Olive kitchen design

Features of olive color

Olive kitchens in the interior not only look stylish, but also affect the mood of all people in them. Originally green, with a hint of olive, it is associated with spring, nature and youth. The olive tone itself rather calms, relaxes - therefore it is often used in bedrooms. And for kitchen color Olives are also useful: reduces appetite, is associated with cleanliness and environmental friendliness.

There are many shades of olive. Although unripe fruits are considered the main association, in fact, light salad and even marsh tones are taken for olive color. It all depends on the proportion of the shades of which it consists: green, yellow and grey.

When using olive color in the interior, the most attention is paid to two things:

• Lighting... Green, especially in combination with yellow, is a rather complex base for highlighting. The main rule is no warm lamps, otherwise the room will seem more dirty yellow than olive. With too cold light, gray will come out and the kitchen will seem dirty.
• Combination of shades... Depending on the colors in which the kitchen is made, it will look different.

What colors does it match?

Olive kitchen design primarily depends on the chosen palette. For example, olive walls can appear warm if the interior has beige, yellow tones. Or cold, if the rest of the elements are made in white or gray.

Beige and olive cuisine

The kitchen of a delicate olive color harmoniously combines with a light sandy hue. Most often, this symbiosis can be found on olive kitchens in classic style, when cabinets and facades are made green, and walls in the kitchen and other details are left beige.

Consider the lighting and the exit side of the windows to create an olive-toned kitchen design. The more daylight there is in the kitchen, the better. To neutralize the yellow in both shades, use the white artificial light we talked about in the previous section.

White and olive interior

Such headsets look as fresh and effective as possible.

Advice! To achieve a harmonious duet, use both ingredients in equal proportions.

For example, it is appropriate to complement a white-olive kitchen with a white countertop and an apron. Either make white walls and put wooden countertop.

On the picture three-row garnish with columns

Combination of brown and olive

In an olive brown kitchen, it is recommended to make the lighting as bright as possible, otherwise the combination will look too dark. Reflective surfaces will help to double the light flux: mirrors, glossy facades, stretch ceiling.

Olive color acts as the main color, brown - accent (that is, the latter should be less). Walls, cabinet facades can be green. Brown - countertops, shelves, dining table, flooring, accessories.

Advice! The combination will look best in kitchens with south or southeast windows.

Gray-olive cuisine

To achieve a light olive kitchen colors choose light gray tones. They are able to lighten and refresh even a dark olive color. Will fit gainsborough, platinum, silver, zircon, monsoon.

To prevent the composition from looking too cold, add gold accessories: mixer, lamps, dishes.

In a modern style, a kitchen with olive fronts with black and white inserts, preferably in the form of a geometric print - stripes, cells, also looks outside the box.

In the photo there are two-tone cabinets with glossy facades

Olive and black

Are you facing the challenge of designing a dark olive kitchen? Choose a low-contrast duet with black! Using olive and black in equal proportions will create a stylish and even slightly dramatic interior.

Important! Dark shades visually reduce the space and are only suitable for large rooms.

With bright colors

As the complex olive color contains yellow, they are considered ideal companions. At the same time, they complement, harmonize and contrast with each other.

The most muted combination is obtained with mustard, honey tones. You can add beige to them or, conversely, go into the cold range with the help aqua.

A bright appearance is obtained by mixing with a bright yellow (like lemon) or orange (carrot, orange, brick). But use them recommended exclusively as small accents, which, if something happens, can simply be replaced with calmer ones.

Renovation and finishing

The olive kitchen set itself is an accent and offers neutral decorative surface finishes.

For walls white, beige, gray and their shades are considered suitable. In large kitchens, it is permissible to use dark gray wallpaper (graphite, wet asphalt) and even black paint.

On the floor choose materials that are easy to clean first (laminate, linoleum, quartz vinyl, tiles). The first three can be with an imitation of natural wood of medium saturation. PVC tiles and tiles are preferably plain or with a concrete texture (if a combination with gray is chosen).

Cloth white as standard. In small kitchens, a glossy stretch will look best.

Last question - apron... The main options for olive cuisine in the interior:

• White. Matte or glossy skinned, classic hog, exclusive white marble - any will look appropriate.
• The black. It is realized with glass, suitable tiles, MDF panels with chalkboard patterns.
• Brown. For example, in one tone with wooden countertop... In stores, you can find aprons and countertops in the same color.

In the photo, a muted shade of olive

What color of furniture and appliances is suitable?

Olive does not set clear parameters for the choice of technique: it all depends on your personal preferences and the chosen style.

On the corner kitchen in the style of Provence or classic, models of beige stoves and ovens in retro design and domed ones are appropriate hoods.

Hi-tech prefers minimalistic black or chrome options, in scandi completely white technique is permissible.

The photo shows green furniture with black handles and a wooden table top.

Which countertop should you choose?

Recommendations for choosing a table in working area the same as for the apron. The most commonly used are white and black monochromatic surfaces with imitation stone... In country and other styles that require home comfort and warmth, a light wood texture will be appropriate.

Gray colors will add rigor, suitable for both classic and minimalist modern solutions.

What curtains are suitable?

Curtains and other textiles (tablecloth, towels) - a relatively easy thing to replace, so here you can afford to experiment and try something bright. Sunny yellow or crimson red perfectly tone up, cheer up.

Don't want rich accents? Against the background of olive color, light ones look great: white, beige, gray. To keep the curtains out of the way, try to match the fabric to match the walls.

Which decor to choose?

The best kitchen decorations in any style are functional. Beautiful dishes on open shelves, for example, will help create the right atmosphere: cute porcelain teapots with flowers for French chic, neat wicker baskets or wooden figured boards - under scandi.

In the photo there is a bright apron with oriental ornament

Light fixtures in an olive-colored room, they not only perform the main function, but also decorate the space: just instead of standard spots, you should choose original suspensions and complement them with wall sconces.

What style to decorate the kitchen?

Real examples of the use of olive color show that the choice of style is absolutely unlimited, just furniture and accessories in different designs will be different.

For example, provence distinguished by a combination with beige, carved facades, textiles with floral patterns and love for wood.

Modern interior in olive color prefers glossy fronts without handles, white or black color of the table top, apron, decoration.

Don't be afraid of green in your interior, especially in the kitchen! With its help, you will create a unique and cozy interior, conducive to rest and relaxation.