Painting schemes 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.
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.
29 Best Blue Paint Colors
There's a reason why a blue is always in style: Depending on the shade, it can come off as evocative and moody, serene and calming, or bold and energetic. Plus, it pairs beautifully with a wide array of other colors (including wood tones and metallics). Since, considering the breadth of options, choosing the right blue paint can be a daunting task, we've put together a list of designers' favorite tried-and-true blue colors—from the palest powder blue to deep, glistening navy. Think of finding the right blue paint like searching for a pair of blue jeans that fit like a glove: Whether your decor is uber-traditional or super-modern, there's a perfect blue for you out there!
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Water's Edge 1635, $49
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!"
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Borrowed Light No. 235, $130
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.
BUY NOW Pratt & Lambert Smoke Ring, $97
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."
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue 85, $115
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."
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Early Frost CSP-590, $49
Blue Veil by Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
"This has the coolness of a long, tall drink of water on a hot day," says designer James 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!"
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Blue Veil 875, $49
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."
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Light Blue 22, $115
Sweet Bluette by Benjamin Moore
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"My favorite blue paint is Benjamin Moore 813 Sweet Bluette, says New York City designer Marie Burgos. "This color is part of the Benjamin Moore Classics, and its timeless appeal complements styles from traditional to modern and everything in between. It is such a soft color tone which brings an overall sense of relaxation and healing—perfect for a bedroom design or a nursery."
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Sweet Bluette 813, $49
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."
BUY NOW Dunn-Edwards Drenched Rain DE5883, $5
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."
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Jet Stream 814, $49
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.
BUY NOW Pratt & Lambert March Wind, $84
Caribbean Sea by Glidden
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!"
BUY NOW Glidden Caribbean Sea GLB02, $26
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."
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Dynamic Blue 6958, $115
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.
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Major Blue 6795, $115
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.
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Cruising SW 6782, $115
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."
BUY NOW Valspar Celestial Blue 5003-9C, $45
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Thunderbird 675, $49
Turquoise Tint by Valspar
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."
BUY NOW Valspar Turquoise Tint 5006-10B, $62
Green Blue by Farrow & Ball
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"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."
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Green Blue 84, $115
Clare Good Jeans
courtesy of Ashley Izsak
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.
BUY NOW Clare Paint Good Jeans, $64
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Antiguan Sky 2040-60, $49
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 Jeanette Whitson of this stunning space.
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Hague Blue No. 30, $115
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue 776, $49
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.
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent SW 7615, $115
Pitch Blue by Farrow & Ball
Jana Davis Pearl
"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.
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue No. 220, $115
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."
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue No. 220, $115
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.
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Blueberry 2063-30, $49
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."
BUY NOW Sherwin-Williams Searching Blue SW 6536, $50
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."
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Polo Blue 2062-10, $49
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Combined wall painting in two or more colors: 10 design options
When choosing a wall finish, painting is increasingly preferred.
We wrote about the pros and cons of this method in the article “Guidelines for choosing a wall covering: wallpaper or painting?”. Walls painted in the traditional way are the perfect backdrop for both modern minimalism and vintage decor. However, when working with paint, you can get really creative by combining colors and shades. Some paint combinations will bring the crazy energy of pop art into the interior, others will help create a harmonious backdrop for a luxurious classic interior.
Painted walls, in contrast to wallpapered ones, are considered dull and uninteresting. It's a delusion! Firstly, the paint can be tinted in absolutely any color. There is no such freedom with wallpaper: what the designers have created is what you have to use. Secondly, the paint can be combined, achieving amazing effects. With wallpaper, it is not always possible to achieve such interesting results.
Combining colors is not easy. You will have to work very carefully.
It is necessary to purchase a good masking tape, which will not only protect the surface from paint, but also be easily removed from it without pulling the finish layer with it. In addition, painting in two colors will require the accuracy of calculations, measurements and markings. It will also take patience, because some staining methods can take several days (step-by-step coloring).
How to paint the walls in two, three or four colors? There are several popular combination paint designs. When choosing, you need to take into account the style of the future interior, and the features of the layout of the room, and, of course, personal preferences. So, consider the basic techniques for painting walls in several colors. But first, some important details.
Combined wall painting: useful tips
1. Color combination
There are three possible combinations:
- similar or related colors: for example, two neutrals (black and white, gray and beige) or two cold pastels (blue and mint)
- "gradient": different saturation tones of the same color
- assorted colours: e.
g. blue and red, green and orange
After choosing the last color scheme, try to choose shades that are similar in saturation, temperature and "sound". If, for example, you take not orange, but peach, then it is better to use olive instead of herbal green.
2. Making the border between different colors
The border between two colors is not always perfectly neat and even. But this is not a problem: the joint can be decorated with polyurethane molding, paper border, wooden lath, plastic strip or, for example, a border made of stone, mosaic and pebbles - they just need to be glued to the joint line using liquid nails or other reliable glue.
3. Spare tinting
If you choose shades not according to the catalog, but guided by your own imagination, order paint tinting with a large margin. If the paint runs out and you have to tint a new portion, a complete match may not be achieved. It is especially important to create a reserve of paint if you will be tinting it yourself.
Combined wall painting in two colors: 10 design options
1. Horizontal division of the walls
Part of the wall from the floor is painted with paint of one color, and above - another. The boundary is usually drawn at about a third of the height from the floor. However, division can be done in another way. For example, exactly in half or with a predominance of the lower part. Sometimes the border runs almost under the ceiling.
Two-tone wall painting: traditional design
Dividing the wall below the median line is the traditional approach. This painting of walls in two colors is suitable for interiors in a variety of styles: classic, art deco, art nouveau, retro, country. When creating elegant modern interiors, this wall design is also justified. Painting with horizontal division creates an imitation of panels - the very ones that are mounted along the bottom of the wall. The border of two colors should be decorated with a molding or a decorative border.
Other options for dividing walls horizontally with a shift in the border of colors are usually used in children's rooms and in creative modern interiors.
How to paint? Here is one way. First you need to paint the entire wall in a lighter shade. After the paint has dried, measure and draw a border line. Above or below the border, stick masking tape exactly along the drawn line. Adhesive tape is glued to the part that will no longer be painted. Next, paint the wall below or above the tape in the second color. In the first hour after painting, carefully remove the adhesive tape.
2. Color inlays
This is another way to paint with imitation panels. First, the wall is painted with paint of the same color. After drying, the marking of future "panels" is done. Masking tape is glued along these lines. Inside, the resulting squares or rectangles are painted over with a second color - usually darker, but a variety of solutions are possible.
The tape comes off before the paint dries. Painted "panels", as a rule, are framed with moldings, planks, borders.
This wall finish is ideal for classic, baroque and glamorous interiors. Wall decor is usually placed inside the "panels": for example, clocks and sconces.
3. Accent wall
This is a trendy solution that allows you to make a bold statement in the interior without the risk of oversaturation. Three walls in the room are painted in one color, usually neutral or fairly light. The fourth is painted with a different color - it can be very discreet or very bright, depending on the desired effect.
Only part of the wall can be painted, for example, in the form of a wide vertical stripe. Read more about creating an accent wall in our article.
4. "Gradient"
This is a combination painting method similar to the previous one, in which the entire surface of the wall has one color different from the color of other walls.
But in this case, paint is used not of different colors, but of different saturation tones of the same color. A kind of gradient is created. You can use 4 tones - a separate shade for each of the walls of the room.
5. Continuous horizontal stripe
This is a simple yet effective way to add variety to wall designs. First you need to paint them in one of the colors. After drying, mark two lines - the upper and lower borders of the future wide strip. Stick masking tape along these lines (outside the future strip). Now you need to apply the second paint color inside the markup. Without waiting for drying, remove the adhesive tape.
Such a combined painting of walls in two colors is good for a corridor - a horizontal strip visually reduces its height, due to which the room seems a little wider and more spacious. Wall decor is placed inside the strip - for example, small paintings or photo frames. In the children's room, the strip can be decorated with stenciled patterns.
6. Stripes on the walls
Using paint in two or three tones, you can turn a plain wall into a striped one. It is worth saying that this work is very painstaking, but the result is worth it.
Using two methods at once: both horizontal division and stripe painting
It is easier to apply wide stripes: less fuss with adhesive tape, and there are not so many blots. In addition, wide stripes look softer and more unobtrusive.
Read more about the nuances associated with the inclusion of stripes in the design of rooms in our article "Striped walls in the interior: in the rhythm of color and size." We wrote about how to make a wall striped in our other article: “Paint the walls in stripes”.
Combined stripe paint can be applied not to all walls, but to create accent pieces. The strip can be either vertical or horizontal.
7. Diamonds on the wall
This is a vintage solution, perfect for decorating a nursery, bedroom or kitchen in a retro style.
No less fuss, and probably even more than with stripes. But the result is no less interesting, and most importantly, unusual: a wall painted in this way resembles an “old-school” knitted vest. Thanks to this, the interior acquires a special warmth and naive charm.
Painting the walls with diamonds will make you tinker. First you need to paint the wall in the lighter of the selected colors. Then, when the paint dries, mark out future rhombuses. Decide what will be their alternation. Mark which diamonds will be darker and which will remain light. On the border of the diamonds that you want to paint in a darker color, stick masking tape (outward from the marking line). Paint the surfaces inside the markings and remove the adhesive tape. After the paint has completely dried, solid or dotted lines can be drawn across the sides of the diamonds. This will increase the similarity with the famous knitting pattern.
8. Niches, protrusions, openings
Combined painting is designed to emphasize the geometry of such structures, to focus on them.
Any recesses, niches, openings, as well as parts of the walls behind the racks and shelves can be painted in a color that differs from the main color of the walls.
9. Complicated shapes
Combined wall painting allows you to introduce any, even the most bizarre, shapes into the interior. For example, the border of two colors can be arched, wavy, zigzag, etc. The second color can be superimposed on top of the first in large circles, ovals, triangles, etc.
Lines of color can follow the shapes of furniture, decor and other interior details. This is a great solution for modern interiors and rooms in a bright pop art style.
Usually painted without the use of adhesive tape. They simply mark the junction line, do not paint over it a little with a roller, then carefully work with a brush, making a clear, even border between the two colors.
10. Walls with polka dots
This idea usually finds expression in children's rooms.
Although polka dots are also appropriate in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, when it comes to styles such as country and retro. Painting walls with polka dots is easy: first you need to paint the walls with a lighter paint, then stencil, using a brush or sponge, apply a different color or several other colors in the form of randomly or systematically arranged circles.
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Pink color in the interior 900,0003 The living room is rightfully considered the center of the apartment and the house, since it is in it that relatives and friends gather for rest and relaxation after a working day. For a good mood, relieving nervous tension and a complete distraction from everyday life, the color of the walls in the living room is selected taking into account a number of rules used by professional designers around the world. The right color scheme allows you to visually make the room bigger and more spacious, fill it with light, support the overall concept and even eliminate some of the room’s shortcomings. Not all walls have to be painted the same tone, but there must be a balance in everything. The floor and ceiling finishes are pre-thought out so that all surfaces blend well with each other. Any palette can manifest itself differently depending on the degree of natural light. This factor depends not only on the size of the window openings and their openness, but on the side of the world from which the room is located. Before choosing the color of the walls for the living room, you need to consider the location and intensity of the lighting fixtures. If they are located around the entire perimeter of the room (in the form of LEDs or built-in lamps), the tint palette can be changed depending on the desired effect. The use of Eastern teachings in the selection of interior colors allows you to determine the direction of vibration and energy, which will positively affect the mental and physical health of a person. The doctrine is based on the main elements: Wood, Fire, Metal, Water and Earth. When choosing not one, but several wall colors in the interior of the living room, it is important that they indicate one direction to enhance the energy. A modern, popular palette that is suitable for both classic and loft, minimalism, modern styles. For greater effect, it is complemented by geometric textures. Due to the variety of shades, it is suitable for rooms of different sizes. When choosing, you should pay attention only to pastel and calm, and not bright and flashy shades, which will negatively affect the rest and cause nervous tension. Sunny, warm yellow is associated with summer, comfort. In spacious rooms it can be used for all walls, in small living rooms - for interesting accents in decor, photos, etc. Mainly used for classical solutions. For accents, more saturated and deep shades are chosen, for the background - coffee, chocolate, etc. Well suited for Provence, Scandinavian style, country. Associated with rich summer colors. It is used for various interior solutions, it will become a highlight of mixed stylistics in classics and modernity. Pairs well with turquoise and grey. Favorably looks in dark living rooms, the windows of which face the north side. It also compensates for the lack of lighting. A popular, versatile, practical color that can be used to decorate any living room. The room will turn out warm, harmonious. Bright, rich colors, imitation of brickwork, textured plaster are used for decoration. The turquoise palette will give a feeling of freshness, freedom, spaciousness. Shades are presented as rich and deep, as well as pastel, fresh. It goes well with different color options, while not overloading the interior. A natural, comfortable palette that symbolizes life. Various shades are used in the interior of the living room. Often gamma is used for zoning space. It goes well with shades of gold, brown, floral prints. Strict and restrained, but at the same time, a neutral color that can be used as a base for any style. Its tint palette is wide and varied, and textured application will open up new facets of white. The palette visually expands the room, fills it with light and warmth, eliminates dark corners. The palette of each style may vary depending on the functional purpose of the color, the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, and personal preferences. If, according to the design project, the implementation of non-standard tones is appropriate, there are no restrictions on bringing such an idea to life. Color of the walls in the living room - living rooms in the living room. how to choose, 100 photo ideas for living room interior
Selection details
Color selection criteria
Here you can create a contrasting finish, or use smooth transitions. Small living rooms require the use of light colors and neat accents that will be in harmony with other interior details. Influence on the choice of cardinal points
Feng Shui in the colors of the living room
At the same time, the finish should lie on smooth, even walls so that nothing interferes with the movement of positive energy. Feng Shui color characteristics
In fact, it is not considered a mourning, but a magical color according to Chinese teachings. But, many still equate it with a negative, so the use of black is best minimized or used for accents.
You should be guided not only by the above characteristics, but also by your own preferences in order to create a cozy interior. Optimal solutions
Gray background
Yellow
Browns
Olive shade
A soft, natural, pastel shade of green is suitable for rooms of different sizes and locations. The noble tone gives coziness and comfort, goes well with other soft tones. Light orange
Shades of beige
Shades of turquoise
Makes a cold palette softer and more appropriate. More suitable for spacious rooms, plays well in accents. Natural shades of green
White background
Characteristic stylistic palettes
The color should be harmonious, maintain spaciousness. 
Color combinations
