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35 Blue Living Rooms Made For Relaxing
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Nowadays most everyone has some knowledge about how colors on the color wheel effect your mood. Warm colors like red and orange energize and dramatize any space you put them in, from the bathroom to the kitchen. But on the other hand, cool colors like blue and green calm and relax your space. While it can be nice to have a room that’s bright and cheerful to motivate creativity and productivity, you probably don’t want your whole house to be fraught with reds and yellows.
Thankfully, blue is basically a neutral nowadays so, while being a cool color, you can’t go wrong with a blue color scheme. Especially in your living room. A blue living room is sure to instantly relax you and welcome you home. Take a look at these 35 blue living room ideas, made for relaxing and you’ll see that blue is the best way to go.
1. Redecorate with a Coat of Blue Paint
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When you’re wanting to decorate with blue, the obvious thing to do is paint. Blue walls are so refreshing and calm. Since painting is usually a project you only need to buy supplies for, it’s quite a thrifty option since you can do the work yourself on a free Saturday.
2. An Open Plan Blue Space
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If your home boasts an open concept, it’s important to think out your blues or else your whole house will end up with blue walls. By painting particular spaces blue, you can separate areas of your home with color or combine them, whichever feeling you’re going for.
3. A Dusty Blue Living Room
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It seems important to mention that blue walls can complement almost any style of living room. A dusty blue shade is perfect for that traditional living room.
Whether you’re trying to make your home feel like an English country cottage or just a cozy abode, blue walls will help you get there.
4. A Mid-Century Home
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What about a mid-century home that’s filled with energetic oranges and mustard yellows? Yes, blue walls can be good for that too. In a lighter shade, it gives you a good base to add your invigorating shades to while always maintaining the option to take them out and quiet down your living room.
5. Teal Blue Walls
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If you thought eclectic living rooms just had to be white, think again. When your space has plenty of light, teal blue walls can be just the ticket for a calm and unique living room. And don’t worry. All your plants and patterns will still stand out plenty.
6. Pastel Blue Walls
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Pastels are basically a staple for French decor along with patterns and wood-accented furniture. Rather than covering your walls with a toile or rose-laden wallpaper, consider painting them pastel blue instead.
Suddenly all the blues in the room will feel tied together and more styled than you ever thought it could be.
7. A Blue Coastal Living Room
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In a coastal living room, blue is the obvious paint choice for walls but you might not realize how essential it is. Since you want your space to mimic the feel that the ocean gives you, blue is instantly calm against your creamy whites and natural accents, making you feel cool and relaxed like the ocean does.
8. A Minimal Modern Living Room
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Yes, even living rooms that lean towards modern styling can benefit from blue walls. If your walls are a color, it’s easier to get away with minimal decor because the walls fulfill your eyes’ search for interest. Stick to the statement prints and large mirrors because you won’t need much else in your modern living room.
9. A Calm and Relaxing Living Room
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So blue masters all these different styles but what if your living room doesn’t really have a set style? Do you still paint your walls blue? The answer, absolutely.
It achieves the ultimate goal of creating a calm and relaxing place for you to hang out and as you explore your style, it will morph and change with you.
10. Navy Blue Living Room Walls
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Walls aren’t required to be light and bright if that’s not your style. If you have large windows, paint your living room navy blue. Yes, you read that right, a navy blue wall will completely transform your space. The deep rich shade will make your space feel cozy and close instead of cavernous which is what you want when your home has high ceilings.
11. A Navy Sofa for Your Blue Living Room
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While it might seem obvious to fill a darkly painted room with light-colored furniture, you might try doing exactly the opposite. A navy sofa in a navy blue living room will actually be smoother and calmer visually because your colors will blend. Don’t knock it until you try it.
12. A Blue and White Living Room
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Sometimes when your ceilings are high and your light isn’t great, a dark living room can end up feeling more cave-like than cozy.
One solution to that is to paint your walls up to the normal ceiling height and then paint the rest white. It will help bounce the light you do have and attract the eyes down where they should be.
13. Navy Blue Wallpaper
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A deep blue doesn’t seem so deep and dark when it has a texture to it. That’s right, you’ve just been given permission to search for wallpaper. Navy blue wallpaper with a linear texture or a very small pattern will be just right for giving your living room walls a little lift.
14. A Large Piece of Statement Art
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Are you worried about your living room looking too dark with navy walls? Put those fears to rest and start shopping for statement art. Statement art is large and expressive. Whether it’s a photograph or a painting or even an object, it will fill a wall with various colors and make the room seem a little less dark.
15. A Photo Ledge
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Maybe you don’t have the funds for that piece of statement art you’d prefer.
No worries, there are other ways to break up the blue. A photo ledge, hand-built or bought, can line up your favorite photos and prints on the wall, achieving the same objective in a thrifty way. It also makes it easy to change up with you’re ready for a switch.
16. Display a Collection on a Navy Blue Wall
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Do you collect something that can be hung on a wall? Hang it up and give it some flair by painting the wall navy blue. Whether you do the entire living room or just the one wall, your collection will stand out and shine like it never could before.
17. A Gallery Wall in a Similar Shade
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There is nothing that says you can’t go with blue and stick with blue. Even if your living room’s walls are blue, feel free to put together a gallery wall that showcases a similar shade. Light blue, dark blue, and everything in between will feel calm and collected in your blue living room.
18. Blue Living Room Accents
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The same principle goes for decor.
Blue walls don’t mean you need to find other colors for your living room accents. By decorating with the same shade of blue or very similar, you’ll achieve a wonderfully classic look for your space. Plus shopping will be easy because you can rule out anything that isn’t your living room’s shade of blue.
19. A Blue Living Room Incorporating Multiple Shades of Blue
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Even a blue living room with multiple shades can feel calm and rejuvenating. With shades like teal, navy, and baby blue, there are almost too many to pick just one so letting yourself fall for anything blue will make your living room look styled and collected at the same time.
20. A Dual Tone Living Room
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Some people worry that decorating with multiple blues will feel too busy. If that’s your concern, go for the dual-tone look. A light blue and a dark blue together provide depth and interest without too much variation. A light blue on your walls with dark blue accents will help you keep your living room classic and airy.
21. A Blue Velvet Sofa
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Let’s talk about blue sofas. When such a large piece of furniture is a color, that color becomes part of your base color palette. It just can’t help itself. While most people will probably tell you to choose a neutral color sofa, we’re here to say go for the blue sofa. Especially if it’s velvet like the one above. It will give your living room so much more personality.
22. A Corner Sofa in Your Favorite Shade of Blue
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Yes, even a sectional can be a color and pull it off. When you find the perfect sofa in your favorite blue shade, buying it is the only option available to you. Something that big in your living room will be the cornerstone of creating a space you love to look at and hang out in.
23. A Blue Sectional Sofa
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If your home is relatively neutral, a blue sectional sofa can be a great way to refresh your living room. In a light color, it won’t clash against your creams and beiges but it will give you that pop of personality and a color to work into the rest of your home.
24. Blue Accent Chairs
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So you don’t want to spend the money on a sofa that’s a color. That’s okay. How about accent chairs? With so many options, a little research will lead you to the right shade of blue at the right price for your budget, giving you enough blue to stand out without taking over the living room.
25. Blue Curtains in a Heavy Fabric
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What if you just spent money refreshing your living room furniture and none of it is blue? Time to turn to your living room’s accents to cover it. Adding blue accents like curtains in a heavy fabric is the perfect way to make that blue statement in a jiffy without spending money or time on a project.
26. Paint Your Coffee Table or Credenza Blue
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Remember that blue paint you bought for a project and never used it all up? Pull out that paint can and get to painting some accent furniture in your living room. It might be a credenza or it might be a coffee table, but a fresh coat of paint never hurt anybody.
27. Blue Artwork
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It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s instant. Get yourself some blue artwork to hang in your neutral living room. Whether it’s a print you bought or your child’s own handiwork, it’s a simple way to add some blue to your living room on a budget.
28. Blue Fireplace Mantle
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Sometimes the most memorable pieces are the most unusual. You’ll probably never forget the image above of a blue fireplace mantle. Don’t be hesitant to be bold with blue. If you have a particular piece that would benefit from a little more attention, go blue and give it the attention it deserves.
29. Denim and Chambray Accents
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All these velvets and satins, what about those who have a family and wear their living rooms hard? You need something more durable to withstand the kids and pets and daily wear. Denim and chambray are both blue that will fill your need for calm while sustaining any and all abuse it might receive.
30. White Arches with a Blue Wall
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The contrast of these white arches against the bright blue walls shows how well two contrasting colors can pair together. Blue and white make the perfect combination, and you can pair white walls or accents with any shade of blue paint. Even if you don’t have such a large room, you can use this idea for inspiration in your home.
31. Royal Blue Walls
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Royal blue walls add a unique touch to this room which would look great in any living room or even a bedroom for that matter. The pillows and chair covers add even more blue to this room and are easy touches that completely brighten and transform any space. We also love the blue flowers, which tie in perfectly with the room’s color scheme.
32. Blue Upholstered Furniture
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The blue upholstered chairs in this living room add a pop of color to what is otherwise a more neutral space. Chairs and other items of furniture can add a splash of color if you aren’t quite ready to paint your whole living room blue.
It’s the ideal way to test out the color scheme in your home before opting to paint the whole room blue.
33. A Brighter Pale Blue Shade
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If you can’t decide between a very pale shade of blue and a mid-blue shade, you’ll love the brighter pale blue on this living room wall. It adds a subtle splash of color, which visitors to your home will always notice, without being too difficult to match with furniture and accessories in your home.
34. A Rich Navy Reading Nook
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This reading nook provides fantastic inspiration for a living room or corner of your home you are looking to transform. There’s nothing better than adding a calming color to an area intended for relaxation. You’ll love reading your paper or book here first thing in the morning, setting yourself up for a calm day ahead.
35. A Blue Family Room
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The blue family room in this Long Island home pairs blue and white textiles to create a soft and relaxing style.
With curvy furniture items, you’ll find this a comfy room to chill out in, and it’s a bright room for relaxing and spending time together as a family.
As you can see with our list of blue living room ideas, blue is the perfect color to add new life to your living room. You’ll find it to be a relaxing color that can add some excitement to even the plainest room. With so many different shades to choose from, you’ll find a shade to suit your home’s style and design this year.
45 Best Blue Rooms - Decor Ideas for Light and Dark Blue Rooms
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By Hadley Mendelsohn
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Blue. Even the word itself feels full and soft, like an embrace or a deep breath.
Visually, of course, it's even more powerful. Writers have been waxing poetic about the color for eons: "We love to contemplate blue, not because it advances to us, but because it draws us after it," said 18th-century playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Contemporary novelists go on and on about it too: "That this blue exists makes my life a remarkable one, just to have seen it. To have seen such beautiful things," muses poet Maggie Nelson. "The world is blue at its edges and in its depths. This blue is the light that got lost," echoes writer Rebecca Solnit.
Just as this color has enchanted writers, artists, philosophers, and scientists for centuries, it's also the most popular choice for interior designers. From living rooms to bedrooms, kitchens, powder rooms, and beyond, the 45 blue rooms ahead might inspire you to douse your home in this wholly calming, restorative color.
Janie Molster
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Enhance the Architecture
“Saturated colors balance the strength of the architecture,” says Janie Molster of this 1700s Virginia living room with walls in Benjamin Moore's Mill Spring Blue.
Shannon McGrath
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Play With Shapes
Just looking at a blue room can slow your pace and calm you down. A monochrome palette allows us to focus on the incredible interior architecture and dramatic statement pieces in this living room designed by Robson Rak. The soothing tones and shapes, from the marble side table to the bubble pendant light and rounded sofa, make it both understated and bold.
MIGUEL FLORES-VIANNA
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Add Blue Details
Keep everything neutral and then opt for soft blue accents. Here, Cathy Kincaid painted the bed frame and used decorative pillows for a splash of blue. We love the contrast between the high-end, traditional monogrammed bedding, an orate mirror, full drapes, and a canopy bed against the unexpectedly cheeky throw pillow.
Nanette Brown
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Mix In Earth Tones
Designer Nanette Brown opted for a moody color palette in this New York City living room. The dark blue painted walls are a fun surprise, especially when paired with rich chocolate brown fabric and brass accents.
Tamsin Johnson
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Include Eye-Popping Accents
Setting the tone for the rest home in the entryway is mission critical. Here, interior designer Tamsin Johnson used traditional staples and injected personality with blue accents, from the Art Deco area rug to the abstract painting and elaborate candelabrum.
Paul Costello
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Mix Materials
Interior designer Shaun Smith's New Orleans bathroom should be your blueprint for decorating with blue. He worked around the retro tiled wall by choosing an all-blue color palette punctuated by rattan pieces. Not only is it a good idea to keep wallpaper out of splashing range, but it can also cut your cost in half if you only buy enough for half the square footage.
Anne Pyne
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Use a Tight Palette
In designer Ann Pyne's New York City apartment, a bright blue velvet sofa with marigold piping reflects the color scheme of the custom mural but brings a touch of soft opulence to the more clean-lined edges of the graphic pattern.
Francesco Lagnese
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Ground the Space
Color stretches all the way up to the high rafters in this living room designed by Thomas Jayne and William Cullum. As you can see in the mirror, the color of these walls changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint green and soft sea foam green. The red and blue work nicely, too, grounding the sharp blue-green paint. To elongate your already tall ceilings, hang a pendant light high above the sitting area.
LAURE JOLIET
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Try Old-Fashioned Patterns
Dubbed "The Blue Room" at Firehouse Hotel—L.A.'s coolest new boutique spot designed by ETC.etera—this bedroom is absolute goals. If you weren't sure you wanted to anchor your space around blue before, you probably do now. The contrast between a classic toile motif and modern geometric is the perfect blend of quirk and tradition.
Thomas Loof
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Lean Into High Shine
The tight prints and splashes of red help marry the playful yellow and turquoise lacquer paints in this wide-open landing that Kati Curtis transformed into a jewel box of a reading nook.
2LG Studio
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Paint Half the Wall
The sky blue paint sets the stage in this bathroom designed by 2LG Studios while a palm leaf tree brings it to life. To play up the cool tones of the paint, the designers used silver hardware. crisp white materials, and gray-stained wood panels.
Fantastic Frank
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Soften It Up
A soothing soft blue feels adds an ethereal, dreamy quality to every space while offering a ton of versatility, making it particularly well-suited for the bedroom. The linen bedding and makeshift side table accent chair contribute to that easy, undone elegance. Even the floorboards have been washed inn a lovely gray-blue!
Roland Bello
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Embrace Whimsy
A classic blue wall mural gets a burst of contemporary energy with deep pink lampshades and a pinstriped sofa in this sitting room corner designed by Miles Redd.
Mali Azima
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Play With Texture
This sitting room designed by Janie Molster features unique texture-rich details, from the tapestry wall decor to the elaborate ceiling moldings.
The blue paint brings just a touch of grounded coolness to the warmer tones throughout.
Lucas Allen
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Stick to a Theme
Nautical rules in this master bathroom designed by Alexander Angle. Inspired by the occupant's own passions and interests, but with a design-savvy touch, this bathroom feels polished yet personal. The vintage trunks, light blue walls, and gold pendant are tasteful nods to maritime adventure.
BJORN WALLANDER
16 of 45
Swim in Blue
High-gloss paints are a surefire way to make a bold statement. In this bedroom designed by decorator Alisa Bloom, the rich, liquidy sheen bounces light around a dark room, a spin on that old mirror trick designers love. Bloom used Fine Paints of Europe’s Delft Blue 4003 in Hollandlac Brilliant to illuminate the entire bedroom.
Heidi Caillier
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Play with Tone
A smokey gray-blue mural wallpaper pairs unexpectedly well with the warm wood console in this hallway designed by Heidi Caillier.
The accessories adorning table, like the plaid lamp shade, metal vase, and hazy mirror, marry the cool tones with the natural browns.
Regan Baker Design
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Make a Statement Wall
This master bathroom designed by Regan Baker Design is absolutely hypnotizing thanks to the blue tile statement wall. Rich in both color and pattern, it doubles the room's depth and character.
Cameron Ruppert Interiors
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Go Glossy
This dining room in a family home designed by Cameron Ruppert Interiors gets a dose of glam from lacquered blue paint. The upholstered chairs and beige and cream carpet lighten the mood.
Studio DB
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Use as a Neutral
In this blue living room designed by Studio DB, the peach and marigold throws add just the right amount of variance. The matching walls and sectional interact with the light beautifully, casting an ethereal glow throughout. For a similar effect, opt for a pale, barely-there shade of blue paint.
Francesco Lagnese
21 of 45
Shrinking Violet
A vibrant blue-violet shade is perfect for a kid's room. It makes bunk beds feel more sleek and modern—and maybe will convince your kids that sharing a room is actually cool.
Tara Striano
22 of 45
Get Ocean-Inspired
Blue is one of those colors that feels accessible—it's bold enough to feel like you're taking serious risks, but still classic. Two different blue-green hues give a Florida kitchen an elegant beach vibe. Brass lanterns keep it from feeling too coastal.
Björn Wallander
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Layer Your Blues
The walls of this family room were lacquered in a custom ocean color, which gives the color even more depth.
Cameron Ruppert Interiors
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Bring It to the Floor
The night sky-inspired floor tiles lay the perfect foundation for this whimsical children's bathroom designed by Cameron Rupert Interiors. With contrasting prints, playful motifs, and pops of red, it's a space both kids and adults can love.
Take note if you love blue but also want to play with other colors.
Nicole Franzen
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Play Against Type
When you don't want to overpower the room with blue, keep it confined to the artwork and lighting. Here, it still stands on its own while also sharing the spotlight with other bold colors, like hot pink and olive green.
Crosby Studios
26 of 45
Go Monochrome
Love powdery blue? Here's your pick. In this space designed by Crosby Studio, the calming, periwinkle blue hue stains every inch, from the curtains to the trims, ceilings, furniture, and counters. There's something undeniable modern about using one specific color, and a pastel shade delivers a great sense of bold quirkiness that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Maura McEvoy
27 of 45
Make Like David Lynch
The blue velvet of the upholstery contrasts the light blue walls. Both have cool undertones, which makes the room feel cohesive.
House Beautiful
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Wash It Out
Going bold doesn't always involve going for a vibrant or dark color.
Instead, texture can create drama. In this aqua living room, gleaming lacquer conveys elegance.
Maura McEvoy
29 of 45
Grab a Pattern
An ornate wall covering makes a small entryway feel like a jewel box. Chinese statues up the well-traveled vibe.
DAVID TSAY
30 of 45
Play with Scale
Paint isn't the only way to incorporate blue in a big way. This floor-to-ceiling azure tile shower makes for a shower you never want to leave.
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Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
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Beautiful interiors and design What is your favorite color? Yellow? Didn't guess? But he could very well be! Especially if you are looking for ideas for your new living room. Yellow is the color of the sun, energy, even canaries, after all, are also yellow. Any doubts left? Throw them aside, because it is yellow that can become a source of daily inspiration and additional energy. It can be used in a variety of spaces and today we will show you how to best decorate a yellow living room.
Yellow has many shades and can be applied in many different ways. In the interior with yellow accents, all shades are used - from bright neon to calm pastel colors. In addition to the energy we talked about, yellow can be soothing and relaxing. So, below are a few ideas on how to make a living room with yellow elements.
Gray-yellow living room
The photo shows one of the typical projects of a gray-yellow living room interior with two zones - a kitchen and a seating area.
As an unobtrusive partition, tinted doors are used, which, on the one hand, separate the premises, and on the other, create a feeling of a single space. With the help of yellow accessories - pillows, flowers in a vase, cups and even yellow books - light is added to the room, and it transforms from a boring office space into a lively family living room. The fresco on the wall in the colors of the interior complements the image and fills the empty space of the wall near the balcony.
Bright yellow living room
This living room is, of course, for everyone. It cannot be said that such bright colors will appeal to all customers, but, of course, there are lovers of bright emotions and colors who decide to decorate the living room in yellow in this way. They can and should experiment! More ideas and decor elements that will emphasize the image, for example, a yellow rug and a “brick” wall in a different tone. Don't forget the lemons and the yellow box.
Adding life to a dark gray living room
Surprising contrasts can be achieved if you manage to dilute the cool office dark gray colors with bright elements.
You can design your living room in an ultra-modern style and add warm elements to breathe life into it. Use black plastic, dark glass, metal - all this is not a problem if there is a yellow sofa nearby.
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Yellow with its variety of shades - from yellowish green to delicate lemon - can be used in almost any room. The yellow color of the walls will make a small room lighter and visually larger. In a narrow living room, you can paint the wall opposite the door yellow, this will also add space. If you need to make a bright contrast, use red and yellow objects nearby; if you need to add freshness, combine yellow with green.
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