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A tranquil pavilion house in Suffolk

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A tranquil pavilion house in Suffolk

Norm Architects designed this pavilion house in Suffolk, UK, as a beautiful inside-out construction, where you can get a glimpse of the surrounding nature from every room. The minimal and tuned-back architecture makes you pay attention to the beautiful countryside and frames it in a lovely way.

What is a pavilion?

A pavilion building is a subsidiary building either attached to the main building or placed within its surroundings. Pavilions can range in size, from a small garden pavilion to an entire extension just like in this case.

A pavilion built to complement the main building

The steel construction, wooden window frames, and vertical cladding of the pavilion design correspond to the design of the existing building. Since the pavilion needed to stand out against the impressive park-like countryside surroundings, it was raised on a dark basalt foundation which introduces a shadow gap between the land and the pavilion, which has the effect of seemingly raising the pavilion from the land it stands on.

The pavilion interior

Transparency stands front and center in the design of the pavilion so that the surroundings become an integral part of the interior. The color palette of the interior is very modest, so it fits with the surroundings.

The pavilion house is planned in a very open way, with different functional areas. The wood-burning stove divides the kitchen from the living room and dining area, where people can come together for entertainment, and recreation, and enjoy a sense of community.

A subtle white kitchen

The modest and tranquil way of designing the pavilion so all the attention goes to the natural surroundings has been continued in the kitchen as well, which is seamlessly integrated into the walls, with slim grey countertops for an elegant look and wooden furniture to enhance the natural feeling of the interior.

A dark cement bathroom

While the rest of the pavilion has a white and light base palette, the bathrooms have darker cement walls, which create a sanctuary feeling of separation from the surroundings. Some windows have been carefully placed in strategic places to allow light to flow in and privacy to be ensured.

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26 Inspiring limewash paint interiors for added texture

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Limewash paint is a great way to add texture to a modern and minimalist interior setting. The shadowy effect on the paint surface adds a textural effect to your interior. Moreover, it removes the need for a lot of wall decor.

You can create a subtle or expressive cloudy effect depending on the brush pattern. This effect will make the furniture pieces and accessories you place in front of your walls pop out.

Below, you can find my favorite limewash paint interiors and ideas. In this list, you will find inspiration for integrating limewashed walls in your home. Ranging from living rooms to bedrooms, kitchens, and even accent walls

What is limewash paint?

Limewash paint has been around for ages. Even though it was used in the old world, it has gained popularity in the last few years in modern homes as well.

Limewash paint consists of natural ingredients only. It’s a non-toxic paint with no volatile organic compounds and no chemicals. The environmentally friendly solution even absorbs carbon dioxide improving interior air quality in your space.

The production process is simple. Crushed limestone mixed with water and natural pigments forms a lime putty. You can apply this putty in thin coats on the wall, creating a beautiful texture.

Limewash paint is much thinner than Venetian plaster. Its consistency gives it a more relaxed impression, achieved by layering one coat on top of the other.

Limewash living room examples

A subtle lime wash treatment on the walls and ceiling details

The white soft furnishings pop out against the beige limewash paint on the living room walls. The lime surface forms the perfect backdrop for an elegant living room decor.

The texture of the lime paint evens out the irregular wall corners in the floor plan. A few selected pieces of wall decor suffice to decorate the textured walls in this modern space.

A living room with beige limewash walls

via Unika Hem

A rustic effect with half limewash walls in an attic apartment

When you are working with sloped ceilings, there are two ways to paint your walls. You can either stop the limewash paint where the ceiling starts or paint the ceiling as well. I have an example of that in the list below.

The interior designer of this attic home picked out a light grey limewash paint. The wall paint complements the white paint on the ceiling and adds a subtle textured effect.

A living room with half limewash walls paired with a white sloped ceiling

Styling by Bon Interior, photographed by Mariah Salander for Bjurfors

Light grey limewash paint in an open-plan living room

The tick white trim below the ceilings contrasts against the light grey lime paint in this space. The complementary warm textiles add a warm and inviting atmosphere to the interior.

Grey limewashed walls in a living space with colorfull accent furniture

Styling by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

A dark grey lime paint for a dramatic effect

This beautiful living space has dark grey limewash paint on the walls. Against this dark tone, the white trim and tall floorboards stand out. This adds a strong contrast, yet the white surfaces lighten up the space a bit as well.

The dark color palette in the furniture pieces pops out from the light hardwood flooring.

A living room with dark grey limewash paint on the walls, grey sofa

via Historiska Hem

Inspiring limewash bedroom wall designs

Light grey limewash paint and black accents in a spacious bedroom

Where traditional paint will look flatter, limewash paints are great for adding extra dimension to an otherwise minimal interior. You can see the subtle brush strokes on the wall in the bedroom below. If you don’t like this many brush strokes, you add another coat.

The black lamps and the textiles on the bed contrast with the natural pigments in the paint. I love the warm tones on the duvet cover and the artwork on the wall. They contrast with the cool undertones of the grey limewash paint.

An elegant bedroom with light grey limewash walls and black accent light fixtures

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik j Karlsson for Alvhem

Warm grey lime wash paint paired with wood and brass accents

The warm grey limewash paint used in this bedroom adds a warm glow to this marvelous interior. The paint texture adds a cozy and inviting touch to the space, contrasted by a white baseboard on the bottom.

The gold candle wall scones and the mirror are the only decorations present on the wall. This scarcity allows the lime paint to shine in the bedroom interior.

A cozy bedroom with beige limewash paint on the wall with a visible brush stroke texture

via Alvhem

A dark grey bedroom limewash wall stands out in a white interior

The darker color limewash walls are a real focal point in this interior with white living room walls. The dark grey contrasts with the natural wood double doors. Green plants connect both room styles and add a fresh touch.

A bedroom with a dark grey limewash paint on the walls

via Stadshem

A rustic effect with lime wash paint and a vintage sideboard

This cozy bedroom features a beautiful combination of different textures. The lime paint texture complements the distressed look of the vintage dresser. The darker backdrop makes the vintage piece stand out.

A bedroom with grey limewash paint and white vintage furniture

via Stadshem

A subtle sage green bedroom with a limewash finish

This historic bedroom interior features sage-green walls with a limewash texture. The limewash makes the historic architectural features and the built-in wardrobe stand out.

A bedroom with sage green limewash treatment on the walls

via Alvhem

Grey Limewash paint combined with white window frames and a burgundy linen curtain

I love the texture the limewash paint gives this beautiful bedroom with a warm color palette. The white-soaped floor and the white window frames stand out against this texture. Finally, the burgundy tint on the linen curtain and the lamp add even more character to this bedroom.

A grey limewash paint combined with a warm color palette in a cozy bedroom

via Historiska Hem

A grey limewash paint is the base for a sophisticated and elegant look

The grey texture on the wall makes for the perfect backdrop for the elegant textiles in the space. The white fabric pendant light and the light oak stool behind the bed stand out in this color palette. As the cherry on top, the elegant thin black table lamps add a lovely touch of contrast.

A dark grey limewash paint on the bedroom wall that has the impression of concrete

Styled by Pella Hedeby, art director Therese Sennerholt, photographed by Erik Lefvander for Länna Mobler

A peach limewash paint paired with a white wardrobe and ceiling

The peach limewash treatment covers the entire wall structure in this bedroom interior. This results in such an impressive effect. The negative space of the white ceiling section makes the room look taller. For added contrast, the off-white wardrobe doors stand out against the warm wall color.

A peach limewash paint paired with a white wardrobe and ceiling

via Unika Hem

A contrasting grey with blue undertones paired with a white wardrobe

The beautiful grey limewash paint on the wall in this bedroom has blue undertones. These cool tones contrast with the impressive white wardrobe against the wall.

The mirror and the wall lamps pop out against the backdrop of the lime paint.

A grey limewash paint with blue undertones in a bedroom with a crisp white built-in wardrobe

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

A rich green lime paint contrasted by white textiles on the canopy bed

The rich green texture on the bedroom walls in the example below adds a dramatic look to the space. The white and beige textiles on the canopy bed light up the palette.

Green limewashed walls in a beautiful bedroom with a canopy bed

Styling by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Grey limewash paint and white accents

On this beautiful bedroom wall, the brush strokes are clear and visible. A second coat could make this effect more subtle.

The dark grey color of the limewash paint makes the white linen bedding and white wall lamps stand out.

Grey limewashed walls in a bedroom with white bedding, a white area rug and white lighting fixtures

The living room walls are painted with the same grey limewash paint for an integrated effect.

Grey limewashed walls in a bedroom with white bedding, a white area rug and white lighting fixtures

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

Blue limewash paint for a contrasting bedroom effect

Grey and beige are the most common color choices when picking out limewash paint. Yet this blue color variant looks so beautiful as well.

Blue is a perfect color for a bedroom, as it adds a fresh touch to the interior. This dark blue variant has a dramatic touch to it from which the lighter colors pop out.

A bedroom with contrasting dark blue limewash walls

via Entrance Makleri

Visible texture in the limewash paint brush strokes and a boho touch

The rattan headboard gives this bedroom a boho touch, complementing the limewash walls. The mixture of pink and peach textiles on the bed brings out the warm undertones of the limewash paint. Right below the ceiling, the moldings stand out against the wall.

A boho-style bedroom with a rattan headboard and a textural beige limewash wall

via Alvhem

A subtle grey lime paint with a matte finish and a light wood bed

Grey limewash paint can have a subtle industrial concrete touch to it. The resemblance with a concrete finish depends on the direction of the brush strokes.

A light grey limewashed wall combined with a light wood bedframe and a white area rug

This bedroom pairs a grey limewash paint with a wood bed for an industrial yet Scandinavian look.

A light grey limewashed wall combined with a light wood bedframe

Styled by Pella Hedeby, photographed by Ragnar Ómarsson for IKEA Livet Hemma

A moody bedroom with dark grey limewash paint

This is the darkest tint of limewash paint on the list. This dark color has a dramatic effect on this attic bedroom space. The sloped walls also have paint on them, yet the ceiling is white so the look doesn’t become too heavy.

A dark grey limewash treatment in a bedroom with a sloped ceiling

via Wrede

Beige limewash paint for a warm look with soft tonal variations

The warming color palette of this bedroom starts with the beige limewash paint as the basis for the look. Additionally, the vintage bedside tables, art prints, and warm textiles add more coziness.

The texture of the wall has an impressive effect on the space. This eliminates the need for a lot of details and accessories.

A bedroom with a beige limewash paint on the walls and a white trim underneath the ceiling

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi for Kvarteret Makleri

Limewash accent wall

A lime paint accent in between brick walls

A limewash accent wall is a great way to accentuate an interior feature. Limewash paint makes the niche between a brick arch stand out even more in this bedroom.

A beige limewash accent wall as the background of DIY shelving in between two brick pillars

The white shelving stands out against the beautiful textured backdrop. It’s the perfect spot for precious deco items.

A beige limewash accent wall as the background of DIY shelving in between two brick pillars

Styling by team Sarah Widman for  Alvhem

Grey limewash paint in a small and cozy apartment

Painting the entire interior with limewash paint is too much for some people. Alternatively, you can work with an accent wall in lime paint. In the example below, the grey limewash is paired with white paint. This creates an interesting effect in the room.

A grey limewash accent wall paired with a beige fabric sofa

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Jens Eliasson for Bjurfors

Limewash paint in the kitchen

Beige limewash paint behind black kitchen cabinets

In this kitchen, the black cabinets pop out against a soft beige backdrop of limewash paint. The beige wall color softens the contrast between the cabinet color and the walls.

Beige limewashed walls in a kitchen with black cabinets and wood dining chairs

Styling by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Lime paint on the walls and ceiling

This spacious living kitchen has tall sloped ceilings. Both wall and ceiling surfaces have limewash paint on them for a monotone textured look.

Limewash paint on the walls and ceiling in this living kitchen

The textural effect is much more impressive when you paint the entire space. The black furniture pieces and white kitchen stand out against this textured backdrop.

Limewash paint on the walls and ceiling in this living kitchen

Styled by Copparstad, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem

A sage green limewash wall complements a sage green kitchen

The sage-green limewash paint on the walls complements the gorgeous sage-green kitchen cabinets. This tone-on-tone look has an impressive effect on the space.

A sage green farmhouse kitchen with sage green limewash paint on the wall

Styled by Annica Clarmell and Emma Fischer, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

Beige limewash walls complement exposed brick

The beige lime paint complements the brick wall surfaces in this living kitchen. Additionally, the limewash-painted walls make the crisp white kitchen cabinets stand out.

A living space with a white kitchen and exposed brick walls, wood dining table, black bentwood chairs, beige limewash wall

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Fredrik Karlsson for Alvhem

How to apply limewash paints

Do I need a primer?

Limewash paint can be used in the interior and exterior of a home. It works on wood, masonry surfaces, previously painted surfaces, and plastered walls. Whether you need a primer depends on the porosity of your surface.

If you are painting limewash paint on drywall or previously painted surfaces you will need a base coat. A mineral-based primer or acrylic-based primer will create a microporous surface. Note that the amount of limewash paint you need will also depend on the surface porosity. Porous surfaces will need much more than non-porous surfaces.

How to apply limewash paint

Limewash paint should be applied using several coats with a big brush. By doing this, you can create the desired finish. The ‘up and down’ method will deliver a more plain result. Use the ‘x-strokes’ method for a cloudy effect and a mottled appearance. More info about that here.

There is no right or wrong way to apply limewash paint. You can work with several thin coats to get the desired effect. At least two coats are necessary, as one coat shows all the streaks.

Apply the first coat and then see if you want to make changes to the texture in the next coat.

Where to get Limewash paint

Kalklitir has a beautiful collection of eco-friendly limewash paints with a nuanced texture. I love browsing through the interior spaces with limewashed walls on their Instagram.

Bauwerk colour has one of the biggest color catalogs for limewashed walls in any color or shade. They have great examples on their website as well to get some color inspiration.

For those of you based in US, Portola Paints might be a great local option, you can have a look at their website here.

Can you DIY limewash paint?

While I haven’t tried this myself, it is possible to make your own limewash paint. You would need to make a lime putty from water mixed with hydrated lime. The last one can be purchased in the hardware store. You then use natural pigments to get the desired color.

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Greige walls, a white kitchen, and black accents

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This beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment (for sale via Stadshem) has gorgeous white-soaped hardwood flooring, a white ceiling trim, and beautiful greige wall colors in the living room and bedroom.

A greige wall color is a gray-beige, or better said a warm, gray paint color with warm undertones. Greige paint colors come in a variety of shades and the amount of natural light the room gets will highly influence the red or yellow undertones in the paint.

A greige wall color in a dining room combined with black accent dinings chairs and fresh green plants

Greige, or warm gray walls in the living and dining room

The living and dining room in this turn-of-the-century Swedish home has a beautiful greige wall color on the walls, which brings out the white trim on the ceiling, windows, and door frames in such a nice way. The white-soaped hardwood flooring has a very light color which complements nicely with the greige paint on the walls.

A white linen sofa (it’s an Ikea sofa with a Bemz custom cover in white linen*) in the living room lightens up the color palette and the warm tones in the linen throw pillows bring out the warm undertones in the greige wall color. The vintage cabinet by the wall is an ideal spot to store the firewood next to the fireplace and the black accents in the masks and the floor vases add a bit of character.

The dining table has these beautiful black accent chairs as well, which look very fresh in combination with the white linen tablecloth* and the green plants.

A white sofa in a living room with greige walls and white papershade pendant

A white sofa in a living room with greige walls and white papershade pendant

An antique white fireplace in a room with greige walls and black accents in the wall masks and the black vases on the floor

A dining room with lots of green plants and greige walls

A dining room with lots of green plants and greige walls

A white kitchen with wood countertops

The walls of the kitchen have been painted off-white, which matches nicely with the simple white kitchen cabinets and the warm wood tones on the countertops. The round kitchen dining table has the same chairs as in the main dining room, yet in wood tones that match the kitchen countertop.

A round kitchen dining table with wood chairs in a kitchen with white kitchen cabinets and wood countertops

A round kitchen dining table with wood chairs in a kitchen with white kitchen cabinets and wood countertops

A round kitchen dining table with wood chairs in a kitchen with white kitchen cabinets and wood countertops

The same greige paint color on the bedroom walls

The same greige wall color as in the living room has been used in the bedroom as well, where the gray-beige walls have been paired up with white fabric lampshades on the bedside tables and a paper shade pendant in the middle of the room.

The mixture of gray and beige textiles on the bed brings out the warm undertones in the paint color and just like in the living room, you can find some black accents in the form of the bedside tables to add some contrast.

A greige wall color in a bedroom with a mixture of grey and beige linen textiles on the bed and black bedside tables

A greige wall color in a bedroom with a mixture of grey and beige linen textiles on the bed and black bedside tables

A greige wall color in a bedroom with a mixture of grey and beige linen textiles on the bed and black bedside tables

A bedroom with a greige wall color and a vintage cabinet painted in cool grey

The best greige paint colors to try to achieve this look

If you are looking to achieve this look on your walls, you could give a warm and mute gray like Charleston Gray from Farrow & Ball* a try, which has brown undertones that create a warm atmosphere. Note though that you should always try out a sample of the color in the room you are planning to paint so you can get an idea of the effect of the material and the natural light in the space on the undertones of the paint.

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Small studio apartment with beige tints

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I love inspiring studio spaces, as they prove that you don’t need a lot of floor space to be able to live in a well-designed space. This living space in a Swedish apartment shares a bedroom and a sofa area and a small storage solution that makes use of the vertical space available in this home.

A small studio apartment decorated in a beige pallette and black accents

An inspiring one-bedroom apartment with a beige color palette

The walls in this studio apartment have been kept white, which reflects the daylight coming in through those windows and makes the space appear bigger. The beige color palette adds an elegant touch to this small space and the palette comes back in the sleeping space as well as in the living area.

The beige sofa has been decorated with a beautiful mixture of throw pillows with black accents and the beige coffee table combination works very nicely on top of the beige textured area rug.

The beige palette with the black accent comes back in the sleeping area of this studio apartment, which has been placed in front of those big windows. The large mirror opposed to the bedroom reflects both the space and the natural light, which makes the studio apartment seem bigger.

A small studio apartment decorated in a beige pallette and black accents
A small studio apartment decorated in a beige pallette and black accents
A small studio apartment decorated in a beige pallette and black accents
A small studio apartment decorated in a beige pallette and black accents

Optimal usage of wall space as a space-saving solution

Storage space is one of the most important elements in one-bedroom apartments or studio apartments and I think in this home, the owners have found an elegant solution that doesn’t take up much of the limited space available.

A series of low Ikea Besta cabinets have been mounted right underneath the ceiling, leaving the area underneath it open, yet still offering valuable storage space. Underneath the cabinets, an elegant wall shelf has been placed to display decor pieces and books, while other things can be stored away in the closed storage unit.

A small studio apartment decorated in a beige pallette and black accents with Ikea Besta storage units underneath the ceiling for extra storage space
A small studio apartment decorated in a beige pallette and black accents with Ikea Besta storage units underneath the ceiling for extra storage space

Other studio apartments to take inspiration from

Looking for more inspiration on how to decorate a small studio space or one-bedroom apartment? Have a look at this blog post, where I consolidated the most inspiring studio decorating tips and ideas.

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Grey walls and solid wood kitchen cabinets

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I love the mid-grey wall color in the living and dining rooms of this beautiful Swedish apartment. The grey walls have warm undertones, which complement the warm wood of the herringbone hardwood flooring. The white trimming on the ceiling, the beautiful rounded windows, and the white-painted iron radiators all stand out so nicely against the grey walls.

A living room with grey walls and a grey fabric sofa

Grey walls in the living and dining rooms

The grey walls in this home aren’t quite as dark as the gray paint color that was chosen for this small apartment for example, but they are dark enough to add a bit of a dramatic effect to the daylight-flooded rooms.

The living room has been decorated with a grey textile sofa and light grey coffee tables with a blue vase that really stands out in the space. The adjacent dining room has been fitted with a black dining table and chairs, which add so much contrast here.

Just like the blue vase in the living room, the blue flowers add a colorful focal point that stands out so nicely against the perfect backdrop created by the grey walls. The dark blue art print on the wall matches this color scheme and I love the way those pops of blue brighten this otherwise neutral color scheme.

A living room with grey walls and a grey fabric sofa

A living room with grey walls and a grey fabric sofa

A living room with grey walls and a grey fabric sofa

A dining room with grey walls and a contrasting black dining table and chairs

A dining room with grey walls and a contrasting black dining table and chairs

A dining room with grey walls and a contrasting black dining table and chairs

A dining room with grey walls and a contrasting black dining table and chairs

A dining room with grey walls and a contrasting black dining table and chairs

A kitchen with solid wood cabinets

The kitchen has been built in a relatively small space that has a curved wall that becomes more narrow towards the window. Because of this, the kitchen layout has been planned in one line against the wall.

The natural finish of the solid wood kitchen cabinets works wonderfully with the grey limestone countertops and complements the hardwood flooring perfectly. The different shades of wood in the cabinet doors, the flooring, and the dining chairs work in perfect cohesion together.

Since the kitchen has been built in a rather narrow space, the layout is concentrated on the bottom area, giving the kitchen cabinets a lighter look. In the upper area, solid wood open shelving has been installed which matches the kitchen cabinets.

While the grey walls in the living room are dark and have warm undertones, the wall color in the kitchen is lighter and has green undertones for a lighter and refreshing look that goes well with the solid wood cabinets.

A kitchen with solid wood kitchen cabinets, a round dining table and open shelving paired up with sage green walls

A kitchen with solid wood kitchen cabinets and open shelving

A kitchen with solid wood kitchen cabinets, a round dining table and open shelving paired up with sage green walls

A kitchen with solid wood kitchen cabinets and open shelving

A kitchen with solid wood kitchen cabinets, a round dining table and open shelving paired up with sage green walls

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A blue bedroom with a shiplap wall

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a blue bedroom wall combined with a vintage desk, white and light grey bedding and a fresh green plant in the corner. A wardrobe is hidden behind the shiplap wall.

The bedroom in this turn-of-the-century home is quite large, yet has a bit of an awkward layout like it’s often the case in old buildings. The owners of this home separated the bedroom and created a separate area for the wardrobe, which has been hidden behind a shiplap wall.

A blue master bedroom with a home office

The bedroom has been painted in a deep blue color, which contrasts so nicely against the light-soaped hardwood flooring and the white trim on the ceiling and floor. Blue bedrooms are always so characterful and I think they work especially well when combined with green plants (as is the case in this bedroom as well) or with warm wood like that of the vintage desk by the window (a combination also seen in this beautiful bedroom).

The more narrow part of the layout by the window in this blue bedroom has been used for a small home office spot and I think it’s the perfect spot in this charming bedroom as it will get the most daylight.

The blue bedroom walls are combined with light grey textiles on the bed that have a cool undertone and the white nightstands and night lights really pop out from the blue walls. The big green plant in the corner adds a fresh touch to the paint color.

A shiplap wall to create hidden closet space

Behind the shiplap wall, a walk-in closet is hidden, which is quite an elegant solution in this space. The shiplap wall has been painted in the exact color of the wall so it doesn’t stand out too much. Note that the wooden panels don’t go all the way up to the ceiling for a lighter look and a view of the entire ceiling trim in the room, which is one of the beautiful historic features in this space.

Shiplap walls are great for adding texture to a space and are an easy DIY solution to cover a non-bearing wall like in this case. Have a look at this bedroom as well, where the shiplap wall covers a very small closet space.

Other blue bedroom ideas to take inspiration from

Blue is a great color for a master bedroom and it’s a paint color often seen in modern styles of interiors. Go for a darker and deeper blue wall color if you want a dramatic effect, like in this master bedroom. If you want a more subtle effect, lighter blue walls can be your cup of tea. If blue sounds a bit too daring for your bedroom, you can always go bold in the guestroom to give it a try.

Lastly, if you are planning to work with a custom wardrobe solution, it gives you the opportunity to work with the same color on the wooden panels of the wardrobe as on the walls for an elegant tone-on-tone effect, which has been achieved here in this beautiful bedroom. This is a similar effect as on the shiplap wall in this example yet the cabinets are painted rather than the wood panels of the shiplap wall.

via Entrance Makleri

A walk-in-closet hidden behind a shiplap wall painted in the same blue color as the rest of the bedroom
A small home office spot with a vintage desk in a bedroom with blue walls and cool grey curtains
A small home office spot with a vintage desk in a bedroom with blue walls and cool grey curtains
A walk-in-closet hidden behind a shiplap wall painted in the same blue color as the rest of the bedroom
A small home office spot with a vintage desk in a bedroom with blue walls and cool grey curtains
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A green kitchen and two-tone walls in an open-plan apartment

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A green kitchen with white metro tiles and a kitchen island in an interior with  two-tone walls

The green cabinets in the open-plan kitchen really stand out in this beautiful Swedish home. The color contrasts with the light-soaped hardwood flooring, the white subway tiles, and the two-tone walls throughout the living kitchen.

Green cabinets and metro tiles in the kitchen

The green color used in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and hallway is quite the bold statement in the otherwise neutral-colored interior. Green is a great color to add when you still want your home to look balanced and I think the effect has not been lost in this interior either.

The green of the kitchen cabinets pairs up nicely with the beautiful terrazzo stone countertop, the stainless steel cabinet handles and faucet, and the subtle white metro tiles on the wall.

The kitchen island is also a breakfast bar and has a spot for two bar stools and the part of the kitchen walls that have not been covered with tiles has been painted in two tones just like in the living room.

If you are looking for more green kitchen inspiration, have a look at my top picks of kitchens with sage green cabinets here.

A green kitchen with white metro tiles and a kitchen island in an interior with  two-tone walls

The TV gallery wall in the living room fits right next to the open doorway towards the kitchen.

A green kitchen with white metro tiles and a kitchen island in an interior with  two-tone walls
A green kitchen with white metro tiles and a kitchen island
A green kitchen with white metro tiles and a kitchen island in an interior with  two-tone walls
A green kitchen with white metro tiles and a kitchen island in an interior with  two-tone walls

Two-tone wall in the living room

The two-tone walls in the living room accentuate the beautiful wainscoting in the space. The wainscoting is covered with white paint, while the upper part of the two-tone wall has been painted in a warm gray paint color.

The warm wood color of the dining table and chairs in front of the window and the warm tones in the coffee table add a bit of warmth to the two colors on the walls and the white curtains frame the large window leading up to the balcony.

Painting walls is a great alternative to an accent wall and allows you to complement it with white paint to balance things out and create an effect that is subtle and balanced.

A dining room with two-tone walls in white and warm gray and a wooden dining table and chairs
A dining room with two-tone walls in white and warm gray and a wooden dining table and chairs
A dining room with two-tone walls in white and warm gray and a wooden dining table and chairs combined with a white sofa
A dining room with two-tone walls in white and warm gray and a wooden dining table and chairs combined with a white sofa
A dining room with two-tone walls in white and warm gray and a wooden dining table and chairs

Green bedroom walls

The same green color as that of the kitchen comes back in the bedroom as well, where the walls have been painted entirely for a more dramatic effect. The green walls are complemented with elegant black wall lamps and contrasted by the light beige bed headboard and the white and beige bedding.

The wall-to-wall curtains consist of two layers just like in a hotel, which gives the bedroom a high-end look and feel. The wainscoting on the bedroom walls is painted in the same color for an integrated, classic effect.

A green paint color in the bedroom combined with white and beige bedding and wall-to-wall curtains
A green paint color in the bedroom combined with white and beige bedding and wall-to-wall curtains

Two-tone walls in the hallway and bathroom

The eye-catching green color comes back in the two-tone wall in the hallway, where the color also comes back in the built-in wardrobe that offers a lot of storage space.

In the bathroom, the same two-tone wall effect has been achieved with the green paint color on the upper part and on the ceiling and the bottom half of the wall has been tiled with simple white tiles just like in the kitchen. In every single room, this color is used, the color introduces an instant contrast in the space.

A two-tone wall in a hallway in green and white with a large wardrobe
A two-tone wall in a hallway in green and white with a large wardrobe
A two-tone bathroom wall with green paint on the upper part and white tiles on the lower part

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An industrial loft with a winter garden and a stainless steel kitchen

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An industrial loft style apartment with black windows and a cozy living room with an eye-catching chandelier

This beautiful industrial loft has steel support beams throughout the interior, black metal pipes on the ceilings, and those wide loft windows which come out onto a winter garden that is as wide as the entire width of the apartment.

Even though the rough metal elements stand out in the space, the light oak flooring adds a soft and home-like coziness to the space that gives it the feeling of a residential home rather than an industrial building.

An industrial space with wall-to-wall black windows

Both the living room and kitchen are located in an open space that has been transformed into a cozy living area. The sofa area comes out onto a winter garden that includes a small lounge chair and a place to have dinner outside.

The living room itself has an eye-catching chandelier combined with neutral-tone soft furnishings and a blue TV sideboard, which stands out in a nice way.

A stainless steel kitchen in the middle of the space

Stainless steel kitchens are usually used in an industrial setting rather than in a residential one, yet this industrial loft-style apartment is a perfect match for this elegant yet rough kitchen.

The kitchen is built in the smallest space of the loft home and when you walk a bit further, you arrive at a lovely dining table. Even though the different functional areas are all connected to each other, I think it’s the light fixtures and the area rugs on each side of the narrow kitchen that separate the areas from each other.

A dark grey bedroom with industrial elements

The bedroom has the most beautiful dark grey wall color and has been decorated in a minimal way. The exposed metal pipes are painted black, which gives this room an industrial touch as well and I like the warm wood on the bedside table, which warms up the look of this space.

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Light grey walls and contrasting brown tones

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I’m so in awe of the beautiful Scandinavian interior design in this turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden. The walls in this place have been painted with a variety of gray paint, which is a bit warmer than in this all-white and grey apartment, where the paint has more green undertones, yet it reflects the natural light and highlights the white ceiling moldings in such a beautiful way.

Dining room with warm light gray paint on the walls

The warm gray paint color on the walls in the dining room brings out the white doors, windows, and moldings so much. The dark oak dining table and bench bring out the warm undertones in the warm gray paint color, while the white pendant lamp and the white boulclé dining chairs lighten up the palette for a contrasting effect so typical in Scandinavian design interiors.

A dining room with warm light grey walls, a dark oak dining table with white bouclé dining chairs and a white statement pendant light
A dining room with warm light grey walls, a dark oak dining table with white bouclé dining chairs and a white statement pendant light
A dining room with warm light grey walls, a dark oak dining table with white bouclé dining chairs and a white statement pendant light
A dining room with warm light grey walls, a dark oak dining table with white bouclé dining chairs and a white statement pendant light
A dining room with warm light grey walls, a dark oak dining table with white bouclé dining chairs and a white statement pendant light

Scandinavian interior design in the living room

The living room has been painted in the same warm light gray paint colors as the dining room, yet rather than a modern feeling, it has more of a typical Scandinavian interior design with lots of texture in the soft furnishings. I think the texture in the white fluffy area rug matches especially well with the light gray paint on the walls and it helps to reflect the natural light in the space.

The dark gray sofa with lots of throw pillows adds a bit of depth, which is enhanced by the contrasting Ferm Living Arum floor lamp (€ 532*) and the statement black plant pot by the window.

The two vintage cognac leather armchairs add a lot of warmth to the space and bring out the warm undertones in the light grey walls.

A living room with light grey walls, a white fluffy area rug, a dark grey sofa and cognac leather armchairs
A living room with light grey walls, a white fluffy area rug, a dark grey sofa and cognac leather armchairs

A classic gray bedroom with an oak wardrobe

For the bedroom, it seems like a light grey paint color was used which is a bit cooler. These cool undertones contrast very nicely with the custom-built oak wardrobe that covers the entire length of the room.

The classic gray of the paint makes the crown moldings on the ceilings stand out in a very nice way and I love the contrasting wall art above the bed. The bed has been made with a combination of white and beige linen which is matched with the beige vase and table lamp on each of the bedside tables.

The bedroom even has a spot for a small home office, a light grey armchair, and a warm gray sheepskin. The natural light coming in from those big windows is reflected in this big round mirror on the wall which is a little trick that you see coming back so often in Scandinavian interior design styles.

Which light gray paint colors to give a try with a Scandinavian interior design

In the dining room and living room of this Scandinavian interior, gray paint color is used with warm undertones, yet they are very subtle like for example in the Ammonite* gray paint color from Farrow and Ball.

In the bedroom, on the other hand, we can see cooler grey walls, which go more in the direction of the Blackened* paint color from Farrow and Ball.

Independent of which wall color you pick out for your walls, you should always buy a tester and try the color out in the room itself, as natural light and the materials in the space can highly influence the undertones of the paint.

A bedroom with light grey walls and a custom-built oak wardrobe
A bedroom with light grey walls and a custom-built oak wardrobe
A bedroom with light grey walls and a custom-built oak wardrobe

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Greige walls in an apartment with an eclectic touch

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A greige living room with a velvet beige sofa and Ikea Ivar cabinets painted grey

I’ve only recently written about this beautiful apartment with greige (a.k.a gray beige) paint colors and now I bumped into another inspiring interior with the best greige paint colors on the walls. This time the interior is a bit more eclectic, which makes it even more characterful and cozy.

The apartment gets a lot of natural light through those beautiful windows, which makes it an ideal setting for a darker greige paint color. I love the way this greige accentuates the white crown moldings on the ceiling, which is such a nice feature to accentuate in the space.

Greige living room walls combined with beige velvet sofas

I love the way the greige paint color scheme is combined with both beige and gray elements in the furniture and soft furnishings. The series of Ikea Ivar cabinets by the wall behind the sofa has received a lick of gray paint, which makes them stand out in front of the greige walls which brings out the cool undertones in the gray.

The brown fabric of the velvet sofa goes towards the warmer end of the spectrum and adds just a hint of warmth to the space which is enhanced by the warm wood tones of the coffee table.

The black table lamp and ceiling lamp, the black horse art print, and the other black accessories add a beautiful contrast to the wall color and I love that the old doorway next to the fireplace has been turned into a bookshelf. By painting this shelf black as well even more contrast has been added to the greige paint colors.

A warm gray kitchen

The wall color of the kitchen has been kept white, which makes the warm gray kitchen cabinets stand out in a lovely way. The white marble countertops and the stainless steel details combine so nicely with the gray cabinets and I think the layout of the kitchen works well.

Just like in the living room, the lighter shades of the kitchen have been combined with contrasting dark wood and black tints. The big round wooden dining table fits perfectly in the large space and the black dining chairs and the black vitrine add a wonderful touch of contrast to the gray paint on the cabinets.

Greige walls with black accents in the bedroom

The bedroom has been painted in a lighter shade of greige, which works well with the white-painted hardwood flooring. The wardrobe is hidden behind a beige linen curtain and the Ikea Ivar cabinets are painted in the same greige as the wall.

The wall behind the bed is finished with wainscoting that gives the impression of a beautiful classic headboard.

via Alvhem

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