New colours for living rooms
50 Best Living Room Color Ideas
Read McKendree
When it comes to living room design, a flattering color palette is one of the first aspects you need to nail down. It will likely drive the whole design scheme and set the mood for years to come. Plus, your living room is probably the most-used room in the house, so choosing colors that make you look forward to spending time in it is a must! Whether you want something bold and bright, neutral, or dark and moody, we've laid out tons of designer-approved living room paint color ideas to help you get inspired. All you have to do is put on your overalls and grab a roller—or, you know, hire someone else to do the dirty work. The hardest part will be deciding between all of these living room colors. But once you do, you can start shopping for the decor.
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Seth Smoot
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Gray-Purple
In a Cape Cod-style home for a couple of empty nesters, designer Lauren Nelson painted the living room walls in Farrow & Ball's Dove Tale—a warm gray with purple undertones. It keeps the atmosphere neutral yet inviting.
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Pearl
A soft white paint with a slight gray tone to it can easily make your living room a spot you want to spend all day in. Take it from designer Sharon Rembaum, who dressed this living room with textured pieces in a neutral color palette to boost its overall coziness.
TREVOR PARKER
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Cerulean Blue
Designer Garrow Kedigan made use of Lakeside Cabin by Benjamin Moore on the walls of this cozy corner. The faded cerulean blue acts as a soft backdrop to the rich orange and gold decor and dark gray sofa.
Sean Litchfield
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Cloudy Green
Reminiscent of the outdoors and luxurious spas, sage green can instantly make your living room feel welcoming. In this speakeasy-inspired room by Brooklinteriors, Art Deco, Eastern World, and bohemian elements are blended together on a background of Clare's Dirty Martini paint for an opulent but casual atmosphere.
Alyssa Rosenheck
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Sunny Yellow
Sunny yellow walls can instantly brighten up your living room— no matter if you have big windows or small openings for natural light.
In this room designed by Taylor Anne Interiors, Farrow & Ball's Citron adds energy to the tropical-yet-modern space.
Haris Kenjar
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Ebony
Set a moody yet cozy scene by painting your walls and ceiling in a soft shade of ebony. For designer Sean Anderson's client, comfort and function in the living room were crucial for entertaining. He painted the room in Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams and layered items that told the homeowner's story to enhance the welcoming atmosphere.
Mali Azima
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Red Clay
Designed by Melanie Turner, this living room's walls are painted in Windswept Canyon by Sherwin-Williams. The assortment of furniture styles is united by a common colorway that pairs nicely with the paint.
LAUREY GLENN
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Frost Blue
Frost blue walls—in Benjamin Moore's Philipsburg Blue, to be exact—offer the right amount of softness in this formal dining room designed by Jenny Wolf. Gold framed art and a textured rug add warmth near the fireplace.
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Teal
"It’s a vibrant happy blue while not being too overwhelming, says designer Rudy Saunders of the color on the walls of his Upper East Side studio apartment. It's Fine Paints of Europe Jefferson Blue from the Dorothy Draper paint collection.
Bjorn Wallander
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Sangria
Designer Krsnaa Mehta aimed for a salon feel in the heart of his India home. The sangria-and-blue palette of the living room achieves that inviting look that's best suited for entertaining.
Lisa Romerein
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Cream
This sunny living room designed by Thomas Callaway exudes warmth, despite the grand size and ceiling height. Callaway broke the room into zones to enhance intimacy and then used soft buttery glaze on the walls to give the room a golden glow, and layered rich yet mellow fabrics.
Jared Kuzia Photography
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Dark Blue-Green
Designer Cecilia Casagrande chose rich jewel tones for this Boston Colonial living room.
It's classic yet fresh. The paint color—Farrow & Ball Hague Blue—in particular, straddles that duality of modern and traditional styles, perfect for a historic home. Casagrande also mixed contemporary elements with more traditional ones to further play with that juxtaposition between old and new.
Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside
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Dusty Rose
Atelier ND and homeowner Carice Van Houten used a variety of plant species to liven up the room and create visual intrigue with different heights and shapes. It really freshens up the bold pastels and rich earthy tones for a unique composition. Pro tip: Don't forget to paint the ceiling for a more immersive impression.
Anna Spiro Design
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Buttercream
Instead of painting the walls blue, designer Anna Spiro covered the hardwood floors in a cheerful blue color. She also made the windows extra sunny by painting the frames buttercream yellow.
Brie Williams
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Pitch Black
Dark black walls and lots of warm gold and caramel tones make this living room designed by Ariene Bethea super cozy but also formal and regal—the ideal balance if your living room doubles as the family room.
She used Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams.
Kendall McCaugherty
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Peach
The open floor plan in this Chicago family apartment designed by Bruce Fox called for cohesion between the dining and living room areas. That soft peachy paint and deep pink sofa are reflected in the printed armchair at the head of the dining table, and also mimic the rosy glow of the pendant light. The color scheme was inspired by a photograph taken of the family in London during spring when the city was veiled in cherry blossoms.
Read McKendree
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Clay
Dark gray walls can be a bit brooding, like storm clouds, but in the case of this sunny Manhattan apartment by Elizabeth Cooper, they look playful and contemporary. Cheerful pinks, a dash of cobalt blue, traditional granny-chic patterns, and whimsical artwork lighten the mood.
Nicole Franzen
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Off-White
While bright colors can help liven up a room, it's not the only route.
Take this neutral-toned living room by Kristin Fine: Soft and texture-rich upholstery mix with off-white paint, rustic wood pieces, and plenty of antique accents to make a surprisingly modern impression with lots of character.
Robert McKinley
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Olive
Robert McKinley wanted to keep the color scheme in this country retreat earthy and neutral but also wanted to inject it with a little warmth. He opted for a quietly sophisticated shade of olive green for the walls while the chose a cream color for the wood-paneled ceiling.
Chris Mottalini
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Steel Gray
This New York City living room designed by Nanette Brown is a lesson in dark paint decorating that strikes the balance between formal and casual, sophisticated and easy-going, elevated and cozy. The exact color pictured is Amethyst Shadow from Benjamin Moore.
Paul Raeside
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Light Lime Green
Take your cues from the bold pattern mixing and modern artwork on display in this living room designed by Les Ensembliers.
A light green color on the ceiling is an unexpected surprise that ties the whole room together. Here, it pairs beautifully with the yellow curtains, geometric green ottoman, and plenty of gray tones throughout.
Paul Raeside
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Lemon Yellow
Does the thought of painting your living room yellow scare you to your very core? How about now that you've seen this timeless and cheerful living room designed by Michael Maher? One glance at this space, and we're about ready to repaint our own: It radiates warmth and offsets the cool blue tones.
Heidi Caillier
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Light Fawn
This muted fawn color in a living room designed by Heidi Caillier is hard to pin down, and that's exactly why we like it. Not quite brown, not quite beige, it's a nice offbeat eath-tone option that functions as a neutral.
Simon Watson
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Glossy Black-Green
Deep, dark, and glossy, the lacquered black-blue-green color makes this living room by Kristin Hein and Philip Cozzi seductive and mysterious.
Paired with bohemian furniture and accents, the more moody qualities become more approachable and cozy.
Maura McEvoy
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Kelly Green Splash
"I love the juxtaposition between the traditional space and the modern staircase," says Eliza Crater of Sister Parish Design. The rich kelly green accent wall and decorative floral curtains help bring some fullness and warmth to otherwise all-white surfaces in her home.
Bjorn Wallander
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Charcoal
The traditional, neutral furniture in this room designed by Balsamo Antiques and Interior Design make a minimal visual impact so the moody colors, artwork, light fixtures, and other decorative accents can stand out. A deep, almost purple-gray tone turns out to be a wonderfully complex and evocative backdrop, so don't be afraid to try something different.
Douglas Friedman
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Navy
Ann Pyne worked with decorative painter Arthur Fowler to create a contrasting geometric pattern on the walls.
"I think of the puzzle-like shapes as a metaphor—it's a game of fitting all these disparate 'treasures' into a graphically coherent whole," she says. Matte navy blue and a gritty mustard tone work together to set a pensive and seductive backdrop—perfect for a smaller living room.
Heather Hilliard
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Crisp White
A crisp, matte white is totally timeless. Sherwin-Williams Pure White is there for you when you're not interested in going for a trending paint color.
Francesco Lagnese
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Mint Green
Channel a lush tropical oasis, as Thomas Jayne and William Cullum did, with this fresh color. In a living room where the paint stretches all the way up to the rafters, the hue changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint and soft sea foam green.
Paul Raeside
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Khaki
Designer Garrow Kedigian defines a neutral as "anything that isn't jarring," which is a super helpful way to reframe things if cream, white, or gray simply isn't cutting it in your living room and you can't figure out why.
Certain spaces just call for something outside the box, whether it's because of an architectural style, light exposures, or existing furniture. Here, the walls are painted Benjamin Moore's Rattan.
29 Best Blue Paint Colors 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
PAUL DYER
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
Farrow & Ball
"There's a kind of clarity in the air after a rain, and this color has the same feeling," says designer Katie Maine. She adds: "It suddenly makes the ceiling of a room seem taller, and the space somehow becomes larger. It totally changes the room's energy and makes you feel like you can finally take a big, deep breath!"
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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
Trevor Tondro
Painting an office? Try a gray-blue.
"Studies have shown that blue helps your ability to focus," explains Sheila Bridges, who used Farrow & Ball's Oval Room Blue for this room. "This particular shade has a little gray in it, and that makes it even more soothing."
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Early Frost Blue by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"Some people would call this pale gray, but it actually has blue and purple in it," says designer Brian Paquette. He continues: "To me, it's the color of the fog out here in Seattle. I used it in a living room with massive windows overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and at certain times of the day, you couldn't tell the difference between the sea and the sky and the walls. They were all the same color."
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Blue Veil by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"This has the coolness of a long, tall drink of water on a hot day," says designer James Michael Howard. "I use it frequently for ceilings because it's subtle.
It catches your eye but doesn't yell. Or, if you want to dazzle, do it in high gloss on the walls, and the space will be electrified!"
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Light Blue by Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball
Designer Susan Ferrier adores this light blue shade. "When you think of the color of a lake, you have to think about trees and shadows and clouds," she explains. "It's muddled, like this gray-blue. It's not a clear jewel tone, like the ocean. The ocean, with its breaking waves, is all about energy. Lake water is more soothing. It laps at the shore. This gray-blue kind of washes over a room, and you don't see the clutter."
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Sweet Bluette by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"My favorite blue paint is Benjamin Moore 813 Sweet Bluette, says New York City designer Marie Burgos. "This color is part of the Benjamin Moore Classics, and its timeless appeal complements styles from traditional to modern and everything in between.
It is such a soft color tone which brings an overall sense of relaxation and healing—perfect for a bedroom design or a nursery."
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Drenched Rain by Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards
"This is a romantic and charming blue with soft undertones of gray," says designer Ryan Saghian. He adds: "For me, it embodies Paris in the rain—the silvery reflections on the streets, the misty sky, the coat-grabbing wind. It's a very soothing color, so I see it in either a bedroom or a breakfast room. Pair it with yellows and oranges to make the blue look even richer."
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Jet Stream Blue by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"I used this in the study of a Manhattan apartment with panoramic views out to the Hudson River," says designer Raji Radhakrishnan. "It blurred the edges of the walls and seemed as if the sky was lulled inside to wrap the room in one fell swoop. And the blue of the sky was reflected in the river.
Spike it with shades of green, inspired by the treetops and lots of white."
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March Wind by Pratt & Lambert
Francesco Lagnese
Walls lacquered in Pratt & Lambert’s March Wind help brighten this north-facing room in an apartment designed by Nick Olsen.
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Caribbean Sea by Glidden
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"In Turkey, the sea is so clear and so bright—a true ocean blue, like this color," says designer David Phoenix. He adds: "You see the same blue in the tiles in the Blue Mosque. It has endless depth, and that makes it very calming. I'm imagining it in a high-gloss finish in an entry or a library. After all, it's only paint. Take a risk and go for it!"
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Dynamic Blue by Sherwin-Williams
Dane Tashima
"Dynamic Blue by Sherwin-Williams is a blue bursting with joy," says designer Courtney McLeod, who used it in her own living room.
"It strikes a wonderful balance between being bold and bright but also quite livable. It is also a great backdrop for other bold colors."
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Major Blue by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams
"Certain shades of blue immediately take me away to a tropical island, and this is one of them," says designer Debbie Viola. "Even though it's a medium-bright tone, it's still calming yet vibrant enough to make me feel happy as soon as I enter the room." She suggests adding accents of tangerine and lime green to enhance the tropical flavor.
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Cruising by Sherwin-Williams
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In designer Vern Yip's Florida home, a kitchen with cabinetry painted in Cruising by Sherwin-Williams is the epitome of life at the beach. It offers a welcoming energy that can't be beat, especially considering the rest of the home is covered in other bright colors, patterns, and textures that give it great liveliness.
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Celestial Blue by Valspar
Valspar
"I like real colors, as opposed to those that are just a hint of something," explains designer Harry Heissmann. He continues: "I love clarity, and this is a clear blue. Anything you put against it—a black bamboo bed, a bright abstract painting—will pop. And the light in the room takes on a wonderful atmospheric quality. You feel good in it."
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Thunderbird by Benjamin Moore
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"This sitting room was inspired by the ethereal blues found in Kandinsky paintings hanging in the Hermitage Museum," says Kirill Istomin of this muted turquoise hue, Thunderbird by Benjamin Moore.
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Turquoise Tint by Valspar
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"On vacation in the Caribbean islands, I was walking along a street and stopped to sit on a ledge so I could look down at the water, which was exactly this color," says designer Erinn Valencich.
She continues: "And suddenly, just three feet away, all these tropical fish were swimming by in the most amazing purples, yellows, and greens. We humans can make many beautiful things, but nothing is more beautiful than what's already here in nature."
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Green Blue by Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball
"My favorite blue paint color is Farrow & Ball's Green Blue #84," says designer Chad Graci. He explains: "I love using this clear, mutable blue for its chameleon-like quality. It can feel coastal, historic, or just plain fresh when you need it to."
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Clare Good Jeans
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Designer Ashley Izsak selected Clare Paint's Good Jeans for this entryway because it worked so well with the wallpaper she chose (Endless Summer by York Wallcoverings). "This shade of blue almost feels like a neutral because of its toned down soft qualities and works well in our open-concept space to add a little bit of drama without feeling intense," the designer gushes.
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Antiguan Sky by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"Aqua is a calming color, which balances a fiery red-head like me and makes for a pretty room," says designer Lindsey Coral Harper. "Actually, most people look good in aqua, and when you look good, you feel more confident."She likes to use a range of one color, so she'll add a darker teal or Prussian blue with this one. "Red or pink would punch it up and give it more pizzazz," she adds.
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Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball
Simon Watson
When it comes painting to pint-sized rooms, designers often reach for a deep, dark blue, like perennial favorite Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball. "Because the library is small, it lent itself to a rich jewel-box treatment," says Jeannette Whitson of this stunning space.
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Santa Monica Blue by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"This is the deep, almost Prussian blue of the ocean in the Bahamas at low tide," says designer Alessandra Branca.
"When you combine it with coral-colored fabrics, it's amazing." Branca has used this color in a bedroom with blue-and-white toile. The designer recommends going for it if you live near the sea or want to constantly be reminded of it.
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Sea Serpent by Sherwin-Williams
EMILY FOLLOWILL
“I love the kitchen—it suits their personality: cool and sophisticated,” says designer Melanie Millner of the Atlanta kitchen she designed for a pair of coastal bon vivants. The backsplash has a nice hint of blue in it that pairs well with the cabinetry painted in Sea Serpent by Sherwin-Williams, making the space one seriously dreamy place to cook.
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Pitch Blue by Farrow & Ball
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"I love this color because it changes throughout the day," says designer Kelly Finley. "The pigments are so rich that sometimes it reads as if there is a little periwinkle in the blue and from another angle, it is a true dark blue.
" Finley notes that the color adds a ton of depth when used on furniture that most other paints can't achieve.
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Pitch Blue by Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball
Designer Dan Barsanti is another fan of Pitch Blue. He explains: "I'm a big blue-and-white freak. It says nautical, crisp, and timeless to me. I painted my kitchen cabinets this great blue—almost a navy but with some periwinkle thrown in—and did white statuary marble on the countertops."
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Blueberry by Benjamin Moore
SANDA STOJAKOVIC
Designer and blogger Sanda Stojakovic used Benjamin Moore's Blueberry paint to give her Illinois library a vibrant, happy atmosphere. “Incorporating bold colors was important to me because we moved from the sunny states of California and Texas to the Midwest where there are many gloomy, cold days that really can have a negative effect on our mood,” she says.
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Searching Blue by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams
"This painterly blue proves a color can be tranquil and exciting at the same time," says designer Mary Douglas Drysdale. "You almost sink into the calmness, but it's still confident."
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Polo Blue by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
"A deep, dark blue in a dining room will evoke the deep, dark Atlantic," says designer Tom Scheerer. "The paint finish is matte to absorb as much light as possible and let the objects arranged on it shine."
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The most popular blue paint shade continues to be Benjamin Moore's Hale Navy, which is part of the brand's Historical Colors Collection. This shade is a gentle maritime-inspired hue that boasts the perfect amount of drama.
In recent years, blue has become a wildly popular interior color because it's colorful enough to add a bit of spice to a room without overpowering the eye.
It's also known to reduce stress and put the mind at ease.
While we consider ourselves well-versed in beautiful design elements, we turned to the interior designers to do the talking this time. After all, when it comes to outfitting the most beautiful spaces in the world, they tend to know best.
Sienna Livermore Senior Editor Sienna is a senior editor at Hearst.
Emma Bazilian Senior Features Editor Emma Bazilian is a writer and editor covering interior design, market trends and culture.
Jessica Cherner Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful’s associate shopping editor and knows where to find the best high-low pieces for any room.
Fashionable furniture colors in 2022
From this material you will learn:
- 9 fashion trends-2022 for choosing furniture
- Fashion trends in furniture colors in 2022
- 5 popular neutrals among trendy furniture colors for 2022
- Trendy stylistic trends for interior design in 2022
- Living Room Trend Ideas
- Trendy furniture colors in 2022 - red and purple
- Interior Decor Ideas 2022
- Trendy colors for kitchen furniture
- Materials popular in the interiors of the new season
- What will add comfort to a modern interior
- Trends in modern bathroom design
Different people have different tastes and preferences in housing design.
The choice of colors for the interior is of great importance because it affects the mood and perception of the space as a whole. Someone loves bright colors and tries to fill their home with them. And someone prefers a calm range that promotes relaxation. From our article you will find out what fashionable furniture colors are used for interior design in 2022 and what you should pay attention to when choosing. nine0003
9 fashion trends 2022 for choosing furniture
- Pink and all its shades . Perhaps it’s worth starting with pink, it is in favor this season. Its muted shades in various combinations are preferred. You can combine with rather pale tones, or you can play in contrast by adding juicy yellow, green, deep blue.
- Cocoon beds . It is these sleeping places, according to modern designers, that will become popular in 2022. That is, very cozy, lush, with an abundance of fabric in the design of the head and foot. This is a kind of house in which you can hide and relax from everyday problems.
nine0006 - Geometry stop . In 2022, you should pay attention not only to fashionable furniture colors, but also to materials, shapes, prints. The trend will be the desire for modernity, namely, asymmetric lines and an abundance of geometry. This applies to both the shapes of objects and the drawings on them.
- Use of natural materials. People are increasingly striving for everything natural, and modern designers are trying to satisfy this growing need, boldly experimenting with textures and materials. The trend is the combination of wood with marble, ceramic, metal or concrete elements. nine0006
- Soft lines of shapes . Regardless of which trendy colors you choose for your furniture in 2022, shape is also important. Rounded outlines, which were the trend of the 70s of the last century, are gaining popularity. Furnishings with soft curves look more elegant and give the whole room a cozy look.
- Metal inclusions . Metal is gaining popularity in interior design this season.
Brass, bronze (including blackened) parts, gilding are welcome. The room will be perfectly enlivened not only by the colors of furniture that are fashionable in 2022, but also by metal figurines, all kinds of decorative elements, and unique art objects. nine0006 - Striving for individuality . Many people try to decorate their home with unique items made in a single copy on a special order. People appreciate in such things not just the appearance, but also the history itself, a certain special subtext.
- Attention to small details . In 2022, this will be of particular importance. The efforts of designers will be aimed at giving the dwelling an individuality precisely due to the smallest details in the interior design. This can be, for example, a unique type of seams on textile elements or unusual eye-catching fittings, a special shape of lamps, etc.
- Modern Art Deco . The trendy direction of the season, implying luxury, an abundance of light, shiny and glossy elements in the design of the premises.
Fashion trends in furniture colors in 2022
Combination of white with other colors
You can emphasize this or that shade in the interior by adding contrasting colors next to it, or neutral white. In 2022, even very unusual combinations of colors and shapes can be safely implemented. Designers always find a fresh approach, come up with bright and unique interiors. The role of a contrasting detail can be performed not only by decorative elements or furnishings, but even by the walls themselves. It is important that the entire space, combining unique independent art objects, look complete and harmonious. nine0003
Using the trends of the past
Fashionable furniture colors in 2022 echo the trends that were popular in the 50s and 60s of the last century. As then, shades of brown and red, green, orange, bright yellow are now welcome. They look great in modern interiors, imprinting the fashion trends of the past. This can be seen in furniture, decorative and textile elements, and other accessories.
Colors of nature
Among the fashionable colors of furniture in 2022 are all natural shades that repeat the landscape colors of different parts of the earth. These are green, blue and blue, brown, gray, beige colors. Making a home in such colors creates a calm, relaxing atmosphere, promotes relaxation and good rest. At the same time, it is very important that the design does not turn out to be too boring, inexpressive. Try to pick up discreet, but at the same time beautiful and elegant pieces of furniture (mostly made of natural wood), good textiles, and a noble range of shades. nine0003
Elements of luxury in the interior
In the arrangement of housing, a great deal of importance is attached to how comfortable a person feels in it. It is important to harmoniously combine furniture, textiles, decor elements and shades of colors in one space. Designers offer a lot of different options for every taste. For lovers of luxury, thick saturated colors in the interior, like dark purple, black, are suitable.
Metal decor looks noble, and crystal adds sophistication. The main thing is to collect stylish, beautiful objects harmoniously combined with each other in one space, and the effect will exceed all your expectations. nine0003
Among the fashion trends of 2022 are quite ascetic light colors of furniture. Best of all, they fit into strict interiors with a bias towards geometric themes in the spirit of minimalism. At the same time, modern materials are more often used, which are distinguished by great strength and practicality. The interiors made in this spirit are spacious, laconic rooms filled with light, without excessive clutter with objects and decorative elements. Everything is provided for the maximum convenience of residents. nine0003
The same principles apply to the choice of colors. The priority is modest natural natural colors, without sharp contrasting transitions.
5 popular neutrals among trendy furniture colors for 2022
Neutrals often act as a base against which other, more active colors stand out brighter.
Below are the top 5 neutral tones that will be trending in furniture colors in 2022.
- French Vanilla . Any variation of light yellow, reminiscent of the gentle rays of the sun. This range is especially relevant in rooms where there is not much natural light. Creamy yellow vanilla shades visually expand the space, make it lighter. This is a great combination for any living rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, nurseries and kitchens as well.
- Mint . Another modern trend is mint shades. This is a trendy color for furniture in 2022, which sets a calm tone for the environment, promotes relaxation, relieves stress. It goes well with brighter details in the interior, looks good not only in bedrooms and guest rooms, but also in the bathroom. nine0006
- Hazelnut shades . This refers to a light brown tone reminiscent of hazelnuts. Such interiors look quite neutral, but at the same time noble, respectable. In addition, the light shade in the design gives the room a more spacious look.
- Grey-Green . Fashionable furniture colors for 2022 are all kinds of shades of green, especially in combination with gray. Such interiors look modern, bright and surprisingly fresh. Moreover, gray-green tones can be used as a base, against which white, blue, beige furniture will look great. nine0006
- Warm grays . Gray has always been and remains a very popular shade. It is more suitable for decorating bedrooms and living rooms, creating a calm, relaxing atmosphere in them. If desired, you can decorate the interior in contrast or use monochrome.
Trendy stylistic trends for interior design in 2022
When decorating a home or other premises, you should pay attention not only to the fashionable colors of furniture in 2022, but also to the general features in the design of a modern interior. Now the priority is minimalism, conciseness of forms, an abundance of light and free, uncluttered space. nine0003
Below are the design trends that will become the most popular in 2022.
Hi-tech style
A modern trend that demonstrates progress and high technology development. High-tech interiors are distinguished by their completeness of forms, an abundance of light, and calm colors. Add metal decor, plastic and glass elements here. As for furniture, it is in this style that there is a place for modern transforming sofas and an abundance of all kinds of household appliances. nine0003
Scandinavian direction
Its distinguishing feature is asceticism, restraint of tones, the advantage of white, cold gray, blue with a splash of warm yellow elements. For such interiors, solid wood furniture, natural skins instead of carpets, a real fireplace, sections of walls made of stone or with visible brickwork are well suited.
Loft-style interiors
The loft is characterized by the features of an abandoned factory building, simple rough details, minimal decor. In this vein, fashionable colors of furniture for the loft in 2022 are also being formed, restraint and naturalness are in priority.
Furniture items should be as simple as possible and made of wood. Add huge windows, rather rough wall decoration, stone or wooden plank floors. nine0003
Eco Direction
The recent trend is to move away from everything unnatural, striving for natural materials filled with tranquility, beauty and perfection. The trends of 2022 are real wood in interior decoration, natural colors, a lot of light and living vegetation. The interior should be harmonious and practical.
In general, the choice of direction in the design of your home is a personal matter for everyone. Here you can easily combine chips from different styles, break patterns, add your own extraordinary ideas. Minimalism, for example, goes well with fusion and loft elements, vintage is friends with boho, and country is with Provence. Show your imagination, taste and create a functional and at the same time cozy interior in your home. nine0003
Trendy ideas for decorating the living room in 2022
The living room is the main room in any home, this is where the whole family and guests often gather.
What design trends and trendy furniture colors will be relevant for living rooms in 2022?
- In the first place - eclecticism in interior design. This refers to a mixture of elements from completely different stylistic directions, the ability to implement the most daring decisions.
Such unusual combinations look most organically in the living room, you just need to carefully approach the choice of colors and successfully coordinate individual items with each other. nine0003
Important! Be extremely careful when choosing eclectic as your main interior design trend, don't turn your home into a kind of furniture warehouse.
It's not enough just to choose fashionable furniture colors for 2022, they still need to be organically integrated into the overall design. For any surfaces (which can be painted or plastered), a light neutral range of shades is well suited.
- Living room in a minimalist style. An excellent option, especially for rooms with a small area.
You can combine the entire apartment into one large space, and then conditionally divide it into zones, or create a studio from part of the existing premises. nine0002 Non-standard feature of minimalism - fiberglass wallpaper. The beauty of this finishing material is that it can be painted, and in several layers. Any multifunctional objects will fit well into the interior and make it as comfortable as possible. For example, such a piece of furniture, already characteristic of minimalism, as a sofa-transformer.
When it comes to choosing a trendy furniture color for minimalist style in 2022, neutral tones are preferred here. Aqua-colored objects, for example, will decorate and refresh the living room. nine0003
Full wood trim is suitable if your living room is spacious enough. Floor and wall surfaces can be covered with wood veneer or panels, which will blend harmoniously with solid wood furniture.
As a contrast, the floors can be made white using stone or tiles.
And to freshen up the space a little, add living plants to the interior, but do not overdo it with greenery, a sense of proportion is important here.
Trendy furniture colors in 2022 - red and purple
These two shades will be very popular this season.
Moreover, there are a large number of variations of purple and red, and all of them are the trends of 2022, competing with the no less fashionable pink.
Red-violet interiors look cheerful, bright, but at the same time they are not vulgar, rather refined.
Decor ideas for interiors-2022
In decor, an extraordinary approach is becoming a trend, the embodiment of bold unimaginable ideas in interiors. Moreover, many of them are taken directly from the reality that surrounds us. nine0003
- Star motifs . Visualization of space motifs. You can present it in different ways, for example, strew the ceiling with star-shaped lamps or use wallpaper depicting planets and other objects in the galaxy.
Show your imagination, let the lampshade look like a flying saucer, and textile patterns also convey the echoes of space. Fashionable furniture colors in 2022 for this trend will be deep purple and dark blue. Every year the Universe reveals more and more of its secrets to people, hence the desire for the stars even in interior design. A large number of modern accessories and materials that currently exist will help to convey all the beauties of the galaxy. nine0003
- Shells, corals and waves . The sea is the current trend in the interior of 2022. Elements of this theme are used in decorative and textile details, furniture items, etc. Best of all, all sorts of scallops, scales and shells will look at a fairly calm neutral background. The theme will be ceramic tiles, reminiscent of scales in shape and color and made in blue and silver tones.
- Fringed elements . To recreate a modern interior, it is not enough to choose a trendy furniture color for 2022.
Other interesting details like tassels and fringes on textile elements play a significant role. Such expansive fragments will be appropriate even on the pieces of furniture, mirrors, lamps and other furnishings. Tassels and fringes give the home a special atmosphere of comfort. nine0116 - Luxury velvet . Velvet always looks warm and at the same time majestic, even luxurious. When choosing a trendy color for furniture upholstery in 2022, make it also velvet - the interior will turn out to be unique and simply magnificent.
- Brass fittings . This season's trend is brass faucets in the kitchen and bathroom. They look not just beautiful, but even elegant, so their popularity is not surprising. For small kitchens, they will become a kind of ray of light. A spacious bathroom, finished with marble (concrete, other stone), will add elegance and sophistication. nine0006
- Urban glam details . This refers to all kinds of glass decorative elements that are becoming a trend along with trendy furniture colors in 2022.
The last squeak is glass cladding panels in dark-colored frames. The shapes of the structures should preferably be regular, rectangular or square. Partitions for space zoning, shower doors, window and door openings, etc. are designed in a similar way. Such an urban touch goes well not only with modern stylistic trends, but also with the classics. Stained-glass windows will look great in panoramic, dormer windows, in the glazing of verandas. nine0003
- Special attention to the fifth wall. The fifth wall refers to the surface of the ceiling, which can become an adornment of any interior, if you pay enough attention to it. It can be covered with wallpaper or painted in any color you like, in accordance with the general style and color scheme of the room.
- Terrazzo finish. To create a modern stylish interior will help not only the choice of a fashionable furniture color for 2022, but also a return to the old, undeservedly forgotten materials, such as terrazzo, for example (it was popular in the 80s of the last century).
This is a high-strength, rather variegated-looking cement coating interspersed with granite, marble, quartz and glass chips. nine0006
Once this material was mainly used for floors or stairs, now the range of application is much wider. Terrazzo elements can be seen in furniture, lamps and ceramic tiles, and other decorative details.
The most popular shades in trendy interiors-2022
Modern designers boldly experiment with color. This season, shades of turquoise and mint are coming into fashion. At the same time, their positive influence on the emotional state of a person is emphasized. If you want comfort and tranquility in the house, add just a couple of items of turquoise or mint color to the interior. nine0003
A very fashionable furniture color in 2022 is honeysuckle, and a special chic is to make velvet upholstery in this tone as well. This is an option for those who want to bring a bright note to a calm, discreet interior.
Rooms with mustard-coloured furnishings look extraordinarily cozy.
This palette is also ideal for the kitchen: it is believed that mustard shades improve appetite and create a pleasant atmosphere.
Another trendy color looks luxurious, including for furniture-2022 - marsala. Incredibly warm and noble shade, perfectly combined with light restrained tones. The interior in Marsala color is refined and noble. nine0003
No less popular this season will be gold and yellow, embodying sunlight and filling the home with warmth and comfort.
Trendy colors for kitchen furniture in 2022
Regardless of the stylistic direction, dark shades are more popular in kitchen interiors.
Dark blue kitchens
Intense blue will look equally respectable in both large and small kitchens. Interior specialists emphasize that for modest rooms, deep blue is even desirable, it will attract attention, thereby distracting from the lack of light or limited footage. nine0003
Blue looks great not only in furniture, but also on walls, facade panels, island elements.
It goes well with white and all sorts of shades of gray.
Black kitchens
In 2022, black kitchens will be in trend. At the same time, the interior should include more than one component of a given color, but, for example, the ceiling, walls, cabinet doors at once. Decorative elements made of metal are well played here.
If you have almost all the decoration in black, you can slightly dilute it with live plants. nine0003
White combined with natural wood
Undoubtedly, the fashion colors for furniture in 2022 are white combined with wood. In general, any shade will sparkle against a white background, and natural wood always makes the interior not only noble, but also truly cozy, pleasant for relaxation.
Materials popular in the interiors of the new season
Naturalness is a priority, so the following types of finishes will be popular in the interior:
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- marble;
- granite elements;
- natural wood;
- glass components;
- metal structures and decorative elements.
Natural textiles, linen, cotton, silk are also gaining popularity, and along with them, leather. But washable wallpapers are losing their positions, giving way to fabric wallpapers. Such textures will decorate any interior, while they are environmentally friendly, practical and last a long time. However, in pursuit of ostentatious luxury and the desire to demonstrate your high status, try not to overdo it with natural materials, because everything is good in moderation. nine0003
What will add comfort to a modern interior
The color design of the premises this season should be as simple as possible in terms of shades and shapes. The abuse of decor is not welcome, preference is given to simple geometric lines. So that the interior does not look too boring, interesting elements in the form of carved backs on armchairs, chrome inserts on pieces of furniture are quite acceptable.
Here's what will add comfort to a modern interior:
- cushions in contrasting colors;
- large unusual poster;
- photos inserted into interesting metal frames.
A minimalist interior should still be functional and comfortable. Fill the room with light, place more lamps so that not a single corner is darkened. Leave as much free space as possible. The effect of a wide space gives gloss in the design and spot lighting.
Trends in modern bathroom design
Of course, the fashionable color of furniture in 2022 is important for creating a modern interior, but no less importance is attached to the finishing materials. For bathrooms this season, for example, concrete is relevant.
This is a versatile high-strength material with a rather peculiar texture, which fits especially well into the industrial stylistic direction. To protect against high humidity, a special substance is first applied to concrete surfaces, and then polished. nine0003
Concrete is used in bathroom interiors in different ways:
- Concrete is used for floors and walls. It looks somewhat brutal, so it is more often used in bathrooms for men.
- A very stylish combination is obtained from a concrete floor, a marble countertop and a simple oval sink.
- An interesting solution is a concrete font. It is not very easy to implement the idea, but such an element looks unique.
- Concrete-like painting is very popular in the design of bathrooms. nine0006
- Metal fittings and decorative elements look good against concrete surfaces.
Living room color - 140 photos of the right color combination in the living room
Whatever style is preferred when designing a living room, the color scheme is of great importance when decorating its interior and design. Of course, now the range of colors is very wide and it is extremely difficult for a simple layman not to get confused and make the right choice. But if an independent search is somewhat difficult and has not yielded results, it is recommended to contact specialists in these matters, who will select an option as soon as possible, taking into account all your wishes.
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A list of issues that will be discussed in detail below:
- Skillful combination of colors
- Colors that are in great demand in the decoration of the living room
- Zoning by playing with color and other devices
- sense of taste and style.
Choosing the right color scheme for the interior of a room is not an easy task, but with the help of the recommendations below, it can be solved in the shortest possible time. nine0003
Contents
- Clever combination of colors
- Popular colors for decorating the living room
- Zoning with the help of playing with color and other devices
- Recommendations to help you perfectly combine different colors while maintaining a sense of taste and style in a photo living room interior
Skillful combination of colors
All colors are conventionally divided into two types: — cold and warm.
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It is very important to take into account the following point: - If you are doing the design of the living room on your own, then you should not mix both types, it is better to choose one color line, because these shades are too contrasting.
It is necessary to combine a warm tone and a cold one in such a way as to prevent a sharp transition in the color scheme, and also so that the combination of colors in the living room looks proportional - only a professional can do this. It is important to remember that a small percentage of a warm shade when decorating a living room in cold colors will not spoil the overall picture with its presence, but, on the contrary, will add elegance and sophistication to the interior. You do the same if you use a line of warm shades in the color of the walls of the living room, you just need to dilute it with a moderate amount of cold shades. Thus, the harmonious combination of colors in the living room will eloquently make it clear that the owner of this room has great taste and an amazing sense of style
Pay attention to which direction your living room windows point? Do your windows point south and do you often have too much sunlight in the room? In this case, we choose a line of cold tones, otherwise the feeling of unbearable stuffiness and heat will never leave you, and the existing air conditioner will not save the situation.
Popular colors for decorating the living room
Living room in white - this color must be introduced very carefully and in moderation to prevent its overabundance, otherwise you will not leave the feeling that you are in a hospital room. nine0003
The beige color in the living room, as shown in the photo, is a very picky color, it is good because it will not be difficult to choose furniture made of wooden materials for it. Decorating the walls in the living room in beige is an almost perfect solution.
The brown color in the living room will complement the interior with a touch of practicality, but its overabundance is fraught with the merging of furniture and walls together. It also needs to be used in moderation. nine0003
- Gray - many mistakenly consider this color to be too dull and boring, but this is not true, it will fit perfectly into the color combination in the living room.
- Green is the perfect wall color for a living room with windows facing north.
- Red color - possible if the living room is finished in different colors, as shown in the photo. Such a colorful and pronounced color should be diluted with furniture of a different shade.
- Yellow is the main principle here, as with red, it is important to know when to stop.
- Orange is the perfect option for fragmented living room wall decoration for people who prefer a classic style.
- Lilac is ideal for south-facing windows. Do your windows face north? Use this color in minimal amounts so as not to give the living room a gloomy look.
- Blue color - the same recommendations apply to it as to lilac. nine0006
Zoning by playing with color and other devices
If the color of the living room is kept in one tone, as you can see in the photo, we highlight the resting place with a different shade, without sharp transitions. To highlight a particular area, it is not necessary to resort to changing the color of the walls of the room, just use the pictures.
Also, artificial light sources are ideal for zoning, it can be either lamps or floor lamps or the same sconces, and it doesn’t matter what color you chose for the living room. nine0003
Another ideal option to focus on the seating area is easy to implement with large floor plants, regardless of the color schemes appearing in the living room.
Recommendations that help to perfectly combine different colors while maintaining a sense of taste and style
- The combination of brown and beige tones must be diluted with black, but again, you need to know the measure, it should be very small.
- The combination of red and green is hardly possible, since they are both very bright, muted shades are suitable as an option. nine0006
- The combination of blue and white is just a flight of your imagination, as these shades are in perfect harmony with each other.
- The combination of black and lilac is highly recommended not to be used together.
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