Room color decor
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 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.
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10/01/2019
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The living room is the most visited place in the house or apartment. The whole family rests here in the evenings, guests and unexpected visitors are received here.
Therefore, the choice of color in the interior of the living room determines the whole character of the house or apartment. An ideal living room should be functional, comfortable and harmonious at the same time, not annoying with flashy colors and not be faceless. nine0003
Factors affecting color choice
The choice of colors for the living room is influenced by many factors: the size and illumination of the room, the style of the hall and the house as a whole, the taste preferences of the owners (and the designer), the colors, shapes and textures of the furniture.
Dimensions and shape of the living room
The dimensions and height of the common room directly affect the choice of colors for the walls, ceiling and floor. Traditional advice is appropriate here: for small rooms, you should use light colors that visually increase the volume. Black, chocolate, dark blue, purple, burgundy tones make the room visually smaller. nine0003
In compact and low living rooms, a glossy ceiling will be very appropriate - it adds height to the room.
Spacious rooms give more space to the imagination of homeowners - the choice of colors and shades for decorating the living room is much wider.
To choose the decoration of the living room, the location of the room in the house or apartment is no less important. An enclosed space with a door allows for a more creative finish. Open placement, when the hall is one with the dining room, hall, hallway, implies a common style and color scheme for all rooms. In open living rooms, it is usually not used to paint a large surface in one color, especially dark. A combination of several colors and / or textures would be more appropriate. nine0003
The monochrome solution of the walls visually enlarges the room. In current design solutions, a combination of several wall colors or textures in one room is very often used.
Lighting
The natural illumination of the room depends on which side of the world the windows of the living room face.
North windows give a little light, so it is better to choose warm shades: beige, chocolate, peach, orange, coral, lemon, yellow, pink. nine0003
The southern windows give bright light, and you can choose cool colors in the room: blue, blue, gray, turquoise, white, mint. For a living room with western windows, a cold color scheme is also more suitable.
Colors are perceived differently in natural and artificial lighting.
Color specification
White is becoming more and more popular. Initially, neutral white blends well and effectively emphasizes any color accents, decor elements, furniture, textiles. White has many shades. A room in white tones will always look flooded with light, clean and gentle. Depending on partner colors, décor, textiles and lighting, a white living room can look warm or cool. But light or white furniture, white carpet, curtains will give the room a somewhat cold and distant look. nine0003
Black color looks very stylish and extravagant, but visually reduces and darkens the room.
Sometimes it acts somewhat depressingly, requires bright lighting. It is better to use it for individual design elements or to highlight part of the wall, rather than paint over the entire room with black paint. The black gloss on the ceiling looks interesting - the reflection of the room adds volume to it, no matter how paradoxical it sounds. Black is combined with all colors, but it is better not to choose caramel, pink, beige, lilac, peach as partners. nine0003
Everything that has been said about black belongs to the noble shades of dark chocolate. But it is better to combine chocolate shades with white, beige, cocoa with milk, cherry. Brown colors - chocolate, cocoa with milk, light brown, coffee - require competent lighting, in the twilight all the charm of these colors is lost.
Green, pistachio and salad colors have a calming effect on the psyche and relax - there is an association with green vegetation and nature. For dark shades, it is necessary to provide bright lighting.
The optimal partner for green and salad shades is yellow and lemon. Olive and marsh colors should be used with caution, preferably in partnership with white. nine0003
The warmest colors are yellow, peach, light orange. The living room in these colors seems warm, cozy and sunny. This is the best choice for a room with windows to the north. Yellow and peach do not go well with red, cherry, black furniture. Optimal partners are natural wood browns, beige, green, ivory, dark orange and terracotta.
Red color is the brightest, exciting, active. And aggressive - it is uncomfortable to live in it. It is better not to use it for the entire room, but to highlight individual sections of the wall with decor. It is better to muffle the brightness of red with a combination of gray, beige, white walls, furniture, textiles. nine0003
A more refined and muted shade of red is coral. But it is better to use it in doses. The same applies to dark orange, terracotta.
Cherry blossom has long been the color of luxury. Especially when combined with gold. It will warm the room and serve as a wonderful backdrop for light-colored furniture, curtains, carpets. It is possible to use furniture in "palace" styles - natural lacquered wood, carving, gilding, inlays. Requires bright lighting. It does not go well with black, orange furniture or high-tech items. nine0003
The same can be said about emerald and blue colors combined with gold.
But all shades of blue and blue (boring faded blue does not count) are gaining more and more popularity. The white and blue gamma simply does not go out of trend. To soften the contrast, bright accents are used: red, coral, yellow, orange. Blue and blue shades are great for high-tech style.
Increasingly, purple and lilac colors are used. That's right - combine purple walls with white or light-colored furniture, light purple textiles. Companion colors - white, beige, light coffee, gray, lilac, light purple.
Looks great, but the purple space is not very suitable for families with small children. Purple living room requires bright lighting. nine0003
Another trend among modern designers is light gray. A discreet neutral color is not as cold and easily soiled as white, and at the same time it is combined with any color and favorably emphasizes all design delights, furniture, decor, textiles.
Family and living room color
In many ways, the color scheme of the living room is determined by the composition of the family and the characteristics of family pastime. For a couple without children or with teenage children, a creative design of the hall would be more appropriate: bright or dark colors, non-traditional catchy design, high-tech style, loft, etc. nine0003
For a family with young children, neutral warm tones and a small amount of aggressive colors are preferable. Children will be uncomfortable in a black or coffee room, and parents of children in an exciting red one.
For a family of three generations, a calmer color scheme of the common room and a traditional design are more suitable. The main thing is that all family members do not feel discomfort and can fully relax.
Interior styles
The style of the living room determines the color. Some styles simply dictate the use of certain colors. So, hi-tech requires cold, soft shades (possible with bright accents): gray, white, blue. Loft - almost always white or brick (terracotta) walls, or a combination of both. Rustic style, eco-style require the use of wood, white and beige. Provence - muted beige, pistachio, olive shades.
For modern styles, more saturated colors are used, often only one wall is painted in a bright color. For a classic style, muted beige, salad, blue, lemon shades are used. nine0003
Any renovation starts with an idea. Abstractly choosing the color scheme of a room is risky - you can create a completely meaningless interior.
Before choosing the color of the living room, you should weigh all the factors that affect the choice. The living room should be cozy and warm for all family members, the space should not seem cold, not “press” with tightness, not annoy. With the help of color, you can mask certain flaws in the room, make it “warmer”, lighter, more spacious, adjust the shape, divert attention from the ledges. The right combination of the main color and accents will help create an exclusive interior in the living room of each house or apartment. nine0003
Color solutions in the interior: 75 photos of rooms
The color solution of the interior is no less important detail than the choice of style and materials for decoration. Colors are able to transform the room beyond recognition, not only the harmony of decoration, but also the mood of the people in the room depends on the correct selection of the range. When selecting shades, it is necessary to take into account the purpose of the room and even the location of the windows - the amount of sunlight greatly affects the perception of tone.
Room design color scheme
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Color classification
Globally, the entire spectrum is divided into two large parts - warm and cold. nine0003
- Warm include red, orange, yellow, violet with predominant red, as well as all derivatives. Some varieties of green also belong to the summer half of the spectrum, it is easy to understand this by the presence of an admixture of yellow. In places with little natural light, choose finishes and accessories in a warm spectrum.
- All types of blue and blue, turquoise, lilac, etc. are considered cold. At the same time, the cold group is best used in the interiors of rooms facing south. There is always a lot of light in them, and in summer cool colors can refresh the design.
But for the northern premises, you do not need to select blue or light blue as a finish, especially in combination with snow-white. Such a combination will look lifeless. nine0127
It's also important to know about visual effects. Objects painted in summer colors visually appear closer in contrast to objects of a cool spectrum.
Black and white bedroom interior
Bedroom in white
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Possible combinations
The color scheme of the interior can be chosen in contrast or vice versa, you can get by with a more calm, nuanced one. In the first case, shades that harmoniously combine, but at the same time are at opposite ends of the spectrum, predominate, for example, pink and turquoise, red and green, etc. With a nuanced combination, colors from the same group are selected, for example, several types of green. nine0003
Selected combinations can influence the perception of space. Contrasting, especially black and white, will visually make the room smaller, so they are only appropriate for large areas.
In this case, there is no need to choose many colors, two or three are enough for the background. Too bright and colorful combination will quickly tire your eyesight.
Room design in light colors
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The first associations that come to mind are energy, passion, aggression, strength, fire. Scarlet is very strong emotionally, in large quantities it is not appropriate. It is best used as accents - in accessories. Red is good when active pastime is meant. This is an excellent choice for the living room, but it is contraindicated in the recreation area and children's rooms. Of all the styles, scarlet is the best for the avant-garde, but even then it is hardly used as the main one.
It is not recommended to combine with orange. nine0003
Bright room design
Dark colors in the interior of the living room
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Yellow
Associated with summer, sunny days, joy. It is most successfully combined with emerald, looks good with lilac, gray, blue, snow-white. But with scarlet or carrot, it should be used extremely carefully, such a tandem is too bright and active. Golden varieties of yellow are suitable for any style, but you should be careful when using its pure variety, the brightness will strain your eyes. In residential buildings and apartments, it is better to choose softer options - golden, ocher. nine0003
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Green
Symbolizes health, life, spring, nature as such. It has many varieties, each of which has its own characteristics. The most famous are salad (green with a clear admixture of yellow), emerald and aquamarine.
Salad is most associated with lightness, early spring and carefree joy. This delicate shade is suitable for most styles, but in this case, too saturated varieties should be avoided. nine0003
Color solutions in the interior of the living room
Light bedroom design
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Emerald
Beautiful rich tone, calm and soothing. Thanks to these properties, it is well suited for areas intended for work or leisure - home office, library, bedroom. Good for almost all styles.
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Aquamarine
It is closer to the blue spectrum, reminiscent of the sea and cool wind. Due to the obvious admixture of blue, it can cause a drowsy mood, so it must be used very carefully in an office or hall. But the bedroom is the perfect place for blue-green.
The combination of light green and purple in the interior of the kitchen
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Blue and light blue
Calm palette, first of all, evoking associations with the sky and the sea.
Blue-blue colors are suitable for a recreation area and a nursery. It goes well with white, amber, honey, gold, orange, emerald, gray. nine0003
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Brown
It is a symbol of the earth and trees, it is considered neutral, combined with almost everything. Light brown and beige are great backdrops for any decor. Do not overdo it - such a base must be diluted with more saturated tones, otherwise it risks becoming monotonous, especially for beige.
Beige interior color
Bright room design
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Violet
Creates a mystical atmosphere, but is highly discouraged for apartments due to the fact that it causes depressive moods. Violet must be chosen very carefully and only in small quantities.
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A softer version, however, and you shouldn't get carried away with it too much.
Lilac is good for bedrooms, but in the hall, nursery or kitchen, it should be used with caution. nine0003
Pink
Light and delicate, but some varieties such as fuchsia can be very aggressive. Hot pink can be chosen for the living room, but pastel varieties are suitable for the recreation area and children's rooms. Combining with orange is highly discouraged, the resulting tandem is too bright and psychedelic.
Combination of white and red in the interior
Beige color in the interior of the living room
Black and white
The most versatile yet controversial duet. Both black and snow-white are combined with any shades, but are used only as additional ones. Black in the form of the main one is too gloomy and depressing, and white will turn the dwelling into a hospital ward. You can also use them at the same time, but this is a very risky step. You should follow the proportions and avoid the 50/50 ratio, it looks too sharp. nine0003
It is important to understand that associations are purely individual.
The abundance of lilac drives someone into melancholy, but on the contrary, someone will like it. Choosing the color scheme of the interior, it will be correct to be based not only on the generally accepted rules of combination, but also on your own taste and perception.
Bedroom in bright colors
Dependence on cardinal direction
As already mentioned above, the choice of combinations also depends on the cardinal direction on which the windows face. The reason is the amount of natural light, in other words, insolation. This greatly affects the physical and mental state. Dark and gloomy apartments, where the sun's rays practically do not fall, cause discomfort, fatigue, drowsiness, they overlook the west and north, this must be taken into account when choosing a color scheme. nine0003
On the north side, amber, honey, red, peach, golden beige are appropriate. These colors are associated with warmth, which is so lacking especially in winter. Turquoise, mint, lilac, gray, indigo, blue and white are not the best choice, as they will visually make the interior even cooler.
The eastern rooms are always well lit, especially in the morning. Both warm and cool colors can be used in the design, but it is important to avoid pale pastel shades. Due to the fact that in the evening there is no sun on the east side, they will look faded and dirty, acquiring a grayish appearance. nine0003
Blue bedroom interior
Dark bedroom
There is always a lot of sun on the south side, even in winter. It is always warmer and hotter here, so the cold spectrum can be a real salvation. Turquoise, aquamarine, mint in different proportions can create a feeling of coolness. At the same time, if saturated colors are more appropriate in eastern apartments, then in southern apartments, on the contrary, try to choose pastel options for decoration.
For apartments with west-facing windows, warm colors are suitable. Since there is little light in the west during the day, dark colors should be avoided, as well as pink and lilac - they will appear gray and faded in the absence of sun.
As a last resort, when using such a finish, take care of high-quality artificial lighting. For finishing on the west side, you need to choose colors with great care, since the slightest miscalculation can turn a beautiful design into gray and faded. nine0003
Bright room interior
Light green color in the interior of the kitchen
Recreation area
Since this space is intended for sleeping and daytime relaxation, the color scheme of the interior must be appropriate for the task. It is best to choose calm colors, both warm and cold. Too bright tones, as well as black and purple, there is no place even as accessories. Be sure to pay attention to lighting. On the north or west side, warm colors are more appropriate, while on the south side, cool. nine0003
With the help of color, you can not only correct lighting imperfections, but also slightly change the visual perception. Light combinations visually expand the room, while dark and saturated ones make it smaller.
The same effect from contrasting finishes and furniture.
Light colors in the interior of the room
Kitchen furnishings
First of all, it is important to understand what function, besides cooking, is assigned to this room. How often do you go into the kitchen, cook at home, invite guests? Is the kitchen combined with the hall or is it isolated? Is she big or small? The further design of the kitchen depends on the answers to these questions. nine0003
In small kitchens, it is preferable to use light combinations - vanilla, milky, beige, light gray, mint, pale pink, etc. But in large rooms, and especially studio apartments, you can use brighter and more contrasting options. If the kitchen area is combined with the living room, it can contrast with it, or be in harmony. The contrast is convenient if you need to visually distinguish between the kitchen space and the living room.
Color combination in bedroom interior
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Most often this is a room where a lot of time is spent every day.
Here the family gathers in the evenings, gatherings with friends and family dinners are also arranged here. For this reason, the selection of a palette should be approached with the greatest seriousness.
- In spacious rooms, you can safely embody any combination. In such a room there may be more than 3 colors, a larger number is more difficult to combine with each other. nine0127
- The use of dark colors is appropriate for hi-tech or minimalism, but in classic interiors, light colors look much more harmonious.
- If light combinations are chosen as the basis, it must be diluted with bright details to refresh the decoration. It can be furniture, for example, a carrot sofa against the background of beige walls, or accessories - curtains, vases, photos and paintings, sofa cushions, bedspreads, etc.
Hall decoration
nine0002 The corridor is a windowless place, so the palette here is very limited. The hallway is also rarely impressive in size, so white or beige are most appropriate.
