Light coloured 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.
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.
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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.
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
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"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
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"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
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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."
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Drenched Rain by Dunn-Edwards
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"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
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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
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"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
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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
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“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
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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
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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.
Jessica Cherner Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful’s associate shopping editor and knows where to find the best high-low pieces for any room.
Living room in bright colors: 88 photos with interior design ideas
Popular and beloved, but dangerous and risky. All this about the interior in bright colors. This is the case when there are only a couple of steps from a light, airy space to a boring and featureless room.
A couple of wrong moves. And in this article we will tell you how not to commit them. And also - how to decorate the design of the living room in bright colors in the apartment, so that it turns out to be multifaceted, interesting and voluminous. And show it in the photo.
All about how to decorate a bright living room
Living room design options
— Monochrome
— With the addition of pastel colors
— With bright details
Detailed composition of the palette
— Basic tones
— Pastel
— Accent
Finishing materials
Furniture
Lighting
Decor
Interior styles
— Scandi
— Minimalism
— Wabi-sabi
— Japandi
— Retro
Monochrome
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White with white on white is not quite what they mean by monochrome room design. There really is one main, leading monopoly color. It fills the entire space: walls, floor, ceiling.
Grabs furniture. But if you use only one shade, the room will become flat, like a sheet of paper. Volume and fullness in monochrome rooms are obtained due to the many halftones and shades. For example, more pale and dark. Saturated and vice versa, calm, balanced, warm and cold. nine0003
Another technique is a mix of textures for finishing walls, floors, ceilings, furniture upholstery, textiles. Smooth surfaces can be alternated with:
- embossed wallpapers;
- gypsum panels;
- moldings;
- stucco;
- decorative plaster;
- microcement;
- wood and stone;
- elements in accent fabrics: boucle, jacquard, matting or linen. nine0002 Social networks of the studio of Ekaterina Durava Dkart design
- Shades of blue: turquoise, sapphire, azure, cobalt and others. nine0035
- Terracotta is one of the hottest colors this year.
It resembles clay or brick. - Sunny, energetic yellow. He returned to the interiors.
- Lilac and purple. Their shades have come to the fore thanks to the Pantone Institute and its 2022 Color of the Year.
- Green. Another consistently trendy color. Living rooms in a modern style in light colors can be complemented with elements of emerald, malachite, olive color.
- General, main light - the brightest, covers the entire room. nine0034 Worker - for reading, a desk, if there is no office.
- Decorative - for highlighting niches, wall textures, decor items, ceiling decoration.
- 1. Features of the design of the living room in bright colors
- 2. Finishing the room
- 2.1. Walls
- 2.2. Ceiling
- 2.3. Floor
- 3. Living room lighting
- 4.
Furniture selection
- 4.1. Upholstered furniture
- 4.2. Storage system
- 4.3. Coffee table
- 5. Interior styles in light colors
- 5.1. Classic
- 5.2. Minimalism
- 5.3. Loft
- 5.4. Modern
- 6. Video:
- Light colors visually increase the size of the room and make it brighter;
- Against the background of a light finish, both dark and bright interior objects look great;
- Light colors are harmoniously combined with natural materials: granite, marble, wood;
- Light interior does not irritate, but on the contrary, relaxes, soothes, pacifies.
Pastel colors are the same blue, red, green, but muted with white, mixed with it. The result is dusty, calm, delicate colors.
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Base + bright accents -
add accent details to a neutral base and pastel colors.
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It is important to keep the proportions. Non-professionals can use a simple scheme: 60% is the main color, 30% is an additional color, and only 10% is an accent color. nine0003
Primary colors
These are the ones that form the space, fill it. They occupy the largest area in the room and are the backdrop for furniture, decor, textiles. For the living room, the base color is the color of the walls, ceiling, floor, large pieces of furniture: a sofa, bookcases.
White
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In fact, designers rarely use boiled white. If you look closely, you can see a subtle milky, smoky or other of the many existing shades. This avoids the feeling of "sterility". nine0003
White is a rather whimsical color. It is often used in spaces where there is little light to add air. But here it is important to know: in dark, poorly lit rooms, it can become grayish.
Moreover, white will look different in the morning and in the evening, in winter and in summer. Strongly influences perception and electric light.
But white has a significant plus - it is "omnivorous", combined with absolutely any color. White is the perfect canvas.
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Gray is multifaceted, can be warm and cold, have different subtle shades: green, blue, brown. It is suitable for sunny, hot rooms, the windows of which face south and southeast. It will help make the space more "cool".
Gray is easy to combine with many other colors: yellow, blue, red, green, purple.
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Beige
After an overabundance of beige interiors in the early 2000s, this color was on the list of anti-trends for a long time.
Beige was perceived as synonymous with boredom and monotony. And there is some truth in this. Such an interior can easily become faceless and dreary. Beige requires carefully selected accents. They are necessary to create character, dynamics.
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In recent years, designers have returned beige to our houses and apartments. It is especially relevant for eco-interiors, styles that imitate the natural landscape.
In terms of compatibility, beige is more difficult than white and gray. Finding a mate is much more difficult. Different shades will suit different partners. And shades of beige - a dozen or more: ivory, gray-beige, sand, creme brulee.
Warm beige goes well with brown and terracotta. Cold - with shades of blue and green. And both are black. nine0003
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Since they are subdued and calm, they will not irritate the eyes.
But the base ones will perfectly shade, make the space deeper and more voluminous. In such tones, you can paint sections of the walls, choose a pastel carpet or curtains, a sofa or armchairs.
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Bright accents
Decorative pillows, a plaid casually thrown on the arm of a chair, a bright spot in a picture, a vase or a figurine — you can choose a bright color for all these small but significant details. Or paint one of the pieces of furniture.
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These can be:
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Ceiling
In modern interiors the ceiling is often decorated in a light palette: white or the most pale beige or gray shades are chosen.
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If the floor slabs are sufficiently even, no communications pass through them, they are simply plastered or painted. In other cases, you can sheathe the ceiling with drywall and only then apply finishing materials. For apartments in eco-, country-style and Provence, wood is often used for ceiling sheathing: lining, imitation timber, plywood. nine0003
If you want to carry out the work as quickly as possible and without unnecessary dirt, you can stop at the stretch ceiling. Preferably a matte solid color finish. Solutions with a shadow adjoining, as well as a seamless joint, look interesting.
Walls
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The cheapest option is to wallpaper them. Today, you can find options with the texture of wood, concrete, stone, plaster, or just a plain plain coating. In some cases, a discreet and unobtrusive pattern will look organic.
For example, vegetable or geometric. nine0003
One of the popular ways to decorate walls is with paint. More often choose a matte monochromatic coating of basic shades.
Decorative plaster, microcement can be used. These are already more expensive materials. An interesting and rarer solution is draping the walls with fabric.
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The choice of materials for the floor is limited only by the imagination of the customer, the designer and, of course, the budget.
The most affordable is linoleum. Now it is not used as often as it used to be, but if funds are limited, this option can be considered. Moreover, the choice of textures and patterns has expanded significantly in recent years. And the quality has improved.
In the class above - laminate, quartz vinyl and porcelain stoneware. The first two tactilely resemble a tree. The latter can imitate it only outwardly. But porcelain stoneware is considered a more natural coating.
Among the expensive solutions: engineered board and parquet. They are chosen by connoisseurs of natural materials. nine0003
As for the color, it does not have to be white or very light. Natural wood shades, as well as shades of natural stone, look harmonious.
Furniture can sound in unison with the rest of the space, complement a single palette. Or maybe accent, characteristic.
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In the living room, the sofa group dominates. It includes not only the sofa itself, but also the armchairs adjacent to it, ottomans, and a coffee table. In monochrome interiors, they set the rhythm due to interesting shapes and textured upholstery. Another interesting technique is to add one vintage item to modern items. If the interior of the living room is built on contrasts, one or more pieces of furniture can become bright spots on a neutral background. nine0003
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This is what creates volume and relief. Surprisingly, it is no less important in bright rooms than in dark ones.
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It is important to create several lighting scenarios at once.
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Social networks of Ekaterina Durava's studio Dkart design
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Harmonious and almost always a good solution for decorating light walls - paintings and posters. nine0003
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These can be both individual works and whole compositions assembled from several canvases.
You can easily and quickly transform a room with the help of textiles: curtains, tulle, decorative pillows, carpets, plaids can either continue a single palette in monochrome solutions or act as contrasting details. The beauty of textiles is that they can be changed every season. For example, collect different sets for summer and winter. nine0003
And, of course, the interior comes to life thanks to the talking little things: vases with or without flowers, candles, figurines, decorative figures, mirrors - all this tells about the character, views, passions of the owners of the apartment.
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Social networks of the Red robot design studio
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Social networks of architectural designer Andrey Nekrasov
Scandinavian style
White, beige, pale gray are the basis of Scandi. Features of this style: simplicity of lines, restraint, fullness of space with light, practicality, functionality. White walls, floor, ceiling, furniture - a classic version of Scandi.
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Minimalism
Minimalism and white or pale gray colors are inseparable. As a rule, in this style for living room design, light solutions are ideal. And if they still build space on contrasts, then they prefer a combination of neutral tones and deep black or graphite.
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Social networks of Babayants architects bureau
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Wabi-sabi
This is a special Japanese philosophy. As applied to interior design, it dictates maximum simplicity, modesty and unity with nature, close to asceticism. Grayish, beige shades, natural shapes and textures emphasize the sustainability of this style in the best possible way.
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Social networks of designer Konstantin Zaigraev
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Japandi
Another fashionable phenomenon of recent years. And also associated with Japanese aesthetics. But formed at its intersection with the Scandinavian style. A minimum of decor, functionality, restraint, dislike for bright and loud accents, tolerance for slight imperfection - all this is about japandi. Natural shades, including light colors, are the base for it. nine0003
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Retro style
Energy of the 70s. Return to the freedom-loving 80s and 90s. Recently, designers have repeatedly turned to the trends of past years, returning long-forgotten fragments to modern homes. And this trend continues. A light palette is a good background for experiments and the implementation of bold ideas. nine0003
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9000 Light colorsLiving room in bright colors - 50 photos of modern interiors
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The living room is the heart of the house. It gathers the whole family for the holidays, meet with friends. The psychological climate in this room is very important. An atmosphere of comfort and hospitality should reign in it. You can create such a harmonious atmosphere by decorating the living room in bright colors.
Light interior makes the room feel spacious and fresh
Features of the design of the living room in bright colors
Color design has a great influence on the perception of the room. This or that shade creates a mood in the room, fills it with warmth or freshness, cheerfulness or peace. Light shades help relieve tension, so they are suitable for decorating any room, including the living room.
Light pastel colors in the interior of the living room create coziness and visually expand the space
Benefits of interiors in light colors include:
nine0033Scandinavian style in the interior of the living room looks great
The main disadvantage of a bright interior is its soiledness. However, modern finishing and upholstery materials are practical and easy to clean from any dirt. Another relative disadvantage is the price of white furniture: it usually costs more than dark furniture. nine0003
Stylish sofas with leather upholstery, look great in the interior of the living room
Room decoration
One of the main stages in the design of a living room is the choice of finishing materials. It should serve as a background for the rest of the interior.
Wall, ceiling and floor finishes should be in harmony with selected light colored furniture
Walls
For wall decoration when creating a light interior use:
- Wallpaper on non-woven or vinyl. The most versatile option is a monophonic material. The white color of the walls will seem boring to many, so it is recommended to choose the color of ivory or vanilla. If the owners do not want to see plain walls, you can pick up wallpaper with a pale pattern, floral print. nine0035
- Paintable wallpaper is a versatile option. They can be repainted several times. A very convenient feature that allows you to easily and quickly change the design.
- Fabric drapery. Such a finish will add charm and sophistication to the interior of the room, but the price for high-quality material will be high. The fabric is able to hide flaws on the walls.
- Decorative plaster is an easy-to-apply material that creates unique patterns on the walls.
Decorative white plaster in the interior of the living room, looks elegant and rich
Tip! You can revive a bright interior with small splashes of bright colors. Cushions, curtains, wall paintings in bright colors - all this can make the living room more inviting.
Below you can see a photo of the living room in bright colors with bright accents.
Bright picture on the wall, sure to enliven a monochrome interior
Ceiling
When designing a living room in bright colors, you can choose one of these popular options:
- Whitewash and paint the ceiling white or cream.
- Installation of stretch ceilings. The surface of the ceiling can be made matte or glossy. Brilliant gloss attracts attention, reflects light, which makes the living room seem brighter. The color for the ceiling can be chosen neutral white or pearl.
- Installation of ceiling beams. They can be natural light wood or painted white.
Below in the photo you can see the design of the living room in bright colors with ceiling beams. nine0035
Beams on the white natural wood ceiling enhance the stylish design of the living room
Floor
Floor covering for a modern living room interior in light colors, you can choose from the following options:
- Self-leveling floor - a seamless polymer coating that looks like linoleum, but to the touch - tiles. The disadvantages include a small selection of design, difficult dismantling.
- Linoleum is a cheap and practical material, it has many colors and patterns. You can opt for white, gray or gold colors. nine0035
- Porcelain stoneware is a dense artificial material that is resistant to moisture and mechanical damage. Materials are available in cream, white and beige colors.
- Laminate is a material that is much cheaper than parquet, but outwardly able to imitate it. Laminate is durable and wear resistant.
- Parquet is an expensive, luxurious material.
Light flooring is made from birch, ash, maple, hornbeam, alder and bleached oak.
- Carpet is an impractical material, but it brings comfort and warmth to the living room atmosphere. nine0035
Tip! Hard-to-clean carpet can be replaced with a large, long pile carpet.
Light parquet in the interior of the living room looks very organic and expensive
Living room lighting
In the interior of the living room, decorated in bright colors, much attention is paid to lighting, especially if it has small window openings. It is recommended to curtain windows with transparent tulle or organza and curtains made of light material. It is better that the color of the curtains is combined with the color of the sofa cushions. nine0003
Sofa cushions will always fit perfectly into the interior of the living room if they are sewn from the same fabric as the curtains
Spotlights, ceiling chandeliers, wall sconces, floor lamps and table lamps can be used as artificial light sources. It is desirable that all lighting devices are in the same style. Lamps should be selected in white, sand, silver or gold, so that they organically fit into the interior in light colors. nine0003
Furniture selection
When designing the interior of a living room in light colors, it is necessary to show restraint in the selection of furniture. If you install too many pieces of furniture, you can clutter up the space, spoiling the entire interior. In addition, the furniture should not blend into the background. It should be a few shades darker.
A standard set of living room furniture is sufficient.
Upholstered furniture
Modular sofas are popular today. They are in separate sections. By removing or substituting modules, you can reduce or increase the length of the sofa. The modular design can be shaped into a straight or corner sofa. Both an expensive and massive classic-shaped sofa and a strict, laconic modern-style sofa will harmoniously fit into the universal light interior. nine0003
Tip! A white or beige leather sofa will look spectacular in a bright living room.
Storage system
It can be a classic solid or modular wall, display cabinet, cabinet, rack. The owners of small living rooms should give preference to open shelving, cabinets with mirror or glass inserts. Such furniture makes the room lighter and deeper.
Attention! nine0508 Light shades are lighter, so they should be at the top, and dark ones at the bottom.
Coffee table
A compact model made entirely of tempered glass would be suitable. The transparent surface allows light to pass through itself, due to which it seems as if the table does not take up any space in the room at all.
Interior styles in light colors
When decorating a living room in bright colors, as in the photo, you can stick to a certain style. nine0003
Classic
This timeless style is able to demonstrate the high social status and material wealth of the owners of the house. The living room must be decorated with columns and stucco, natural materials should be selected for decoration. Parquet should be on the floor, the walls can be pasted over with plain wallpaper in white or milky color. A dim pattern on the wallpaper is allowed. Furniture should be massive, made of natural wood, decorated with gilding and carvings. All interior elements are placed symmetrically. Mandatory elements of the classic style are a fireplace and a large crystal chandelier on the ceiling. nine0003
Minimalism
When creating an interior in this practical style, you will have to get rid of all unnecessary furniture. Only the necessary elements should be present in the living room. The room is spacious, bright, light and airy. Furniture in the style of minimalism has a strict rectangular shape and is functional. The abundance of textiles and decor for minimalism is unacceptable. You can decorate the design of the living room in light colors with a fluffy plain carpet or low-pile carpet, straight curtains made of light fabric, sofa cushions, black and white paintings or photographs in rectangular frames. nine0003
Loft
Loft-style living room is often decorated in dark colors. But the loft style also has light options. For the floor, parquet or laminate in the color of bleached wood is selected, wooden beams are installed on the ceiling, three walls are painted with white paint or finished with white decorative plaster. One of the walls stands out with brickwork. A loft-style living room should have a lot of seats - sofas, armchairs, ottomans. There should be many small soft pillows on the sofa. All furniture should be roomy and have wheels so that it can be easily rearranged. A loft-style living room must have a large TV with a speaker system and an extravagantly colored carpet. nine0003
Modern
This style involves the use of the latest designer pieces of furniture. Wall decoration is done with fabric, light wood panels, pastel-colored paint. Parquet or marble is laid on the floor. Art Nouveau furniture is distinguished by smooth lines and rounded corners, the presence of carved and forged elements.
