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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.

2022 TREVOR PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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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.

11 Best White Paint Colors 2022, According to Interior Designers

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Contrary to popular belief, there are as many shades of white as there are blue, red, and any other hue on the color wheel. Therefore, this can make finding the perfect white paint colors tricky. Overall, there are several factors to consider including undertones, brightness, and, of course, the room that’s about to undergo a makeover. Lucky for you, we’ve tapped several industry experts for foolproof advice.

Despite the overwhelming possibilities, white is hands down a solid paint color because it goes with everything and can easily set the mood of a space. Additionally, white-painted rooms tend to feel brighter and bigger (two much-welcomed benefits in design).

"I agree that white is the hardest color for most people to pick because there are so many options," Nicole Gibbons, interior designer and Clare paint founder, tells House Beautiful. However, this means versatility and she goes on to reveal all the best places to incorporate the shade. "In a north-facing room, you’ll want a warm white to balance out the cold light," Gibbons adds. "In a south-facing room, cooler whites counteract the yellowness of the bright sunshine."

Scroll on and you'll see all the points above in action alongside specific white paint colors that should be on your radar. A number of other interior designers and industry experts from Farrow & Ball to Benjamin Moore also weigh in on best-selling paints. Keep reading and consider this your ultimate guide to choosing the perfect paint for you.

Benjamin Moore

Chantilly Lace

David A. Land

$99 AT BENJAMIN MOORE

Benjamin Moore

Super White

Benjamin Moore

$99 AT BENJAMIN MOORE

Benjamin Moore

Paper White

PETER MURDOCK

$99 AT BENJAMIN MOORE

Benjamin Moore

Frostine

JAMES MERRELL

$99 AT BENJAMIN MOORE

Benjamin Moore

Pale Oak

NICOLE FRANZEN

$99 AT BENJAMIN MOORE

Benjamin Moore

Cloud Cover

MAX KIM BEE

$99 AT BENJAMIN MOORE

Benjamin Moore

Decorator's White

JOSHUA MCHUGH

$99 AT BENJAMIN MOORE

Benjamin Moore

Simply White

REBECCA MCALPIN

$99 AT BENJAMIN MOORE

Sherwin-Williams

Pure White

SHAYNA FONTANA

$45 AT SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Farrow & Ball

All White

WINNIE AU

$130 AT FARROW & BALL

Benjamin Moore

Swiss Coffee

MATHEW MILLMAN

$99 AT BENJAMIN MOORE

What is the most popular white paint color?

What's considered on-trend changes all the time, but as of right now, the most popular white paint color is the Sherwin-Williams Pure White.

What are the different shades of white paint?

There are way too many white paint colors to count. To make things easier on yourself, just know that they can all be organized into five categories: warm, cool, bright, soft, and true. Keep this in mind when making your selection!

Why trust us?

You can count on all this information here because we went out and spoke to several industry experts. Furthermore, as design editors, we understand the versatility of white paint colors and laid out exactly what you should look for when narrowing down your specific shade.

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.

how to paint the living room? Tips & Photos

Are you wondering how to decorate your living room? The color of the walls in the living room has a big impact on the layout, so choose them carefully. The colors in the living room should match the interior layout and lighting. Check out how to do this and see photos of a living room with different wall colors.0003 Gray walls: what mistakes do we make when choosing a gray color. Gray room: inspiration and tips
Choosing the color of the walls
in the living room, at the very beginning it is worth considering what effect we want to achieve - either in the living room
it will serve us as a place of rest and relaxation, or maybe we want to be the owners of the living room, boiling energy? To a large extent it depends on the color of the walls.

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Living room wall colors Step by step

Living room colors can be the same or you can combine different shades of the same color on the walls. A very popular solution in the arrangement of the living room is also painting three walls in one color, and the fourth in an intense shade. In the role of a bright accent on one or two walls, for example, a trendy brick red shade, as well as purple or dark gray, is suitable. Pure white
walls can be enlivened with an intense purple color by painting a section of a wall in a living room, such as a TV bay.
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The walls in the living room are an important element that connects the interior. There is one rule of wall painting that will work when decorating a living room: choose a calm color that will create a background and base for further decorative frenzy in the living room.

Trendy living room wall colors

Living room wall colors can be warm and energetic. We will get such a decorative effect by painting the walls or individual fragments yellow. nine0003 or orange, as well as brown and gold. Also green
The color of the walls in the living room will make the interior cozy. Marine style is also good and very fashionable
in the arrangement of the living room. The dominant colors in this room are blue, shades of grey, ivory, navy blue and red,” says Tomasz Tarasiewicz, stylist at the Warsaw-based interior design center Domoteka.
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However, when choosing the color of the walls in the living room, you should remember that light colors create an impression of space, while dark and intense ones optically reduce the interior, so they look good in large and well-lit living rooms. In modern interior arrangements there is a fashion for gray, which goes well with white. Such colors in a living room can be livened up with colorful details such as a yellow rug, throw pillows and a tablecloth. nine0010

Colors that bring your interior to life

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Wall colors in the living room and their effect on well-being

Bright colors in the living room, such as white or beige, have a beneficial effect on our well-being - bring calm, soothe emotions and give a sense of freedom. They fit almost any style of arrangement and optically enlarge the space. Also, the color green gives us a sense of security and a feeling of peace and tranquility.
Blue walls
they add lightness to the interior and promote relaxation, so they are ideal for the homes of people who are mentally exhausted, in need of peace and relaxation. Walls of this color can also stimulate work and make decisions easier.
Turquoise wall color gives the impression of freshness, while red, which is considered the main color of passion and love, has a stimulating effect, therefore it is recommended for people who need more human energy, but not recommended for choleric and stressed people. nine0003 purple
is the result of a combination of stimulating red and soothing blue, so depending on the difference in proportions between these colors, purple living room walls can radiate energy or have a relaxing effect on us.
Pink color
it stimulates and promotes the enjoyment of fun, while yellow makes us happy and relieves stress and conflict. Shades of orange promote cheerful thoughts, restore the will to live and increase motivation for action. They can also increase your appetite! nine0003 Black and dark gray
they bring an aura of magic and mystery into the room, however, they are inappropriate for insecure, depressed or depressed people, in excess they can also visually narrow the space and create an overwhelming atmosphere.
Painting all the walls in the living room in one saturated color is a great solution for bold people with an artistic bent, but if you do not want to take such a radical exit, you can cover only one wall of the living room with a given color - it is great as a decoration that emphasizes this fragment of the interior and enlivening decor. nine0010

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The best ideas and photos, trendy colors for the room 2022

Contents

  1. What color?
  2. Classic combinations
  3. Do the colors of the walls in a room affect the mood?
  4. What wall colors in a room evoke a positive mood?
  5. Room colors to avoid
  6. Influencing the choice of cardinal directions
  7. Wall colors - inspiration from interior design shops
  8. Combining wall paint with other materials
  9. Types of color combinations
  10. Decor
  11. Fashionable color for wall painting in 2022
  12. Neutral pastel colors
  13. How to paint the walls in the living room with your own hands
  14. What color to choose (briefly)
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One of the important steps, along with surface preparation, is the choice of color for the living room. In this matter, they often rely on their preferences, but one cannot ignore the features of the room and the intended interior. nine0010

The living room is the face of the whole house. It is important to pay attention to the choice of colors. The shades are chosen in such a way that you want to constantly return to this room, receive guests in it.

The choice of color depends on the following factors:

  1. Room size - in a small room it is better to paint the walls in light colors. This will visually expand the space. Suitable shades are beige, light gray, ivory. If the living room has a large area, you can experiment - make the walls more contrasting or with a smooth transition. nine0015
  2. Lighting is an important factor as the same shade can look different in natural and artificial light. They also take into account the direction of the light that the room is in.
    • Warm colors (yellow, green, chocolate) are suitable for the living room located in the northern part of the house. Coloring in such colors compensates for the small amount of sun.
    • South room painted in colder colors: sky blue, white (how to paint the wall white?). nine0015
    • For a living room with windows to the east, warm light colors (for example, honey, peach) are best suited.
    • At the same time, for the western part it is better to choose cold shades (mint, gray, blue).

Tip: when choosing the color of the walls in the living room, you also need to consider the design of the room, the color of the furniture.

Classic combinations

Some interior color combinations have become classic:

  1. In black and white. The combination of two universal shades is suitable for any style and room. nine0010

  2. Gray and blue. This combination of colors in the interior gives peace and tranquility. A sophisticated and elegant combination, suitable for a bedroom, office, library.

  3. Beige (brown) with pink. Symbiosis of simplicity and classics. The shade of a dusty rose is especially relevant today.

  4. Yellow - ivory. A bright combination, suitable for rooms in need of additional lighting. Shades bring a touch of joy, freshness, purity. nine0010

  5. Red and gold. Bright shades may seem too pompous, but muted ones will help create a stylish and expensive interior.

Do the colors of the walls in a room affect the mood?

Wall color usually has a decorative function. The combination of certain shades gives character to the interior, so the colors of the walls of the room acquire an important symbolic meaning in human life. In addition, they can affect the psyche, increase positive or negative emotions, and even cause permanent mood swings. nine0010

What wall colors in a room evoke a positive mood?

Green is a color that won't surprise anyone. This color is not without reason associated with peace and relaxation. Dark greens, like bottle green, subconsciously relieve tension and stress. All shades of green, from light to dark, are suitable for both the living room and the bedroom, which should be a place of relaxation and peace.

Gray is also a good choice as it calms and relaxes the body. For this reason, it can be successfully used in any room of the house, except for the office, where yellow can be much better, inspiring and stimulating creativity. In addition, yellow revives a sense of organization and instills self-confidence. nine0010

Blue is the perfect color for the bedroom. Cool tones are good for sleep and can help with insomnia. After all, it is most often used in bathrooms, most likely due to its unintentional association with water.

Although blue has a positive effect on well-being, when choosing it as the color of the room, one must be careful not to overdo it with its amount and intensity, because in excess it can have a depressing effect, which will be counterproductive. nine0010

Room colors to avoid

One color that should definitely be avoided in large quantities is black. While it's versatile on its own and might appeal to many, it's best not to use it in most cases. But lovers of black should not give it up completely. Having picked up slightly more muted shades of the walls of the room, it can be successfully used in accessories.

The second color of this type is red. Although it is associated with positive emotions such as love and passion, it can also cause a lot of frustration. Being in a room with such an intense shadow overwhelms and tires the human body much faster than usual. nine0010

Influencing the choice of cardinal points

Any palette can appear differently depending on the degree of natural light. This factor depends not only on the size of the window openings and their opening, but also on the side of the world from which the room is located.

  1. South. Sunlight is often not only enough, but also too much. To reduce the "temperature" it is recommended to use moderately cold shades (white, blue, turquoise, gray).
  2. West. During daytime peaks, the room can be too hot and light, so cool tones should be used, such as mint (closer to blue), deep blue, gray, brown. nine0015
  3. East. It is recommended to give preference to pink and brown shades, which will advantageously beat the dawn and compensate for its lack in the evening.
  4. North. Due to the coldness and fragility of the sundial, warm and soft shades (beige, brown, green, yellow) should be chosen. They will not only add light to the room, but also visually fill it with sunlight.

Before choosing the color of the walls in the living room, you should consider the location and intensity of lighting fixtures. If they are located around the entire perimeter of the room (in the form of LEDs or built-in lights), the palette of shades can be changed depending on the desired effect. nine0010

Wall colors inspired by interior design shops

Every year paint manufacturers choose one of the shades as the trendiest wall color for a room. If you're wondering how to paint a room according to the latest trends, it's worth taking a look at the combinations prepared by paint manufacturers or interior design companies before making a decision.

The Pantone Institute has also already announced the color of the year 2022, choosing a classic blue tone, which is a traditional and calm color. This choice confirms a trend that has been present on the market for many years. It is a reflection of peace, security and stability, but also of wisdom. It is a versatile color that is both soothing and inspiring at the same time. For this reason, it is ideal for any type of interior. nine0010

The second leading color that has long dominated the interior design market is bottle green, announced as Color of the Year 2022 by British paint manufacturer Graham & Brown. According to the manufacturer, the rich color of the bottle green is a reference to British gardens and is aimed at creating the illusion of greenery moving from outside to inside the room.

Other trendy colors for room 2022:

Combination of wall painting with other materials

To create a modern interior, designers offer to use different types of wall decoration. Wallpaper and paint are often used to decorate a room. The emphasis is on vertical surfaces. Wallpaper is glued to the ceiling.

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One wall stands out against the background of others by purchasing photo wallpapers for it. Paint can be applied to the plaster, which will create an original relief.

For a country house, you can use wood in combination with simple wall painting. In the living room or kitchen, stone or brick is used for decoration. The rest of the walls are covered with a coloring composition.










Types of color combinations

  • Contrast. This color combination is used to implement modern interiors. You can choose the most unexpected scales if you correctly place them in the room. Applications: decorative wall, geometric patterns, stained glass or panel effect, etc.
  • Neutral combination. It opens up ample opportunities for the implementation of original ideas. Delicate shades are suitable for classics, colder palettes for modern solutions.
  • Monochrome. The use of a color solution allows not only to visually preserve the area, but also to expand it. There are many combinations, since each color can have dozens of shades. Without overloading the interior, you can zone the space. nine0015
  • Two colors. The use of two different colors is acceptable for spacious rooms, but other solutions can be considered if both shades are light. It is important that the chosen colors are from the middle of the spectrum. The transition is smooth, the gradient method is popular.

Different combinations are only possible if the living area is 25 square meters or more. Then one of the zones can be decorated for relaxation in relaxing colors, the other can be finished for receiving guests, etc. nine0010

Decor

Living room design provides a wide range of possibilities to express what you think is best in it.

If you want to show your unity with nature and solidity, use stone and wood in the design of the living room walls.

Do you want comfort and warmth? At all times, all this was symbolized by such a detail in the decoration of the walls of the living room as a fireplace. Is this not possible or does the distribution of the house not allow? Drywall will help install an artificial fireplace. nine0010

In addition to all this, drywall can also simply be made into any beautiful and functional souvenir shelf or illuminated niche.

Trendy wall color in 2022

Many people ask themselves the question: try different shades immediately on the wall or on paper, which is then applied to the wall? Of course, you can use the second method, but still the first option will be more prudent. After all, the surface of the wall for painting is nothing more than a sheet of paper. They differ in absorbency, hiding power, etc. Just make test colors in the least noticeable places. So with the future color of the walls, you definitely can't go wrong. nine0010

The choice of colors plays an important role in the final look of the room. This is a rather complicated and very important process, because with the help of color you can brighten up imperfections and turn an ordinary room into a cozy and comfortable room, or visually hide all the advantages and spoil the design as a whole.


A variety of colors and shades allows you to make the right choice for a particular room. First of all, you need to understand the difference between cold and warm colors. When choosing a color, you must rely both on your own feelings and on the advice of specialists. nine0010

The first category includes: blue, gray, turquoise, cyan, graphite, some shades of green and purple. Cold tones are suitable for those rooms that do not require additional lighting due to their location. They look fresh and uplifting indoors and also add visual depth.

Designers advise to use cool shades both in large rooms and in small ones. If necessary, cold tones will visually expand the space and add depth. Cool colors should be avoided in rooms with little or no sunlight, as they will look cold and dull. It is better to pay attention to warm shades that will create a cozy, pleasant and comfortable atmosphere in the room. They not only have a beneficial effect on mood and attitude in general, but also significantly activate mental activity and increase efficiency. nine0010

The second important point when choosing colors is brightness, since the mood of a person will depend on this. For example, red is a rather bright and even eye-catching element in interior design, so from an emotional and aesthetic point of view, it is far from suitable for all people. After several days of living in the red room, many begin to have a headache, irritation or anger appears. Red is considered a difficult color to perceive, so experts recommend using it in rooms where the owners do not stay for a long time, in particular, the hallway, dressing room or kitchen, but in metered quantities. If you wish, you can replace the red color with some of its shades to achieve a calm but not boring design. nine0010

An important nuance when choosing shades for the future design is the combination of warm and cold shades, compensating for the lack of one or another component in the color scheme. For example, yellow is spontaneous, lively and very active, so it is easy to overload a room, but when combined with cooler tones, it becomes a bright accent that only brightens the room. Almost every year, fashion gurus and fashion magazines make a list of “fashion colors” that look as original, interesting and unusual as possible in the interior. In 2018, green, gray, white, blue and caramel colors were added to this list. nine0010

The choice of color also depends on the nature of the room. Therefore, the children's room should provide warmth and comfort, so pastel colors are relevant here, and furniture or separate zones painted in active colors can act as bright accents. In general, pastel shades look appropriate in any room, especially in styles such as classic, neoclassic, shabby chic and to some extent vintage. At the same time, they can act not only as an independent element, but also as a blank sheet for the entire design. nine0010

Neutral character pastel colors

Living room in pastel colors - a universal solution for the implementation of the project in any style. This range is distinguished by a special light spectrum, an almost imperceptible emotional coloring, the possibility of combining with any other bright accent. The best shades of this range are, of course, beige, milky, cream, powdery, gray-beige. Less often, pastel yellows, greens and blues are used in the design. These are more emotional colors, so choose them when the hosts are sure what kind of atmosphere they want for their living room interior, albeit in pastel colors. nine0010

This palette has warm and cold tones:

  • Beige shades in a wide range help to make the room warm and cozy. They are applicable to the interior in any style and are harmoniously combined with bright color spots of any spectrum.
  • Warm pastel yellow. It is close enough to beige, so in this color the design of the living room will become more sunny and cheerful.
  • Ultra-light and matte gray, blue and green, lilac, pink belong to the great. Of course, there are also warm tones in all spectra. The choice depends on the overall design, the location of the room, its area and shape. nine0015

Living room in pastel colors can be different: restrained and neutral, strict and unemotional, hospitable and cheerful, solemn and elegant. The inclusion of any bright color sets the mood and shapes the character of the environment.

How to paint the walls in the living room with your own hands

Do-it-yourself wall painting can significantly reduce the budget during the repair process. You can experiment with colors and textures, and if you approach this task creatively, then in just a couple of days you can turn an ordinary apartment into a work of art of your own design. nine0010

Of course, you need to start with the choice of the paint itself. The modern market offers many textures and colors, but the main thing you need to pay attention to is performance. Especially if you plan to paint the bathroom or kitchen walls. Most decorative paints will bring you a lot of undeniable advantages both when working with them and in further care.

Wall painting with water-based paint is especially practical. Its main advantage is versatility, ease of use, as well as a long service life (more than 10 years). Thanks to the vapor permeability of such a cladding, you will also get a healthy indoor climate. nine0010

Another benefit of using water based paint is that it is mostly available in white. You yourself create the necessary shade by adding special dyes, the so-called colors. Choosing a color scheme that matches and harmonizes with the overall space is the next important step when painting the walls of a room.

Choosing paint (briefly)

The market for finishing materials is saturated with various types of decorative wall coverings. But not everyone will be successful. When choosing a paint, you should pay attention to the following main parameters:

  1. Purpose of the coloring material: for painting the living room, you need to choose a paint marked “for interior work”.
  2. Moisture resistance: there are moisture resistant and non-moisture resistant paints. The second option is suitable for the living room.
  3. Breathability: The living room needs breathable materials.
  4. Durable - living room renovations are long-term, so the paint should stay on the walls for as long as possible.
  5. Thixotropy: This parameter expresses the ability of a paint coating to change its consistency. Paints with high thixotropy adhere better to the surface, do not run off the brush and do not leave unsightly streaks, which is especially important for the living room. nine0015
  6. Texture - represented by glossy, matte, embossed and regular decorative materials. You should focus on both the aesthetic appearance and the general condition of the painted surface. For example, glossy paint will look spectacular only on a perfectly even base. Textured coating hides minor imperfections and irregularities.

Attention: when choosing a finishing material, it is necessary to take into account its hiding power. This indicator reflects the approximate amount of paint that will need to be used to cover 1 square meter of surface. nine0010

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