Best family room colors
20 Family Room Color Ideas
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Updated on 09/01/22
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Family rooms are synonymous with the term household hub. Often used interchangeably with the term living room, a lot goes down in these warm and welcoming spaces. This area is a place for socializing, family recreation, and often for quiet relaxation, so it's understandable if you're set on nailing the perfect color scheme. The family room must meet the needs of various purposes and multiple people, all while feeling more comfortable than a more formal living room. These days, many homes only have one living space or blend these names together, so we'll refer to these terms synonymously.
Whether you're opting for bolder color schemes, two-color combinations, classic neutrals, or anything in between, your family room paint color can match the function and feel of your space. We've gathered 20 different ideas to help you choose the best color for your family room walls. The Spruce's Paint Calculator can help you determine how much paint you'll need to get started.
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Cozy White
Becca Interiors
White is hard to beat when it comes to family room paint colors. It's a basic hue that presents infinite opportunities. Any accent color will work with white as its backdrop and almost every design style out there will find a tone of white that fits perfectly, whether it's a cozier boho cream or a modern bright white.
Selecting this color also makes it easier to switch up the look of a family room every now and then or tweak it for fun as trends arise. -
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Cool, Bright White
Leclair Decor
Yes, there is a big difference between warm and cool white—but it's harder to see when there aren't two rooms you can use to compare. White is a clever hue as the undertones can largely influence the final effect. It can appear warm and cozy (like above), but it's also a great pick when used in rooms with cooler schemes, like this space. Grays and cool neutrals appeal to decorators with modern tastes, and a colder white is perfect for setting the tone.
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Light Pink
Calimia Home
A slightly more saturated step away from white is light pink. It may not be the most common color palette to swatch on your walls, but in the right tone it provides the perfect near-neutral. With the addition of red, pink takes off the edge that a cool white often brings to a place.
Family rooms looking to stay modern and fresh yet still warm and inviting may want to venture into this color family. -
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Bold Red
LA Weddings & Interiors
Though red is a fiery and bold color, it feels fitting for a room that's meant to be warm and inviting. Deeper shades of red can be the spicy kick a room needs and allows for the rest of the space to remain neutral—or gives you the chance to play with unique accent colors, such as this space shows. Red is a great choice for smaller family rooms as it provides the comfort and coziness of a dark tone like navy or black, but doesn't make it feel cramped.
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Taupe
Erin Williamson Design
Not quite pink but not quite beige, taupe is a fun happy medium that doesn't exit the realm of neutrals but adds a little more color than a cream or gray. Though more traditional living rooms may gravitate to the concreteness of a taupe, cottagecore fans and even Scandi lovers may really appreciate what this color can do for their family rooms, too.
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Beige
Morse Design
Beige and its hyper-trendy cousin greige have been long-running popular picks for family rooms. The warm undertone from a room this color helps define the shape and allows lighter-colored furniture to stand out rather than blend in. Beige is perfect for warmer color schemes, and the chillier greige is ideal if you want to work in cooler blues or purples. Traditional, transitional, and contemporary family rooms work well with this shade, but don't sleep on using it in modern farmhouse or cottage-inspired homes either.
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Brown and Beige
KJ Design & Mortar Styling
A chocolate brown or muddy beige will always deliver when it comes to making your family room feel cozy. Throw in plenty of pillows and blankets, as this living room has done, and your space will tick all the boxes needed for creating an area to gather, socialize, and watch movies. Depending on whether you're leaning towards warmer or cooler tones, you'll be able to find a shade that works with either.
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Warm Tan
Beauty Is Abundant
As mentioned, nothing cozies up a space quite like a warm tan, beige, or brown. This design feels soft and welcoming with a few bold accents for contrast. While many family room color ideas use bold, definite hues or something soft and quiet, this space provides the best of both worlds. It still stands out amongst the white and light gray living rooms of the world thanks to the shade chosen and the graphic, colorful artwork on the wall. At the same time, tan is a neutral and brings with it the expected grounding and sophisticated atmosphere.
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Cream and Yellow
Kateryna Gonchar / Instagram
Admittedly, yellow isn't the most popular wall color, but in its lighter versions, it's a perfectly creamy and cozy shade to include in your family room. Whether it's rolled onto every wall or used as a color for cabinets, it provides that soft, warm glow that many other colors can't.
Minimalists who are craving a change from the classic white or pale gray may find this to be a substitute that fits the bill. Pair it with chocolate brown accents or even with a few splashes of light blue to make it stand out. -
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Light Green
Michelle Boudreau Design
Granted, it takes a certain amount of fortitude to apply a bright shade of green to your family room walls—but family rooms don't have to be neutral. The right light and bright hue of green can uplift an area and even cater to furniture and accents in near-complementary colors. The pops of orange in this living room show just how easy it is to make a more tranquil color one that's playful and modern.
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Earthy Green
Brexton Cole Interiors
For something a little more grounded, try deepening the shade ever so slightly. Mossy greens are gorgeous backdrops for gold accents and brown furniture. Earthy textures look perfectly suited in family rooms when walls are this color, too.
Boho style or eclectic spaces will also find that a middle-ground green is a nice pick over more classic neutrals. -
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Two-Toned
Casa Watkins Living
A darker shade of teal may be just the color needed to make a living room shine. If you prefer your family room to feel open and airy rather than cozy, you probably know that deeper tones often do the latter. That doesn't mean they can't be used. When working with jewel-toned shades such as teal, incorporating lighter hues can keep the room feeling light and airy. As this space shows, a two-toned palette—along with bright yellow curtains and a light-colored rug—all make it feel spacious.
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Deep Teal
Design by Ryann Miller of Style by Emily Henderson / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Providing the earthiness of a dark green but the softness that comes with a blue, it's not worth skipping over deep teal when you're testing out paint swatches.
Complement it with rusty oranges or tans to make the whole space come alive (this is also a much gentler take on the complementary orange and blue palette). And, as this room perfectly points out, it's a dreamy color for making your collection of books pop. -
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Light Blue
Dazey Den
This light and airy color scheme is all held together by the sky blue paint on these walls. It's also a premium example of working with two contrasting colors. The different shades of blue and pink that serve as accents make this living room appear unique but cohesive overall. While the selection of the two paint colors needs to be made carefully, don't be scared to experiment. Colors that are closely related or commonly seen together in nature will lend a room a relaxed, but alert feeling.
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Navy Blue
Michelle Berwick Design
For something a touch moodier and more elevated, try navy blue on the walls of your family room.
It's not as dramatic as black per se, but it provides that same stillness. When you pick out the right light fixtures and pair it with neutral furniture, a blue this dark won't overcrowd the space either. Be sure to try multiple shades on the wall to see how it looks throughout the day—some may appear grayer while others take on a royal blue tinge. -
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Deep Purple
Tyler Karu
Royal purple, lavender, lilac, mauve—there are many shades of purple out there to choose from. For a sophisticated option that feels more playful than charcoal but still elevated, why not try a deeper tone? A paint color or wallpaper that straddles the line between purple in gray is ideal. In some lighting, it'll appear more purple and in others, charcoal, giving a unique look all throughout the day. It's an easy color to get behind when you see just how well it pairs with olive green, as seen above.
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Classic Gray
Twelve15 Design Studio
Falling under the category of timeless living room colors alongside white and beige is gray.
It's an excellent color for homeowners and renters that are aiming for a cooler tone in their space. Though it's a good pick for trendier styles and modern tastes, it won't ever go out of style—no matter how many times you reconsider your couch shape or change out the wall art. Like white, it's best to swatch and try shades in person to ensure you get the tone you're after. Gray is a chameleon in the color world, too. -
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Charcoal Gray
Rikki Snyder
Perhaps you're searching for a shade with a little more depth. In that case, don't overlook charcoal gray. Yes, it's still in the family of famed neutrals, but its more serious tone feels bolder than its paler counterparts. It's a shade that feels slightly magical as it's typically cooler in tone but still creates a warmth in coziness that radiates from the walls. As this family room shows, plants and accent colors are given the spotlight when gray stands in the background.
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Black and White
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Nothing punctuates a room like a black-and-white color scheme.
These opposites expertly harmonize with one another and leave room for other colors to jump off the wall or appear in the form of an accent chair or rug. While the idea of painting your whole living space all-black (or all-white) might make you nervous, a balancing act of the two is the perfect happy medium so neither color will overwhelm you or the room itself. -
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Neutral Textures
Rikki Snyder
If standard colors aren't sparking any inspiration, it might be worth turning to wallpaper, paneling, or paints with textured finishes. These provide a unique look that can't really be created with a plain color. You can go all out with a maximalist printed wallpaper or keep minimal styles front and center with a subtle print or four-dimensional paint. Beadboard and wainscoting can add additional oomph, too.
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50 Best Living Room Color Ideas
Read McKendree
When it comes to living room design, a flattering color palette is one of the first aspects you need to nail down.
It will likely drive the whole design scheme and set the mood for years to come. Plus, your living room is probably the most-used room in the house, so choosing colors that make you look forward to spending time in it is a must! Whether you want something bold and bright, neutral, or dark and moody, we've laid out tons of designer-approved living room paint color ideas to help you get inspired. All you have to do is put on your overalls and grab a roller—or, you know, hire someone else to do the dirty work. The hardest part will be deciding between all of these living room colors. But once you do, you can start shopping for the decor.
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Seth Smoot
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Gray-Purple
In a Cape Cod-style home for a couple of empty nesters, designer Lauren Nelson painted the living room walls in Farrow & Ball's Dove Tale—a warm gray with purple undertones. It keeps the atmosphere neutral yet inviting.
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Pearl
A soft white paint with a slight gray tone to it can easily make your living room a spot you want to spend all day in. Take it from designer Sharon Rembaum, who dressed this living room with textured pieces in a neutral color palette to boost its overall coziness.
TREVOR PARKER
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Cerulean Blue
Designer Garrow Kedigan made use of Lakeside Cabin by Benjamin Moore on the walls of this cozy corner. The faded cerulean blue acts as a soft backdrop to the rich orange and gold decor and dark gray sofa.
Sean Litchfield
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Cloudy Green
Reminiscent of the outdoors and luxurious spas, sage green can instantly make your living room feel welcoming. In this speakeasy-inspired room by Brooklinteriors, Art Deco, Eastern World, and bohemian elements are blended together on a background of Clare's Dirty Martini paint for an opulent but casual atmosphere.
Alyssa Rosenheck
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Sunny Yellow
Sunny yellow walls can instantly brighten up your living room— no matter if you have big windows or small openings for natural light.
In this room designed by Taylor Anne Interiors, Farrow & Ball's Citron adds energy to the tropical-yet-modern space.
Haris Kenjar
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Ebony
Set a moody yet cozy scene by painting your walls and ceiling in a soft shade of ebony. For designer Sean Anderson's client, comfort and function in the living room were crucial for entertaining. He painted the room in Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams and layered items that told the homeowner's story to enhance the welcoming atmosphere.
Mali Azima
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Red Clay
Designed by Melanie Turner, this living room's walls are painted in Windswept Canyon by Sherwin-Williams. The assortment of furniture styles is united by a common colorway that pairs nicely with the paint.
LAUREY GLENN
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Frost Blue
Frost blue walls—in Benjamin Moore's Philipsburg Blue, to be exact—offer the right amount of softness in this formal dining room designed by Jenny Wolf. Gold framed art and a textured rug add warmth near the fireplace.
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Teal
"It’s a vibrant happy blue while not being too overwhelming, says designer Rudy Saunders of the color on the walls of his Upper East Side studio apartment. It's Fine Paints of Europe Jefferson Blue from the Dorothy Draper paint collection.
Bjorn Wallander
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Sangria
Designer Krsnaa Mehta aimed for a salon feel in the heart of his India home. The sangria-and-blue palette of the living room achieves that inviting look that's best suited for entertaining.
Lisa Romerein
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Cream
This sunny living room designed by Thomas Callaway exudes warmth, despite the grand size and ceiling height. Callaway broke the room into zones to enhance intimacy and then used soft buttery glaze on the walls to give the room a golden glow, and layered rich yet mellow fabrics.
Jared Kuzia Photography
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Dark Blue-Green
Designer Cecilia Casagrande chose rich jewel tones for this Boston Colonial living room.
It's classic yet fresh. The paint color—Farrow & Ball Hague Blue—in particular, straddles that duality of modern and traditional styles, perfect for a historic home. Casagrande also mixed contemporary elements with more traditional ones to further play with that juxtaposition between old and new.
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Dusty Rose
Atelier ND and homeowner Carice Van Houten used a variety of plant species to liven up the room and create visual intrigue with different heights and shapes. It really freshens up the bold pastels and rich earthy tones for a unique composition. Pro tip: Don't forget to paint the ceiling for a more immersive impression.
Anna Spiro Design
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Buttercream
Instead of painting the walls blue, designer Anna Spiro covered the hardwood floors in a cheerful blue color. She also made the windows extra sunny by painting the frames buttercream yellow.
Brie Williams
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Pitch Black
Dark black walls and lots of warm gold and caramel tones make this living room designed by Ariene Bethea super cozy but also formal and regal—the ideal balance if your living room doubles as the family room.
She used Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams.
Kendall McCaugherty
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Peach
The open floor plan in this Chicago family apartment designed by Bruce Fox called for cohesion between the dining and living room areas. That soft peachy paint and deep pink sofa are reflected in the printed armchair at the head of the dining table, and also mimic the rosy glow of the pendant light. The color scheme was inspired by a photograph taken of the family in London during spring when the city was veiled in cherry blossoms.
Read McKendree
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Clay
Dark gray walls can be a bit brooding, like storm clouds, but in the case of this sunny Manhattan apartment by Elizabeth Cooper, they look playful and contemporary. Cheerful pinks, a dash of cobalt blue, traditional granny-chic patterns, and whimsical artwork lighten the mood.
Nicole Franzen
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Off-White
While bright colors can help liven up a room, it's not the only route.
Take this neutral-toned living room by Kristin Fine: Soft and texture-rich upholstery mix with off-white paint, rustic wood pieces, and plenty of antique accents to make a surprisingly modern impression with lots of character.
Robert McKinley
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Olive
Robert McKinley wanted to keep the color scheme in this country retreat earthy and neutral but also wanted to inject it with a little warmth. He opted for a quietly sophisticated shade of olive green for the walls while the chose a cream color for the wood-paneled ceiling.
Chris Mottalini
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Steel Gray
This New York City living room designed by Nanette Brown is a lesson in dark paint decorating that strikes the balance between formal and casual, sophisticated and easy-going, elevated and cozy. The exact color pictured is Amethyst Shadow from Benjamin Moore.
Paul Raeside
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Light Lime Green
Take your cues from the bold pattern mixing and modern artwork on display in this living room designed by Les Ensembliers.
A light green color on the ceiling is an unexpected surprise that ties the whole room together. Here, it pairs beautifully with the yellow curtains, geometric green ottoman, and plenty of gray tones throughout.
Paul Raeside
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Lemon Yellow
Does the thought of painting your living room yellow scare you to your very core? How about now that you've seen this timeless and cheerful living room designed by Michael Maher? One glance at this space, and we're about ready to repaint our own: It radiates warmth and offsets the cool blue tones.
Heidi Caillier
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Light Fawn
This muted fawn color in a living room designed by Heidi Caillier is hard to pin down, and that's exactly why we like it. Not quite brown, not quite beige, it's a nice offbeat eath-tone option that functions as a neutral.
Simon Watson
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Glossy Black-Green
Deep, dark, and glossy, the lacquered black-blue-green color makes this living room by Kristin Hein and Philip Cozzi seductive and mysterious.
Paired with bohemian furniture and accents, the more moody qualities become more approachable and cozy.
Maura McEvoy
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Kelly Green Splash
"I love the juxtaposition between the traditional space and the modern staircase," says Eliza Crater of Sister Parish Design. The rich kelly green accent wall and decorative floral curtains help bring some fullness and warmth to otherwise all-white surfaces in her home.
Bjorn Wallander
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Charcoal
The traditional, neutral furniture in this room designed by Balsamo Antiques and Interior Design make a minimal visual impact so the moody colors, artwork, light fixtures, and other decorative accents can stand out. A deep, almost purple-gray tone turns out to be a wonderfully complex and evocative backdrop, so don't be afraid to try something different.
Douglas Friedman
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Navy
Ann Pyne worked with decorative painter Arthur Fowler to create a contrasting geometric pattern on the walls.
"I think of the puzzle-like shapes as a metaphor—it's a game of fitting all these disparate 'treasures' into a graphically coherent whole," she says. Matte navy blue and a gritty mustard tone work together to set a pensive and seductive backdrop—perfect for a smaller living room.
Heather Hilliard
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Crisp White
A crisp, matte white is totally timeless. Sherwin-Williams Pure White is there for you when you're not interested in going for a trending paint color.
Francesco Lagnese
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Mint Green
Channel a lush tropical oasis, as Thomas Jayne and William Cullum did, with this fresh color. In a living room where the paint stretches all the way up to the rafters, the hue changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint and soft sea foam green.
Paul Raeside
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Khaki
Designer Garrow Kedigian defines a neutral as "anything that isn't jarring," which is a super helpful way to reframe things if cream, white, or gray simply isn't cutting it in your living room and you can't figure out why.
Certain spaces just call for something outside the box, whether it's because of an architectural style, light exposures, or existing furniture. Here, the walls are painted Benjamin Moore's Rattan.
What color should a couple's bedroom be: 10 secrets to the perfect bedroom color - what color to paint
When it comes to furnishing a home, it is often a woman who makes the decisions. Often it is she who decides what color the bedroom should be. However, I don't like it when a couple's bedroom is too girly. As a designer, I design a bedroom for both a man and a woman - the reaction of both is important to me.
How and what color to choose for the bedroom? — I'm talking about how I find it in projects for my own customers.
Irina Krasheninnikova
Thicken the "feminine"
Couples discuss the color of the bedroom more actively than the wallpaper ornament or other design components.
Usually she likes one shade, he another - how to find a compromise is not clear.
I usually give an example with lace: it is considered a uniquely feminine decor, but if you make the lace black, a man may also like it. Need to decide what color to make the bedroom so that both spouses like it? - Take your favorite "female" color and thicken it, make it darker than usual. It might work.
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Dilute the "masculine"
We do the same with our favorite "masculine" shades - the color of whiskey, dark skin: in a wash, as in this photo they look light and even "feminine".
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Use black strokes
A few thin lines of dark wood are enough to keep a "feminine" pastel palette from seeming too soft.
Tip: Outline light objects. Follow the advice of Johannes Itten, co-author of the Bauhaus curriculum and New Art theorist: "Light colors on a light background can be enhanced by enclosing them in a black frame."
Groundswell Design Group Inc.
Take colors from ads
The combination of orange and blue is most often used by marketers to attract a male audience: in the USA, these are the colors of the New York Mets baseball team, subconsciously men consider this combination “their own”. I am sure that designers in any country know such color codes - they work unobtrusively, quickly give the desired result.
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Scheme 1: Gray as the main color
Choose what color to make the matrimonial bedroom, pay attention to gray - it will add sophistication to the interior.
In this room, smoky gray sets the tone for the bedroom, while other colors energize it.
TINEKE TRIGGS
If you prefer an understated classic style, but don't know what color to paint your bedroom walls, try dark gray. It is he who does not allow calling the bedroom too feminine.
Pay attention to how subtly the designer applied the technique of "thickening colors" - for pillows with classic ornaments, textiles of rich wine color were taken. And snow-white bedding adds the right touch of “feminine” to this composition.
Laurent Cathalinat
Fact : white linen will match any interior - no matter what color you decide to make the bedroom.
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make a bedroom.
Use both! Gray and beige go well together. They also make spectacular color compositions with rich shades (about them in the article at the link below).
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Four schemes: How to combine beige and gray shades
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Scheme 3: gray and complex shades
Fashionable alternative to beige - complex pastel shades with undertones of gray look rich , perfectly combined with anthracite shade of any intensity. Please note that saturated gray was introduced here as the color of bed linen (if you don’t like it, you can always replace it).
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Scheme 4: coffee, blue, orange
Wondering what wall color to choose for the bedroom? — Pay attention to this interior. His design scheme is built around colors that men love, but in an interpretation that women will love.
The discreet transition from blue and orange to blue and coral can be a treat for women's eyes.
Choose an artistic combination of expressive patterns and knit them in charcoal gray. Get an option that suits both.
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Scheme 5: around white
When couples can't find a compromise and argue which color is best for the bedroom, I suggest white. Shades can be entered carefully, using curtains, bedspreads, carpets.
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The soft pastel of the walls is feminine, but the massive wooden headboard is something definitely masculine. The balance has been maintained.
Natalie Vershinina
Tip: Choose saturated colors for your bedroom to contrast with pastels. "Saturation" refers to the degree of purity or intensity of a color. Saturated color does not contain impurities of white or black, with the help of which gentle or, conversely, deep shades are obtained.
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Scheme 7: Universal Yellow
If you have read up to this point, but have not yet decided what color to make the bedroom in - take yellow! This versatile, gender neutral color saves most couples with different style preferences. By the way, black will add expressive contrast to yellow.
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In the photo: choose one of the thousand shades of green and stop thinking about what color to make the bedroom
Chart 8: green and its shades
Green is always the best option for those who don't want to give their design a distinct gender identity.
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Brown and cream
Favorite classic color combination. If he and she are fans of the classics, this combination will appeal to both.
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Chart 10: dark wood and shades of blue
Blue is statistically the most popular and favorite color. But to keep the balance, these colors need to be diluted and shaded. The dark brown headboard in this bedroom plays the role of such an expressive accent. This room is an example of the golden mean: not too masculine and not too feminine.
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Color combination in bedroom interior
The bedroom has a special meaning and the status of the most intimate room, which is designed for relaxation and privacy.
This must be taken into account when creating the design of the room. At the present stage, the combination of colors in the interior of the bedroom is not strictly regulated, and today in the design of this room you can combine different shades. However, it must be remembered that the color scheme is thought out according to the chosen style. Let's try to figure out what designers and psychologists can advise on this matter!
Features of the psychology of color
For many people, it is really noticeable how the combination of shades in a room affects their mood and well-being. This is especially true for the bedroom, since family relationships can depend on the color palette in this room.
For example, psychologists believe that it is better for a husband and wife who are engaged in mental work to decorate a room in white and blue. It helps to relax and focus on your own feelings, so as not to feel tired from the constant flow of thoughts.
For spouses who have a lot of activity and physical activity in their lives, it is recommended to choose finishes and furniture in soothing shades of green.
How to choose colors for the bedroom?
To create a harmonious interior, it is necessary to visualize the finished result even before the start of repair work. An important role will be played by the color of the bed, which should be combined with the decoration of the walls, floor and ceiling. In addition to them, choose textiles: curtains, blankets and rugs, pillows, rugs.
The color wheel method - a color wheel divided into 12 sections, is a classic way to select shades. Three primary colors - red, yellow and blue are on opposite segments, which form an isosceles triangle. Between them are shades that arise due to the combination of base colors in different ratios.
All 12 shades are well combined with each other. When choosing opposite colors, a contrasting combination is formed. Adjacent areas are called analog, they can often be found in the natural environment.
Types of harmonious combinations for the bedroom
Harmonious combination of shades in the design of the bedroom can be divided into three options:
Contrast
This is the use of two contrasting colors in the design of the room. Such a bedroom will turn out to be quite elegant, but you need to be careful not to overload the interior and not make it too heavy to perceive.
Plain design
Assumes a combination of different tones of the same color. This type of design is great for the bedroom as it creates a relaxing atmosphere in the room.
Mixed combination
The main color in such an interior is brought closer to a pure tone - red, yellow or blue, and shades are used for accents and various details. It must be remembered at the same time that too colorful design can adversely affect the design of the entire apartment or house.
Cozy room colors
The design of the bedroom is associated with increased requirements for comfort and psychological state during your stay in it. Despite the fashion trends in the interior, the design of most bedrooms is created in calm, muted shades.
It is important to choose combinations that can really be called "cozy". The feeling of comfort appears when using brown, beige and orange. Colors should be selected not too bright, but those in which white is present. Then the shade turns out to be soft, but not dull, but on the contrary - as if radiant and attractive.
If you want to take a break from the manifestation of emotions and activity, decorate the bedroom in cool colors. Looks great options in gray, blue and turquoise. Such an interior will make the room peaceful, help you relax in it and feel inner harmony.
Palette for original interiors
If you have set yourself the goal of decorating the bedroom in an original way, then you can fully show your own creativity and express your stylistic preferences. But this does not mean at all that such an interior implies an ill-conceived use of shades and a combination of all colors at once.
The combination of turquoise and coral will look unusual when decorating a room. This composition looks fresh, so it is relatively popular. For example, if you enhance it with hints of vanilla, the color palette will be associated with an old setting. But if you complement the interior with natural wood tones, it will look more like a rustic style. Golden details will add sophistication and sophistication to the design.
Beige, purple and olive look attractive especially when decorating a bedroom. The space will look deep, full of passion and emotion, but at the same time make you feel relaxed. Here you can use colorful details, for example, red-orange accents or rowan elements are suitable.
Deep blue can be paired with vanilla and gold to create a truly royal atmosphere in a room. But remember that in a small bedroom with an abundance of artificial materials, such a design can lose its appearance and look sloppy, as if everything in the room is done in excess. A spacious room in this palette will help you relax in a truly luxurious way.
Yellow, plum together with aquamarine and crimson contrasting color are suitable for a creative and unusual bedroom. This combination makes the atmosphere creative, allows you to feel confident, think outside the box and boldly. For those who find the presence of raspberry accents too harsh, a woody tone or muted brown will come to replace it. In this way, you can create an interior with a twist, but in the room you will feel stable and pleasant.
If you follow the basic rules for creating harmonious compositions, you can decorate your bedroom in a stylish and original way. It should also be remembered that the smaller the room, the fewer shades it should have. In the bedroom, you should be pleased not only with an unusual design, but also with a good rest and a peaceful, comfortable atmosphere.
Colors in different styles
To make the best combinations of colors, pay attention to the style in which you plan to decorate the bedroom. Here are some color options for popular styles in the interior:
Classic style bedroom
The classic style involves the use of red and brown warm shades. You can add vanilla and milk, beige and coffee, and also dilute them with purple.
Modern style bedroom
The interior in contemporary style implies the use of contrasting accents. The background, as a rule, is white, milky or gray.
Bedroom in retro style
Requires soft pastels and muted tones. Use, as it were, an aged shade of rose, powdery, green, blue, creamy.
Art Nouveau bedroom
Modern welcomes brown and grey, woody and amber tones. Accents can be dark shades of red, deep blue and green.
Bedroom in country style
Light rustic style involves the use of pink, lavender, cool blue, carmine, straw yellow, brick, shades of terracotta, needles.
The combination of colors in the interior of the bedroom - photo
Consideration of issues related to the combination of shades for decorating a bedroom should not be limited only to theory. The embodiment of the idea may differ from the original idea of the designer and the owner of the apartment.
