Nice colors to paint living rooms

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

"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

"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

"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

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

"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

"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

"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

"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

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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50 Perfect Living Room Wall Colors - Done Art

When planning your living room interior, the first thing you need to decide is the color of the walls. It will define the entire palette and set the mood in the room. We will share with you the best design solutions. In this selection you will find the most fashionable colors for the living room in 2023.

Gray Violet

This warm gray with a hint of purple creates a neutral yet inviting atmosphere. The color can be complemented with furniture in a deeper gray tone interspersed with white and gold.

Pearl

Soft white paint with a slight grayish tint will turn your living room into a place where you want to spend the whole day. To give the interior depth, add more textured details. This neutral color scheme looks very cozy.

Sky Blue

A slightly faded, soothing sky blue hue provides a soft backdrop for brighter, richer orange-gold décor and a classic dark gray sofa.

Sage

Natural shade of green will instantly make your living room cool and cozy. In this interior, art deco elements and oriental motifs are mixed, creating a luxurious yet relaxed atmosphere.

Sunny Yellow

This joyful shade will instantly light up a room, whether it has large windows or not. Yellow is the perfect backdrop for an energetic tropical space.

Ebony

A slightly gloomy but cozy mood is created by a soft shade of ebony. In the living room in the photo, the shining black ceiling is mesmerizing. To enhance the welcoming atmosphere, add more soft textiles and warm wood grain to the room.

Red Clay

The objects in this room come together through a common color scheme in rich reddish hues. White accents add volume to the room.

Frosty blue

Frosty blue walls make this dining room formal yet soft. Pictures in gold frames and a textured carpet add warmth and comfort to the fireplace area.

Turquoise

Bright, happy turquoise creates a cool atmosphere. At the same time, it is very soft and unobtrusive, therefore it serves as an excellent backdrop that combines furniture and decor in green and blue in this living room. Yellow as an accent looks great.

Sangria

This modern living room showcases a great combination of blue and red palettes. An energetic room that is best suited for entertaining.

Cream

The sunny living room in the photo radiates warmth. The room is divided into zones that help ensure intimacy. The soft buttery glaze on the walls adds a golden glow. Multi-layered fabrics and paintings make the interior luxurious.

Dark green

This rich gem tone is perfect for a colonial style living room. Classic yet fresh paint combines the duality of modern and traditional style. This solution is ideal for a historic home. In the interior, modern things are mixed with antiques, the designer plays with the fusion of old and new.

Dusty Rose

Bold pastel colors on the walls and rich earthy tones on the furniture create a unique composition in this room. Plants bring the room to life and bring out the natural beauty of the chosen flowers. Designer Tip: Paint the ceiling the same color as the walls to visually expand the space.

Buttercream

On the walls of this living room, a subtle shade of pink fades into blue. The same gradient is used on sofa cushions. The floor is painted in a cheerful blue color, yellow sunny windows become a bright accent. The living room in the photo is a great example of how you can combine different patterns and patterns.

Deep Black

Matte black and lots of warm gold and caramel shades make this living room very cozy yet luxurious. The perfect balance for a classic that borders on audacity.

Peach

This open-plan apartment connects the living room with the dining room. See how the soft peach paint on the walls, the dark pink sofa and the pink glow of the pendant light are reflected in the print of the upholstery of the chair at the dining table. The color scheme was inspired by a photograph of London in springtime wrapped in cherry blossoms.

Clay Gray

Dark gray walls can create a thoughtful mood. They will not look like thunderclouds if you add cheerful and playful pinks, a touch of cobalt blue and traditional patterns to the interior. Calm gray makes a great backdrop for bright hues and whimsical decor.

White

Bright colors can bring a room to life, but it's not the only way. Look at the photo of this living room in neutral shades. Soft, textured upholstery is paired with milky white paint and rustic-style wood furniture. There are plenty of antiques in the room, but the space still feels modern.

Olive

If you want a neutral, slightly earthy but warm color scheme, look for a soft olive color. To make the room look more sophisticated, complement it with light cream shades.

Steel Gray

You can learn how to use dark colors from the photo of this living room. If you want to strike a balance between formal and casual, sophisticated and casual, sublime and cozy. See how subtly this metallic gray paint goes with the gold.

Lime

Take a cue from this living room with a bold mix of patterns and contemporary art. The lime-colored ceiling becomes an unexpected surprise, but ties the whole room into a single composition. Here it goes well with yellow curtains, a geometric green ottoman and many shades of gray.

Lemon Yellow

Does the thought of painting your living room yellow scare you to the core? Take a look at this cheerful and energetic interior first. Yellow color radiates warmth and harmonizes perfectly with cold blue tones.

Fawn

This muted tan is hard to identify and suddenly becomes a big draw. Not quite brown, not quite beige, a nice earthy tone that works great as a neutral.

Black Green

Deep dark glossy black green makes this living room seductive and mysterious. Paired with bohemian furniture and bright accents, the dark and dramatic tone becomes cozier.

Green

This living room combines traditional space with a modern staircase. A bright green accent wall and decorative curtains help bring some color and warmth to the white walls.

Charcoal

The traditional neutral furniture in this living room goes almost unnoticed, the room is dominated by moody colors, stylish artwork, original lamps and other decorative accents. The deep purplish-gray tone turns out to be surprisingly complex and multifaceted.

Aqua

This living room is like a jigsaw puzzle with contrasting geometric patterns on the walls. Matte navy blue and sandy mustard together create an unusual and original backdrop for a small living room.

Snow White

Fresh matte white never goes out of style. A great solution for those who are not interested in bright colors.

Mint Green

If you want to create a lush tropical oasis in your living room, look for fresh mint green. Depending on what kind of light falls on the walls, they change from a bright mint to a soft green shade of sea foam.

Khaki

A neutral color doesn't have to be beige or grey. Any shade that does not cause irritation and does not attract too much attention to itself can become such a shade. If cream and white shades are not suitable for your living room, you want to find a custom option due to unusual architectural style or lighting, choose khaki.

Coral

Do you think that pink can never be enough, especially when it is complemented by red and white striped furniture? Do you want to add bright saturated color to the interior? To keep your living room from looking like a Barbie house, start by painting a small corner near the window. This will add a little romantic glow and won't overwhelm the room.

Grey-Green

You can use a shade that changes appearance depending on the light. The color of the walls of the living room in the photo may seem either gray-green or beige. The chameleon color is complemented by dark wood accents. A light pink armchair gives the interior a youthful cheerfulness.

Light Green

If you want to get in touch with nature, bring a gorgeous shade of transparent green into your interior. Gray in combination with green feels like a breath of fresh air. The calm hue makes the perfect backdrop for a photo gallery on the wall of this living room.

White and blue

The combination of pure white and blue creates a special mood in this room. The living room in the photo is warm enough thanks to the use of neutral shades of beige, but at the same time the room has a very fresh cool vibe.

Violet

Why choose one bright color when you can choose two? Here is a romantic living room with a very unexpected combination of fresh purple and bright red. Bohemian cushions on a neutral sofa tie all the elements together.

Mustard Olive

This vibrant hue is the perfect backdrop for your home art gallery. Pay attention to the black edging under the ceiling and the black plinth. They frame the room, turning it into another painting.

Pistachio

The muted pistachio color looks minimalist. But at the same time, thanks to its rich texture, it boldly makes a statement. Pretty neutral, but by no means invisible. The perfect solution for a modern interior.

Royal Blue

Navy blue is a bold choice for the living room. The glossy surface adds another zest. In combination with bright yellow curtains and unusual decor items, the deep shade looks noble.

Tangerine

Vibrant orange walls in this living room provide dynamic backdrops for decor and a stunning green lampshade. A very energetic and rich room, it will definitely lift your spirits.

Light Gray

Light gray is the perfect backdrop for custom furniture and decor with bold patterns. Gray is more complex and not as harsh as classic white. It's subtle and doesn't draw too much attention to itself.

Pale Blue

If you want to immerse yourself in a cool, soothing atmosphere, choose pale blue for your living room. White lightens the blue and makes the room lighter and more airy. A contrasting black and white sofa does not look out of place against a calm background. And the unusual green coffee table simply radiates youthful energy and enlivens the interior.

Blue

One look at this blue living room can calm you down. The monochrome palette lets you focus on original shapes, stunning architecture and dramatic décor. Soothing rounded shapes make the interior soothing, while the picture and chandelier are bold and a little daring.

Mocha

In this living room, the dark wall color helps organize the space and makes the room less chaotic.

Hot Pink

Intense, eye-catching, adventurous neon pink is a bold choice that is sure to pay off. The contrast of sky blue tones and traditional furniture calms the overall look a bit and brings it down to earth.

Grey-Beige

Much more sophisticated than white, but still soft and discreet, Grey-Beige is a great choice for a modern living room. The black marble fireplace has become the main decoration of this living room. Bright décor items, a low coffee table and a dainty table lamp give the room a contemporary feel.

Crimson

This living room is at the same time friendly, welcoming, grown-up and sophisticated. The berry shade is definitely bolder than the traditional cream and has depth. An orange-chocolate easy chair brings out the energetic personality of the room. Metallic gold tables and a cool marble fireplace add radiance.

Charcoal Gray

Almost black with a slight blue tint looks very stylish and gives the room an aura of mystery. The palette makes the space more cozy and intimate.

Crimson Red

A rich shade of red warms up the space, while contrasting furniture in pink and blue tones help tone down this brash tone.

Blue Grey.

A cool shade of gray that pairs perfectly with blue and green elements. But the shades of pink and orange look just wonderful against its background.

Scarlet

This living room is filled with original patterns and prints. Her vibrant energy inspires and helps you get bold when it comes to choosing the color of your living room. If you've been dreaming of an accent wall in bright red, don't be afraid to take a chance.

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Live color of the living room. What color is better for the living room

It happens that it is very difficult to choose the color of the living room, to determine what color the living room should be. After all, the living room is the room where we spend quite a lot of time, and soothing colors should be welcome, but we want the color of the living room to make a lasting impression on our guests.

How to get out of this situation, how to find a color that will make the living room unique and original, but at the same time will not be too tiring, bright and catchy? I can tell you one little secret: there is no right answer!

If you like a certain color and it is ideal for you, then for someone else this color may simply be unacceptable. You need to choose what color for the living room that you really love, that gives you joy, and will be the best choice that will decorate your interior.
If you are looking to buy new living room furniture, add art to the walls, then the color options, color combination in the living room can be expanded as you can choose the paint and then choose the decor that best fits into the color scheme.

You can choose the best option, and the most successful color of the living room, if you consider the possible combinations.

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Add bold, bright colors to your living room, like orange. Bright orange works well with black and white, not to mention different elements in complementary blue hues.

A fabulous design choice that accentuates bright walls to fill the room with retro eclectic décor. The green room can be a hodgepodge of styles that clearly show a strong influence from the middle of the last century, the style of the 70s. Bright colors create a certain colorful effect.

And you can take an unexpected turn and create a contrasting decor with berry tones against the background of blue walls. Agree, this is a somewhat unusual and unique combination of colors for the living room.

Another way to make walls stand out is to play down the value of color in the rest of the space. For example, attention to a green wall in a room can be accentuated with black and white decor. When the decor is in a neutral color palette, the walls stand out even more.

Note, as in the photo below, the deep golden hue of the bowl on the coffee table, and the shades of the lamp in the corner of the room, harmonize with the cool tone of the paint, without affecting the color of the walls.

Sometimes soft and chic colors look more advantageous. For example, at first glance, a modest gray sofa and carpet, which are far from bright, crazy colors, but bright accents of details completely change the look of the room. The bold hues in the painting, the pillows, and the books really stand out against the neutral palette of the room.

Or try a bold experiment, where the main color of the living room is in light mint colors, but at the same time, bright zones, orange armchairs, and Roman blinds on the windows stand out.

Sometimes all you need to make your living room color pop is one bright detail! As in the photo below, a deep blue upholstered sofa overshadows everything, creating a harmonious interior with a subtle cream hue and a white wall color palette.

And sometimes more colors are preferable, and the better the color of the living room. It's raining in the city and it's autumn, and in the living room a bright pink table and pillows create a cheerful mood. Gray walls and a gray sofa make the perfect backdrop for citrus and purple decor, including a geometric patterned rug and a bright red duvet.

Still, sometimes you need to draw strength and good mood in bright colors!

Another obvious, but unconventional idea: echo the color of the living room walls on the sofa. Indeed, not quite an ordinary solution, but it can be surprisingly harmonious.

When a neutral color dominates the living room, bold artwork is just right to spice up the space.

Is it necessary to have dynamic colorful accents in the living room? Not at all! It is not a rule that states that neutrals must be accompanied by bright colors. Sometimes the color of the living room can be kept in the same color scheme, both the walls and the furniture.

Decorative wall painting is certainly beautiful, but to get an excellent result it is better to entrust the painting to the master. But not always! Hand-painted stripes are quite within the power of anyone, and the result can be very interesting, especially when the colors are matched tone-on-tone.

See another use of horizontal stripes in the living room, this time black and white. Create lines from floor to ceiling and see how the walls become the genre focal point of the room.

It is worth trying two wall tones that will add character to the living room space and will be a suitable backdrop for a beautiful setting.

And if you're feeling fancy, try special effects like the skin painting technique, as shown in the photo below. Decorative painting strategies can add texture and depth to a room, creating a one-of-a-kind design and interior.

If there is no desire to radically change the color of the living room, then you can get an additional special flavor, using a decorative effect, a wall accent in the form of pink birds in flight. The attractive, bright color of the birds is reflected in the bright cushions of the sofa.

Sometimes the living room walls don't need to stand out, in which case the walls of the next room can. For example, as in the photo below, where the color of the gemstones of the chairs echoes the pink color of the walls in the next room.

The following example is dominated by light gray walls in the living room. But the soft peach glow from the door of the next room is reflected and enhanced by a large peach painting above the sofa.

This is where black and white stripes come into play, where the striped walls of the dining room, which can be seen through the doorway, find their way into the color scheme of the living room.

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