Family room color ideas
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.
40 Best Bedroom Colors 2022
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Red Lacquer
FRITZ VON DERSCHULENBURG
High-energy yet calming, bold yet timeless, this jaw-dropping bedroom designed by Brian J. McCarthy is serious goals. For a similar effect, stick to a tight two-color story with the walls in a show-stopping super high gloss paint and your ceiling in a flat white paint. "This finish feels fresh for a guest room, and the surprising pop of color is both warm and chic," he says.
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Bright Red Accents
ALISON GOOTEE
Or, reverse the look and opt for bright white walls and bold red bedding, artwork, and floors.
The high-impact combo in this bedroom by Anthony Baratta is all the convincing we need.
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Bubble Gum Pink
Anna Spiro Design
Too outrageous? No such thing. Bright bubblegum pink is a fearless choice. In this bedroom by Anna Spiro, it asserts a youthful spirit to balance out the traditional pieces, like the dresser and tight floral patterns.
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Blush Pink
Francesco Lagnese
If this whimsical bedroom doesn't make you blush, we don't know what will. "Exuberantly feminine, yet resolutely chic" was designer Jonathan Berger's motto for decorating this Brooklyn townhouse. Berger found the suzani on eBay, while and the curvy Venetian-inspired headboard is covered in Nouvelle Orleans, a cut velvet from Clarence House that resembles ironwork but, of course, is much softer to the touch.
The antique Napoleon III rope ottoman covered in an Aubusson tapestry adds a French country chic feel to seal the deal.
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Coral
Amy Neunsinger
Nothing quite radiates like joy like coral (as far as paint colors are concerned, at least). In this bedroom by Nicky Kehoe, it picks up the bright tones featured in the gallery wall while the trimming, which is a darker gray color, reflects the cooler neutrals in the bedding and accents. Under direct light, it appears brighter, while it mimics the more muted shade of terra cotta in dimmer or less direct light.
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Peach
Anna Malmberg
In this Scandinavian studio, peachy blush walls contrast with with the high-impact black and white wall art.
But that softness is reflected again in the jute rug and oat-hued linen bedding. Blush pink also pairs nicely with steel blue tones and even bright red for an unexpected contrast.
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Cream
Matthew Millman
Who says beige and cream are boring? Dependable, versatile, warm, and subtle, these neutrals are some of the best paint colors for a bedroom. A super light taupe shade will contrast just enough with crisp bright interiors while also injecting some warmth into the space. It also brings to mind long walks on a sandy beach. Add pops of cheerful colors with decor and throw pillows or keep it classic, as designer Richard Beard did here.
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Caramel
Danielle Colding Design
Take a cue from this bedroom designed by Danielle Colding and match your upholstered headboard to the walls.
Here, the studded boarder adds a touch of intrigue but blends right into the beige color behind it for a timeless look.
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Terracotta
Paul Raeside
A Canadian townhouse's guest bedroom exudes warmth with terracotta walls. A large, statement piece of art helps break up the dark color. Though brown isn't exactly the most obvious paint color when decorating a bedroom, this warm nook makes a strong case for it. The fact that it's unexpected makes it perfect for anyone who likes to experiment with color but doesn't love bright neons and playful pastels.
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Chocolate Brown
Amelia Stanwix
With slightly less of the red clay undertone than the brown paint in the previous room, this color is more calming than it is energizing.
Designer Fiona Lynch felt it was perfect for a bedroom. She used Rich Biscuit by Dulux and then mixed in some offbeat accents for an eclectic elegance.
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Ochre and Teal
SIMON WATSON
Designer Peter Dunham created a custom curtain wall and installed bedside sconces to give this small bedroom a regal feel. The mustard accent wall mirrors the upholstered headboard and warms up the room.
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Marigold
Joshua McHugh
This bedroom proves just how beautiful marigold can look with navy blue and olive green. This sunny shade also works nicely when you incorporate accent pieces with metallic finishes for a glamorous aesthetic. Think bronze pendant lights and stools with interesting frames.
These finishes accentuate yellow's shining personality.
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Lemon Yellow
STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON
It's always a good idea to consult the color wheel at every step of the decorating process. Knowing which colors complement one another will make everything easier, from ideating to shopping, and, of course, living within the final result. A good example of a job well done? This gray and yellow bedroom designed by Juan Carretero. There's no doubt that yellow represents cheer, so if you want to spread warmth and energy, this is the color for you. You'll love how the bright striped ceiling brings in a more playful element to the more traditional guest room.
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Butter Yellow
James Merrell
Designed by Kathryn M.
Ireland, these white-painted wicker twin beds are topped with mosquito net canopies for an ethereal touch. The rose-printed canopy toppers offer a slight contrast in pattern but keep the color story consistent, and the yellow walls anchor the entire space.
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Green and Gold
Roland Bello
Instead of paint, consider lush green upholstery and illustrious wallpaper. Miles Redd makes a strong case for the design combo in this breathtaking and colorful bedroom. De Gournay's hand-painted silk Sans Souci wallcovering lays the foundation for a bright green paradise to come alive.
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Sage Green
2LG Studio
Instead of painting your walls, add a statement ceiling in the bedroom, as the design duo at 2LG Studio did here.
It draws the eye up and keeps things interesting. This shade of sage green is also a lovely color that's at once grounding, calming, and fun.
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Light Gray-Green
Shade Degges
"I wanted to create a bedroom full of personality," designer Jae Joo says of the main bedroom in this Boston Rowhouse. Though classic and understated, the room brims with character thanks to a shrunken photo gallery, curved furniture, and colorful accents. The light gray walls look blue in some lighting and green in others; either way, they're a welcome departure from the go-to white canvas most bedrooms feature.
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Khaki Green
Heidi Caillier Design
In this cabin designed by Heidi Caillier, the guest bedroom is painted a soothing, nature-inspired shade of green.
It's fitting for the environment, and speaks to all the other accent colors used throughout the space for a nice cohesive whole.
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Deep Earthy Green
Gieves Anderson
David Frazier took a moody and earthy approach in his New York City apartment bedroom. While the color (Studio Green from Farrow & Ball) is worth praising, it's also the texture-rich finish that elevates the walls. "We wanted to showcase the movement in the plaster, so we had the walls painted in a satin finish it gives a certain depth that we wouldn’t have been able to achieve with a flat paint.”
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Matte Marine
Stephen Kent Johnson
A matte version of that moody marine hue is also a great option and creates a softer atmosphere.
Studio Shamshiri enveloped the entire room in the color, including the ceiling.
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Deep Navy
STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON
Paint your walls a nice deep shade of navy and then punctuate the depth with crisp white accents and vibrant bedding for a balanced bedroom. In this space designed by Mally Skok, the playful patterns contrast nicely with the deep blue walls, giving the room a touch of levity.
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Steel Blue
Read McKendree
In a room by Elizabeth Cooper, this steel blue gray paint color brings a posh sensibility to the more whimsical floral details for a nice balance. The color will flatter a variety of styles and designs as bedding and decor are swapped out over the years, too.
she used Farrow & Ball's Hauge Blue.
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Cobalt Blue
PHOTO: Bjorn Wallander; DESIGN: Alisa Bloom
High gloss paints are a surefire way to make a bold statement. In this bedroom designed by decorator Alisa Bloom, the rich, liquidy sheen of the finish bounces light around a dark room. She used Fine Paints of Europe’s Delft Blue 4003 in Hollandlac Brilliant to illuminate the entire bedroom.
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Crisp Light Blue
Eric Piasecki
Here's definitive proof that primary colors go together nicely. This bedroom designed by Robin Henry is a breath of fresh air, thanks to the invigorating blue paint—the varying shades of blue throughout the room make it look like it's glowing.
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Mint Green
Trevor Tondro
Paired with a slightly more pistachio-hued upholstered headboard and a retro-style crocheted coverlet, this bedroom designed by J. P. Horton belongs in the summer getaway home of our dreams. The traditional landscape painting and warm wood side chair ground the space and work beautifully with the mint green paint.
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Sky Blue
Trevor Tondro
Though this shade of blue definitely makes a statement, it doesn't overpower the space nor overwhelm the eye—that's because it's consistent. Since this bedroom is basically a cocoon of light blue, there's a strong sense of cohesion and personality. So if you have a favorite color, and don't see it changing any time soon, why not let it be theme of your bedroom?
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Baby Gray Blue
Mikael Axelsson for Fantastic Frank
A soothing soft blue is a key ingredient for a peaceful bedroom.
It adds an ethereal, dreamy quality to every space but also offers 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.
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Crisp White
Tamsin Johnson Interiors
This bedroom is a showstopper, but it's also simple and timeless. And though some may say white is the absence of all colors, we'd argue this one is making quite a statement. In fact, sometimes neutral hues give the space a more timeless and open feel while also allowing other design highlights to stand out more. This bedroom by Tamsin Johnson marries classic architecture with contemporary style and the walls are painted in a pure, cool shade of white that really energizes the entire space.
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Greige
Fantastic Frank
If you think crisp all-white interiors look too stark but still like the look and feel of light neutrals, opt for warm oat-y creams or layers of soft, smoky grays.
The results are edgy and industrial yet gentle and understated.
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Light Lilac
Annie Schlechter
This lavender oasis designed by Cathy Chapman is proof that you can decorate with color while still being understated. Though it's bursting with shades of lavender, this little nook also exudes a calm, serene energy. The key is to stick to a color story of muted pastels. In this case, the designer worked within a purple spectrum while keeping things interesting with contrasting textures, shapes, and finishes.
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Deep Beige
WERNER STRAUBE
To warm up a bright bedroom without painting all the surfaces something other than classic white, cover one wall in a printed covering and another in a warm, neutral color.
In this versatile bedroom designed by Corey Damen Jenkins, the far wall is painted in a light sandy beige hue, marrying the cooler blues, whites, and grays with the warmer wood and cream tones as well as the brass accents.
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Dusty Purple
Kingston Lafferty Design
Though purple and black don't seem like the most obvious pair for a grownup, calming bedroom, they actually work together brilliantly here. Kingston Lafferty Design accentuated the purple details in the shelf and bedding with a dusty, gray purple tone and then played up the cooler undertones with sharper black metal accents.
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Royal Purple
Bjorn Wallander
Window treatments will make a bedroom more comfortable for lazy morning sleep-ins, but if your room is super bright, a deep shade of royal purple on an accent wall like Krsnaa Mehta did here will help absorb light while still adding vibrant personality.
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Violet
Courtesy of Nicole Franzen
If you want to keep color from overpowering your space or you simply want to give your room a little more shape, color blocking is your solution. There are plenty of ways to play with this design trend, from more subtle and simple toning treatments to full on murals. This bedroom designed by GRT Architects is somewhere in between. If you like what you see, try painting your paneling and leaving the walls light. Then opt for a low-to-the-ground bed to show it off even more.
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Light Pink and Lavender
Ngoc Minh Ngo
A sweet lavender hallway frames the pink floral bedroom beyond for a sweet foundation while the black and white floors, dark mahogany table, and red bedding polish and ground the space by decorator David Kaihoi.
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Deep, Dark Purple
Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside
For a thoroughly special bedroom paint color, look no further than this bedroom designed by Atelier ND, where the walls are painted in Pontefract by Paint & Paper Library. The unique hue defies definition (but if we had to try, we'd say it's a purplish-reddish black)—which is one of the many reasons the design team chose it. The pendants were sourced from an old church and a Vispring bed is upholstered in pink Pierre Frey mohair.
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Gray
Mali Azima
The blue ombre curtains embolden the romantic ceiling paint and emphasize the purple undertones of the gray base color in this bedroom designed by Janie Molster.
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Light Gray
Stephen Karlisch
An ultra pale shade of gray flatters the green and indigo tones in this bedroom designed by Jean Liu.
Opt for a similar shade if you're looking for a subtle neutral that'll be a little less jarring on the eyes than a bright white.
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Grayscale
Tim Street-Porter
And for our final stop on this tour of bedroom colors, we're presenting you with a whole new world of options: Wallpaper. This bedroom isn't just a living space, it's a work of art. Our eyes are immediately drawn to the hypnotizing black painted stripes that trace the architectural DNA of the house itself, beautifully modernizing the bones of the Victorian home decorated by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The moody, lush throw pillow and end blanket add just a splash of color, which is really all you need in a space like this.
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Soft Black
Farrow & Ball
While we often think of bright whites and crisp, light hues when trying to open up a smaller space, there's also a strong case for going darker. In fact, inkier tones are known to amplify smaller spaces. Not to mention, it sets the right mood in the bedroom. The soft black paint color in this bedroom makes it feel special and intimate in ways you'd never be able to achieve with a lighter hue.
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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.
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 decoration
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 there is white. 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.
Original interior palette
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 raspberry contrasting colors 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.
Color range 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 interior styles:
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.
In order to make sure how the combinations of different colors actually look, you need to look at real photos. We present you a selection of design options in the photo gallery, among which you can find the right solution for decorating your bedroom. Get inspired and experiment!
Video: Beautiful color combinations for the bedroom
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Delicate pastel shades create a calm atmosphere in the room
The choice of the main tint palette and color combinations in the interior has recently been increasingly made by the owners of apartments and houses themselves, moreover, intuitively. Unfortunately, the modern rhythm of life blurs our ideas about the naturalness of colors.
That is why it is not uncommon for it to be almost impossible to live in a newly renovated house due to completely incompatible shades and palettes. To avoid such a scenario, you first need to learn the basics of color combinatorics.
Content:
- Colors in different rooms
- The combination of colors in the interior: combinatorics
- What do the colors say?
Contrasting turquoise and warm yellow are a great tandem for a modern bright kitchen
A palette of pastel shades allows you to create a warm and cozy interior with hints of country and shabby chic
surrounding natural world. After all, we are part of it and nothing natural is alien to us. Nature lives in a state of halftones, shades and shadows. There are no predominant monochrome colors here. A sandy sunset giving way to orange, red, and sometimes, closer to the horizon, brown waves against a graying sky - such a picture cannot but inspire!
Successful examples of color combinations from interior designs in 2018
So why does our desire for natural creation not always harmonize with color solutions in everyday life? Maybe a meager purse or, on the contrary, feigned status dictate the conditions for choosing finishing materials, furniture and decor elements? You can come to a harmonious solution with any budget, you just need to know how.
Let's consider everything in order.
Subdued warm shades of mint and coffee are ideal for retro interiors
We know that the tricolor spectrum of red, blue and yellow is the basis for the so-called color circle. When combined in pairs, auxiliary colors are formed, and when mixing more than three colors or adding white or black, shades are obtained that can be created indefinitely.
According to the gamut, the colors are divided into cold (blue groups) and warm (yellow groups), which have their own purpose in interior design. So that a large room does not seem empty and uncomfortable, sunny, light colors are used, and in small rooms, groups of blue colors convey the theme of the sky.
| Main color | Matches colors | Not compatible with colors | Color effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| gray | blue, pink, brown, yellow, red, black, blue, lilac | green, orange | brings despondency and sadness to the room |
| lilac | grey, chestnut, light violet | red, orange, yellow, brown, black | mystical, mysterious and mysterious interior |
| violet | light green, gold, orange, yellow | dark green, brown, grey, red | allows you to calm down a person, to find the harmony of the soul. Purple is the color of wisdom and inspiration |
| pink | brown, grey, burgundy | yellow, orange, black | romantic interior |
| brown | gold, grey, beige, pink, yellow | chestnut, burgundy, lilac | causes depression when exposed to brown for a long time |
| blue | red, grey, burgundy, golden | green, lilac, brown | makes the room cool sometimes uncomfortable |
| blue | red, orange, blue, light purple | gold, yellow, burgundy | makes the interior cold, if the blue color is turned on too much in the room, scandals occur more often |
| green | red, black, burgundy, yellow, orange | grey, violet, blue | has a calming and relaxing effect |
| yellow | grey, purple, brown, green, black | lilac, blue, burgundy, pink | Illusion of sunshine, yellow color gives good mood and cheerfulness |
| red | blue, green, gray, gold, yellow, black | purple, chestnut, brown | cheers up, does not let you relax, suitable for passionate people |
| white | is combined with any colors and their shades, as it contains all the color spectrums of | not available | instills a feeling of superiority, makes the room cold |
| black | red, grey, white, yellow, green | pink, lilac, beige | narrows the space, instills fear in a person, makes the interior mysterious |
Shade and color combinations in different rooms
Important! Not only volume affects the choice of color, but also the intended purpose of each room differs in its specific design.
Graceful noble shade of emerald and powder for an elegant atmosphere
Color combinations in the interior of the bedroom: warm colors
to pastel pink). But even here there are exceptions. To create an atmosphere of passion and love attraction, the sleeping area around the family bed can be decorated with sharp contrasts of boudoir colors (provocative red and black, cherry, lilac, etc.).
Note! not everyone can fall asleep calmly after a hard day in such a bright finish. In this case, you can recreate an intimate atmosphere with mobile decorative accessories in the form of candles, mirrors, and a canopy.
Harmonious combination of light pastel colors
The main rule when decorating the interior is to highlight the main and auxiliary tones, as well as the shade that will act as an accent
The combination of colors in the interior of the living room
For a large living room, which is the center of evening family leisure, moderate colors are suitable, which gives a good mood and an atmosphere of relaxation.
Golden, gray-blue, green-yellow combinations of medium contrast will be appropriate.
A small living room, which serves mainly for receiving guests and family tea parties, requires a festive, trusting atmosphere, which can be created by lilac, fuchsia or rich blue tones mixed with colors of a related group (blue-gray, red, amethyst, gray-green, etc. d)
Combination of colors in office interior
Classic neutral colors (beige and almost all shades of gray and its combinations with other colors) are suitable for a home office, contributing to concentration in work and generating bright thoughts. In the office should not be present, at least not in the field of view, bright objects. For a short rest, let them be near, but not inside the working area.
Romantic color palette for home office decoration
Zoning the room by painting the walls and ceiling
The perfect tandem of shades of gray and natural wood
The combination of colors in the interior of the entrance hall and corridor
The corridor, hall and entrance hall, suffering from a lack of natural light, need additional space.
Light sunny or woody tones should prevail here.
The combination of colors in the interior of the children's room
Contrary to popular belief that the design of a children's room should include all the colors of the rainbow, this is not so. Indeed, children are attracted to all the brightest things, but this quickly tires them. That's why zoning a child's room is a necessary solution: a fairly colorful play area, a neutral study area and a calm bedroom.
Color selection for a child by age (Rudolf Steiner's theory)
If you are a supporter of the scientific method in choosing a color for a child's room, then you can safely choose a shade, coordinating your choice with Rudolf Steiner's color theory by age.
To retell its essence in brief, any period in the life of a child after 6 years, a teenager or an adult corresponds to a specific color or shade in which he feels most comfortable. Of course, this does not mean at all that you need to re-paste the wallpaper every year or buy new furniture! It will be enough just occasionally to complement the design of the children's room with accents and accessories in the appropriate color scheme:
| Age | Shades |
|---|---|
| 6 - 7 years | red, raspberry, deep pink; |
| 8 years | ocher and orange; |
| 9 years old | citrine, lemon, yellow; |
| 10 - 12 years | yellow-green, green; |
| 13 - 14 years old | turquoise, greenish blue, light blue; |
| 15 - 16 years old | azure, clear blue, blue; |
| 17 years old | lilac, lavender, lilac, violet and its shades. |
Colorful decor of the children's room
Competent design of the bedroom, play and work areas in the same room
Combinations of colors in the interior of the bathroom and toilet
A bathroom, which has a standard small size, is not customary to decorate with halftones. Pure compositions of pink, milky, turquoise accents always look advantageous. As an exception, red, blue, chocolate and black with golden streaks are used to create a special contrast with the whiteness of the bath and faience.
The combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen
The kitchen should evoke a hint that it would be nice to have a bite to eat. So that not only the smells or the look of cooked dishes arouse appetite, but also, on a subconscious level, walls, ceilings, accessories, furniture, dishes would enhance it. Contrasting yellow, orange, lilac, red, light green tones in combination with shading colors will direct your choice in the right direction.
Cool light blue or, conversely, muted coffee, sunny, beige tones can also be used in the kitchen (quite common). Such decisions are conducive to a leisurely conversation at the table, careful chewing, measured reading of the newspaper.
Cozy corner for cooking and eating
Color combination in the interior: combinatorics
In order to avoid visual fatigue or, on the contrary, boring monotony, color selection should take into account three main types of combination - uniformity, contrast, balance. The range of colors in the first case is reduced to one color with fluctuations in light and dark tones. As a rule, a monochromatic finish is diluted with decorative elements of one or two colors.
Contrast reception uses the principle of antipodes. Contrasting dark shades with light ones, you can achieve an original bright tandem. For example: white - black, purple - light green, chocolate - golden and so on.
In an effort to maintain balance, one of the pure colors should dominate the interior with the visual support of related tones.
To avoid visual saturation, it is recommended not to use more than five colors.
Chart to help distinguish between cool and warm tones
Important! With red, it is appropriate to use its light derivatives - orange and yellow. With dark variations of red, lilac and pink are suitable. If you want to give the interior a special elegance, use small items that contrast with the main color.
Shade Chart
What do the colors say? Psychology, meaning and perception of color
If you want to know the inner world of a person, look into his room. Expressiveness, pedantic accuracy, laziness, confidence, modesty or greed - all this and a little more will tell the chosen color palette.
Red - color that encourages action, dominance and leadership. This shade in the interior is chosen by passionate and reckless people, it is contraindicated for people with an unstable psyche.
In the interior in its purest form, the use of red is quite burdensome, so a skilled hand of the master is required to create an organic design.
Decor elements in red will not overload the interior
Shades of blue soothe, relax and allow you to concentrate. Blue, turquoise tones and the color of the sea wave create a feeling of carelessness, lightness and mischief.
The combination of shades of blue in the interior gives a warm atmosphere
Prevailing yellow colors speak of energy, sunshine and cheerfulness of the person. At the same time, a lack of creative flight and unrealized potential are also characteristic of this color. Some psychologists attribute even jealousy and cowardice to yellow, but this is a controversial statement.
Mustard yellow tones make the interior more discreet
The combination of blue and yellow creates a derivative green the color of conservative people.
Green is an anti-stress color. It is advantageously used in bedrooms or living rooms to create a relaxing atmosphere.
A winning combination of green and red
Orange color without impurities is energy, its indomitable fountain. Rich ocher and delicate apricot are accents in the room, so they are most often presented in the form of original textiles and accessories. Care must be taken when using orange, as its shades have a dominant effect on other colors.
The perfect trio of juicy hues: orange, green and red
Retro living room with a soft color scheme
Violet is considered the color of the creative soul. Possessing a mystical appeal, it simultaneously conveys the coldness of blue scales and the radiation of warm tones. Contrasting combinations "purple - lime" or "purple - yellow" are the favorite combinations of many designers.
A touch of grape hue in a calm neutral bedroom
Pink color is the epitome of romance and tenderness for women of all ages.
The harmony of pink accents directly depends on their saturation (from Barbie syndrome to mature classics). Diluting pink with milky, gray and gray-green motifs, you can emphasize the sophistication and airiness of the interior.
Romantic look of the bedroom in white and pink colors
Magenta color accents in a stylish living room
Bright fuchsia combined with turquoise - a “classic” bright combination
Brown color is unfairly classified as melancholy. In combination with dark tones and golden blotches, it creates royal chic and privilege. Brown is chosen by versatile personalities.
Dark home workshop
Brown palette in modern hallway design
Gray Due to its neutrality, the color is an excellent magnet that takes on the aggression of a brighter tone. As an independent monochromatic finish, it can be quite boring, depending, of course, on the functional purpose of the room. Gray tones are preferred by people striving for understanding and constancy.
