Ombré is a color technique that is largely used in hair design, textiles, the fashion industry, wedding cakes, and nail art. In Ombré, one color hue gradual blends to another, usually by moving tints and shades from light to dark. The word itself means “to shade” in French, and this stunning effect has been around for several years. Ombré Walls are in style now; rather than an entire wall with covered in just one or two colors, a fading technique is used here. Colors either gradually blend in or are seem in blocks arranged either from the floor to the ceiling or sideways. In all cases, you would have to get creative with color and not be afraid of using more than one tint on the same wall. I would just pick one focal wall in the room and match the colors with the furniture and rest of the decor in the room. A lighter color would look the best in a small room, and you can go bold in a larger space. Here’s a tutorial if you are interesting in learning more – Ombre Paint Effect Tutorial From Dulux.
Although this does not look like an easy task for the painter, I think it is totally worth the effort. I personally think the final outcome has to be admired from a distance. I have a few shades of pink, green, yellow, and blue to get you thinking about creating Ombré walls in your own home!
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hilary thacker says
What make is the darker turquoise paint to the right in the last photo please ?
Melissa Williams says
I don’t think I would have ever considered doing this on my own but it looks amazing! Must try this with my new home 🙂
The DIY Homegirl says
Great collection of ombre rooms! So colorful and soft. Perfect for those of us eager for spring to come!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
I’d love to do something like this in our bathroom remodel. Love the one ombre with the wood wall.
Robin says
I love every one of these-they’re remind me of beautiful watercolor art…thanks so much for inspiring us at Shabbilicious Friday xo
Christie says
These walls look great, but I’m not sure if I’m ambitious enough to give them a try. Thanks for sharing at Wordless Wednesday last week. We hope to see you again this week!
Nicole says
Wow! That is a beautiful effect!
Notorious Spinks says
Thanks to Pinterest I’m just starting to pay attention to ombre. It’s so cute to me and I really want to do it on my nails. I’m going to have to find a nail person that can do it.
Ntina says
It certainly does worth the trouble! I love this outcome! I wish I would have thought it when painting my house! thanks for the inspiration! found you at a link party! nice page! Ntina @happygirlycrafty.blogspot
Christine Gallagher says
I love this I wish I could do it, maybe someday I will try
Ann says
I really like the pink shades on the wood slats. Great idea to brighten up my laundry room. Hope you had a super Valentines Day.
Ann
Felice says
WOW this is stunning. I never thought of using ombre on walls.I love how the furniture blends in with the ombre perfectly.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
Ombre walls give a room a certain magic! Now I know what to paint the bedroom the next time it gets repainted.
Kiwi says
OMG I AM SO INSPIRED!!! I am so gonna ombre my walls when I move soon! Yassss!
Kendra says
I love these walls, They make rooms look oh so fabulous and chic. I wish I could do something similar but I don’t think it would be as awesome in my traditional house.
Rosey says
I love the ombre effect. And I want my laundry room to look like that laundry room, oh yes, I do. 🙂
Tanya says
The ombre effect is stunning. It really adds an element of wow. I love all of these ideas!
Angela Christoper says
I love the third photo! Looks very neat and beautiful in my eyes. How to do that?
Echo says
Ombre is really nice, but I don’t know if I like it on the walls! I guess I am a little more old school when it comes to decor.
Local Adventurer (Las Vegas Blog) says
i looove the ombre walls! especially the first picture and the second to last. i would be scared to commit to it though since it’s a trend that might go away after a while.. but it looks beautiful!
Franc Ramon says
I like the two toned effect on the walls. The pastel colors also make it easy on the eyes.
Courtney says
Omg I would have never thought to ombre walls!!! Looks so cool… I so wanna do that to my princesses room now!!
tammileetips says
I love how the ombre walls look!! Gives a lot of character to the room!
Sharon says
I am in love with the colors in the bedroom and laundry room. I would never have the courage to do that in my own house
Liz Mays says
I love this look! I didn’t realize there was a proper name for it. I would so enjoy doing this in my home.
nazma says
oh my GOD. just beautiful. i love these walls.until now i heared and saw ombre nail arts but i think this is also an owsm idea where we can apply this art style
Lisa Ehrman says
These are beautiful! I’ve never seen anything like this before. Thanks for sharing!
Sharon - Her Organized Chaos says
I love ombre walls but I am so scared to try it! I don’t think I am patient enough. There are a lot of great examples here. Thanks for sharing.
Angelic Sinova says
I LOVE ombre walls, especially light and dark blue walls! The second to last photo and the 7th are my favorites. It really adds so much character to a room <3