Home decor 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.
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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.
29 Best Blue Paint Colors
There's a reason why a blue is always in style: Depending on the shade, it can come off as evocative and moody, serene and calming, or bold and energetic. Plus, it pairs beautifully with a wide array of other colors (including wood tones and metallics). Since, considering the breadth of options, choosing the right blue paint can be a daunting task, we've put together a list of designers' favorite tried-and-true blue colors—from the palest powder blue to deep, glistening navy. Think of finding the right blue paint like searching for a pair of blue jeans that fit like a glove: Whether your decor is uber-traditional or super-modern, there's a perfect blue for you out there!
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Water's Edge 1635, $49
Borrowed Light by Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball
"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!"
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Borrowed Light No. 235, $130
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.
BUY NOW Pratt & Lambert Smoke Ring, $97
Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball
Trevor Tondro
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."
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue 85, $115
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."
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Early Frost CSP-590, $49
Blue Veil by Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
"This has the coolness of a long, tall drink of water on a hot day," says designer James 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!"
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Blue Veil 875, $49
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."
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Light Blue 22, $115
Sweet Bluette by Benjamin Moore
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"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."
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Sweet Bluette 813, $49
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."
BUY NOW Dunn-Edwards Drenched Rain DE5883, $5
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."
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Jet Stream 814, $49
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.
BUY NOW Pratt & Lambert March Wind, $84
Caribbean Sea by Glidden
Glidden
"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!"
BUY NOW Glidden Caribbean Sea GLB02, $26
Dynamic Blue by Sherwin-Williams
Dane Tashima
"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."
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Dynamic Blue 6958, $115
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.
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Major Blue 6795, $115
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.
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Cruising SW 6782, $115
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."
BUY NOW Valspar Celestial Blue 5003-9C, $45
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Thunderbird 675, $49
Turquoise Tint by Valspar
Valspar
"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."
BUY NOW Valspar Turquoise Tint 5006-10B, $62
Green Blue by Farrow & Ball
Courtesy of 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."
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Green Blue 84, $115
Clare Good Jeans
courtesy of Ashley Izsak
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.
BUY NOW Clare Paint Good Jeans, $64
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Antiguan Sky 2040-60, $49
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 Jeanette Whitson of this stunning space.
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Hague Blue No. 30, $115
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue 776, $49
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.
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent SW 7615, $115
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.
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue No. 220, $115
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."
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue No. 220, $115
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Blueberry 2063-30, $49
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."
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Searching Blue SW 6536, $50
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."
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Polo Blue 2062-10, $49
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Bright color interior design, fun and modern summer decor ideas
Bright color interior design, fun and modern summer decor ideas
Houseplants, versatile home decorations that bring modern green tones to interior decor.
The bright interior colors are perfect for bright summer days. A contemporary color palette for home decorating makes an enthusiastic statement. The excitement of summer decorating comes with these vibrant hues. Whether you choose a new wall paint color or invest in décor accessories in contemporary hues and tones, there are plenty of ways to create a fun and modern interior. nine0005
The latest trends in color design bring pinks and purples that pair beautifully with blue tones and natural green pastel tones. Peach, mint, lilac, sand, orange color shades create interesting and beautiful interior color schemes with neutral beige, gray tones and soft white tones. Pure whites and blacks spiced with radiant hues make contemporary homes summer-ready.
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Crisp white and soft off-white are versatile and perfect for summer decorating. Bright, neutral wall paint colors are always a good choice for creating a refreshing and serene backdrop for colorful accents.
Pale hues force other colorful decorative elements to take center stage. On the other hand, if you boldly choose the color of the walls, white furniture, decor accessories and textiles, it will help to light up the living space and make the rooms more spacious, fresh and bright in summer. You can use organic whites in abundance without overwhelming the overall interior design color scheme. nine0005
White room decor ideas, houseplants, green accents
Luminous Yellow
Radiant and cheerful yellow permeates home interiors with a sunny hue that instantly sparkles with aesthetics and style. Any interior design, decor and any element is the perfect area to use the trendy lemon yellow. In addition, ocher, bold orange, mustard shades look great for summer decor. Pale yellow is another way to create a radiant yet relaxing and classy look. nine0005
White and yellow color scheme for contemporary kitchen design, illuminated yellow kitchen cabinets, wood dining furniture
Natural greens
Refreshing mint, sharp lime, grass or moss are beautiful greens for summer decoration.
Greenery connects modern interiors with nature, symbolizing life, new growth and renewal. Natural greens are easy to fit into modern interior design color schemes. Houseplants, wall paintings, floor rugs, wall paints, throw pillows are great decorations for modern interiors, adding green accents to the design of the room. Green colors are versatile and versatile. They are sure to fill modern interiors with a wonderful energetic and natural atmosphere. nine0005
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Aqua blue and turquoise
Blue color tones top the list of sea lovers. Greenish-blue and bluish-green colors are associated with the horizon, beach holidays, peaceful waters, serenity and relaxation. Mixed with green, blue becomes a turquoise, dynamic tone perfect for a change of scenery in the comfort of your home. Aqua blue is one of the latest color design trends that brings a stylish and fresh look to summer decorations. nine0005
Bright orange
Salmon, coral, peach or tangerine, orange colors brighten up a homely atmosphere.
Orange colors are suitable for decor accessories and look beautiful on accent walls. Orange colors bring warm undertones that pair well with many different warm and cool hues. Moss green, light pink, fuchsia, mint, beige or light blue are just a few modern summer decor ideas with a hint of orange. Pale and muted oranges are beautiful and versatile. They are suitable for small accessories such as pillows, trays or lamps, but make a statement as wall paints and large pieces of room furniture. nine0005
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Bright and cheerful summer bedroom design ideas
Would you like to bring into your home a cheerful and sunny summer atmosphere? There are many cool ways to do this and all sorts of cool ideas that you can adapt to the room you have in mind. In the meantime, let's take a look at some summer bedroom ideas and see what inspiring features they offer.
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18 beautiful summer bedroom interior design ideas
Let the outdoors in.
Open your bedroom windows and let in the sunlight. The atmosphere will change in an instant. This bedroom, designed by Alair Homes Decatur, takes it one step further. It has a private balcony with double doors and windows that can be opened to expand the interior space and offer great views.
Play with prints and patterns
Looking out of your window is a great way to invite the beauty of nature into your bedroom, but there are other additional strategies you can try. An especially good idea is to use nature-inspired prints and patterns when decorating a room. Interior designer Summer Thornton offers a glimpse of what such decor might look like. nine0005
Try a nautical theme
Nothing says summer quite like nautical or coastal decor, so if you want your bedroom to look fresher, this is a great way to do it. Here, Gilbane Development used a color scheme that included white, blue and red, but also opted for a light green hue for the walls.
Focus on color and texture
Both the color scheme of a room and the textures and finishes used in its design are important in creating the atmosphere you like in that space. For example, using light colors like white as well as neutrals like beige as well as light blue, for example, can give a bedroom a soothing and beachy vibe. It could be a great look for a summer home like this one, designed by Tom Stinger's studio. nine0005
Bring the ocean into your home
Designed by studio RMGB, this modern bedroom is quite colorful. Vibrant blue hues are reminiscent of the depths of the ocean and look stunning when contrasted with red accents. We also love the metallic accents and dark details that help them stand out.
Make it airy and cozy
Finding a good balance between the functional and aesthetic sides of a room can be tricky. For a space like the master bedroom, it would be nice to try a similar look where the colors are neutral and muted, the walls are white and solid, but there is also a lot of warmth and detail that makes the space feel very cozy.
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Emphasize the height of the room
A very true design strategy, no matter what theme you are going to use, is to emphasize the height of the room. This can help create a more airy and spacious feel, and there are many different ways this can be done. Here, for example, April Tomlin Interiors has done it with elements such as window shades, white walls, and a four-poster bed frame.
Add bed canopy
A canopy over the bed can also add a fresh and summery vibe to the bedroom. In this case, you can choose from various styles. Something as simple as this can make a bedroom super cozy and also fits the holiday vibe of this amazing Bali hideaway designed by Jencquel studio.
Try Vintage Accents
Another cool idea is to add some vintage accents to your bedroom decor to give it a shabby chic vibe. This interior by Julia Barnard can be a source of inspiration for you. Much attention was paid to the wall decor and all the accent elements, such as the bench in front of the window.
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Use playful shapes
This is certainly a very interesting bedroom, and the first thing that catches your eye is the collection of shapes and patterns used here by Anna Karlin. It's also a very colorful room that really suits the summer theme we're going to be using right now. We love the contrast between the very sharp corners of the nightstand and the soft curves of the upholstered headboard.
Tell me about the coastal details
Even if you can't accurately describe the coastal style, you can most likely recognize its use very easily. On that note, isn't this bedroom design by Betsy Brown adorable? The canopy bed frame is very thin and minimalist yet stands out against all the warm neutrals and light tones. nine0005
Hang colorful curtains
Curtains and other window decorations are very effective for brightening up and adding joy and style to a room. If you want to give your bedroom a summer feel, consider bright curtains or a tropical pattern.
Take a look at this room by Ellen Hanson Designs for inspiration.
Make it calm and relaxing
If you don't like bright and bright colors in your bedroom, a good alternative is to create a very calm and relaxing atmosphere by using soft colors that are muted and soothing. This design by Holly Bowden is based on earthy browns mixed with a bit of green. nine0005
Imagine Mediterranean influences
If there's anything that stands out about this beautiful design by Mercader de Indias, it's the minimalism and emphasis on pure white surfaces. This is a characteristic of the Mediterranean style, which we often associate with summer and the beach.
Keep It Simple
If you're a fan of simplicity in general, you might prefer your bedroom to look airy, clean and uncluttered, like this one designed by BOA. White is the main color here, but that doesn't mean the room lacks character or style. Subtle details are well hidden in plain sight. nine0005
Be eclectic
Sometimes it's impossible to choose a single style when decorating a space.
In the case of this beautiful space designed by Red Deer, the history of the house more or less meant that a mixture of styles would be ideal. It shows in every room, including this relaxing yet elegant bedroom.
Add some farm magic
This bedroom by interior design studio White Arrow looks sunny and cheerful, yet creates a very relaxing and soothing atmosphere. It's simple but not simple, and it's actually full of cool details like a skylight, a canopy bed frame, farmhouse window decoration, or wall-mounted retractable lamps. nine0005
Be bold with your choices
When designing or decorating a room, it's important to find your own style and not copy what everyone else is doing. With that in mind, it might be time to make some bold decisions. A good source of inspiration is Dylan Farrell's project, which is a symphony of beautiful colors, lots of interesting work, and a really cool and ingenious use of textures and patterns.
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Colorful Living Room Design
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Decorating with color can be a scary thing. Should you go light or bright? Mix or match? Should you go all out or be conservative? So many questions and endless answers. But the truth is, if you follow your instincts, decorating with color isn't all that scary. And when it comes to colorful living rooms, there's no shortage of design inspiration. nine0005
Sofa statement
Make a statement by placing a bright sofa against a white wall.
In this room by design duo Taylor & Taylor, a sofa with deep blue upholstery and power throw pillows is the focal point of the room.
An unexpected combination
A dose of unexpected color and pattern can revive a traditional living room and give it an exciting new life. Designed by designer Jon Favreau, this eclectic room combines vintage architectural details, traditional antiques and a playful mix of color and pattern to create a joyful space with a touch of history. nine0005
Color blocking
Color blocking is a method of combining several different colors into large solid blocks or "blocks". And it can be used to great effect in interior design, as this colorful living room by Eileen Catherine Boyd demonstrates. The bright citrus colors are fun and playful, and the color blocking technique adds sophistication.
Bright Finish
When it comes to trim color, people tend to default to white and sometimes black. But if you really want to shake things up, consider a completely different color, as designer Heidi Priebell did here.
This is a great way to grab people's attention and create an unforgettable space. nine0005
Colorful accents
Designer Toby Fairley knows a thing or two about decorating with color, and one of the safest ways to do this is to create a neutral background and then add colorful accessories. In this colorful living room, she used rich red and blue accents to add a healthy dose of color, but if homeowners ever want a change, they can simply swap out the pillows and window shades and create a whole new look.
Attractive works of art
Color is a powerful decoration tool and sometimes helps a little. This living room by designer Megan Shadrick is mostly neutral, but a large piece of art and a few colorful throw pillows keep the space alive and playful.
Colorful Modern
Modern design is often associated with neutral color palettes, but in this contemporary living room, designer Kristen Rivoli used color to great effect. Mid-century red chairs, bold artwork and a Persian-style carpet create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Modern traditional with colorful accessories
Want to liven up your living room without a facelift? Colorful accessories like those used by designer Leslie Harris Keane are the perfect way to change the tone of a room. What could have been a serious, neutral space is made playful with splashes of flowers in citrus tones.
Colorful Mural
Colorful Mural is a great way to add some fun to your living room. A simple design like this, courtesy of Set Visions, makes a huge statement and is pretty easy to create. Just choose the colors you want to use and then cover the sections with masking tape. Keep in mind that a bold mural like this is most effective when limited to just one wall in a room. A little more, and the space will start to look cluttered. nine0005
Wrapped in color
Wrapped in rich, rich color, a room is like a warm embrace in the interior. To create a feeling of warmth and cosiness, as designer Erin Williamson did here, be sure to use a really deep, rich color with a lot of intensity.
Mix, don't mix
Sometimes the key to creating a colorful living room is not to overdo it. This room by Corynne Pless showcases a stunning mix of pieces that don't fit together in the traditional way, but the end result is beautiful. That's what they mean when they say "eye candy". nine0005
Bright and Cheerful
Bright colors add joy to this living room by designer Andrea Schumacher. While the main pieces are very simple in form and neutral in color, the carpet, window treatments, art and accessories add a sense of fun and cheerfulness to the space. The brighter the colors, the more cheerful the space.
Tonal Values
Some people like to stick to the rule of three when designing with color, but as designer Kathy Curtis demonstrates here, as long as you stick to colors with the same tonal value, you can use as many colors as you like! In this room, the colors in the furniture and accessories are mostly gem tones that blend together almost perfectly.
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When One Is Enough
While traditional decorating wisdom says use a neutral sofa and add color elsewhere, designer Sally Wheat has demonstrated that the opposite can work just as well. This yellow sofa makes the right accent in a room full of (almost) neutral pieces. Sometimes all you need is one or two colorful pieces to really make the room sing.
Tropical fragrance
The right colors can bring a special touch to a room. In this case, bright celadon and bright orange bring a tropical feel to this colorful living room designed by Olive Interiors. The feeling is enhanced by the use of painted bamboo furniture and a coral lamp.
Carefree color
Color can be used in many ways to achieve different goals. In this room by Nicole White Designs, it was used to create a youthful and carefree vibe. The combination of light and bright colors, playful art and eclectic accessories evokes the desire to relax and have fun. This is a playful and colorful living room that doesn't take itself too seriously - and all the better for it.
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Mood enhancer
Color in home decor can be used to lift your mood. Red is full of energy and stimulus, yellow can make you feel happy and cheerful, and orange is a fantastic combination of the two. It's hard to feel blue in a living room like this one designed by Mandeville Canyon, which is filled with all three elements.
Play with tradition
Update traditional décor with bright and playful colours. The classic tufted chesterfield can sometimes feel a bit boring, but in the case of this room by Interior Desires, the combination of bright upholstery and throw pillows is anything but. nine0005
Splash
Nothing brightens up a space like a splash of color, and it's a great way to express your personality. So don't be afraid to use it however you see fit. This room, designed by Laroya & Co, has colorful objects scattered throughout the space, reflecting the personalities of the people living in it.
5 color combinations for a summer interior - INMYROOM
Interior decor
Competently mixing colors and shades is not an easy task.
In order not to get into trouble and still let summer freshness and colors into the house, use our guide to the most popular color duets
Summer is the time that you want to spend as much as possible in the open air: by the sea, in the yard of a country house, in the garden. And it’s also an occasion to bring more bright summer colors into home interiors. We will tell you about the most popular color combinations that will help fill the space with summer freshness and sun.
Option #1: white and navy blue
Aqua and deep indigo are all the rage this season. Designers call blue the new neutral color. Just like black, white and gray, blue in the interior makes a soft statement without disturbing the balance. Spaces decorated in white and blue colors solve several problems: white will visually expand the room, and azure, ultramarine and other shades will add freshness. Blue and white stripes look especially summery in the design. nine0005
Option #2: Blue and Beige
One of the most elegant color palettes in the history of design is considered a classic and is ideal for anyone who wants to create a light, cozy and discreet interior.
Warm sandy beige and delicate blue are associated with the sea coast and a sunny summer day. It's a good idea to use gradients. For example, different shades of beige: from colder to light and delicate cream color. In such a space, furniture in a classic style will look good - the details will be balanced by light colors. nine0005
Option #3: Lemon Green and Gold Yellow
If you're not the type to redecorate for the season, a palette of greens and yellows is perfect for you and will last a few more seasons. There is nothing extraordinary in the combination of green and yellow, obviously dictated by nature, but the designers offer us an interesting combination of bright lime green with gold. The partnership of these colors adds sophistication and a touch of glamor to the interior and, with the competent addition of other color accents, makes it easy to transform the interior palette into autumn, spring and even winter. nine0005
Option #4: Vivid Blue and Orange
The combination of Vivid Blue and Mandarin can be ambiguous at first glance.
