Light walls: 110 photos of beautiful and cozy design ideas in light colors

Wine and burgundy accents in an apartment on Prechistenka

In the photo: Apartment interior in light colors from Victoria Kharakhashyan’s portfolio

An elegant apartment in the center of Moscow is designed in light golden tones with a contrasting dark floor and the same dark inclusions in the design of furniture groups. Golden accents, which are present in the design of absolutely all rooms, are the very “highlight” that helps to bring the ensemble together and decorates the interior, giving it an elegant lightness. The design of chandeliers in the living room plays on the shape of a circle, but if above the sofa area the circles are located in a standard way, that is, horizontally, then above the dining area, on the contrary, vertically: the combination is unusual and interesting to the eye.

Fashionable palette of beige and brown tones with a wine accent

In the photo: Parisian-style dining room interior with wine accents

The main colors of the palette, one way or another, are played up by designers in all interiors, and everywhere the harmony of colors is accompanied by the harmony of shapes and textures. The circle, of course, becomes the main element of the composition and is easily read in the design of not only furniture with rounded shapes, devoid of overly sharp corners, but also stylish lamps, as well as unusual accessories and decorative items.

Parisian style interior with gold accents

In the photo: Modern living room in light colors in an apartment on Prechistenka

A dark chocolate shade was chosen for the kitchen, thanks to which the entire wall, framed like a frame with white marble, looks contrasting with the rest of the interior. A signature feature of the Parisian style, characteristic of the interiors of the Victoria Kharakhashyan architectural bureau, is furniture with velvety upholstery in deep, rich tones. Among the often played out combinations is the contrast of red-lilac and dark green colors.

Harmonious symmetry on Prechistenka

In the photo: Bedroom interior in Parisian style on Prechistenka

“Parisian” interiors are interiors in the same style, in the same color scheme. However, each room is unique in its own way. To decorate the bedroom in an apartment in light colors on Prechistenka, the designers used wallpaper with semi-geometric patterns in the Art Deco style in a golden-bronze hue. The rich crimson color of the upholstery of the chairs by the window is emphasized by light, plain pinkish-gray curtains. The headboards are decorated with works by Alphonse Mucha, slightly adjusted to the color scheme of the room.

Light doors in the interior

Any interior doors perform two important functions – practical and decorative. With the help of these elements, a residential building is divided into zones, unnecessary sounds are eliminated, and the interior style is complemented.

Light doors differ from darker counterparts in certain features and advantages. The advantages of this type of product can be safely called: • Lightness and airiness of the structures. • Aesthetics and originality. • Visually expanding effect. • Versatility and practicality. • Ability to use different styles.

Among the light colors, white, pastel, beige, and gray shades predominate. Green, brown and gold tones are often preferred. The color can be chosen not only according to the individual wishes of the room owners, but also according to a specific stylistic direction.

Apartment in bright colors in the residential complex "Rodnoy Gorod"

In the photo: Small apartment in light colors in an elite residential complex

Pastel beige tones, large, carefully draped windows, spring colors - the interior of an apartment in light colors in the Rodnoy Gorod residential complex creates a bright, elegant image. It seems that even in cloudy weather, a sunny mood will reign here. The spacious living room is zoned into a kitchen, dining room and recreation area: each part has its own semantic and visual organization, without breaking out of a single ensemble.

Spring still life in the interior

In the photo: Light palette with eggplant accents in the living room interior

The wall of the living room is decorated with a replica of K. Korovin’s painting “Sevastopol Boulevard”: thanks to carefully selected photo wallpaper and a pretty bouquet of white and lilac tulips, the interior of the room seems to be a continuation of this picturesque canvas.

Living room design in light colors with a spring mood

In the photo: Interior design of a bright living room with a spring mood

The color scheme is based on a contrasting combination: bar stools and armchairs in the dining area with purple upholstery seem especially bright and accentuated against the background of a light beige-sand palette. Of course, accessories in a soft lemon shade would look like an interesting addition to such an interior.

Rules for decorating a bright interior

In many residential buildings and apartments, owners are faced with the problem of insufficient natural lighting in the rooms.

The reasons may be different - the windows are too small, a large tree outside the window, small footage of the room, excess furniture, or windows that are directed to the north side.

Even without such obvious shortcomings, sometimes you just want to make the room as bright as possible.

A light color for the walls in the interior will help solve all these problems. Thanks to this solution, every corner of the room will reflect a significant amount of light entering it.

Of course, by decorating the room in white, you will achieve maximum results.

But it is worth remembering that such a monochromatic option will not be to everyone’s taste. To increase the level of lighting, any light color palette will do.

Looking through photos of light colors in the interior in popular magazines, you can be sure that any shade looks impressive. When choosing shades close to white, not only its qualities are conveyed, but also its psychological influence.

A person staying in a bright room feels a surge of energy, his mood rises, and the process of awakening in such an atmosphere is faster and more pleasant. Pessimistic thoughts occur less frequently.

Thanks to the ability of a light interior to expand space, even in a small room you will feel more free.

It is worth noting that for residents of our country, a small living space is quite common. For this reason, in recent years you can often find a light-colored bedroom or kitchen in the interior.

By following simple advice from designers, even a person inexperienced in these matters will qualitatively improve the appearance of their home. To prevent a bright room from looking boring and conservative, it can be supplemented with various decorative elements.

Interiors in gray-blue tones in the Donskoy Olympus residential complex

In the photo: Gray-blue palette in the interior of a Moscow apartment

If you decompose the interior of the apartment in the Donskoy Olympus residential complex into separate elements, it may seem that it is not light colors that dominate: gray-blue walls decorated with moldings in a classical style, dark furniture, rich gold accessories with a bronze tint, walnut-colored rosewood parquet . However, despite this, the viewer retains the feeling of an interior in light colors: light beige accents in furniture groups, large windows draped with thin tulle, an abundance of light and a feeling of lightness and airiness, characteristic of all the works of the Parisian Interiors bureau, are evident.

Autumn palette in apartment interior design

In the photo: A combination of cold and warm shades in a Parisian-style interior

The elegant image of the apartment in light colors in the Donskoy Olymp residential complex determines the attraction to the classical style. The main palette with a predominance of gray-blue and dark brown shades is enlivened by light furniture compositions, skillful use of daylight, and bright accents in the selection of accessories.

Office in Parisian style

In the photo: Parisian-style office interior in gray-blue tones

The office in the same color scheme seems small, but at the same time contains everything you need. Thanks to the contrasting distribution of colors, the absence of bulky furniture and the light shapes of the desktop, armchairs, and shelving, a light and elegant image emerges. The best wall decoration is the play of chiaroscuro, formed by the intersecting rays of small lamps, which forms a spectacular pattern.

In the photo: Palette of a Parisian-style office in gray-blue tones

Elegant hallway in the Donskoy Olympus residential complex

In the photo: Parisian-style hallway in a Moscow apartment

The same colors and shapes were used by the designers in the design of the hallway with a compact table and pouf at the very entrance. The walnut hexagons on the floor gradually change color, acquiring a lighter gray shade. The whiteness of the doors sets off the play of light reflected in the lenses of graceful elongated lamps.

Choosing good textures

The color base of surfaces is of no small importance when decorating the interior. It is unacceptable, for example, to have wallpaper and curtains on the windowsill of the same color; it will look faceless, uninteresting and monochromatic. Therefore, in this case it is recommended that the curtain be of a different color and preferably darker.

A light floor can also be complemented with several shades of darker color. Thus, we can conclude: all decorative elements should have different colors, and, if possible, with the presence of several additional shades. But at the same time, do not forget that it is important to maintain the correct contrast of colors.

Interior of a modern apartment with classic elements

In the photo: Apartment interior in light colors with terracotta accents

The interior of the apartment in light colors in the Heritage residential complex balances on the edge of classic and modern. The monochrome base is “diluted” with bright splashes of terracotta, walnut and lilac. The spacious living room is zoned into a dining room and an Aran Magistra kitchen with a small bar counter. Elements of classical style fit perfectly into a modern living room, for example, the luxurious MARIA TERESA crystal chandelier from Due Effe.

3-room apartment in the residential complex "Heritage" in Parisian style

In the photo: Classic accents in the modern interior of a Moscow apartment

Visually dividing the living room into a kitchen, dining room and relaxation area in a three-room apartment is helped by the design of the floor and an interesting lighting solution: a crystal chandelier with classic outlines, which decorates the dining room, is adjacent to modern lamps above the bar counter and in the TV area.

Neutral palette with elegant accents

In the photo: Design of an elegant living room in brown tones

The calm and harmonious interior of the living room in neutral gray-brown tones is the optimal interior solution for a large family, in which everyone may have their own tastes and preferences. Against such a background, both bright colors and modern gadgets needed for a child’s room will look great, as well as elegant accessories and pastel colors, more suitable for the master bedroom.

Bright notes on a pastel background in the Heritage residential complex

In the photo: Light palette with terracotta accents in the interior of a Parisian-style apartment

An eye-catching combination of brown, light gray and pinkish serves as an excellent backdrop for any richer contrasting tones: for example, the rich terracotta upholstery of the Seymour sofa from the Minotti brand.

Bright bedroom with plant motifs

In the photo: Olive tones in the interior of a light bedroom

The bedroom of this 3-room apartment seems even brighter thanks to the combination of a light gray background with mustard, olive and gold accents. Almost the entire space is occupied by a luxurious MANDARINE double bed with Angle bedside tables from Flou. Fresh roses in a soft pink hue create a spring mood and add a special charm to the atmosphere of the room.

Light olive accents in the bedroom interior

In the photo: Interior with a spring mood in greenish-olive tones

On a cold gray-white background, warm accents are placed, starting from a darker and richer bottom: herringbone wooden parquet, taupe carpet, and ending with the design of the sleeping area and grass-olive textiles on the windows. Light colors begin to predominate as you move upward, towards the ceiling, decorated with a silver crystal chandelier, also reminiscent of a graceful flower with complex inflorescences.

Parisian style and minimalism in interiors on Leninsky

In the photo: Apartment interior design with red and green accents

A Parisian-style interior is an eclectic interior that incorporates not only features of classical and modern styles, but also various fashion trends of its time. The living room in the photo combines Parisian style with modern minimalism, which is characterized by laconic, geometrically simple forms, a tendency towards ergonomic space and restraint. Unexpected bohemian notes are brought to the living room interior by the Minerva chandelier, designed in the form of thin decorative chains made of nickel-plated metal, and replicas of the representative of German expressionism August Macke.

In the photo: Palette used in the interior of a living room in a Parisian style

A cozy corner for a bibliophile

In the photo: A cozy reading corner in the interior of a Parisian-style apartment

The design of a cozy reading corner fully illustrates the corporate style of the Parisian Interiors architectural bureau: a light background, a combination of dark furniture with wooden parquet and elegant armchairs (in this case, products from the fashionable Italian brand Minotti) with contrasting upholstery. Crafted from high quality stainless steel and adorned with small crystals, the Circle ring pendant light floats mysteriously as if held by magical powers.

Black and white minimalism in the kitchen interior

In the photo: Black and white palette in the interior of a modern kitchen

In the interior of the spacious and bright kitchen, the tendency towards minimalist forms reaches its culmination: the kitchen set, table and chairs are replicas of the cult designer Eero Saarinen. Along with the shapes, the color palette is also simplified: a dynamic black and white palette dominates here, which is offset by warm wooden shades in the kitchen design. The “marbled” pattern in the design of the apron and the contrasting asymmetrical pattern of the floor help to visually “saturate” the interior.

Bathroom design with blue accents

In the photo: Mustard-blue shades in the bathroom interior

The dynamic black and white palette that underlies Parisian-style interiors gives way to warm brown and beige tones in the bathroom interior. White color retains its dominant role, giving the entire room an elegant brightness.

Light palette with soft blue accents

In the photo: Light palette with blue accents

A beige-sand palette with blue notes is an opportunity to expand the associative range and mentally transport yourself to the sea coast, almost tangibly feel the warmth of the sun's rays and the salty splashes of the waves: you must agree, the associations could not be more appropriate in the interior of the bathroom.

3-room apartment in bright colors in Parisian style

In the photo: Cozy bright living room in Parisian style

Light walls and wooden parquet in walnut tones, giving the interiors a peculiar intimacy and coziness, rounded furniture with accent color upholstery from the fashion factories Minotti and Eichholtz, paintings and small accessories in the Parisian style make the interior of this living room so recognizable, but at the same time completely unique. Golden-bronze spherical lamps above the coffee table bring a warm note to the ambience of the room.

Living room interior design idea with fireplace

In the photo: Living room interior with a fireplace in Parisian style

Thanks to the juxtaposition of white with light gray and gray-blue, the interior of a small living room looks rather cold. Bright yellow tulips on the table look contrastingly warm against this background, and the combination of reddish-brown parquet and the warm lights of an unusual lamp, reminiscent of intricately spread tree branches, completely changes the overall perception. In order for the interior of the living room in light colors to sparkle with all the colors, it seems that the only thing missing is the cozy orange flames in the fireplace.

Restrained palette for Parisian-style interiors

In the photo: Neutral palette in the interior of a modern living room

The extremely neutral palette of the living room changes significantly, being enriched with a variety of bright accents in other rooms of the spacious apartment on Lomonosovsky Prospekt. Noble gray, marbled white with veins, brown in all its variety of shades, finally reaching black - who said that a basic palette consisting mainly of neutral colors would look boring in the interior of a modern apartment?

Bright hallway with gold accents

In the photo: Parisian-style hallway in light colors

The entrance to the main premises is preceded by a spacious, bright hallway, designed in a classic trio: white, black, gold. The interior in the photo illustrates the amazing and rare gift of the designers of the Parisian Interiors architectural bureau: to create a harmonious and moderately rich interior with a minimal set of colors and a sufficiently large area of the room.

Black and white palette with gold accents in the interior

In the photo: Hallway interior in black and white with gold accents

The circle becomes the connecting element of the decor: in the design of lamps, in the design of a mirror, in the decoration of a small chest of drawers and in the design of a black and white floor. As usual, light walls and ceilings contrast with darker floors and dark, almost black, contrasts in the lower third of the room.

Features of decorating a living room in light colors

Light colors are considered colors that look equally harmonious in an apartment and in a country house. Shades dilute the grayness and dullness of asphalt and concrete partitions and bring a feeling of coziness to the space. Designers note the advantages of the palette:

Versatility. The bright interior blends naturally with any style, decor and materials.
Visually enlarges a compact room. The lack of useful squares in a small living room can be compensated by choosing the right color.
Adds light to a dark room. For rooms with a lack of natural light, designers recommend using a “sunny” palette.
Creates an atmosphere of home comfort. It brings a feeling of ease, freshness and calm to the room.

To prevent a bright living room from becoming faceless and boring, noticeable accents are needed. In a monochrome room, designers play with halftones, light spectrum (warm, cold) and colors from the same palette. Bright details (red, purple, green) do not overload the interior, so they look harmonious.

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The disadvantages of light shades include soiling. White or beige surfaces show stains, dust and fingerprints (shoes). A room decorated in soft colors will have to be cleaned more often than dark rooms. To protect interior items from rapid contamination, you need to choose materials with dust-repellent characteristics.

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Cozy apartment in light colors in a modern style

In the photo: Living room with photo wallpaper and greenish-blue accents

The functionally organized space of the living room in a 2-room “Stalin” apartment allows you to combine a guest area with a work office. A slight retro touch and stylized shapes of the lamps hint at the apartment owner’s proximity to the world of cinema. A desk shaped like a tree branch with a giant leaf-top creates a comfortable workspace. Nestled against the wall is an open sea-green shelving unit that matches the grass-green light tulle curtains.

Modern kitchen in light colors with dark accents

In the photo: Combination of dark and light elements in the kitchen interior

Under the huge screen in the sofa area there is a small console at first glance, which has an additional retractable tabletop: an excellent solution for serving afternoon coffee or evening tea. The living room is combined into a single space with a monochrome kitchen, decorated with a laconic mirrored table. An interesting visual solution is provided by the lamps in the living room and kitchen areas: echoing in shape and color, they seem to embody the idea of oppositely directed movement.

Interior of a 2-room apartment with delicate marine accents

In the photo: Delicate color palette with aqua accents

In the interior of a 2-room apartment in light colors, pure white is almost never found: instead, we see a play of beige palette combined with sandy brown, walnut and black. There are not many bright accents, and they are in the same color sector, but belong to the cold range. The combination of warm and cold tones makes it possible to achieve that harmony in the interior that distinguishes all the projects of the Victoria Kharakhashyan architectural bureau.

Features of the living room interior in warm colors

By wisely choosing a combination of different shades, you can hide the disadvantages of the living room and focus on its advantages. First of all, using color you can visually change the size of a room. Depending on the color scheme, it will narrow or, conversely, expand. A ceiling that is too high can be lowered, and a ceiling that is too low can be raised. It is known that colors also have a certain effect on a person’s emotional state.

Therefore, before choosing a shade for a separate element of the interior, imagine the overall picture of the living room interior in warm colors. Decide on the colors of the floor, walls, ceiling, curtains, furniture, doors.

Please note that tones can be warm or cold.

The human eye detects them using the wavelength of the spectrum. For example, a long wave causes an increase in heart rate, a rush of blood to the extremities, and a feeling of warmth. We perceive this shade as warm. And when our eyes recognize a short wave, the body relaxes, all processes in it slow down and coolness is felt. This is a cold tone. Such “temperature” divisions of shades are arbitrary, since absolutely pure spectral colors are very rare in nature.

Basic warm colors include red, orange and yellow, including any shades of them. This category also includes green, apricot, coffee, fawn and cream. If not enough sunlight penetrates into the living room, then decorating its interior in warm colors will make the space brighter and more comfortable.

The combination of shades that are located next to each other in the color palette affects their “temperature” perception. For example, a combination of burgundy and sepia radiates warmth, while with caramel it radiates coolness. Once you understand this effect, you can use it to make any space harmonious.

Table of basic warm colors

Design of a small studio apartment with lilac accents

In the photo: Spring sun in the interior of a one-room apartment

A bright kitchen in a small one-room apartment looks very modern: a fashionable smooth facade, shining white, simple but elegant furniture, light parquet flooring and modern-style lamps. The interior is designed in light colors: the only bright accents are fruits and lush lilac-white hyacinths on the table. As we will see later, these are by no means random “accessories.”

Coffee with cream is the best palette for the kitchen interior

In the photo: Interior color of coffee with cream

In the interior of the kitchen, a creamy palette with coffee and chocolate notes looks incredibly “tasty” and at the same time natural. To create a harmonious ensemble, it is important not to overload the kitchen with an abundance of flowers, bulky furniture or massive chandeliers, especially if it is not part of a spacious living room, but a separate room with a valuable interior in its own right.

Delicate palette for decorating a ladies' bedroom

In the photo: Delicate lilac in the interior of a bedroom in a Parisian style

The tones set by the accents are fully revealed in the bedroom interior, designed in pearl gray and soft lilac tones. Darker drapes and rich lilac pillows fill the interior with rich strokes. The original chandelier, consisting of individual, cascading lamps, emphasizes the sense of vertical movement outlined by the flowing folds of textiles.

Lilac monochrome in the bedroom interior

In the photo: Ladies' bedroom in pearl and lilac tones

Textiles play an important role in the interior of a bedroom: when selecting fabrics, we have the opportunity to work not only with colors, but also with shapes and textures. A classic solution in the form of two dark curtains that frame a light and light cascade of tulle that freely transmits light helps to achieve visual harmony and simultaneously play up several key tones.

Bedroom in light lilac tones in Parisian style

In the photo: Harmonious interior palette with lilac dominant

The classic basis for Parisian-style interiors is a basic combination of classic black and white, light gray and brown, complemented by brighter and richer accent tones. The more of them there are, the more complex and emotionally rich the interior will be. To decorate a bedroom, on the contrary, most often one accent tone is used with the addition of various light and dark shades.

Interior of a one-room apartment with Parisian charm

In the photo: Cozy one-room apartment with zoning for bedroom and living room

The ergonomic layout of a small apartment in light colors allows you to divide a spacious room, highlighting a sleeping area and a guest area, tastefully furnished with fashionable furniture. The partition between the zones is solid, but its corners are trimmed with mirrors, which allows the zoning to be slightly softened. The color scheme also visually helps to separate the “living room” and “bedroom”. The silver-gray tonality of the second further emphasizes the soft colorful coloring of the first.

Small apartment in the Rasskazovo residential complex

In the photo: Modern kitchen with mustard accents in an apartment for a young girl

The combination of sophisticated classics and modern elements allows you to create an interesting eclectic interior. The color palette seems to be formed gradually: the interior of this small apartment, like any interior in the Parisian style, is based on the classic duo of black and white. The basic set of colors gradually becomes more complex and complemented by shades: a beige palette, grayish, light wood, until it finally reaches its culmination in a bright mustard yellow with hints of fresh greenery.

Interior in a modern style with bright spring accents

In the photo: Fashionable palette with bright accents for a modern interior

A harmonious combination of classic and modern elements, light colors, a few bright accents, furniture and accessories creating an atmosphere of comfort - these are the main ingredients needed to prepare a cocktail called “Parisian style interior”. Universally stylish and elegant, such an interior becomes a living matter and, finding an owner, each time acquires its own individual, unique features.