Great colors for living rooms
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
29 Best Blue Paint Colors in 2023: Shop Designer-Approved Picks
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When it comes to swathing your walls in a calming hue, you can’t go wrong with a neutral shade. And if you ask us, blue fits into that category. Whether you’re going pale and icy or dark and moody, nearly every blue tone pairs beautifully with a myriad of colors (not to mention woods and metallics). Don’t believe us? See for yourself. Ahead, you’ll find some of the most renowned blue paint colors interior designers love.
Surrounding yourself with cool-toned blues is also said to instill tranquility and calmness, so there’s no better time than now to cover your walls in the pretty shade. That said, there are a lot (and we mean a lot) of options out there, which can make choosing the right one a challenge.
Our suggestion? Buy a few swatches or small cans and test the colors on your wall. Otherwise, check out these elegant spaces with walls that are as stylish as they are soothing. What’s more, experts have offered their tips and opinions on the best shades for specific types of rooms.
You'll see that no matter your decor or style, there’s a blue for you. All you have to do is find the right one, and we guarantee you’ll discover your perfect shade in our designer-approved list. From big names to smaller brands, these blues will make you feel anything but, well, blue. So if you're interested in transforming your space without having to do a whole lot, you may want to scoop up a can and pick up a paintbrush!
Water's Edge by Benjamin Moore
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Icy blues bring clear skies indoors. “For a client’s library that opens to a garden and pool, we chose this beautiful blue-gray to give the illusion of bringing the outside in," says designer Paloma Contreras, who matched Water's Edge by Benjamin Moore to a high-gloss lacquer for a mirror-like finish.
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Borrowed Light by Farrow & Ball
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"There's a kind of clarity in the air after a rain, and this color has the same feeling," says designer Katie Maine. She adds: "It suddenly makes the ceiling of a room seem taller, and the space somehow becomes larger. It totally changes the room's energy and makes you feel like you can finally take a big, deep breath!"
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Smoke Ring by Pratt & Lambert
Pratt & Lambert
"This icy blue has a cool crispness that's refreshing," says designer Robert Stilin. "I'd add fabrics in different tones of the same shade, like navy and slate, to create a layered, monochromatic look." Or, as Stilin recommends, you can bring in contrasting colors like brown and red to add warmth and coziness.
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Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball
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Painting an office? Try a gray-blue.
"Studies have shown that blue helps your ability to focus," explains Sheila Bridges, who used Farrow & Ball's Oval Room Blue for this room. "This particular shade has a little gray in it, and that makes it even more soothing."
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Early Frost Blue by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"Some people would call this pale gray, but it actually has blue and purple in it," says designer Brian Paquette. He continues: "To me, it's the color of the fog out here in Seattle. I used it in a living room with massive windows overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and at certain times of the day, you couldn't tell the difference between the sea and the sky and the walls. They were all the same color."
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Blue Veil by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"This has the coolness of a long, tall drink of water on a hot day," says designer James Michael Howard. "I use it frequently for ceilings because it's subtle.
It catches your eye but doesn't yell. Or, if you want to dazzle, do it in high gloss on the walls, and the space will be electrified!"
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Light Blue by Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball
Designer Susan Ferrier adores this light blue shade. "When you think of the color of a lake, you have to think about trees and shadows and clouds," she explains. "It's muddled, like this gray-blue. It's not a clear jewel tone, like the ocean. The ocean, with its breaking waves, is all about energy. Lake water is more soothing. It laps at the shore. This gray-blue kind of washes over a room, and you don't see the clutter."
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Sweet Bluette by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"My favorite blue paint is Benjamin Moore 813 Sweet Bluette, says New York City designer Marie Burgos. "This color is part of the Benjamin Moore Classics, and its timeless appeal complements styles from traditional to modern and everything in between.
It is such a soft color tone which brings an overall sense of relaxation and healing—perfect for a bedroom design or a nursery."
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Drenched Rain by Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards
"This is a romantic and charming blue with soft undertones of gray," says designer Ryan Saghian. He adds: "For me, it embodies Paris in the rain—the silvery reflections on the streets, the misty sky, the coat-grabbing wind. It's a very soothing color, so I see it in either a bedroom or a breakfast room. Pair it with yellows and oranges to make the blue look even richer."
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Jet Stream Blue by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"I used this in the study of a Manhattan apartment with panoramic views out to the Hudson River," says designer Raji Radhakrishnan. "It blurred the edges of the walls and seemed as if the sky was lulled inside to wrap the room in one fell swoop. And the blue of the sky was reflected in the river.
Spike it with shades of green, inspired by the treetops and lots of white."
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March Wind by Pratt & Lambert
Francesco Lagnese
Walls lacquered in Pratt & Lambert’s March Wind help brighten this north-facing room in an apartment designed by Nick Olsen.
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Caribbean Sea by Glidden
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"In Turkey, the sea is so clear and so bright—a true ocean blue, like this color," says designer David Phoenix. He adds: "You see the same blue in the tiles in the Blue Mosque. It has endless depth, and that makes it very calming. I'm imagining it in a high-gloss finish in an entry or a library. After all, it's only paint. Take a risk and go for it!"
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Dynamic Blue by Sherwin-Williams
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"Dynamic Blue by Sherwin-Williams is a blue bursting with joy," says designer Courtney McLeod, who used it in her own living room.
"It strikes a wonderful balance between being bold and bright but also quite livable. It is also a great backdrop for other bold colors."
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Major Blue by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams
"Certain shades of blue immediately take me away to a tropical island, and this is one of them," says designer Debbie Viola. "Even though it's a medium-bright tone, it's still calming yet vibrant enough to make me feel happy as soon as I enter the room." She suggests adding accents of tangerine and lime green to enhance the tropical flavor.
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Cruising by Sherwin-Williams
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In designer Vern Yip's Florida home, a kitchen with cabinetry painted in Cruising by Sherwin-Williams is the epitome of life at the beach. It offers a welcoming energy that can't be beat, especially considering the rest of the home is covered in other bright colors, patterns, and textures that give it great liveliness.
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Celestial Blue by Valspar
Valspar
"I like real colors, as opposed to those that are just a hint of something," explains designer Harry Heissmann. He continues: "I love clarity, and this is a clear blue. Anything you put against it—a black bamboo bed, a bright abstract painting—will pop. And the light in the room takes on a wonderful atmospheric quality. You feel good in it."
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Thunderbird by Benjamin Moore
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"This sitting room was inspired by the ethereal blues found in Kandinsky paintings hanging in the Hermitage Museum," says Kirill Istomin of this muted turquoise hue, Thunderbird by Benjamin Moore.
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Turquoise Tint by Valspar
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"On vacation in the Caribbean islands, I was walking along a street and stopped to sit on a ledge so I could look down at the water, which was exactly this color," says designer Erinn Valencich.
She continues: "And suddenly, just three feet away, all these tropical fish were swimming by in the most amazing purples, yellows, and greens. We humans can make many beautiful things, but nothing is more beautiful than what's already here in nature."
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Green Blue by Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball
"My favorite blue paint color is Farrow & Ball's Green Blue #84," says designer Chad Graci. He explains: "I love using this clear, mutable blue for its chameleon-like quality. It can feel coastal, historic, or just plain fresh when you need it to."
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Clare Good Jeans
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Designer Ashley Izsak selected Clare Paint's Good Jeans for this entryway because it worked so well with the wallpaper she chose (Endless Summer by York Wallcoverings). "This shade of blue almost feels like a neutral because of its toned down soft qualities and works well in our open-concept space to add a little bit of drama without feeling intense," the designer gushes.
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Antiguan Sky by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"Aqua is a calming color, which balances a fiery red-head like me and makes for a pretty room," says designer Lindsey Coral Harper. "Actually, most people look good in aqua, and when you look good, you feel more confident."She likes to use a range of one color, so she'll add a darker teal or Prussian blue with this one. "Red or pink would punch it up and give it more pizzazz," she adds.
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Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball
Simon Watson
When it comes painting to pint-sized rooms, designers often reach for a deep, dark blue, like perennial favorite Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball. "Because the library is small, it lent itself to a rich jewel-box treatment," says Jeannette Whitson of this stunning space.
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Santa Monica Blue by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"This is the deep, almost Prussian blue of the ocean in the Bahamas at low tide," says designer Alessandra Branca.
"When you combine it with coral-colored fabrics, it's amazing." Branca has used this color in a bedroom with blue-and-white toile. The designer recommends going for it if you live near the sea or want to constantly be reminded of it.
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Sea Serpent by Sherwin-Williams
EMILY FOLLOWILL
“I love the kitchen—it suits their personality: cool and sophisticated,” says designer Melanie Millner of the Atlanta kitchen she designed for a pair of coastal bon vivants. The backsplash has a nice hint of blue in it that pairs well with the cabinetry painted in Sea Serpent by Sherwin-Williams, making the space one seriously dreamy place to cook.
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Pitch Blue by Farrow & Ball
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"I love this color because it changes throughout the day," says designer Kelly Finley. "The pigments are so rich that sometimes it reads as if there is a little periwinkle in the blue and from another angle, it is a true dark blue.
" Finley notes that the color adds a ton of depth when used on furniture that most other paints can't achieve.
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Pitch Blue by Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball
Designer Dan Barsanti is another fan of Pitch Blue. He explains: "I'm a big blue-and-white freak. It says nautical, crisp, and timeless to me. I painted my kitchen cabinets this great blue—almost a navy but with some periwinkle thrown in—and did white statuary marble on the countertops."
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Blueberry by Benjamin Moore
SANDA STOJAKOVIC
Designer and blogger Sanda Stojakovic used Benjamin Moore's Blueberry paint to give her Illinois library a vibrant, happy atmosphere. “Incorporating bold colors was important to me because we moved from the sunny states of California and Texas to the Midwest where there are many gloomy, cold days that really can have a negative effect on our mood,” she says.
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Searching Blue by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams
"This painterly blue proves a color can be tranquil and exciting at the same time," says designer Mary Douglas Drysdale. "You almost sink into the calmness, but it's still confident."
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Polo Blue by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"A deep, dark blue in a dining room will evoke the deep, dark Atlantic," says designer Tom Scheerer. "The paint finish is matte to absorb as much light as possible and let the objects arranged on it shine."
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The most popular blue paint shade continues to be Benjamin Moore's Hale Navy, which is part of the brand's Historical Colors Collection. This shade is a gentle maritime-inspired hue that boasts the perfect amount of drama.
In recent years, blue has become a wildly popular interior color because it's colorful enough to add a bit of spice to a room without overpowering the eye.
It's also known to reduce stress and put the mind at ease.
While we consider ourselves well-versed in beautiful design elements, we turned to the interior designers to do the talking this time. After all, when it comes to outfitting the most beautiful spaces in the world, they tend to know best.
Sienna Livermore Senior Editor Sienna is a senior editor at Hearst.
Emma Bazilian Senior Features Editor Emma Bazilian is a writer and editor covering interior design, market trends and culture.
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What color to choose for the living room: design tips - Roomble.com
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2021-09-08T09:40:00+00:00 2021-09-08T10:11:00+00:00 What color to choose for the living room: design tips 2021-09-08T09:40:00+00:00 How to make a living room cozy with the right color? What is combined with this or that shade? How does lighting affect mood? We will find out all the details and choose the very living room in which it will be comfortable and joyful to be What color to choose for the living room: design tips nine0003
How to make a living room cozy with the right color? What is combined with this or that shade? How does lighting affect mood? We will find out all the details and choose the very living room in which it will be comfortable and joyful to be
The living room is the main room in the house.
The color scheme in which you decorate this room can ruin your life, or it can guarantee a good mood and a desire to return home with pleasure, receive guests and proudly show them the fruits of your decorating labors. nine0003
But first you need to understand what shade you prefer to make in your living room. Moreover, it is far from always the main one - this is the color of which there is a lot. Even a bright accent, skillfully placed against a calm background, can dominate. And in the ability to find this balance, your own good taste - and you should have it if you regularly read our articles - and design advice will help you find this balance.
Let's start with shades of white, of which there are a huge variety. Combining them in one interior, you can create a bright and airy room, while the living room will not look boring and monotonous. A lot of light, small bright accents emphasize the freshness and tenderness of the atmosphere. However, such a room can both cool you on a hot summer day and warm you on a winter evening - it all depends on accessories, lighting, a combination of primary and secondary tones.
White is an excellent "partner" for almost any other color, which in this case should not be much. nine0003
Living room in green perfectly relaxes and soothes after a hard day. If you choose darker shades of green, take care of good lighting. There is not enough natural light - make additional artificial lighting scenarios. The gloominess of a swamp shade is not the most cheerful decor option.
In a green living room, wooden objects, copper lamps, yellow curtains will be appropriate. All at once or separately - choose together with the designer.
Inga Azhgirey, designer:
— To begin with, I would recommend paying attention to the illumination of the room (the sun is in the morning or evening here, or maybe it illuminates the room all day), also note which side of the world it faces. In a sunnier room, you can choose cooler shades.
If we are talking about the living room, it is also important to understand whether this is a living room for a large family or for 1-2 people.
If there is more often a large family in it, then I personally always see the living room as lighter, honey, greenish (complex, but soft colors). This background is good for family photos, paintings, etc. In my memories, it will be a warm, cozy living room, conducive to relaxation, reading after work, and cozy communication. nine0003
If the living room is designed for 1-2 people, then I would prefer more saturated, dynamic colors. Some accent bright wall is possible.
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A yellow living room always looks warm and sunny. This is a great choice for a room with little natural light. And if your living room is flooded with sun for most of the day, it will only emphasize the richness of the golden hues.
No need to overload the yellow living room with bright accessories. It is better to prefer light, beige or ivory furniture, light brown and greenish touches and details. nine0003
You have to be very careful with red. The desire to be original can turn a room into an aggressively bright space, where it will be uncomfortable for you and your guests.
However, the guests will praise and leave, and you still have to live in all this.
Red, of course, warms, but even for large rooms it is acceptable within reasonable limits. It is better to “damp out” its activity with white or light gray shades of carpet, furniture, decor items, curtains.
It is believed that the color blue is chosen as the decoration of the living room by melancholic or large originals. Meanwhile, the blue range is very popular among designers this year. Most often, the decor uses a white and blue combination with red and black accents, which help to avoid excessive contrast and lifeless coldness. Yellow and orange accessories and parts are also acceptable. nine0003
Asya Bondareva, designer:
— There can be absolutely any color for the living room, I prefer to start from the chosen concept, it is it that gives a reasonable approach to choosing a color scheme. If, for example, our concept sounds like “the positive of the 60s”, then the color scheme is immediately born: blue, yellow, orange, turquoise, a lot of white, glossy.
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Purple in the interior is a sign of a creative personality. This is undeniable. But keep in mind that the purple color balances between a warm red spectrum and a cold blue. In many ways, balance can be maintained thanks to the right lighting, both natural and additional artificial. Amateurish experiments with purple can spoil a great idea, so be sure to ask the designer for advice. nine0003
Shades of white, beige, grey, coffee and indigo are violet's friends. But in any friendship, a measure is good.
Black living room is not always gloomy, but always very stylish, extravagant, intelligent. Of course, it is not easy to decide on such an environment and design. But rest in such a room will allow the owner to relax, immerse himself in thoughts, distract from the brightness of the outside world. The combination of black and white is an eternal classic, it is always modern.
Chrome-plated fittings, silver accessories and glossy or matt surfaces create a harmonious stylistic composition.
A couple of bright accessories will give a noticeable liveliness to such an interior, which will not interfere with you in case of an attack of melancholy. nine0003
Inga Azhgirey, designer:
— It is necessary to determine the cardinal directions in the room, with the main and additional, artificial lighting. The whole family gathers in the living room, friends come here. It is important that everyone feels comfortable here. Let the choice of color for the living room become a common family decision.
We need to consider whether we want to highlight some wall with color or make the color of the wall a background for paintings, family archives, and so on. It is also good to focus on the amount of time when the sun looks into the living room, the morning is mainly hours, daytime or evening. In the "southern" room, cooler shades are appropriate, in the "northern" - warmer. However, if in the "southern" room the sunlight in the window covers a tree or a house opposite, warm shades will be preferred.
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Chocolate shades just scream - give us light! Lots of light! In a room with poor lighting, shades of cocoa, chocolate, coffee with milk will lose their tenderness and charm - dusk is contraindicated for them. But the possibilities for combining with other colors are almost endless. But gold looks especially luxurious against the background of brown. Good gray, beige, white, pastel green.
Brown shades bring noble notes, give peace and relaxation. A family evening in such a living room is very close, believe me! But you need to choose this color scheme very carefully - too dark brown can greatly "reduce" the space. nine0003
Inga Azhgirey, designer:
— I believe that the color and its saturation in the living room, as in other rooms, also depends on the composition of the family. For a large family, for “warm” communication, calm, clear, soft tones are good. Then the room in your feelings will be cozy, "home". And this does not interfere with the accent decor.
When choosing colors “on a fan”, you need to understand that when transferred even to panels with samples, the colors will no longer be the same as on the “fan” - they can be warmer, colder, pinker, and so on. Therefore, I recommend choosing initially more “complex” and “closed” colors for coloring. They, of course, also have the potential to look darker. In a room, I always paint on both the light and shadow walls, and in the niche - this allows you to immediately see the behavior of the color in different parts of the room. And also I look at the color in the morning and in the evening. nine0003
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Coral is a color beyond time and season. He is so beautiful that they want to admire endlessly. Framing windows with coral curtains seems to enhance the brightness of sunlight and expand the boundaries of the room. Armchairs with coral upholstery are regally good! Pillows covered with textiles in this color decorate the interior of the living room with bright spots.
The combination of coral with brown and coffee shades looks perfect. A little greenery does not hurt - in general, it turns out very harmonious and cozy. nine0003
And finally - simply unrealistically beautiful interiors! This is the famous tiffany color, which not everyone dares to use because of its saturation and exactingness to pastel "partners". If you figured out that a tiffany color living room is exactly what you want, think about how the rest of your house or apartment will look like. Pastel colors are preferred in all other rooms.
But before making a decision, ask yourself: what do you want from the new interior? How many people and how often will gather in your living room? How will it look at different times of the day or in different seasons? And in general, what do you want to find a highlight that will make your living room stylish, cozy and unique? nine0003
Asya Bondareva, designer:
— Talking about the choice of color in an abstract way, without tying it to any future interior story, is dangerous - then you can slide into uncertainty in the choice and into disagreements, because there is no starting point for fantasy.
Therefore, I advise everyone: before you start thinking about color, first come up with an idea, and images and colors will come with it.
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09.04.2021
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For spacious living rooms. A large room gives you the opportunity to play with color, choose a contrasting combination and combine several textures. You can choose companion wallpapers from the same collection for the walls or choose the right shades of paint. An interesting solution would be a smooth gradient: the transition from light to dark tones.
Dark walls look spectacular in combination with light furniture. Saturated tones of green, blue, burgundy create an interior with a strong character. If you like softer combinations, choose natural shades: the colors of grass, earth and sand. nine0003
For small rooms. If the area of the living room is small, it is better to choose calm light colors. The walls can be beige, white, light gray. These colors visually expand the space, fill it with light and air. Horizontal non-contrasting stripes on the walls can enhance the effect. Vertical lines will help visually raise the ceiling. Bright and dark colors are best used only as small accents. These can be decorative pillows, frames on the walls, shelves, a coffee table. Large furniture in dark colors creates the impression of tightness, so the sofa, armchair, TV cabinets and storage combinations are best made light. nine0003
For narrow spaces . If the room has an elongated shape, it must be visually balanced.
Short walls can be painted in bright or rich dark colors, and long walls can be painted in light, neutral colors. We also recommend using companion wallpapers. Place bright and catchy patterns along short walls, and calm ones along long ones. Do not arrange massive furniture along the room. Move storage areas to short walls to make the room look more square. nine0003
Influence of cardinal points
South . The southern windows fill the living room with bright rays from morning to evening. In such a room, cold tones look advantageous. They give freshness and coolness, create a feeling of spaciousness. Lilac, gray, cold white, blue colors will be appropriate here.
Colors and Moods
Color is not only able to visually balance the proportions of a room. Scientists have found that shades have an impact on mood and well-being: some can calm you down, others give vigor, and still others depress and make you sad. nine0003
- Red .
Increases activity, gives energy and vitality. If there is too much red, it can cause aggression and excessive nervousness. It is better to use it in doses. It is desirable to dilute red with decor in neutral colors. - White. Serves as an excellent background, favorably complements any shades. Gives a feeling of lightness, calmness. The appearance of the room can be easily changed with the help of decor.
- Orange . Gives vivacity, but in large quantities can tire. It is better to use it in doses: in furniture upholstery, small accessories. If you use a delicate peach shade, comfort and a positive mood will reign in the room. nine0144
- Yellow. Color stimulates creative and intellectual activity, charges with optimism. In the living room it is better to use pastel shades of yellow.
- Blue. In large quantities creates a feeling of calm. In combination with dark tones, it may turn out to be too gloomy, oppressive.
If used in doses, the blue color is conducive to rest and relaxation, reduces pressure. It is better to choose pastel blue and turquoise tones. - Green. Soothes, relaxes, rests the eyes. All shades of green help restore strength, accumulate energy. For large surfaces, choose coniferous, emerald, and for accessories - lighter tones.
- Violet. A mysterious and extravagant color that creates a soothing atmosphere. With prolonged exposure, it can inspire melancholy and reduce performance.
- Black. It may seem gloomy, but in combination with other colors creates a stylish interior. It is better to use it to make the interior graphic: in furniture, accessories. The combination of black and white creates an impression of order, clarity and dimension. nine0144
- Gray and silver. Reduce activity, relieve stress. Dark shades can be depressing. Perfectly combined with bright colors that help dilute the monotony.
- Beige. Versatile, pleasing to the eye. Creates a warm, harmonious atmosphere. It will emphasize the beauty of the furniture, but it will not bother you. To diversify the design, use bright textiles that are easy to change.
Color and style
Choosing the colors of walls and furniture should take into account the style:
- Classic . Such interiors are traditionally performed in a restrained range. Shades of beige, brown, natural wood tones are appropriate here. Blue, green, blue are used as accents.
- Hi-tech . Modern style allows you to play with color, choose non-standard options: red, turquoise, orange, yellow. Any of these shades will look organically next to the clear geometric lines of the furniture. Usually in small living rooms only one wall is painted in a bright color, and the rest are neutral. Against the background of rich paint or wallpaper, light furniture looks especially advantageous.
nine0144 - Provence and Country . Natural shades are preferred: beige, white, cream in combination with natural wood. Accessories in pastel colors act as accents: pink, blue, lilac, green.
- Loft . Cold tones are mainly used: gray, black, steel. Bright colors are present in the form of accents: sofa upholstery, bright paintings.
- Scandinavian . This popular style calls for lots of white. It is used for painting walls, furniture and accessories. Graphism is added by separate black and bright details: tables, armchairs, laconic lamps. nine0144
Color combination rules
How many colors can be used in the interior. Designers advise using no more than 3-5 colors in the interior. One of them should be the main one, the second - additional, the rest - accent. It is especially important to observe this rule in small rooms. To make the interior more alive, it is better to use different textures, but keep the interior in a single range.
Only a professional designer can combine more than 5 shades and not overload the living room with visual noise. nine0003
Proportions. Colors in the interior are best combined according to the 60:30:10 rule. For example, the area of walls and floors, large furniture should be made in a basic neutral tone. 30% of furnishings, such as textiles, small items, can be selected in an additional color, and 10% can be used to place bright accents.
Color wheel. To create a harmonious interior yourself, use the techniques that all designers use. The color wheel helps you understand which colors work well with each other. You can use it in different ways, but there are 3 popular combinations that always look advantageous:
- Monochrome . You need to combine related shades from the same segment of the color wheel. For example, use shades of brown, beige, sand or similar tones of green.
- Contrast . In this case, opposite segments of the circle are selected. For example, a combination of red and green, yellow and purple, blue and orange is used. You need to be careful that excessive contrast does not hurt the eyes.
- Harmonious . Use colors that are close by, such as blue, celadon, and green.
Zoning with color
Another technique that is easy to implement with the help of color is the allocation of several functional zones in a room. The living room is usually used not only for meeting with family and friends. In this room, space is often allocated for a desktop, bookcases, a dining area, and sometimes for a bed. Especially often the zoning technique is used in the combined kitchen-living room. By painting sections of the walls with different colors, you can visually divide the room into parts. Usually they separate the area for relaxing and watching TV, making it darker or more saturated.
The furniture in this part of the room may also differ in shade, but it is important to adhere to a single style. nine0003
Combination of wall and furniture colors
Designers advise choosing the right shades even before the renovation starts, in order to immediately create a harmonious picture. When choosing furniture, remember that its color should be in harmony with the finishing materials. Consider the color and texture of walls, floors, doors. Against the background of plain wallpaper or a painted surface, unusual furniture in bright colors or intricate shapes looks advantageous. And vice versa: the more active the walls, the more concise the sofa, TV stand and storage cabinets should be. With a monochrome combination, furnishings should be chosen a few tones darker or lighter. Natural wood tones are a win-win option, but you need to consider the chosen shade of the floor and doors. The furniture should attract the main attention, and the color of the parquet or laminate should fade into the background, acting as a background.
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Conclusion
If you are thinking about choosing the right furniture, contact Shatura. We offer a huge selection of living room solutions to make your dream interior a reality.
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