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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.

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Grab a brush!

By Jessica Cherner

Lick x Soho House

Nothing is more transformative than swathing your rooms in a new hue, so if you’re in the mood to start a project, you’ll need the best interior wall paint on the market. To lead you in the right direction, we tapped interior designer Becky Shea for her expert opinion. "One of my favorite paint brands is Benjamin Moore, they offer such a range in color and what you can do with the color is also out of this world," she tells House Beautiful.

Here’s the thing about paint, there’s a lot of it. And color aside, you need to consider other factors when choosing your shade—namely, finish. The ones to know are flat, matte, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss. Don't stress, the finishes aren’t room-specific, so feel free to glaze your walls in any paint that suits your fancy.

The same goes for color in that there are no rules. That said, one thing to keep in mind is that darker shades tend to make a space look smaller, so you may want to avoid painting your powder room navy blue. Or you can always experiment with different tones. "I've played around and made colors darker and lighter by diluting or enhancing the pigmentation," Shea adds.

All in all, before you commit to an entire gallon, start by ordering a sample so you can see what the color would look like in your specific space. The best thing about painting is that it’s one of the easiest projects to master. You just need a paint roller, brushes, a tray, painter’s tape, and, of course, paint. Ready to transform your space? Scroll through for all the best paint for your walls and get to work!

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Pink 13 Nashville House

Lick x Soho House

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Moodiest Blue

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

$120 AT FARROW & BALL

Most Environmentally Conscious

Benjamin Moore

Chalk

Ace Hardware

$89 AT ACE HARDWARE

Most Regal

Magnolia for KILZ

Conservatory

Magnolia

$60 AT ACE HARDWARE

Best White Alternative

Clare

Beigeing

Clare

$64 AT CLARE

Most Dramatic

Behr

Pure Black

The Home Depot

$42 AT HOME DEPOT

Best Accent Color

BACKDROP

Ghost Ranch

Amazon

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Most Unexpected

KILZ

Crimson Velvet

Amazon

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Best Neutral

Farrow & Ball

Hay

Farrow & Ball

$120 AT FARROW & BALL

What is the best paint finish for interiors?

There is no best finish when it comes to paint. That said, glossy paint is a bit more durable than matte, so if you think your walls may get a bit weathered, go the gloss route.

What is the best paint brand?

When it comes to choosing the best paint brand, the most important factor to consider is whether or not the paint contains any toxic chemicals. Companies like Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, and Lick all create colors that are completely toxin-free, making them the best of the best.

Why trust us?

Becky Shea is the principal designer and founder of New York City-based (BS/D) and pays as much attention to details like paint as she does big-ticket elements like furniture. You can trust that this expert knows all there is to know about the best paint for walls.

Jessica Cherner Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful’s associate shopping editor and knows where to find the best high-low pieces for any room.

Choosing a color for decorating an office, photo - Rehouz

With the increase in the availability of the Internet and its resources, representatives of various professions began to do part of their main work not somewhere in the office, but right at home. Any successful person, be it a politician, businessman, writer, designer or architect, must have a separate room in his home - an office. This is a room that fully meets the needs of the owner and is equipped for the most comfortable and productive performance of certain activities. nine0004

Color in the interior of the office

The color design of the home office is a purely individual issue, directly dependent on the taste preferences of the owner and the nature of his activities. In this case, the color performance is determined not only by the features of a particular interior style, but also by the psychological influence of the desired palette on a person. By choosing the right shades, you can create ideal conditions for both complex painstaking work and creative activity. nine0006

Effect of color

It's no secret that each shade has a certain effect on a person, his mood, worldview and performance. Any of the representatives of the color spectrum has its own characteristics, which must be taken into account when designing the interior of a place of daily work.

White color in the office interior

The white spectrum is ideal for small spaces. He adjusts to the working mood and keeps in good shape, not allowing you to "give up." This color can be used to decorate walls and ceilings, or, conversely, play on the contrast of tinted surfaces with white furniture. nine0006

In the design of an office, white shades work well in combination with brown, gray or green. And with so many options, from frosty snowy to deliciously milky, this color gives designers a lot of creative options.

Beige office

Beige is considered universal. Gently soothing, evoking a sense of stability and security, it is perfect for floors and walls, allowing you to complement the environment with bright details without overloading the overall composition. nine0004 Against the background of white panels, the beige tone will emphasize the sophistication of the furniture without burdening the space. A successful combination of beige with gray or blue will give your home office a special chic.

Green in the office interior

The green color, taken as the basis for the design of the workplace, reduces susceptibility to noise, increases efficiency, and neutralizes eye strain. For a home office, shades of forest moss, juicy apple or lime color are preferred.

Wood-brown, white or gray interior details will be an excellent addition to greenery.

Yellow

Yellow invigorates, energizes and increases intelligence. However, constantly stimulating the nervous system, the bright elements of this spectrum are tiring. Therefore, when decorating an office, it is worth giving preference to soft, unobtrusive shades.

A friendly neighborhood with a yellow base shows soft green, gray or brown tones.

Orange

Orange is characterized by experts as a "cheerful" color that increases the overall tone and stimulates the imagination. It is suitable for creative individuals who need creative ideas. In cabinets, it is used in combination with wood, white and gray shades.

It is worth decorating northern, cold rooms in orange tones. On the south side, with an excess of sunlight, such an interior will seem tiringly hot.

Blue and light blue for office

Blue improves productivity, stimulates thought processes and gently calms the nervous system, creating a strict, businesslike atmosphere.
Blue shades will be an excellent choice for decorating an office, if the owner's work activity requires increased attention and precision.
However, the blue palette for the workplace should be used very carefully, carefully considering the lighting to avoid bouts of melancholy.

Gray cabinet

Gray is a symbol of neatness and minimalism. In the study, it is ideal for both background decoration and furnishing. Thanks to its aristocratic restraint and majestic calmness, the gray color adjusts to the achievement of goals and the concentrated performance of work of any degree of complexity.
Pairs well with white, greenish and orange tones.

Cabinet in brown tones

Brown tones are traditionally associated with the stability and prosperity of the owner. In the design of cabinets, wood-brown is considered a timeless classic. All shades of this spectrum soothe and help to focus for making important decisions. nine0006

Modern interiors often use a striking contrast between a light general background and dark brown furniture.

Violet

Violet stimulates the imagination. In small quantities, it has proven itself well in the design of the working area of ​​people in creative professions. Plum and orchid in combination with white and ashy colors are considered the most suitable shades for the office.

Red and pink?

Decorating your home office in red or pink is not a good idea. nine0004 Red is a very active color, and with prolonged exposure it can cause unjustified irritability.
Pink is a symbol of romance and dreaminess, and such feelings are by no means conducive to productive activity . ..
However, if you like red or pink, and these colors have an extremely positive effect on you, here are some stylish examples:

Design Tips

When choosing the color scheme of the office, in addition to personal preferences and recommendations of psychologists, you should follow a few simple design rules:

  • The smaller the cabinet, the lighter the base color should be;
  • For the south and east side, with a sufficient level of natural light, it is worth choosing neutral or cold shades;
  • Warm colors are preferred in cool or dimly lit rooms;
  • Dark rooms will be cozier with the use of a light color palette;
  • You should always select several additional ones for the main tone.

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5 color combinations for a summer interior - INMYROOM

Interior decor

Competently mixing colors and shades is not an easy task. In order not to get into trouble and still let summer freshness and colors into the house, use our guide to the most popular color duets

Summer is the time that you want to spend the most outdoors: by the sea, in the courtyard of a country house, in the garden . And it’s also an occasion to bring more bright summer colors into home interiors. We will tell you about the most popular color combinations that will help fill the space with summer freshness and sun. nine0006

Option #1: white and navy blue

Aqua and deep indigo are all the rage this season. Designers call blue the new neutral color. Just like black, white and gray, blue in the interior makes a soft statement without disturbing the balance. Spaces decorated in white and blue colors solve several problems: white will visually expand the room, and azure, ultramarine and other shades will add freshness. Blue and white stripes look especially summery in the design. nine0006

Option #2: Blue and Beige

One of the most elegant color palettes in the history of design is considered a classic and is ideal for anyone who wants to create a light, cozy and discreet interior. Warm sandy beige and delicate blue are associated with the sea coast and a sunny summer day. It's a good idea to use gradients. For example, different shades of beige: from colder to light and delicate cream color. In such a space, furniture in a classic style will look good - the details will be balanced by light colors. nine0006

Option #3: Lemon Green and Gold Yellow

If you're not the type to redecorate for the season, a palette of greens and yellows is perfect for you and will last a few more seasons. There is nothing extraordinary in the combination of green and yellow, obviously dictated by nature, but the designers offer us an interesting combination of bright lime green with gold. The partnership of these colors adds sophistication and a touch of glamor to the interior and, with the competent addition of other color accents, makes it easy to transform the interior palette into autumn, spring and even winter. nine0006

Option #4: Vivid Blue and Orange

The combination of Vivid Blue and Mandarin can be ambiguous at first glance.

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