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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.
2022 TREVOR PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY
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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.
Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside
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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.
21 Best Neutral Colors - Designers' Favorite Neutral Paint Colors
David Tsay
Neutral paint colors may seem too plain, but they're far from it. Today's neutrals are actually leading the way in unexpected directions while also ensuring that your home remains timeless and grows with you over the years as your style and needs change. Lilac, navy, and Etruscan red join the ranks of white, gray, and beige—and the result couldn't be more stunning. Naturally, we tapped designers for their favorite neutral paint colors that'll look good in any room. Take a browse, note the recs that speak to you, and try them out for yourself.
Sherwin-Williams
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Off-White Neutral
"It works with everything," says designer Candace Mary Griffin of the off-white neutral Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams.
Soft with a warm undertone, the paint is her current favorite go-to. You can practically paint your whole house with it.
Get this paint color: Sherwin-Williams Snowbound SW 7004
PPG
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Cream Neutral
It was a challenge marrying the two styles of his clients, designer Corey Damen Jenkins explains. “The wife loved jewel tones and embellishment, while the husband was on the total opposite end of the spectrum—no color, no wallpaper," Jenkins tells us. So the living room walls were painted in Garlic Clove by PPG, "which has enough warmth to counterbalance the bright white of the often snowy landscape," while a door to the adjacent room got a splash of color with Navy Masterpiece by Benjamin Moore.
Get this paint color: PPG Garlic Clove 18-09
Benjamin Moore
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Yellow Neutral
Any yellow neutral can evoke a happy, airy atmosphere. Designer Lilse McKenna's favorite is Capitol White by Benjamin Moore.
"It is a white with just a hint of ivory and warmth," she says.
Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Capitol White CW-10
Portola Paints & Glazes
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Gray-Green Neutral
For a moody color that would also fit right into a spa, consider Nitty Gritty by Portola Paints & Glazes. One of designer Rydhima Brar's favorites, the hazy green is deep and soothing.
Get this paint color: Portola Nitty Gritty
Benjamin Moore
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Greige Neutral
Somewhere in between gray and warm beige, greige paint can underscore the dimension of molding and millwork and can have a soothing effect in a flat application on the wall of a bedroom. Designer Purvi Padia's favorite is Collingwood by Benjamin Moore. The gray shade is a slightly cooler take on the neutral combo.
Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28
Farrow & Ball
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Light Green Neutral
Justina Blakeney, designer and blogger behind The Jungalow, used this light neutral green as a statement pop on a transitional wall between a living room and kitchen.
"If I had to boil it down, jungalow really consists of four ingredients: color, pattern, plants, and global finds," so neutral shades of green paint are a natural favorite. In her kitchen, she used even more subtle shade, Silver Maple by Glidden, that almost looks gray in certain lighting.
Get this paint color: Farrow & Ball Breakfast Room Green No.81
Lara Robby/Studio D
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White Neutral
Since this white color is dead center between warm and cool, designer Darryl Carter says Benjamin Moore Huntington White DC-02 will work equally well in traditional and modern settings. "I am historically prone to a neutral palette, and this white has been my go-to for years. It's a chameleon, taking on subtle changes in shade over the course of the day," she says.
Get a similar paint color: Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17
Sherwin-Williams
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Eggshell Neutral
With a creamy eggshell paint color, your interiors will feel extra cozy.
Designer Sherrell Neal loves Creamy by Sherwin-Williams "for its traditional warmth." She recently added the paint to her project color cards.
Get this paint color: Sherwin-Williams Creamy SW 7012
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Pewter Neutral
Designer Patrick Baglino recommends using this greige color in large open spaces with turquoise, scarlet, or tangerine accents. "The warmth of this gray comes from the addition of a splash of beige, and it feels as comforting as a bowl of homemade chicken soup," he says.
Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Gray Neutral
Since this saturated gray-brown-black reads as black, but not quite as hard, it's easy to live with in any room, designer Peter Dunham says: "It's not that intense fortune-teller black but soft and sun-bleached, with depth and mystery. In a matte finish, it looks like a slightly smeared blackboard."
Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Gray 2121-10
More: The 35 Best Shades of Gray Paint You'll Ever Use
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Mauve Neutral
Designer Brett Beldock says this mauvey taupe is as warm as a cable-knit cashmere sweater, which is why he recommends using it all over a bedroom, not only on the walls.
"It would turn the room into a cocoon ... very peaceful. Bring in ivory, gray, eggplant, or chocolate for contrast," he says.
Get this paint color: Sherwin-Williams Doeskin SW 6044
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Red Neutral
Since this bold color is the same earthy red that you see in pre-Columbian art, or an Etruscan mural, or a Turkish rug, it's surprisingly neutral and goes with anything, says designer Carey Maloney: "We used it in our front hall as a backdrop to a Chinese coromandel screen and a huge African wooden sculpture. It creates this incredibly warm, inviting entry that draws you into the rest of the house."
Get this paint color: Donald Kaufman Color DKC-17
More: 13 Cool Shades of Red Paint for Every Style
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Blue Neutral
According to designer Jonathan Rose, for a house in the country or by the sea, aqua is the new white and is the perfect complement to greenery or an ocean view.
"The idea is for the wall color to be quiet so it can blend seamlessly with the outdoors. This blue-green is a pastel with personality. Keep the overall feeling serene with light floors, white trim, a touch of deeper aqua, and a few dark accents to anchor the room," he says.
Get this paint color: Farrow & Ball Pale Powder 204
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Beige Neutral
Beige is designer Jonathan Taylor's dependable neutral that marries with any white, even a white gone wrong. “Years ago, a Fiorucci salesperson stared at my all-beige outfit and said, 'Well, beige is the rage.' I say yes! Best on walls in washable matte, this changes hues with the light, warms a chilly entry hall, and whispers 'Shhh' in the master suite. It’s nearly foolproof," he says.
Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Hush AF-95
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Lilac Neutral
Although typically considered feminine, designer Laura Burleson says lilac performs beautifully as a neutral when paired with strong, deep colors like charcoal, black, or navy.
"This shade is the perfect balance of saturation and tone, like seeing a sunset through a soft filter. Try it in unexpected applications—the ceiling of a moody, masculine library; the interior of creamy cabinetry in a kitchen," she says.
Get this paint color: Sherwin-Williams Wallflower SW 6281
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Stone Neutral
This is one of those chameleon colors that can read as gray, taupe, or green, depending on the light, according to designer Robin Bell. "I’d use it in a matte finish on walls, where it would be a great foil to warm whites, or in a high-gloss finish on trim," she says.
Get this paint color: Farrow & Ball Stony Ground 211
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Brown Neutral
People always think neutral means beige, but designer Gary McBournie says beige isn’t a neutral it's "blah blah blah." Instead, he recommends looking to nature for inspiration: "You’ll see forest green, sky blue, and this luscious brown, which also reminds me of a melting pot of chocolate.
I have used it in foyers, dining rooms, and even in my own bedroom. For a crisp effect, paint the ceiling and trim a bright white."
Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Barista AF-175
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Ivory Neutral
Despite the name, Farrow & Ball's Blackened is actually a cool ivory hue with a touch of gray. (Per the company, it "was historically made with the addition of lamp black pigment gathered from the smoke of burning oil lamps.") "I love it because it's not a stark white," says designer Eddie Ross. "It's great for using with bolder colors because there's not a major transition."
Get this paint color: Farrow & Ball Blackened No. 2011
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Charcoal Neutral
Looking for a neutral that's moody but not overwhelming? "This warm gray-blue has a relaxing feel," says Ross. "It's the right mix of dark and cozy for a master bedroom."
Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Montpelier AF-555
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Taupe Neutral
Taupe-y beige with a hint of green, "This color reminds me of drabware," says Ross of C2 Paint Lamb's Ear BD-78.
"I'd use it in a living room; it's really welcoming and eases your eye into the space."
Get a similar paint color: C2 Paint Sisal C2-638
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Pink Neutral
It's not just for nurseries: designers rave about this muted pink for every room of the house. "It really does act as a neutral," says Ross. "It gives off this warm glow that makes everyone look good!"
Get this paint color: Farrow & Ball Pink Ground No. 202
7 most fashionable colors for wall painting — Kupistul.ua
In a fashionable interior, everything should be trendy - from furniture and decor to the color of the walls. Read what wall paint colors are most relevant in 2023
Every year in the fashion world there is a rush around certain colors that Pantone announces as the main ones for the current year. Popular paint manufacturers who produce their product in accordance with the most fashionable trends do not lag behind the trends. For those who want to always stay “on the wave” and design their home in the most relevant color schemes, we have prepared a list of the 8 trendiest shades for painting walls for the next twelve months.
1. Viva Magenta
So, in 2023, the number 1 color for all fashionistas and fashionistas is Viva Magenta. A deep, spectacular and somewhat provocative raspberry-red shade with a chilly purple undertone. This color is an attempt to combine the diversity and creativity of nature itself with technologies no less important for modern man.
The color Viva Magenta in the room creates an incredibly stylish and rich background for furniture and decor. Bedrooms and lounges will look as impressive as possible in pink and purple tones. Also, Viva Magenta shade will create a pleasant atmosphere of chamber luxury in a restaurant or lounge bar.
2. Very Peri
Only the lazy did not write about the shade Very Peri, which was declared the color of the year last year by the Pantone Color Institute. This rather complex color, which is a combination of deep blue and red-violet tones, is designed to reflect the modern spirit of the era.
Symbolically, this color is associated with vitality and energy. Painting walls in Very Peri is a risky move, but as a reward for courage, you will not only get a deep and expressive background for furniture and decor, but also feel the incredible energy of this rich color.
3. Terracotta
The natural palette came into fashion last year, and continues to occupy a stable position. Terracotta is also a rather deep and ambiguous color. When using it to paint walls, you need to take into account that this is a very warm color, which is definitely suitable for "northern" rooms. The most organic combination of terracotta is with neutral colors (white, gray, black). Alternatively, you can paint only one wall in a trendy color. For example, in the living room, a blue or blue sofa against the backdrop of an accent terracotta wall will look very impressive.
4. Green
Green is the undisputed favorite of this year, both in interior design and in the design of clothing and accessories. It is recommended to paint the walls green in the bedroom. It is here that its most valuable qualities will manifest, such as the ability to calm, relieve stress and charge with optimism. In addition, green walls are an excellent option for a country or Provence style kitchen. Against a green background, a dining group will look extremely expressive, including a light-colored table and white chairs.
5. Beige
Another representative of the now fashionable Neutral palette is beige. In fact, beige as the main color for wall decoration has been preferred by many for many years. A versatile shade that works well with any interior style, beige has long been a classic for living room, bedroom and kitchen walls, along with white, gray and most pastels.
If flashy or too dark trendy colors suit you, feel free to choose any shade from the beige palette.
6. Black
Black painted walls are the perfect option for a minimalist and industrial look. The kitchen, bedroom and study, decorated in this vein, will not seem gloomy and dull at all. On the contrary, the black color of the walls helps to emphasize the high cost and luxury of furniture, fills the room with an atmosphere of chic, aristocracy and glamor.
In addition, black and anthracite colors are great for painting walls on the balcony. This option combines practicality with the ability to create a cozy chamber atmosphere.
7. Pink
Along with purple, green and terracotta, light pink is also on trend for wall painting in 2023.
But unlike saturated shades, pink will bring lightness, tenderness and some naivety to the interior. You can paint the walls pink in the kitchen, living room and bedroom. Pink walls in the hallway will look interesting and original. And of course, this is the most relevant color for decorating the walls in a girl's nursery.
8. Color blocking
Color blocking is not a single color, but rather a wall decoration technique that combines several different shades into one decorative unit. Like green in its time, color blocking came to our homes straight from the fashion catwalks, following the general trend of duplicating the main trends in clothing for interior design. Painting walls according to the principle of Color Blocking allows you to simultaneously use several colors that actively interact with furniture, textiles and other interior items.
features and selection rules (60 photos in the interior)
Features of choice
By choosing the color scheme of the walls, you can visually increase or decrease the size of the living room.
Factors affecting the choice of color:
- Room size
- Lighting
- Personal preference
- Functional requirements
For compact living rooms, light colors are suitable, thanks to which the area of the room will appear larger. Successfully complement the interior, in harmony with the overall color, a pattern on one of the walls.
In spacious rooms, the possibilities for realizing fantasies are much greater. The color palette can be with a soft transition or contrast.
Vertical stripes on the wall will stretch the space, while horizontal stripes will expand it.
Wall color and cardinal direction
When choosing the color of the walls for the living room, you should pay attention to the lighting of the room. The same shade in natural and artificial light will look completely different.
Turning the room to one of the cardinal directions also affects the overall "picture".
Soft and warm shades are suitable for the north side, they compensate for the lack of sunlight. It can be yellow, green, beige or chocolate.
If the windows face south, then the living room can be cold shades, as there is enough daylight in the room. Sky blue, turquoise and white.
For the oriental side, it is better to use warm light colors, for example, soft pink, honey, peach.
For a west-facing living room, cool colors should be preferred. The walls can be painted in gray, blue, mint.
Feng Shui Wall Color
Feng Shui is an ancient and very interesting theory, the purpose of which is to have a beneficial effect on life with the help of objects and colors. It is believed that any colors affect the energy of the house and affect the spiritual state of a person.
According to the rules of Feng Shui, the color palette of the living room can be chosen according to the principle of masculine or feminine, or based on which side of the world the room faces.
Light and warm colors such as red, yellow, green and white are masculine.
Dark and deep colors are assigned to the female part, for example, blue, purple, black.
For a living room located on the north side, blue is suitable. Shades of blue promote relaxation, reduce activity. As an interior design, you can choose paintings depicting reservoirs.
For the southern part, it is better to choose orange and red walls, they protect against negative energy and increase vitality. These colors should be treated with care. According to the theory of Feng Shui, red color can increase blood pressure and has a negative effect on the nervous system. For the living room, it is better to use more muted shades of these colors, soft coral and peach. Red color
For northeast and west rooms it is better to use a cream, beige and honey palette. Colors enhance mood, vigor and inspire optimism.
Popular living room colors
Beige
Beige is versatile and looks great in almost any style.
The living room will turn out warm and cozy, the character of the room can be changed with the help of decor. The finish may be brickwork or unusual paint application.
Gray
A modern and fashionable color that is often used to create loft, classic, modern styles. The walls of the room can be complicated by a variety of textures and geometric shapes.
Light blue
Various shades of blue have a relaxing effect. For people with a high load, it will be the best solution for decorating a living room. Corresponds to oriental, nautical, mediterranean and shabby chic style.
White
White is considered a neutral color, but by playing with colors you can create absolutely any interior. It has a lot of shades, and thanks to the complex application to the walls, the living room will turn out to be original and completely unusual. White walls will be the base for creating the character of the living room. For a dark living room, white will be a salvation, there will be more light in the room.
Decor elements will make the interior simple and refreshing, or vice versa, will give comfort and warmth.
Green
A trendy color in recent years, which is associated with greenery and nature. The walls can be painted in different shades, zoning the space of the room. Wallpaper with a bright print will emphasize the eco-style of the living room.
In addition, green has a beneficial effect on vision and has relaxing properties.
Yellow
A bright, summery and sunny color, it is subconsciously associated with something warm and pleasant. Suitable for covering the walls of a spacious living room.
Too bright and poisonous shade of yellow in a living room of a small area will put pressure, while pastel and light colors will contribute to communication, increase attention and mood.
Olive
Olive is a shade of green, it envelops with its noble shade and gives a feeling of comfort.
Wall decoration in olive color will look harmoniously in classic, Scandinavian and country style.
Peach
Peach-colored walls will fill the interior with rich colors of summer and early autumn. Suitable for classic, modern and fusion styles.
Peach is combined with gray, turquoise and burgundy.
Turquoise
Painting the walls in turquoise will give a feeling of freshness and spaciousness to the living room. It has a different color depth from weightless pastel to rich and deep. It is combined with almost any paint without overloading the overall interior of the room.
Color combination
Monochromatic use of shades of the same color allows you to visually preserve and increase the area of the room. Each color has many shades, their combination options will create an original and unique interior of the living room.
Without overloading the interior, by painting the walls in different shades, you can zone the space or focus on a certain area.
The neutral color of the walls gives more room for fantasy.
Muted and delicate shades are suitable for the classic style of living room design.
Furniture or decorative elements that become boring over time will change the character and style of the living room. Walls in a neutral color can be set off with bright accents in the decor of the living room. For example, light gray in combination with beige will give home comfort. The calm colors of the walls will relax you after a hard day and will play in the evening sunset.
A contrasting combination for a more modern style.
This option is suitable for brave owners. With proper execution, combinations can be the most unexpected.
A harmonious combination of two colors of one half of the spectrum will give the living room the interior of a Garden of Eden. The walls of the room can be made using a gradient or a smooth transition of colors from one part of the living room to another.
The use of this method is preferable for spacious rooms, although using light colors in a small living room will also be harmonious.
How to match the color of the walls with the color of the furniture
When creating the interior of a living room, it is worth deciding what the attention will be focused on. If the walls of the living room are rich and bright colors, then it is better to choose furniture elements of restrained and solid colors.
White furniture can be decorated with pillows that match the color of the walls
If you choose more restrained shades for painting the walls, bright furniture can become the main accent in the interior. The sofa, as an independent element of the living room or in tandem with armchairs of bright colors, will become the main object of attention in the room.
Also, the whole concept of the living room can be made in one color scheme. The interior will be discreet, but tasteful.
Interior color and style
Classic
Restrained and muted colors, such as green, blue, pear, match the classic style.
As a rule, the walls are painted in one color or covered with wallpaper with a discreet pattern.
Contemporary
A living room designed in a modern style will allow you to use more colors. Walls can be bright colors such as turquoise, grey, blue or emerald green.
Most often, only one wall of the living room is painted in a bright color, in this case the space is not overloaded and does not create an oppressive feeling. In contrast with the bright color of the wall, light furniture will look interesting.
Country
Country style is directly associated with nature and rustic themes. Accordingly, the use of any natural shades is suitable.
Ceiling beams are considered a distinctive feature of the stylistic direction.
Wall colors can be painted in any natural shades, green, brown, grey.
Loft
A fashion trend used to create a modern living room. In the literal sense, the loft is translated as an attic or basement.
Accordingly, the interior is performed mainly in cold colors.
The photo shows a loft-style living room, the accent wall is decorated with brickwork.
Scandinavian
The walls of the living room are made in light colors, white, beige, blue. A distinctive feature of the style is the maximum functionality and simplicity of the interior.
Provence
Provence style has a restrained palette. The walls are decorated in olive, lavender and other pastel colors.
Features of choosing colors for the kitchen-living room
To create an ideal interior, you should follow a number of rules:
- General color palette
- The choice of wall color depends on the lighting
- The lighter the color, the more spacious the room appears
Colors for a small living room
The design of a small room should be as functional as possible.
