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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.
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Ebony
Set a moody yet cozy scene by painting your walls and ceiling in a soft shade of ebony. For designer Sean Anderson's client, comfort and function in the living room were crucial for entertaining. He painted the room in Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams and layered items that told the homeowner's story to enhance the welcoming atmosphere.
Mali Azima
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Red Clay
Designed by Melanie Turner, this living room's walls are painted in Windswept Canyon by Sherwin-Williams. The assortment of furniture styles is united by a common colorway that pairs nicely with the paint.
LAUREY GLENN
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Frost Blue
Frost blue walls—in Benjamin Moore's Philipsburg Blue, to be exact—offer the right amount of softness in this formal dining room designed by Jenny Wolf. Gold framed art and a textured rug add warmth near the fireplace.
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Teal
"It’s a vibrant happy blue while not being too overwhelming, says designer Rudy Saunders of the color on the walls of his Upper East Side studio apartment. It's Fine Paints of Europe Jefferson Blue from the Dorothy Draper paint collection.
Bjorn Wallander
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Sangria
Designer Krsnaa Mehta aimed for a salon feel in the heart of his India home. The sangria-and-blue palette of the living room achieves that inviting look that's best suited for entertaining.
Lisa Romerein
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Cream
This sunny living room designed by Thomas Callaway exudes warmth, despite the grand size and ceiling height. Callaway broke the room into zones to enhance intimacy and then used soft buttery glaze on the walls to give the room a golden glow, and layered rich yet mellow fabrics.
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Dark Blue-Green
Designer Cecilia Casagrande chose rich jewel tones for this Boston Colonial living room.
It's classic yet fresh. The paint color—Farrow & Ball Hague Blue—in particular, straddles that duality of modern and traditional styles, perfect for a historic home. Casagrande also mixed contemporary elements with more traditional ones to further play with that juxtaposition between old and new.
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Dusty Rose
Atelier ND and homeowner Carice Van Houten used a variety of plant species to liven up the room and create visual intrigue with different heights and shapes. It really freshens up the bold pastels and rich earthy tones for a unique composition. Pro tip: Don't forget to paint the ceiling for a more immersive impression.
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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.
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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.:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19490267/room_colors_03_x.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
50 Best Living Room Paint Color Ideas
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Everything from muted tones and warm neutrals to pink palettes and shades of blue.
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When designing your living room, it's important to carefully consider the color of your walls — as the right paint color can completely change the look and feel of a room. Warm tones, like creamy beige, chocolate browns, rusty reds or desert-inspired hues, bring energy into a space and instantly make it feel more cozy.
Cool tones, like crisp whites, classic gray, soothing greens and fresh blues, evoke feelings of calm and help small spaces feel larger. No matter what mood you're trying to create, we've rounded up the best living room paint colors — including links to our favorite shades from Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore and Clare.
Our list doesn't shy away from color — we've got sunny yellow, vibrant pink, bright blue, plum purple and green living rooms (from light to dark). We could never forget the classic paint colors, like elegant beige and warm white. We even sprinkled in some moody hues, like black, deep green and midnight navy. As you scroll, you'll find a selection of trending paint colors — including a few of the 2023 Colors of the Year, like Benjamin Moore's Raspberry Blush and Behr's Blank Canvas.
Whether you've just moved in or your living room is in need of a modern makeover, you're sure to find a hue that sparks your interest.
Who knows? You might even be inspired to test a few of this year's top design trends.
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Raspberry Blush
Described as coral tinged with pink, Benjamin Moore's 2023 color of the year Raspberry Blush is an exciting choice for the living room. The charismatic color works well as an accent wall or the entire room.
Keyanna Bowen
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Navy
Although it's deep and moody, navy is still a timeless color for any interior. Pair it with browns, tans and whites — and gold accents of course.
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Leela Cyd
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Crisp White
White is always on-trend. Here, interior designer Jessica Risko Smith uses colorful furniture — like a vibrant green couch and bright blue cabinet — to contrast bright white paint.
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Dark Green
Bring a small space to life with a dark hue, like Rookwood Shutter Green by Sherwin Williams — which also has a touch of blue to match the sofa.
Tip: go for flat or eggshell paint on walls and ceilings, and semi-gloss on trim, baseboards and shelves.
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Plum
Plum paint is a great way to incorporate color without going too bold. Pair it with warm neutrals like cream, tan and taupe.
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Creamy Whites
Go for a soft off-white shade, like Behr's 2023 color of the year, Blank Canvas. The paint color is described as having warm undertones, including a drop of pale yellow.
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Blush Pink
From light to dark, pull together a few shades of pink to design an interior as cheerful as this one by Noel Gatts, principal designer of Beam & Bloom Interiors.
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Brooke Holm
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Warm Beige
The right shade of beige can definitely make a statement. Interior designer Jean Lin of Colony does just that by pairing the hue with warm woods, rusty reds and natural textures.
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Green-Gray
Using one color, like Benjamin Moore's Knoxville Gray, is a no-brainer for a living room, especially when it comes to highlighting details like moldings and a brick fireplace.
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Deep Purple
Choose a moody shade and go full monochrome, like interior designer Mary Patton does here. This glossy purple looks great on the walls, ceiling and built-in cabinetry.
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Carina Skrobecki
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Warm White
Make any space feel comfortable and cozy with the perfect warm white shade. Here, interior designer Jessica Nelson goes for white from floor to ceiling.
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Marisa Vitale
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Peach
Exuding an eclectic feel, this bright interior features peach walls and an intriguing wall mural. To complete the space, interior designer Francesca Grace goes for two statement pieces: a green couch and large gold mirror.
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Hot Pink
If you're feeling bold, go for a vibrant pink shade — which pairs perfectly with a black and white gallery wall.
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Lucas Allen
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Soft Blue-Green
Keep it light and bright with this minty blue-green shade, which is also painted on the fireplace bricks.
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David Cleveland
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Chocolate Brown
Believe it or not, brown doesn't have to be boring. A chocolate brown hue enhances this living room's wood paneling and acts as a counterpart to the beige tones in the space.
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Sian Richards
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Taupe
You can't go wrong with taupe walls, whether you want to play up your living room's coziness for the holidays or create a calming atmosphere for everyday lounging.
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Brie Williams
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Soft Sage
This South Carolina living room's serene sage walls keep the focus on the thoughtful mix of pattern.
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Bold Yellow
Statement-making yellow manages to give this living room an energetic feel without making it feel overwhelming.
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Rusty Reds
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Rainbow
Instead of choosing one chic hue, choose a few. Replicate the beauty of a rainbow by painting green, yellow, orange and pink on a single wall.
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Bjorn Wallander
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Soft Purple
If you love nothing more than an eclectic design scheme, lavender walls are for you. Bonus points if you pair it with deeper shades of purple.
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David Tsay
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Forest Green
Of course, forest green walls are the perfect backdrop for a Christmas celebration, but once the holiday passes, you'll appreciate just how much the color energizes your living room.
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Mark Scott
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Pale Pink
Equal parts chic and feminine, subtle pink walls pair beautifully with the soft gray sofa and red armchair in this living room.
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Slate Blue
Pastel blue adds a fresh touch to this living room, while wood pieces and metallic accents create depth.
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Stacey Brandford
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Sunny Yellow
An upbeat shade of yellow — plus a brick fireplace painted in a coat of cream — completes this living room.
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Terracotta Pink
Pink never fails to pack a punch, and this inspiring shade with a hint of red gives this space a sophisticated feel.
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Rachel Whiting
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Earthy Tan
Earthy neutral walls set the foundation for this welcoming living room in England.
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Mike Garten
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Bright Blues
Create a fun focal point with a bright blue wall, which pairs well with reds and whites.
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Classic Black and White
Thanks to a timeless black-and-white color combo, there's no shortage of panache in this interior.
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Luke French
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Charcoal Gray
Charcoal-colored walls, a surprising choice for a living room, give this design personality.
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secrets of the correct painting of the bedroom - INMYROOM
Creating bedroom interior, you write your own, very personal history. Sleep gives us the opportunity to plunge into an atmosphere of calm and serenity. There is no place for kitsch and “noisy” decor.
Tone the whole room sets the decoration and color of the walls.
In the bedroom it is worth giving preference painting. Matte silky finish will create a special atmosphere in the room. The paint will envelop the space with comfort and will not take too much energy, as is often the case with flashy, heavily patterned wallpaper. nine0003
Thanks wide palette you can choose a shade that will not get bored over time. The composition of modern paints guarantees a strong and durable coating. Tikkurila recommends for bedroom deep Harmony matte paint, which gives the surface a velvety effect and has good resistance to cleaning. In addition, it is hypoallergenic and almost odorless.
Color selection
Choosing dream decor, it would be wise to give preference to pastel colors. universal classic, time-tested, it is ivory, white, light gray, beige. nine0003
However, despite the simplicity and obviousness, the choice of color for the bedroom has its own "pitfalls" and little tricks.
Neutral light shades create an elegant and discreet interior.
They are fine cope with their task - visually “unfold” the space, fill its "air" and are the perfect backdrop for a modern interior. But, agree, I want to add a drop of passion to the decoration of the bedroom.
Mandatory consider the psychology of a particular color. Even classic white, alone having taken possession of space, it can cause a depressive and depressed state. It must be diluted with soft colored accents. The same goes for purple and blue, abuse which can negatively affect the mood of the room. nine0003
A green is perfect for relaxation. It relieves fatigue, disposes to peaceful and restful sleep.
It is easy to guess that red is not the best choice for bedrooms. This active alarming color in large quantities can cause rapid palpitations and even aggression. It is better to give preference to soft shades of yellow, such as light lemon pastel.
Lovely the choice for the bedroom is muted pink or delicate turquoise. bright accent can serve as the color of fresh mint or wild bells.
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Color and light
Please note attention as the same shade changes depending on the lighting. These changes depends on many factors, ranging from time of day to the orientation of the bedroom to the side of the world. Let's try to understand these complex first glance, metamorphoses.
In order to visualize all the primary colors, use color circle. In addition to the division into warm and cold shades, the circle is divided on the sides of the world.
If your bedroom windows face north and there is little daylight in it, best will paint the walls in light warm shades of yellow, golden or pastel pink color.
A here it is preferable to cool the "southern" rooms with blue or green. Walls rooms that are filled with the rays of the rising sun in the morning will be look expressive in warm neutral tones. If the bedroom windows face west, you should give preference colder shades.
Except In addition, artificial lighting has a significant impact on the perception of color.
It is cold and warm, bright and muffled. For example, soft light floor lamps and table lamps creates coziness, especially in tandem with warm shades yellow and orange. nine0003
Vo all these nuances are no wonder get confused. In order not to be mistaken, use coloring. This one exclusively a convenient and simple technique will help you see the selected color in the right light. Apply before painting several shades on the wall and watch how they change depending on time of day, in natural and artificial light. You can also make color tints in the store and take home to see how the colors will look in your environment apartments. nine0003
Optical color effects
The right color, like a professional architect, can deftly adjust the proportions of a room. A few simple rules will help you manage color to your advantage:
1. Cool light shades are a lifesaver for small cramped rooms.
2. Warm and saturated colors fill oversized rooms with coziness.
3. To correct a narrow elongated room, make a bright accent on a short wall. The room will appear wider, and the contrasting background is perfect for the head of the bed or sofa. nine0003
4. If the room opposite is inappropriately wide, darken the long walls.
5. Matte surfaces limit space and at the same time create coziness.
6. Gloss emphasizes uneven walls, but at the same time visually increases the size of the room.
Getting Started
When painting the walls in the bedroom, it is very important to prepare the surface. The walls must be lined with drywall and covered with a primer. All joints, seams, holes for self-tapping screws must be puttied and sanded. Wipe off dust with a damp cloth. Only after completing the preparatory work can you start painting. nine0003
At When working on large surfaces, it is most convenient to apply paint with a roller. Brush you will need when painting joints with the ceiling, floor and touching up the corners.
Masters advise using the cross-roller technique. It will allow you to paint over the walls evenly and without joints. No need to try to paint the entire wall at once. Work slowly, painting meter by meter.
If you decide to highlight one or more surfaces with a brighter color, use masking tape to limit transitions. You need to remove the tape immediately, without waiting for the paint to dry. If there are irregularities on the border of flowers, carefully paint over them with a thin brush. nine0003
You can use special tools to create original wall effects. Experiment with color and texture. But still the main rule for the bedroom is to remember the sense of proportion.
Expert comment
choosing the color scheme of the bedroom is not necessarily guided by rational principles, we can give free rein to our feelings and choose colors that we like. And, unlike other premises, where you need to take into account the needs all family members, we have the right to equip the bedroom only for ourselves and only for your taste.
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Too colorful palette is inappropriate for a bedroom. It's best to choose one the main tone, to which the shades of one, maximum two others are selected flowers. If the bedroom is a place of peace and relaxation for you, give preference to green, blue, brown, beige and sand shades. If you are a lot working in the bedroom, reading or generally enjoying colors that stimulate movement and activity, juicy yellow, orange or red colors are more suitable for you. scale.
B my project "Dreams of a Megapolis" harmoniously combines soft blue tones combined with shades of brown and soft gray, they give interior personality. The sophistication of the combination is emphasized by bright graphics a panel depicting skyward buildings and refined hand-painted works on curtains and pillows - as a continuation of the panel theme. Here sharp "masculine" forms reflected in graphics are combined with rounded "feminine" ones in furniture - beds and bedside tables. nine0003
What colors to paint the walls: tips and ideas
The choice of colors for the interior is one of the key points. It sets the mood and shapes our feelings. Therefore, the issue should be approached carefully. Our article will help, in which we give tips and ideas on what color to paint the walls in the house.
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Not sure how to choose a wall paint color and afraid the end result won't match your expectations? Here are 5 tips to help you decide.
1. Trust your first instinct
It often happens that you plan to paint the walls in a certain color, but then, when you see a wide range of shades in the store, you start to doubt. In this case, designers advise not to change the original decision - a spontaneous choice is likely to be not the most successful. nine0003
It's best to have a detailed room design on paper. Color combinations will already be thought out in it, and the temptation to change your choice will become less.
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2. Match the furniture
If we are talking about a full-fledged repair, it is first important to decide on most of the furniture, and only then, what color is better to paint the walls. The combination of shades in this case will be more balanced, besides, you can choose the tone, starting from the pattern on the upholstery of the sofa or chair. nine0003
Another argument in favor of this advice is that repainting the walls is cheaper than completely refurbishing the room.
3. Choose a paint with rich pigment
Regardless of the shade (it can even be very light), try to choose a paint with rich pigment. It is this finish that will ultimately give the room depth and look interesting in different lighting conditions.
This paint can be found in the assortment of foreign manufacturers Portola Paints and Farrow and Ball. nine0003
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Don't give up on testing Even if you fall in love with a particular tone in the store, don't buy it right away. Ask for a paint sample and test it at home under different lighting conditions. Light does wonders for color, so seeing how a particular tone looks in your room is very important.
5. Choose the right test site
When testing a paint sample, it is important to select the correct test site. Test paint next to other finishes and as far away from distracting elements in the room as possible. So you can accurately understand how the room will look after the repair. nine0003
And one last piece of advice. If you still can't wait to buy paint directly in the store, always give preference to a lighter palette. Sometimes you want to add more color to a space, but in a real room, the lightest shade will most likely look brighter than in the jar.
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1. White
Most popular choice for painting large surfaces due to its versatility.
White and its shades (beige, cream, ivory) visually enlarge the space, make it lighter. White is uplifting and calming, and also helps to focus. nine0003
Any furniture and floor finish can be combined with white. If it seems that the interior looks boring, feel free to add bright colors. It can be bright furniture or an accent wall.
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But in fact, this is one of the most stylish interior solutions, of course, with the right selection of proportions and combinations with the environment. nine0003
An interior with a black wall becomes elegant. Its depth emphasizes the details, gives expressiveness. It becomes the perfect backdrop for artwork and vintage furniture. A classic combination: black walls and light furniture or floors.
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Brown It is suitable for classic interiors, as it is considered quite conservative. Brown is also recommended to design a relaxation area, as it soothes. nine0003
In order not to make the interior too gloomy, it is recommended to combine brown with white and other light colors such as beige. This rule works both when choosing furniture and when choosing what colors to paint the walls in a room. Another good combination is brown trim and turquoise accessories in the interior.
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4. Pastel
Pastel colors are very diverse and look great in any interior. Pistachio, mint, soft blue, pale yellow or pink can be the main background, making the room airy and delicate, or balance a bright and contrasting wall and furniture.
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Purple Violet and its shades (lavender, mauve, lilac and violet) attract attention and set the tone for the interior. They also inspire a person and have a positive effect on brain activity.
When designing an interior, it is important not only to choose the right color, but also to determine its quantity. Violet rarely decorate large surfaces. As a rule, it is used as an accent and balanced by other elements.
Soft and calm shades of purple can be used in classic interiors. In pop art, minimalism and hi-tech, more saturated options will look good. Against a purple background, light-colored furniture looks the most advantageous. nine0002 Instagram benjamin_mooreru
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7. Blue
Blue creates a feeling of peace and tranquility. Despite the fact that it belongs to the cold palette, the right combinations with other shades and competent lighting ensure its harmonious existence in the interior.
For small rooms, a combination of blue and white is suitable. White will visually make the room wider, and blue will bring freshness. To keep the interior from being too cold, you can use shades of blue, close to blue and turquoise, in combination with beige. Furniture in a blue interior can be neutral, wood-like or, conversely, bright contrasting colors. nine0003
The variety of green tones is so great that it can be used in any interior. Light shades will visually enlarge the room, dark ones will make the interior elegant and deep.
Green and its shades blend well with each other and wood.
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