What Colors Do Designers Prefer to Use in Interior Design?

Color in interior design is not just decoration: it can revitalize outdated settings and lift your mood. Gray routines, monochromatic landscapes — where else but at home to experiment with shades? Which one to choose for each room, we explain today.

1. Living Room

There are no rules for choosing colors in living room design — and our designers actively use this freedom. Rich berry tones, floral shades, blue and violet hues — their favorites.

Ochre, sienna, umber — natural pigments that bring a sense of calm to every home.

Fresh yellow not only energizes but also visually expands the space — proven!

Vibrant teal color looks particularly striking when paired with citrus tones.

Design: Lavka-designDesign: Galina YurievaDesign: Irina SobylenskayaDesign: Lavka-designDesign: Julia Piskareva

2. Kitchen

To add energy in the morning or create a relaxing atmosphere for dinner, reduce or increase appetite — color in the kitchen interior can do a lot.

Yellow color is an excellent choice for the kitchen: use it in wall or cabinet finishing. Even with insufficient natural light, the interior will always feel warm and sunny.

For a more classic look in a kitchen-dining room, consider deep navy blue shades. Blue-gray, cornflower, sapphire — unbeatable options.

Design: Katya ChistovaDesign: Enjoy HomeDesign: Marina SarkisyanDesign: Zhenya ZhdanovaDesign: Ksenia Yusupova

3. Bedroom

Who said pastel shades should dominate bedrooms? Create a cozy space with various shades of blue — it is associated with calm and relaxation.

The color indigo, brought to us from the Far East, evokes associations with something exotic — perfect for ethnic interiors.

Meanwhile, ultramarine adds luxury to the setting — once a mineral used to make this pigment was more expensive than gold.Design: Zhenya ZhdanovaDesign: Ksenia YusupovaDesign: Enjoy HomeDesign: Zhenya ZhdanovaDesign: Bon Home Design

4. Kids' Room

According to psychologists, children are more sensitive to color than adults. Keep this in mind when choosing paint.

Red in large amounts causes aggression, depression, and hinders sleep. Orange, on the contrary, boosts creativity and provides a sense of confidence and comfort. Don't forget about yellow: it supports mental work — A grades guaranteed.Design: Irina KrivtsovaDesign: Enjoy HomeDesign: Enjoy HomeDesign: Stella BalakhninaDesign: Kateryna Kolegova

5. Office

Rest or work — in a home office, we prefer the latter. Therefore, the interior finishing should match.

Choose blue — you won't go wrong: it increases productivity and inspires creativity. It also suppresses appetite, so you won’t be tempted to snack.

Greenish tones soothe and reduce eye strain. Moreover, it's an excellent antidepressant: if you tend to get anxious easily, green is the best choice for your home office.

Design: Enjoy HomeDesign: Enjoy HomeDesign: Daria Shirokova, Inga ArshbaDesign: Alena Yudina, Nadezhda KireevaDesign: FB Interiors

6. Bathroom

We spend the least time in the bathroom: prepare the most vibrant colors — they won’t get boring here.

Reddish-brown color is too intense for living rooms but perfect for a bathroom. Don’t forget to soften it with light furniture and textiles.

Emerald green — the 2017 Color of the Year by Pantone. In bathroom interiors, it lifts your mood and expands small spaces.

Design: Enjoy HomeDesign: Berphin InteriorDesign: Yuri ZimenkoDesign: Anna ZhemerovaDesign: Julia Piskareva

7. Foyer

The foyer is the home's business card. What impression do you want to make from the threshold? Use minimal decor and emphasize a bright color palette — brick red, caramel, and cinnamon tones won’t leave guests indifferent. Those who prefer a cooler tone should consider blue and violet palettes.

Design: Enjoy HomeDesign: Yuri ZimenkoDesign: Ksenia YusupovaDesign: Lavka-designDesign: Le Atelier