Design in lilac tones is a trend in recent seasons. This is explained by the fact that the color itself has a huge variety of shades, among which there is an option for the most demanding taste.
Lavender, lilac, lilac – all these are essentially synonyms, denoting a light shade of purple. In Russia, it is often called lilac, in the West – lavender. Lavender is not only lavender, but also violets and lilac flowers. Their delicate colors belong to the pastel range, and can have not only violet, but also other shades – blue, pink, crimson, purple. Hence the variety of finishes.
The lavender color in the interior is a light purple, as a rule, inherent in the flowers of the lavender plant. However, lavender, like lilac, comes in different shades, so choose «reference» color is almost impossible.
Properties of lilac tones
Lavender’s blue-violet shades belong to the group of cold colors, so they are usually used in the interior when they want to create a cool atmosphere and add freshness. For example, lavender decoration of south-facing rooms and bathrooms is very popular..
The interior in lilac tones, especially if it has a bluish tint, promotes relaxation, calms the nervous system. If the shade approaches pink, the action is replaced by the opposite: such an interior invigorates. Lavender, just like other cold tones, visually increases the volume of the room, making it popular when decorating small rooms.
Styles
Provence
Design in lilac tones looks most natural in the Provencal style. Provence is a province in South-East France known for the cultivation of lavender, and its vast lavender fields have long been a hallmark of the region..
The Provencal style uses light shades diluted with white, very light – as if burnt out in the hot southern sun, this applies to all colors, including purple. You can combine lavender with light milky and beige tones, the color of old wood, as well as with gray tones. It is also used for painting large areas, for example, walls, and in the decoration of parts – in this case, the color should be more saturated..
Modern classic
In modern classic interiors, lavender is used quite often, while it should be «dusty», or «smoky». Lavender can be both walls and individual pieces of furniture..
Minimalism
The lavender color in the interior of the minimalism style can successfully replace the classic black and white combination. Tones can be any, and can be used both as base and for additions. For example, against the background of light, almost white walls with a light lilac tint, elements of a thick purple tone will look spectacular.
Cool lavender will help make a small room visually spacious. In all of these styles, lavender tone is used in large quantities, but it can be used as an accent in almost any interior..
Combinations
When creating interiors in lilac tones, use colors such as white, gray, milky, ivory, beige as additional colors. Brown and black also go well with delicate purple. In some styles, lilac is successfully combined with turquoise, greens, blue and yellow tones, and even red, but in this case all tones should be muted, washed out, as if diluted with white or gray tones..
Purple looks good in retro styles, especially when combined with other pastel shades. Combinations of various shades of purple in one interior look very interesting, for example, lilac with plum and indigo, lavender with fuchsia and rose.
