What colour should i paint my living room
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
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."
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
Courtesy of 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."
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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When choosing a paint color for the interior or exterior of your home, it's a good practice to familiarize yourself with the palettes of the most popular and best-selling colors. Such palettes are formed on the basis of the choice of both professional designers and owners of apartments and houses, and help not to drown in the ocean of thousands of available shades of paint and varnish products. This can often be a great starting point when looking for the perfect color.
Below is a palette of the 50 most popular and best-selling paints of the famous company Sherwin-Williams.
Of these, we select 12 of the most versatile and reliable gray and analyze them in more detail. There will be descriptions and tips for using a particular color, with explanations of why this color is more appropriate in certain places and conditions. The “pluses” and “minuses” of the selected colors will also be taken into account.
In this article, we rely on the great experience of US designer Cindy Alred.
Give her the floor:
Repose Gray
The world's number one color in all paint companies. Of course, this cannot be said with absolute certainty, but I would be very surprised if I knew that this was not so. Repose Gray is a fantastic warm light gray that I highly recommend to my clients because it is perfection when it comes to painting all the walls in the house with neutral light tones.
Pros : Versatility. This gray is especially good because it not only looks beautiful during the day in natural light, but is also one of those rare colors that look great in the dark under artificial light.
When changing the color temperature of the lighting, unpleasant shades do not appear.
Cons : In rooms with plenty of natural light, Repose can produce a very faint bluish-gray cast.
By the way, all the colors on the Repose Gray fan card (card 244) hit the bestseller list, which is not surprising, because this set is just great. These are stunning and versatile colors and you will see some of them below.
Sea Salt
This color is almost as popular as the previous one. The vast majority in the poll named it as their favorite Sherwin-Williams color. You can safely go for it if you are looking for a soothing and serene spa color.
Pros : Peace and serenity. When properly lit, Sea Salt is one of the most beautiful shades of blue-green-gray.
Cons : Has a chameleon effect and can be finicky in certain lighting conditions (usually areas with lots of natural light).
It is very important to do a test run first. This color looks best in rooms with little or no natural light (bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.).
Worldly Gray
This is another trustworthy warm light gray that is very close to Repose Grey, but slightly warmer and darker. I often recommend it to clients instead of Repose Gray as the overall color for the whole interior if there is a lot of natural light in the room, as the former can look too white in such conditions.
Pros : In rooms with lots of natural light, Worldly Gray is ideal and versatile.
Cons : This color will appear darker in places with little natural light, and may look a bit heavier than a traditional warm light grey.
Crushed Ice
I first met Crushed Ice recently when I was redecorating my living room. I chose it as a replacement for Repose Gray (our number one), which looked a bit lighter than I'd like in this space.
And in the end, I just fell in love with him, so I can confidently recommend you to try this color. It's a little lighter, a little cooler, and has a little more pigment than Repose Grey.
Pros : Crushed Ice is a stunning warm light gray that sits between a light (with barely visible color) and a medium tone. A rare gem in the range of intermediate neutrals.
Cons : Crushed Ice looks better in areas with moderate natural light. Not the best choice for rooms without windows.
Dorian Gray
This is another fantastic neutral warm gray in the midtone range. I used it on my client's range hood and it looks beautiful. Dorian Gray also works great as a neutral color for furniture.
Pros : Found on the same color fan card (244) as Repose Grey, but only two shades darker. A very versatile color for walls and cabinets.
Cons: Too much natural light can cause Dorian Gray to become colder and no longer look like a warm grey.
Dovetail
If you're looking for something darker than a neutral mid-tone warm gray, then Dovetail is a great choice. It is well suited for interior doors and cabinets. It is unlikely to be suitable for painting all the walls in the room, but the accent wall of this color will look beautiful.
Pros : Dovetail is a win-win option when you want to add contrast to a room, but don't want to use very dark tones so as not to lose the overall lightness.
Cons : Dovetail may take on a warmer tone in artificially lit rooms. Although it doesn't hurt him too much, he remains handsome. Drift of Mist It's a very subtle color that I consider to be an almost perfect neutral.
Pros : Drift of Mist is one of those rare colors that solves the problem when neither white nor more saturated colors are suitable.
Cons : There is a very slight hint of muted yellow (very faint).
This is what distinguishes it from white, softening to neutral. And, although I do not like the presence of yellow, but this color I could use at home.
Peppercorn
No wonder Peppercorn by Sherwin-Williams made it to the bestseller list, because this color is unheard of good! This overcast dark gray has tremendous depth and is perfect for an accent wall, closets, and some very small spaces.
Pros : Peppercorn is one of the most trusted dark grays. It always looks good on walls, cabinets and interior accents.
Cons : No problems with this color come to mind. He always looks great.
Iron Ore
The next sample is a beautiful very dark gray with a brown tint that has become a popular choice for interior doors, cabinets and facade elements. Truly an amazing color!
Pros : Iron Ore is a stunning deep and heavy color. It adds instant contrast to a space if used sparingly.
Cons : When using this color for finishing exterior elements, be careful to make sure that it blends harmoniously with the overall color of the facade, even if it is almost white. Indoors, this is less true, but the bright sunlight outside brings out the Iron Ore tones strongly.
Black Fox
Another fantastic dark color on the bestseller list that is very similar to the previous one is Black Fox. But while Iron Ore tends to be dark gray, Black Fox is more of a very dark brown.
Pros : Very rich dark, perfect accent color for walls, interiors and facades. Very versatile.
Cons : In windowless rooms with artificial light, Black Fox can have a rather warm undertone, but still be beautiful.
Tricorn Black
Of the black colors I most often prefer Tricorn black in my projects. First of all, because it really looks like black. And small brown-gray undertones save him from excessive roughness and harshness.
Pros : This is a very versatile and reliable color for both interiors and exteriors. If you are looking for the best black color, you can go for it, because it is really beautiful.
Cons : I've never had a problem with this color. He won't let you down. The taupe shade complements almost any color when used as an exterior finish or accent color.
Mindful
I have been using Mindful Gray for many years both on client projects and for myself. I think Mindful Gray is one of the prettiest and safest warm grays and is great especially for furniture.
Pros : An extremely versatile warm gray that looks best in cabinets and other furniture, as well as fronts. It's a little heavy to get a warm gray on the walls, but it's fine if you're looking for a warmer, mid-tone gray.
Cons : In rooms with a lot of natural light, Mindful Gray can look cold, but still not lose its splendor.
However, if you want a warm gray that stays warm even in these lighting conditions, then Mindful Gray is not the best solution here.
Most of the Sherwin Williams colors featured on this list are simply gorgeous. I haven't worked with many yellow/beige tones so I didn't rate them in this review.
And one more thing. Before using any of the colors I've given excellent marks to, be sure to test them in the room and lighting they're intended for. Lighting can change color drastically and I wish you weren't disappointed!
For information on how light changes color, see article Warm and cold interior lighting. Color temperature of light.
How to choose a light bulb with good color rendering, read the material The quality of lighting in the interior. Choosing the best lamps
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How to combine colors in the interior of the living room: tips from designers
Contents:
- Rules for color combinations in the design of the living room
- How colors are perceived in the interior
- Popular living room colors
- The use of cold and warm shades in the design of the living room
- How to use a gradient in interior design
- Color combination
- Popular living room wall colors
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- White
- Beige
- Brown
- Gray
- Green
- Yellow
- Blue with blue
- Red
- Orange
- Violet and lilac
- Black
- How to zone a living room with flowers
- The choice of color for the living room on the side of the world
The living room is a room for spending free time and doing what you love, as well as for meeting guests. The design of this room requires a lot of attention.
It is important to choose the right color scheme for the room. At the same time, the walls and floor should be in harmony in color with furniture and decor.
Rules for color combinations when decorating a living room
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When choosing the shade to use when decorating a living room, you need to take into account both your own preferences and the rules for color combinations. If you combine even two colors incorrectly, it will make the room uncomfortable.
Light brown interior elements are ideal for white walls
Here is how the shades should be combined in the hall:
- Shades of the same color should be used. For example, a combination of light yellow, yellow and dark yellow tones. Moreover, in such a situation, it is recommended to use a neutral shade to dilute the palette. It is necessary to create a smooth transition between tones.
To do this, you can use a beige or gray shade. - Use shades that harmonize with each other. You can use universal tones - white, black, gray, beige. They can be used as a base, and then pick up other colors for them. This will help create contrast.
- Create a contrast combination. For the correct design of the interior of the living room, it is recommended to use a special color wheel, which is a palette of combinations of shades. For example, a room decorated in such colors will look harmonious: yellow and purple, orange and blue, green and red. However, you should not use them in equal proportions, one of the colors should prevail.
- Use adjacent tones. You can combine green, blue and blue, or orange, red and purple.
Interior decoration of the kitchen-living room in beige tones
When decorating a room, you can use a maximum of 3-4 shades. One of the colors will be the main one, while the others should act as companions.
For the correct creation of the interior, the colors should be used in the following ratio:
- the main shade should be 75%;
- companions - 25%;
- accents - 5%.
Shades of brown and gray will perfectly harmonize with white in the interior
Neutral shades should be used as the main color.
A dark brown coffee table can be used as an accent in a bright living room.
A room decorated in a monochrome style can be boring. To revive such an interior, it is recommended to use bright decor and textiles.
Bright pillows and pictures will help to bring accents to the interior When choosing a color, you can use a special Luscher test. It is designed to determine the mood of the home owner based on the chosen colors. Painting the walls in the living room with beige paint Colors of gray, beige, white and black shades do not stand out in the test. Brown can be used to decorate a living room in a classic style Each of these colors has its own psychological effect: Living room accent wall can be painted black Plant accent wall can be highlighted with wallpaper Over time, some interior color combinations have become traditional: against the backdrop of blue walls, bright furniture 9000 9000 9000 Light-beige walls will look stylishly in perfect harmony with a wooden ceiling In order to use a combination of cold and warm colors in interior design, it is important to comply with the following requirements: The use of warm colors to decorate the interior of the living room The combination of warm and cold colors allows you to adjust the room. The use of warm tones contributes to the visual reduction of the area, and under the influence of cold colors the room becomes deeper and wider. Combination of warm and cold colors in the interior Special offer for upholstered furniture and beds from OneAndHome for you! Light colors on the walls will make the room look bigger Gradient is the transition of colors from light to dark shades. This technique will be relevant if you decide to paint the walls or use a combination of several wallpapers. Gradient effect cushions go great with the blue accent wall When creating a gradient, you need to choose the right combination of shades. In this case, the room will turn out stylish, and not just colorful. To select the most suitable combination, you can use a special color wheel. The most popular combination when using a gradient is blue with gray. Gradient TV accent wall Decorating a room with a gradient can be tricky. To facilitate the task, experts recommend using ready-made textiles or decor designed using the gradient technique (curtains, blankets, carpets, photographs, floor lamps). Bed linen with a gradient effect in the interior Gradient curtains will look stylish against light walls. Black and dark red color combination on the accent wall in the interior Ceiling beams with a gradient effect in the living room 
The following main tones are distinguished: red, yellow, green and blue.
These colors will help create a stylish and modern interior. The use of cold and warm shade
If a gradient is used to decorate the walls, the colors change from dark to light from the floor towards the ceiling. This allows you to visually increase the height of the room. 
Rugs of small sizes, in the manufacture of which the gradient technique was used, will help to make the living room voluminous.
When creating a fashionable interior in your apartment, it is sometimes difficult to understand which shades will match best. For the correct selection of color combinations, you can use the color wheel or a special shade chart.
The combination of white, beige and brown in the interior
For the correct selection of color combinations for interior design, you can use the table with ready-made color combinations. You just need to decide which color will be the main one, and then select possible complementary companions in the table.
Black, brown and white in a modern living room
The color chart usually contains no more than 5-6 shades.
The first acts as a base, then two colors go as companions. The remaining shades are used as a contrast. This palette will help you decide on the choice of all the necessary shades used in the interior design of the living room.
Combination of gray, brown and yellow in the interior of the living room
When choosing a shade you like, the table can show how this color is combined with the others. With a low degree of compatibility, you need to think about looking for other shades.
Dark furniture and decor can be placed against the background of white walls as accents
Green indoor plants will harmoniously look in a white living room
All shades for interior design are divided into two groups - warm and cold. Consider what colors you can use when decorating a living room.
Black and white modern living room interior
White
This color is ideal if you are going to decorate your living room in a classic style.
White is considered universal, it is used to create a cozy interior.
Dark decor and textiles will look stylish against the background of white walls. To decorate the hall, a combination of white with any shades can be used. The combination of white and black is especially popular.
White color goes well with light brown wood
The only requirement when decorating a room in white is the use of bright and contrasting elements. A pure white room will look unfinished. You can complement the interior of a white living room with contrasting furniture, paintings or curtains.
Coffee table with black legs is an accent piece in a white interior
Beige
This is another win-win option for interior decoration in the hall. Thanks to this color scheme, the room will turn out to be bright and spacious, and will not tire the eyes. Beige goes well with other colors.
In a beige living room, you can make an accent wall with white brickwork
Natural wood furniture will look great in a beige room.
Living room decor in beige
Brown
Brown has many shades. Each of them is able to make the living room practical and stylish. To paint the walls in the room, you can use brown tones if the room is well lit.
Brown is perfect for creating a classic living room interior in a private house
Do not overdo it with brown shades, as you can visually reduce the area of the hall. To avoid such problems, it is better to initially paint the walls brown, and only after that proceed with the selection of furniture and other interior details. They should be in other colors to stand out from the main background.
Brown sofa goes well with light yellow walls
Gray
Gray is also popular.
In such a living room, any bright decor elements will look great. A great solution would be to use patterns or stripes on a gray tint.
Gray sofa matches the white walls in the living room
Green
An excellent solution for interior design in the hall will be green. It has many shades - bright and dark. Green color in the design of the room will help a person to relax at the end of the working day.
Dark green accent wall in the interior of the living room
Green shades will look interesting in the living room. However, when choosing other elements of the interior, some difficulties may arise, since green is not combined with every shade.
The use of light green in the design of the living room
With the right combination of all interior details, you can get a cozy, beautiful and mysterious living room. The natural shade of green is always perfectly perceived by the human eye.
Beige sofa in perfect harmony with light green trim
Yellow
This color will be a great solution if you want to get a bright interior. Yellow is suitable for a living room that lacks natural light.
Wall decoration in the living room in light yellow
When using bright yellow for interior decoration, calm shades, such as beige, should be used as an addition. This combination of colors will create a harmonious room.
Combination of light yellow and beige in the interior
Blue with blue
In this color combination, you can decorate a small living room. These colors will go well with white, gray, yellow, lilac and brown.
Blue color in the interior of a modern living room
If you choose the right color for the walls and other interior elements, you can get a sophisticated and unusual room.
White paintings will look stylish on a blue wall
Red
If red is used correctly in the design of the living room, you can get amazing results. But it should be borne in mind that such a color in excess will make the room too saturated and contrasting. It's not very pleasing to the eye.
The accent wall can be highlighted with red wallpaper pattern
If you want to decorate a room in red colors for a stunning effect, it is recommended to use white furniture and curtains as decoration. This technique helps to reduce the "danger" of red in the room. It also reduces eye strain.
White sofa can accommodate red Oriental cushions
Orange
A room decorated in orange indicates that the owner of the house is in a positive mood. From this guests will be charged with a good mood
However, you should not be zealous with such a shade.
As an addition, it is recommended to use decorative elements in white, gray, beige or black.
Purple and lilac
Violet symbolizes wealth. A room decorated in this color indicates the creative and extraordinary thinking of the owner of the apartment. If you decorate the living room in purple and lilac, you can get a luxurious and stylish interior.
Violet accent wall matches perfectly with curtains
Violet decor combined with blue wall trim
Black
The classic white and black combination can be used. This option will look stylish in the living room. Not everyone will decide to use black color for painting walls.
The use of black in the interior of the living room
There is an opinion that the use of black shades will make the room sad and dreary. However, many design projects prove that you can harmoniously fit black into the overall interior of the hall.
The main requirement is to use additional matte, metallic and chrome surfaces in decor elements.
Black walls combined with a gray sofa in the living room
Black and white furniture combination in the interior0326
How to zone your living room with flowers
In the large living room, you can use the zoning technique. The room must have a recreation area designed to receive guests and spend free time.
A seating area in a bright living room can be distinguished using dark textiles and decor
Consider several ways to divide the living room space:
- One wall can be painted in a bright and saturated color. In particular, such a contrast will be noticeable in the living room, decorated in beige, gray, white and other light colors. Using a bright color will help visually divide the room into zones.
- In a dark room where the walls and decor are brown, dark green or blue, you can use a floor lamp, lamp or lamp to highlight the seating area.
- Several bright paintings or photographs can be used as decor on monochrome walls. With the help of this technique, you can separate the recreation area in the hall.
Stylish floor lamps can show the seating areas in the living room
Using dark color to create zoning in the living room
Be sure to take into account the side of the world where the windows of the room face. This plays an important role when choosing a shade for the walls.
White wall decoration will make a dark living room visually larger and brighter
Designers recommend following these rules:
- If the windows face north, warm and bright colors will look great in the room. You can use red, yellow, orange shades.
- In a room with windows facing south, walls and decor in cool and calm shades will look great. You can use blue, purple and beige.
- If the living room windows face east, the room will be well lit. When decorating such a room, you can use neutral, soft colors: white, gray, beige, lilac.
- If the windows face west, there will be insufficient natural light in the room. To compensate for this shortcoming, when decorating the interior, it is recommended to use bright and saturated colors - red, yellow and orange. In addition, you can use calm shades - beige, lilac, purple or blue.
To make the room more light, you can hang translucent tulle on the windows
Stylish black accents can be used in a bright room
A sofa can be placed near the window in the living room
Designing a hall is a crucial step in creating a stylish interior for a private apartment or house. It is important to choose the base color for painting the walls and then harmoniously complement it with furniture and decor elements.
