--- title: Interior Design Blog for Wallpaper and Paint | meinewand.com | COLOUR COMBINATIONS description: COLOUR COMBINATIONS | Inspiring Interior Design Blog for Selected Wallpaper and Paint | Featuring Trends and Timeless Design Concepts | Curated by meinewand.com --- [![muralist_logo_600](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/AAA-Layout/muralist_logo_600.jpg?width=600&height=95&name=muralist_logo_600.jpg "muralist_logo_600")](https://www.meinewand.com/en/trends) Open main menu Close main menu - [English](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) - [Deutsch](https://blog.meinewand.com/de/tag/farbkombinationen) English # Interior Design Blog for Selected Wallpaper and Paint | meinewand.com Select Category WALLPAPER COLOUR CONCEPTS PAINT BRITISH BRANDS COLOUR COMBINATIONS VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN BOTANICAL COLLECTIONS FLORAL WALLPAPER MINIMALISM COLE & SON COORDONNÉ ACCESORIES AFRICAN ANIMALS ASIAN BATHROOM FLORAL PLAIN WALLPAPER Test Select Category WALLPAPER COLOUR CONCEPTS PAINT BRITISH BRANDS COLOUR COMBINATIONS VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN BOTANICAL COLLECTIONS FLORAL WALLPAPER MINIMALISM COLE & SON COORDONNÉ ACCESORIES AFRICAN ANIMALS ASIAN BATHROOM FLORAL PLAIN WALLPAPER Test Posts about: ## COLOUR COMBINATIONS ![](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Little%20Greene%20Ruth%20Mottershead/Ruth_Mottershead.jpg) [WALLPAPER,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/wallpaper) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) [BRITISH](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/british) ### [There is a growing understanding of the effect of colour](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/interview-ruth-mottershead) Ruth Mottershead is Little Greene's creative director. In her role, she is responsible for developing new colour tones and designing the wallpaper collections. She comes from the family of owners of the long-established English family business in Manchester and has been involved with colour since she was a child. Master interior decorator Kai Bergen from MEINEWAND spoke with her. ![Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Avatar_Bilder/Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg?width=45&name=Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg) [Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/kai-bergen) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/interview-ruth-mottershead) ![Living room with one wall painted matt and gloss in the same colour](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Matte%20und%20gl%C3%A4nzende%20Finishes%20kombinieren/farrow_and_ball_scotch_blue_792.jpg) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) [BRITISH](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/british) ### [Combining matt and glossy paint finishes](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/combine-matte-and-glossy-finishes) The skilful combination of colours and textures is a central element of perfect interior design. This also includes the combination of glossy and matt surfaces in the same colour. The juxtaposition of matt and gloss creates dynamism and gives the room depth, character and a touch of avant-garde elegance. ![Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Avatar_Bilder/Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg?width=45&name=Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg) [Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/kai-bergen) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/combine-matte-and-glossy-finishes) ![](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Ton%20in%20Ton%20skaninavisch/Ton_in_Ton_skandinavisch_Teaser_Farbfelder.jpg) [WALLPAPER,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/wallpaper) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [SCANDINAVIAN,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/scandinavian) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) ### [Scandinavian tone on tone](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/skandinavisches-ton-in-ton) Matching walls and interior tone on tone has a long tradition in Scandinavian interior design. The effect is restrained and timeless. A good starting point for this very Nordic colour concept are the wallpapers of the traditional Swedish brands Sandberg and Boråstapeter, many of which are in subtle colours. Clear white or grey components in all colour tones allow the wallpapers to recede visually in the room. ![Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Avatar_Bilder/Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg?width=45&name=Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg) [Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/kai-bergen) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/skandinavisches-ton-in-ton) ![](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Sweet%20Treats/Muscovado_2_Aufmacher.jpg) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) [BRITISH](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/british) ### [Sweet Treats: 9 coffee house shades from Little Greene](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/collection-sweet-treats-little-greene) The new Sweet Treats special colour collection from Little Greene focuses on warm honey, caramel and chocolate tones. A total of 9 colours can be used to create cosy interiors. They are named after well-known desserts and sweet baked goods. ![Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Avatar_Bilder/Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg?width=45&name=Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg) [Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/kai-bergen) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/collection-sweet-treats-little-greene) ![](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Tapeten%20und%20passende%20Farben/Taepten%20und%20Farben%20Teaser_blog-1.jpg) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) ### [Wallpapers and Colours Perfectly Combined](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/how-to-combine-wallpaper-and-paint) Finding the right combination of [wallpapers](https://www.meinewand.com/en/wallpaper) and [colours](https://www.meinewand.com/en/paint) is a major challenge in wall design and colour consulting. At the same time, it makes a decisive contribution to creating a coherent room concept in the end. ![Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Avatar_Bilder/Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg?width=45&name=Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg) [Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/kai-bergen) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/how-to-combine-wallpaper-and-paint) ![](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Kinder%20Ton%20in%20Ton/Ton_in_Ton_Kinder_Teaser.jpg) [WALLPAPER,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/wallpaper) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) ### [Children's room tone on tone with wallpaper and paint](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/childrens-room-tone-on-tone) Matching wallpaper and interior tone on tone creates a calm, relaxed atmosphere in the children's room that leaves plenty of room for imagination. ![Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Avatar_Bilder/Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg?width=45&name=Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg) [Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/kai-bergen) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/childrens-room-tone-on-tone) ![](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Starke%20Kontraste/Starke_Kontraste_Elitis_Tapete_Broceliande.jpg) [WALLPAPER,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/wallpaper) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) ### [Strong contrasts with colour and wallpaper](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/contrasting-colours-with-wallpaper-and-paint) If you combine wallpaper and interior in a contrasting way, you create freshness and liveliness in the room. This is easy with the right choice of wallpaper and colour. ![Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Avatar_Bilder/Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg?width=45&name=Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg) [Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/kai-bergen) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/contrasting-colours-with-wallpaper-and-paint) ![](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Wei%C3%9F%20ist%20nicht%20gleich%20Wei%C3%9F/Zoffany/Zoffany_Off_White_1_Quadrat_neu.jpg) [WALLPAPER,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/wallpaper) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) ### [Why Off-White Shades Make a Difference](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/why-off-white-shades-make-a-difference) Walls, ceilings and floors do not always have to be in pure white tones. Off-white tones offer many design advantages. In England, for example, they have a long tradition in interior design. ![Sebastian Stahl](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Avatar_Bilder/Sebastian_Stahl_Blog_Avatar_Square.jpg?width=45&name=Sebastian_Stahl_Blog_Avatar_Square.jpg) [Sebastian Stahl](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/sebastian-stahl) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/why-off-white-shades-make-a-difference) ![](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Holzvert%C3%A4felung%20streichen/Farrow_and_Ball_267_Dove_Tale_Aufmacherfoto.jpg) [WALLPAPER,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/wallpaper) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) ### [Repainting Old Wood Panelling](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/refurbishing-wood-panelling) With a new coat of paint in a matching colour, aged wood panelling can look fresh in no time at all and suddenly appear ultra-modern. We explain the few steps that are necessary to turn old wood panels into a design highlight. ![Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Avatar_Bilder/Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg?width=45&name=Kai_Bergen_Blog_Avatar.jpg) [Kai Bergen](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/kai-bergen) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/refurbishing-wood-panelling) ![](https://blog.meinewand.com/hubfs/Blog/Farrow%20and%20Ball%20Interview/F_and_B_Portrait_Patrick%20ODonnell_1000_2.jpg) [WALLPAPER,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/wallpaper) [PAINT,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/paint) [COLOUR COMBINATIONS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations) [COLOUR CONCEPTS,](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-concepts) [BRITISH](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/british) ### [Interview with Farrow & Ball's VIP Colour Consultant Patrick O’Donnell](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/farrow-and-ball-interview-with-patrick-o-donnell) *“If you don\`t like green, you don\`t like green”* meinewand.com founder Sebastian Stahl and meinewand.com colour consultant Kai Bergen had the chance to talk to Patrick O’Donnell, international brand ambassador and VIP colour consultant of Farrow & Ball, about his approach for perfect colour-based interior designs and the new, reformulated Dead Flat finish by Farrow & Ball. [MEINEWAND Team](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/author/meinewand-team) [Read More](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/farrow-and-ball-interview-with-patrick-o-donnell) [1](https://blog.meinewand.com/en) [2](https://blog.meinewand.com/en/tag/colour-combinations/page/2) - [Shop](https://www.meinewand.com/en) - [Wallpaper Shop](https://www.meinewand.com/en/wallpaper) - [Paint Shop](https://www.meinewand.com/en/paint) - [Newsletter](https://www.meinewand.com/en/newsletter-subscription) - [Contact](https://www.meinewand.com/en/contact) - [Free Wallpaper Samples](https://www.meinewand.com/en/wallpaper-sample-service) - [Imprint](https://www.meinewand.com/en/imprint) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.meinewand.com/en/privacy-policy)