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35 Best House Painting Ideas for Every Room in Your Home 2022
Shade Degges
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Ultra-Light Mint
Designer Jae Joo brightened up this old Boston Rowhouse with a fresh coat of ultra-light mint green paint. The warmth of the exposed brick accent wall, railing, artwork, and dresser fill the space with character and history for a smooth balance.
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BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Cromarty, $110
Paul Raeside
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Black Chalk Paint
This entryway designed by Garrow Kedigian is whimsical yet elegant, thanks to the drawn-on moldings. Matte black walk paint gives the space a moody, intimate atmosphere to contrast the more playful elements for a balanced whole.
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Francesco Lagnese
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Neon Pink
Intense, eye-catching, and adventurous, the neon pink walls in this townhouse designed by Jonathan Berger make quite the first impression. Use it in a foyer for a warm, welcoming, impossible-to-forget entrance, or to embolden a lackluster hallway.
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BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Peony, $45
Johnny Valiant
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High-Gloss Chartreuse
These high-gloss green walls in a hallway designed by Christina Murphy are such a fun surprise and make an otherwise boring transitional space feel fun.
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BUY NOW Behr High-Gloss Sparkling Apple, $34
House Beautiful
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Gray-Brown
Kim Alexandruik's motto is to "go for impact." Use it as an opportunity to play with unusual seating and colorful artwork that may be harder to integrate into other rooms. Her color of choice is a "putty-colored gray, with a hint of pink and lavender. Not too light, so it doesn't go vapid," says Aleandruik. Use this hallway designed by Mally Skok as inspiration.
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BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath 229, $110
Sarah Shields Photography
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Plum
The plum cabinetry in this mudroom designed by Whittney Parkinson gives the area a calming presence.
When paired with wicker baskets and brown tiled flooring, it's even more earthy and homey.
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BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Brinjal 222, $110
David A. Land
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Red and Lavender
If you're feeling adventurous, color-block with two bold shades. Follow this living room by Katie Brown as an example, using the fresh color combination of fire engine red and violet in this space. And see how the pillows tie everything together so nicely? That's another great way to approach the living room design process: Start with a fun pair of throw pillows and then pull out your two favorite colors to highlight on the walls and ceiling.
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BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Exotic Fuschia, $80
JESSIE PREZA
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Dutch Blue
Game rooms should be fun, so don't shy away from color! Designer and homeowner Fitz Pullins opted for a bold blue that's perfect for both daytime fun and dressier evenings.
That neon light in the corner is a nice touch, too.
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BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Washington Blue, $47
Tamsin Johnson
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Pale Green
When you want a light neutral but find white too stark and beige too boring, opt for a super pale shade of green. Green-infused grays will feel like a breath of fresh air and adds just the right touch of intrigue as a backdrop for the gallery wall in this living room designed by Tamsin Johnson.
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BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Mizzle, $110
Barbara Corsico
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Sky Blue
The artwork in this living room designed by Kingston Lafferty truly comes to life when paired with the color-blocked ceiling, walls, and fireplace, the sputnik light, and patterned chairs. In fact, the space itself is like a work of art. To replicate this look, opt for a lighter shade of blue on the largest section of the wall and then a more saturated shade of blue on a small piece, like a fireplace.
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MALI AZIMA
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Sage Green
No color creates a soothing atmosphere quite like sage green. Use it in your living room or in a library, as designer Melanie Turner did here in a historic Atlanta home's scrapbook-filled study. Paired with cozy seating of a similar color and a fireplace, the space makes for an ideal nook to sit down and get lost in a book.
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Calke Green, $110
House Beautiful
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Violet
Hand-painted murals can mimic the effect of wallpaper by introducing a story and pattern. But it's also safer inn splash zones like the kitchen, where wallpaper may feel a little more risky for some. Here, the lavender swirls of paint on a buttercream backdrop complement the elaborate blue chandelier, too. Then the classic, neutral cabinets and island ground the space.
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GRT Architects
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Flat Black
In this midcentury Hudson Valley home, GRT Architects painted all the walls and windows a low gloss black to foreground the view and accentuate the large windows.
The inky tone also helps contemporize and dress up the family kitchen.
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BUY NOW Portola Paints Utlra Flat Acrylic Sample, $10
Anna Spiro Design
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Kelly Green
Verdant and fresh, there's a reason green works in every room. Pick between lime, pea, and clover for a nature-inspired space. If you aren't sure about covering the whole room in something so wild, just paint the trims and/or doors. In this energizing kitchen designed by Anna Spiro, the pops of high-gloss Kelly green do the trick.
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Heidi Caillier Design
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Classic Gray
Avoid ho-hum neutrals. These go-to basics feature a few surprises, like a smoky lavender, moss green, and chocolate brown. In this galley kitchen designed by Heidi Caillier, the smoky paint brings some polish and formality.
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BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Plummett, $110
James Merrell
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Marigold
Even kitchens can have a little fun—every color of the rainbow is fair game. We love this goldenrod yellow that picks up on some of the colors in the wallpaper of this Rita Konig-designed kitchen.
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Dustin Halleck
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Rich Green
A vivid green scheme instantly commands attention, making it the perfect choice for a kitchen conceived for entertaining. Take note of this one designed by SuzAnn Kletzien. The cabinets, crown and base moldings, and window trim are all painted in Benjamin Moore's Hunter Green in a satin finish. "It's a very appetizing color," Kletzien says.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Hunter Green 2041-10, $47
STEPHEN KARLISCH
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Bright Orange
Don't neglect your pantry—it could use a fresh coat of paint, too.
Consider covering exposed shelving in a bright orange hue for an unexpected and playful pop in a room that's often fairly dull. In this pantry, Pulp Design Studio used Sherwin-Williams Daredevil in a satin finish.
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Daredevil 6882, $71
Cameron Ruppert Interiors
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Royal Blue
In a formal dining room, choose something regal, like a deep royal blue. In this space by Cameron Ruppert Interiors, the glossy, luxe paint dresses up the bohemian upholstery and light area rug for approachable fine dining.
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Emil Sindlev
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Burnt Orange
In a casual apartment dining nook designed by Emil Dervish, a pop of burnt orange spices up the entire area. The deep red and brown undertones keep things edgy and streamlined but make it just a touch more cheerful.
The steel blue sconce adds a quirky touch while the concrete planter stays in line with the industrial vibe.
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BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Ravishing Red, $80
Kingston Lafferty Design
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Dusty Purple
Though purple and black don't seem like the most obvious pair for a grownup, calming bedroom, they actually work together brilliantly here. Kingston Lafferty Design accentuated the purple details in the shelf and bedding with a dusty, gray purple tone and then played up the cooler undertones with sharper black metal accents.
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BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Raspberry Ice, $47
Anna Spiro Design
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High Gloss Red Moldings
Only the moldings are painted in this bedroom designed by Anna Spiro while the rest of the surfaces are covered in texture-rich materials, from the floral wallpaper to the sisal carpeting.
Spiro opted for a higher sheen of this red hue to make the architectural details pop even more (and also because the higher the sheen, the easier to clean!).
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Amelia Stanwix
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Cocoa
With slightly less of the red clay undertone than other popular brown paint colors, this one is more calming than it is energizing. Designer Fiona Lynch felt it was perfect for a bedroom. She used Rich Biscuit by Dulux and then mixed in some offbeat accents for an eclectic elegance.
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Francesco Lagnese
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Dusty Pink
If you love the romantic, sweet qualities of light pink but don't want it to be too saturated, opt for a nice dusty rose. This one has a mysterious smokiness to it that's softened by the whimsical accents. "Exuberantly feminine, yet resolutely chic" was designer Jonathan Berger's motto for decorating this Brooklyn townhouse.
Berger found the Suzani on eBay, while and the curvy Venetian-inspired headboard is covered in Nouvelle Orleans, a cut velvet from Clarence House.
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BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Sulking Room Pink, $110
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Deep Eggplant
In this modern yet retro bedroom designed by Atelier ND, the walls are painted in Pontefract by Paint & Paper Library for a bold and rich mood. The immersive and unique hue defies definition (but if we had to try, we'd say it's a purplish-reddish black)—which is one of the many reasons the design team chose it. Even the radiator becomes cool when painted in it! The pendants were sourced from an old church and wall-to-wall carpeting never looked better.
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Gieves Anderson
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Dark Army Green
David Frazier connected this New York City apartment bedroom to nature but also ensured that it didn't look out of place thanks to the Studio Green Farrow & Ball paint, antique furniture, and crisp bedding.
Color aside, the texture-rich finish elevates the walls even further. "We wanted to showcase the movement in the plaster, so we had the walls painted in a satin finish it gives a certain depth that we wouldn’t have been able to achieve with a flat paint.”
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Studio Green, $115
Anna Spiro Design
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Bright Turquoise
With the right bedroom, even the most stressful days can melt away as you get ready for bed. A cheerful bright blue like this one in a space by Ana Spiro makes it hard not to smile. The fun floral and leopard-print pillows help, too.
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Bubblegum Pink
Too outrageous? No such thing. Bright bubblegum pink is a fearless choice. In this bedroom by Anna Spiro, it asserts a youthful spirit to balance out the traditional pieces, like the dresser and tight floral patterns.
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Amy Neunsinger
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Coral
Nothing quite radiates like joy like coral (as far as paint colors are concerned, at least). In this bedroom by Nicky Kehoe, it picks up the bright tones featured in the gallery wall while the trimming, which is a darker gray color, reflects the cooler neutrals in the bedding and accents. Under direct light, it appears brighter, while it mimics the more muted shade of terra cotta in dimmer or less direct light.
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Arent & Pyke
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Steel Blue
Make sure your room looks its best ever by choosing flattering shades. Yes, that's really a thing. Spoiler: It's usually an adventurous or unexpected neutral. In this bathroom, design studio Arent & Pyke opted for a steel gray.
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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.
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.
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.
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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- Pastel
- Violet
- Yellow
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Not sure how to choose a wall paint color and afraid that the end result will not meet 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.
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.
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.
4. Don't give up on testing
Even if you fall in love with a certain 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.
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
The 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.
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.
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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3. Brown
Brown is the color of stability and reliability It is suitable for classic interiors, as it is considered quite conservative. Brown is also recommended to design a relaxation area, as it soothes.
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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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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5. 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.
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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.
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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0002 Red is associated with passion and luxury. It helps to become more active and energetic, excites and attracts attention. But in order to paint a large area red, or at least make it the main accent, you will need to pay attention to furniture and accessories.
The best complement to red is white. Light doorways, doors, window frames and furniture will balance the aggressiveness of red. Also, red walls will look harmoniously with red furniture and accessories.
However, when construction succeeded in developing technologically new approaches to the design of residential and industrial premises, there was a need for their subsequent decoration.
These elements mainly include ordinary building varnishes and paints, which ensure the creation of real works of art.
First of all, the designer draws on the walls like an artist. However, conventional acrylic paints are easy to wash off, while resistant coatings retain their color and properties for several years.
At the same time, it is very easy to erase a drawing that you do not like by applying other types of paint and varnish products.
In addition to the classical style, modernist solutions are used to decorate the interior design, in which a flight of fantasy often prevails. This contributes to the fact that each subsequent idea is unique, because different people worked on the creation of each of them. Therefore, even a novice designer or a person far from this profession, may well create a house design on their own, decorating it, according to their own preferences, creative ideas.
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Design is the concern of most decorating agencies today. From the point of view of creative and creative approaches, there are no clearly defined rules in the use of any pattern or combination of certain colors.
There are only generally accepted norms and rules for decorating, regarding the classic style and the most correct combination of colors. The rest is up to you and your own imagination. Some people prefer to have indoor walls styled with different materials.
Since you have to spend a lot of money to buy natural wood, it is easier to use a special paint.
After drying, the paintwork material will create a protective coating. But most importantly, it will give the impression that the wall is entirely made of wood.
Such design decisions are not uncommon. Often, in addition to conventional paints and varnishes, professionals try to use natural elements. For example, using templates of various colors and tree branches, you can create full-fledged volumetric compositions. To protect the elements of such jewelry from damage, use a transparent varnish. It sets and dries fairly quickly. Therefore, due to its transparency, it will not be visible on the surface of other materials.
Only a barely noticeable shine that can be seen with the right lighting.
Lacquers in modern design perform several basic functions:
- update the appearance of the room,
- expand the possibilities for flight of fancy, when designing a new design solution,
- offer a wide range of colors, a wide range of shades,
- give the already applied paint shine and additional functionality.
The shops will provide you with the templates you need if your ideas involve wall art. You don't need to be a professional painter to do this. Having chosen the template you like about the topic you are interested in, you should simply circle it using paints or a simple pencil. Then paintwork materials will allow you to decorate the drawing, draw all the lines so that the drawing becomes clearer.
If you prefer to work with spray paints, you will have to prepare in advance. Attach the template to the wall and gently spray the dye of the desired color.
After that, you should quickly remove the template. You can not leave it in its original place, because the material from which it is made is not strong enough and will fall off very quickly, spoiling the general appearance of the wall.
Garden decor – let your imagination run wild
It's not just the interiors that can be transformed and decorated with paint products. With the help of the products of this group, you can make amazingly beautiful decorations for the gate leading to the garden. If you're a positive person who loves bright things that radiate positivity, use your regular construction paint in different colors to paint your gate to create your own rainbow.
Don't be afraid to experiment with paints, because if you don't like something in the finished work, you can use a thinner. Or correct mistakes by applying a different, more saturated color of paint on top of the surface.
Decorative flower beds, which are sometimes created from old, unnecessary tires, do not look very nice. However, after painting, this element of decor takes on a completely different meaning and an attractive appearance.
Which paintwork materials should not be used to decorate a room
There are special purpose paints with a number of additional properties. These features are inherent in them because of the constituent components and substances that are concentrated, very persistent chemical additives.
For example, it is forbidden to take paint intended for painting airplanes to paint the house. After all, in addition to a persistent smell, it contains substances that can form a protective layer on the surface of the aircraft body. Unlike such material as wood, which will simply deteriorate from interaction with such components.
You don't need to buy expensive and professional paint for decoration. It will not make a full impression, and if the object being painted is under direct sunlight, it can quickly fade.
There are products that do not perform all their functions on other types of materials. You should study the paintwork material in advance before purchasing it, so that you do not have to overpay twice when you have to correct the mistakes of poor-quality work.
Jewelry paint
Some brands of car sprays may be suitable for decorating metal elements in the house or on the street.
Please note:
- paint mark,
- what type of metal it is intended for,
- what instructions should be followed in the application of the coloring matter.
Simple construction paints will cost you much less than professional products. Here you can and even need to save, giving preference to the first category.
It also happens that you don't need to buy paint to decorate a wall. After all, saturated colors can hide the original pattern that you would like to keep. But what to do in this case if the wall no longer pleases with its appearance? Experts recommend using transparent varnishes.
Thanks to the presence of varnishes, on a colorless basis, it is possible to provide additional protection for furniture in this way. If you just paint it, it will not give the desired effect. Especially the furniture set is expensive and made of a rare breed of wood. In the case of varnish, you will retain the original wood grain, and the furniture will acquire a glossy effect. So you win twice at once: you get updated furniture, you can extend the period of its further operation.
Safety rules for working with paintwork materials
In order for the work to be successful and the result to please you, you need to properly prepare the workplace, carry out all the stages of painting and decorating in accordance with all the instructions on the packaging.
Be sure to wear gloves. They will protect your hands from getting paint on them. After all, if this happens, you will later have to use special solvents to remove the remnants of dyes from your hands or feet.
Long sleeves are best. Get the one you use for construction work and it will keep your skin clean afterwards.
Sometimes people use special respiratory masks. This is very convenient, because the paint does not enter the respiratory tract. Accordingly, after completing all the stages of decorating using paintwork materials, you will not feel bad because of the chemical elements contained in them.
If you couldn't buy a mask, or simply couldn't find one suitable for you in hardware stores, organize outdoor work. An enclosed space will not allow you to work for a long time and this is highly discouraged due to the chemicals sprayed into the air.
What to do if there are no ideas
It also happens that we simply do not have ideas for decorating our own home. Something has long been wanted to change in the design of the room, but it does not work out in practice.
Don't give up! In the era of technology and the Internet, finding the right master class is very easy.
For example, you dream of decorating your own bedroom. To do this, ask a few questions to search engines on the web. After receiving a lot of answers, just choose the options you like and implement them. You can take several ideas as a basis, choosing the best of them, combine all the master classes in one work.
Most of the lessons are presented as step-by-step instructions for their further implementation. Some even contain photos of finished works, so before you do something, you can always predict what the result will be.
If you don't have time, you can always involve the masters of their craft. They will do everything in the best possible way, while coordinating each stage of their work with you. This decision will cost you more than doing all the work yourself. But on the other hand, you can fulfill an old dream, for which you can not spare money.
If you are a creative person, but for some reason your muse left you, you can always find a way out of the situation.
