8 Unusual Colour Combinations for Interior Walls
With a stroke of vibrant and unique colour, these eclectic walls can bring oodles of style to your home
Sometimes, contrasting colours that you may perceive as ‘mismatched’ can actually work together to create a cohesive look. The blend of these unconventional wall colours can liven up the space and make a bold style statement. From combinations of greys and oranges to mauves and yellows, here are some unconventional colour combinations that can brighten up your walls.
Blue and rust
Colour accents are a terrific way to call attention to an area or highlight a detail in your home. Here, the designer demarcates with an orange hue the accessories corner containing a chest and a hatstand with bags, while the sitting area is painted blue. The white ceiling and the wall in the centre provide neutral relief and mellow down the effect of the dominating hues on both sides harmoniously.
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Colour accents are a terrific way to call attention to an area or highlight a detail in your home. Here, the designer demarcates with an orange hue the accessories corner containing a chest and a hatstand with bags, while the sitting area is painted blue. The white ceiling and the wall in the centre provide neutral relief and mellow down the effect of the dominating hues on both sides harmoniously.
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Magenta and green
In this living room, the designer aimed to create a bold, vivid and statement-making look by combining bright magenta and green walls with a large red sofa. Magenta is used in the recessed part of the wall, while the green plays backdrop for two paintings. Also, more pops of colour are added to the setup via the small accessories on the wooden table and the cushions. The white panel and ceiling provide the perfect base for the dance of colours in this room.
In this living room, the designer aimed to create a bold, vivid and statement-making look by combining bright magenta and green walls with a large red sofa. Magenta is used in the recessed part of the wall, while the green plays backdrop for two paintings. Also, more pops of colour are added to the setup via the small accessories on the wooden table and the cushions. The white panel and ceiling provide the perfect base for the dance of colours in this room.
Brick red and aqua blue
The rustic exposed brick finish is complemented with subtle aqua in the recessed walls and the door, creating a serene look in this bedroom. The cleverly spaced-out blocks of aqua blue effortlessly blend with the vintage brick wall. Also, the vertical stripes on the door and the horizontal brick placement bring in an intriguing clash of patterns.
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The rustic exposed brick finish is complemented with subtle aqua in the recessed walls and the door, creating a serene look in this bedroom. The cleverly spaced-out blocks of aqua blue effortlessly blend with the vintage brick wall. Also, the vertical stripes on the door and the horizontal brick placement bring in an intriguing clash of patterns.
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Royal blue and brown
Reminiscent of earth and sky, blue and brown is a combination that reminds us of the outdoors and nature. In this room, the varying shades of brown across the ceiling, furniture and taupe walls lay the foundation of this living room’s colour palette. The royal-blue wall livens up all of these classic wooden colours with just one wall space.
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Reminiscent of earth and sky, blue and brown is a combination that reminds us of the outdoors and nature. In this room, the varying shades of brown across the ceiling, furniture and taupe walls lay the foundation of this living room’s colour palette. The royal-blue wall livens up all of these classic wooden colours with just one wall space.
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Black and yellow
The white-painted tree mural on the black wall ups the ante of the space and is offset by the subtle golden tint on the adjacent walls and ceiling. The fusion of these hues creates a luxurious and striking colour combination, where the black adds depth and darkness to the design and the gold brings dramatic contrast.
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The white-painted tree mural on the black wall ups the ante of the space and is offset by the subtle golden tint on the adjacent walls and ceiling. The fusion of these hues creates a luxurious and striking colour combination, where the black adds depth and darkness to the design and the gold brings dramatic contrast.
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Lavender and grey
In this space, the designer steps out of the ‘pink is for girls’ idea to combine different tones of grey with hints of light purple or lavender. The shades also bring about a calming and serene effect, which is essential for areas like the bedroom and nursery. I love how the crib is painted grey to tie the colour scheme together.
In this space, the designer steps out of the ‘pink is for girls’ idea to combine different tones of grey with hints of light purple or lavender. The shades also bring about a calming and serene effect, which is essential for areas like the bedroom and nursery. I love how the crib is painted grey to tie the colour scheme together.
Mauve and yellow
Colour blocking, where shades from opposite sides of the colour wheel are placed together, is evident in this space. The interconnected rooms give an edge to the use of shades of soft mauve and yellow. Even though these walls don’t connect physically, the harmonising gold-accented flooring gives a feel of continuity.
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Which unusual colour combo have you tried on your home walls? Share pictures and tell us in the Comments section below.
Colour blocking, where shades from opposite sides of the colour wheel are placed together, is evident in this space. The interconnected rooms give an edge to the use of shades of soft mauve and yellow. Even though these walls don’t connect physically, the harmonising gold-accented flooring gives a feel of continuity.
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Tell us:
Which unusual colour combo have you tried on your home walls? Share pictures and tell us in the Comments section below.
A burst of orange livens up this otherwise dull and sombre staircase and living area in grey. The muted orange injects an energising vibe into the space. Textural contrast is also introduced by using a plain coat of orange against the geometrical-patterned walls.