seating area.
Light floor / light walls / light ceiling: Light colors on every surface create broad and friendly-feeling rooms. However, too much white can result in an impersonal atmosphere.
Light floor / dark walls / light ceiling: This emphasizes horizontal lines. Rooms gain depth, coziness, and personality.
Light floor / a dark feature wall / light ceiling: The space appears narrower visually. This setup can showcase furniture and create accents.
Dark floor / light walls / light ceiling: The room seems wider.
I could go on almost endlessly with quotes from various websites. I don’t want to get into the effects of individual specific colors now (but feel free to do so if you like).
What I am really interested in, though, are your color combinations.
Many thanks to everyone who shares their artistic possibilities and ideas here.
annab377
@Bookstar
Colors play an important role in nature and also evoke emotions in people. Therefore, skillful color combinations can make life more cheerful. So no, we were not forced; we chose and designed it this way intentionally.
The cheerful green harmonizes very well with the wood tones of the kitchen, and the sandy colors in the bathrooms, together with the water, suggest a beach feeling, and so on.
Colors play an important role in nature and also evoke emotions in people. Therefore, skillful color combinations can make life more cheerful. So no, we were not forced; we chose and designed it this way intentionally.
The cheerful green harmonizes very well with the wood tones of the kitchen, and the sandy colors in the bathrooms, together with the water, suggest a beach feeling, and so on.
Climbee schrieb:
I find the green used by Mycraft much more pleasant! Not so bright and loud, rather cheerful, and combined with the kitchen it works really well (although it still wouldn’t be my personal choice).
Overall, though, it’s a bit too colorful for me—I prefer something more understated.
Hampshire, I also considered clay plaster, but it didn’t make it in the end because drywall partitions don’t have to be plastered at all. Are you happy with it, and does it really affect the indoor climate? Ask ypg about that—she’s very knowledgeable and knows walls don’t breathe, so clay plaster doesn’t really make sense. I see it differently and am curious about Hampshire’s experience.
Climbee schrieb:
It’s not about breathing for me; clay plaster is supposed to absorb moisture and then release it again. Additionally, it should provide good acoustic properties. That is exactly the point, that’s what it means. Acoustics would also be interesting.
Our children applied clay plaster to some rooms in their old house. I’m really impressed by it. For example, the bedroom always smells fresh, even though my son-in-law is supposed to sweat a lot at night. We have to compensate for that by airing out our place. I’ve been thinking about whether you could simply place ready-made clay boards behind the wardrobes (where they wouldn’t be visible) or under the bed... just an idea.
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hampshire6 Feb 2020 12:07Climbee schrieb:
Are you satisfied, and does it really have an impact on the indoor climate? Yes, we are very satisfied. The indoor climate is really only noticeable when you talk about it or consciously want to relax. There is simply always fresh air to breathe freely. It’s basically like being outside – if that makes sense.
Of course, I don’t have an identical comparison room to determine if everything would be the same with regular paint on the walls – so my report doesn’t prove anything.
Our room is lived in, used for cooking, socializing, and sleeping. Cooking smells disappear quite quickly – even without turning on the extractor hood. This applies to fish or onion dishes as well. Also, I don’t get “red eyes” in our house like I often do in other houses or offices.
At Christmas, we had a large game night with 8 people. For hours. No one thought about opening the window. The effect when entering such a room from outside and thinking “phew – stale air” did not occur.
I believe the clay plaster is a major factor for the very pleasant indoor climate. The large air volume, acoustic ceiling, and consistently natural materials certainly also contribute to a comfortable environment.
As I said, this is not scientific – but from my perspective, definitely recommended.