Which color is best for living room
Which color is best in a living room? Experts advise |
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Given that we spend so much time in our living rooms, it is of little wonder that so many people ask which color is best in a living room.
When it comes to living room color ideas, the options are endless. Often room color ideas are subjective and are left to personal taste, however, there are some colors that experts claim are the ideal shades for an easy-going, versatile living room.
Here, paint experts and designers have shared their paint opinions with Homes & Gardens, so that you can create a timeless living room to relax and impress.
Which color is best in a living room?
There is no one color that is best for a living room, however, experts suggest that neutrals and green tones are the perfect shades for both entertaining and winding down after a long day.
'Living room paint is the perfect way to transform a space quickly and easily, defining an area, adding personality and character to create an inspired interior,’ explains Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene . ‘The first thing to consider is how you would like the space to make you feel: is it calm and cocooned or energetic and vibrant?
‘Living rooms are a wonderful space to embrace color. By using multiple colors on your walls you can introduce colors to a single space, without it being overwhelming. Pair contrasting shades in different strengths for an interesting and dynamic combination and a striking finish that really frames the features of a space, or choose tonal colors such as those in our Color Scales collection for a calming harmonious approach.'
1. Calming neutrals
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When it comes to living room ideas, using neutrals is a safe and popular choice and can be beautiful when the right tones are used. ‘The living room is a space for socializing and relaxing with family and friends so it’s important to opt for a color scheme that fits with the mood or atmosphere you’re looking to create, as well as establishing your signature style,’ explains Helen Shaw, UK director for Benjamin Moore .
‘Non-clinical whites continue to be a popular choice for people looking for an uncluttered look for their homes, providing the great backdrop for personalizing the space with statement furniture and accessories.’
When considering neutral living room ideas, it is best to stay away from stark whites as these can throw up shadows and make the room feel cold. Instead, opt for shades of ivory or other warmer tones of the pale range. Dark woods and vintage pieces stand out well against these shades, as well as the cleaner lines of Scandinavian-style furniture. It is a truly versatile scheme.
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‘Living rooms tend to be spaces where you entertain, sit to watch tv, or read a book, but you want it to have a bit of character,’ adds Tash Bradley, director of interior design at Lick . ‘The colors I always think look really good in living rooms are beiges, like a really warm soft beige – our Beige 01 (a light caramel) and 03 (a soft, earthy color) are really good examples of this.
These colors are really comforting, they are very stable, and they look really amazing with stronger furnishings so if you wanted to go for a navy blue sofa or a green velvet cord sofa or if you wanted to add black in there.’
When decorating with neutrals, it is important to add pieces such as these for pops of color and a variety of textures to prevent the room from blending and becoming uninteresting. Introducing layers of texture in neutral room ideas through soft textiles or interesting vintage pieces that contribute a distressed, aged texture to an otherwise clean space.
2. Organic greens
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Unsurprisingly, decorating with green is the other best choice for a living too. Declared one of the most relaxing colors by paint experts and color psychologists, green living room ideas instantly relax and rejuvenate.
‘Green is the color of nature – it's nature’s neutral,’ says Tash. ‘In a living room, your eye doesn't have to adjust to the color green so you instantly feel relaxed.
Our Green 13 (an optimistic sage green) is one of the most popular greens because it is quite zesty and full of life and looks awesome if you have a pink sofa. If you want to go a bit more traditional you can also have a more neutral sofa and make the color the star. I always encourage adding lots of plants too.
‘Funnily enough, our best-selling color of all time is Green 02 (a soft sage green with a hint of blue) and that looks badass in a living room.’ Green room ideas are incredibly versatile given the large range of shades. Choose a deep forest or mossy green for a dramatic scheme that instantly soothes and speaks to quiet tranquility. Alternatively, use a more vibrant shade like a purer bottle green to emulate the colors of fresh leaves and tree tops.
‘Look at doing a contrasting ceiling so maybe do Green 02 on the walls and Beige 03 on the ceiling – that’s a lovely combination,’ recommends Tash.
What colors are in for living rooms 2022?
Some of the most popular colors for living room trends in 2022 are greens, greys, and blues.
Some of these bolder choices are breaking the trend of plain white, colorless living spaces and introducing more soothing yet dramatic schemes into the home.
What colors brighten a living room?
While there are many ways to make a dark room look brighter, using paler shades such as warm neutrals, light blues and greens, and warmer shades such as yellows and oranges can all help to brighten a living room as well as make a small room look bigger.
Chiana is a junior writer for Homes & Gardens having joined Future plc as a new graduate in 2022 after achieving a 1st class degree in Literature at university. She first became interested in design as a child after spending her summers helping her parents redecorate her childhood home. As a long-time reader of Future’s homes titles, Chiana is constantly finding new inspiration at work as she focuses on emerging trends, how-to’s, and news pieces.
50 Best Living Room Color Ideas
Read McKendree
When it comes to living room design, a flattering color palette is one of the first aspects you need to nail down.
It will likely drive the whole design scheme and set the mood for years to come. Plus, your living room is probably the most-used room in the house, so choosing colors that make you look forward to spending time in it is a must! Whether you want something bold and bright, neutral, or dark and moody, we've laid out tons of designer-approved living room paint color ideas to help you get inspired. All you have to do is put on your overalls and grab a roller—or, you know, hire someone else to do the dirty work. The hardest part will be deciding between all of these living room colors. But once you do, you can start shopping for the decor.
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Seth Smoot
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Gray-Purple
In a Cape Cod-style home for a couple of empty nesters, designer Lauren Nelson painted the living room walls in Farrow & Ball's Dove Tale—a warm gray with purple undertones. It keeps the atmosphere neutral yet inviting.
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Pearl
A soft white paint with a slight gray tone to it can easily make your living room a spot you want to spend all day in. Take it from designer Sharon Rembaum, who dressed this living room with textured pieces in a neutral color palette to boost its overall coziness.
TREVOR PARKER
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Cerulean Blue
Designer Garrow Kedigan made use of Lakeside Cabin by Benjamin Moore on the walls of this cozy corner. The faded cerulean blue acts as a soft backdrop to the rich orange and gold decor and dark gray sofa.
Sean Litchfield
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Cloudy Green
Reminiscent of the outdoors and luxurious spas, sage green can instantly make your living room feel welcoming. In this speakeasy-inspired room by Brooklinteriors, Art Deco, Eastern World, and bohemian elements are blended together on a background of Clare's Dirty Martini paint for an opulent but casual atmosphere.
Alyssa Rosenheck
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Sunny Yellow
Sunny yellow walls can instantly brighten up your living room— no matter if you have big windows or small openings for natural light.
In this room designed by Taylor Anne Interiors, Farrow & Ball's Citron adds energy to the tropical-yet-modern space.
Haris Kenjar
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Ebony
Set a moody yet cozy scene by painting your walls and ceiling in a soft shade of ebony. For designer Sean Anderson's client, comfort and function in the living room were crucial for entertaining. He painted the room in Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams and layered items that told the homeowner's story to enhance the welcoming atmosphere.
Mali Azima
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Red Clay
Designed by Melanie Turner, this living room's walls are painted in Windswept Canyon by Sherwin-Williams. The assortment of furniture styles is united by a common colorway that pairs nicely with the paint.
LAUREY GLENN
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Frost Blue
Frost blue walls—in Benjamin Moore's Philipsburg Blue, to be exact—offer the right amount of softness in this formal dining room designed by Jenny Wolf. Gold framed art and a textured rug add warmth near the fireplace.
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Teal
"It’s a vibrant happy blue while not being too overwhelming, says designer Rudy Saunders of the color on the walls of his Upper East Side studio apartment. It's Fine Paints of Europe Jefferson Blue from the Dorothy Draper paint collection.
Bjorn Wallander
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Sangria
Designer Krsnaa Mehta aimed for a salon feel in the heart of his India home. The sangria-and-blue palette of the living room achieves that inviting look that's best suited for entertaining.
Lisa Romerein
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Cream
This sunny living room designed by Thomas Callaway exudes warmth, despite the grand size and ceiling height. Callaway broke the room into zones to enhance intimacy and then used soft buttery glaze on the walls to give the room a golden glow, and layered rich yet mellow fabrics.
Jared Kuzia Photography
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Dark Blue-Green
Designer Cecilia Casagrande chose rich jewel tones for this Boston Colonial living room.
It's classic yet fresh. The paint color—Farrow & Ball Hague Blue—in particular, straddles that duality of modern and traditional styles, perfect for a historic home. Casagrande also mixed contemporary elements with more traditional ones to further play with that juxtaposition between old and new.
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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.
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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.
Wall color in the living room - how to choose, 100 photo-ideas of living room interior
The living room is rightfully considered the center of the apartment and the house, since it is in it that relatives and friends gather for rest and relaxation after a working day. For a good mood, relieving nervous tension and a complete distraction from everyday life, the color of the walls in the living room is selected taking into account a number of rules used by professional designers around the world.
Selections
The right color scheme allows you to visually make the room bigger and more spacious, fill it with light, support the overall concept and even eliminate some of the room’s shortcomings. nine0003
Color selection criteria
- Lighting features.
Dim lighting can be corrected by using bright, light palettes that evenly distribute light and remove dark corners. If natural light enters the room in sufficient quantity or even in excess, preference should be given to cool, calm tones. - Design and personal preference. First of all, the color of the living room should please its owners. In addition, if a certain style concept has already been chosen in the design project, it must be adhered to. nine0012
- Functionality requirements. The color of the finish can often act as a tool for zoning space instead of massive partitions or furniture groups.
- Living room area. A spacious room opens up more opportunities for the implementation of bright ideas. Here you can create a contrasting finish, or use smooth transitions. Small living rooms require the use of light colors and neat accents that will be in harmony with other interior details. nine0012
Not all walls have to be painted the same tone, but there must be a balance in everything.
The floor and ceiling finishes are pre-thought out so that all surfaces blend well with each other.
Influence on the choice of cardinal directions
Any palette can manifest itself differently depending on the degree of natural light. This factor depends not only on the size of the window openings and their openness, but on the side of the world from which the room is located. nine0003
- South. Often, sunlight is not only enough, but also in excess. In order to reduce the “temperature”, it is recommended to use moderately cool shades (white, blue, turquoise, gray).
- West. During the daytime peaks, the room can be too hot and light, so there should be cool shades, such as mint (closer to blue), deep blue, gray, brown.
- East. It is recommended to give preference to pink, brown tones, which will favorably beat the sunrise and compensate for its lack in the afternoon. nine0012
- North. Due to the coldness and short duration of the sundial, you need to choose warm, soft shades (beige, coffee, green, yellow).
They will not only add light to the room, but also visually fill it with the sun.
Before choosing the color of the walls for the living room, you need to consider the location and intensity of the lighting fixtures. If they are located around the entire perimeter of the room (in the form of LEDs or built-in lamps), the tint palette can be changed depending on the desired effect. nine0003
Feng Shui in the colors of the living room
The use of Eastern teachings in the selection of interior colors allows you to determine the direction of vibration and energy, which will positively affect the mental and physical health of a person. The doctrine is based on the main elements: Wood, Fire, Metal, Water and Earth. At the same time, the finish should lie on smooth, even walls so that nothing interferes with the movement of positive energy.
Feng Shui color characteristics
- White. Symbolizes the ideal, purity, light. For comfort and warmth, use in combination with another palette.
A great solution is to add yellow tones.
- Red. The color of passion, activity, movement. It stimulates the appetite, but can sometimes cause bouts of aggression. In combination with gold, it attracts good luck. Red doesn't go well with black. The palette is not recommended for people with diseases of the nervous system.
- Orange. Combines the positive energy of yellow tones and the power of red. Disposes to a pleasant conversation in the guest room, attracts well-being and kindness. nine0012
- Gold. Denotes respect, honor, status. Previously, only rulers could use this color in the interior. The golden palette has a positive effect, attracts monetary energy.
- Black. In fact, it is not considered a mourning, but a magical color according to Chinese teachings. But, many still equate it with a negative, so the use of black is best minimized or used for accents.
- Blue. The main association is water. The palette has a calming effect, restores harmony, relaxes and is suitable for meditation.
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- Green. The color of calmness, peace, nature. It stimulates wealth and well-being, means life, growth, harmony with others. Pairs well with yellow and gold to create an energy of success.
- Yellow. Symbolizes positive energy, success, happiness. It attracts warmth and makes the living room cozy, causes an optimistic mood, attracts good luck.
- Violet. It has mystical, magical properties. Suitable for creative people, symbolizes material well-being. nine0046
When choosing not one, but several wall colors in the interior of the living room, it is important that they indicate one direction to enhance energy. You should be guided not only by the above characteristics, but also by your own preferences in order to create a cozy interior.
Optimal solutions
Gray background
A modern, popular palette that is suitable for both classic and loft styles, minimalism, modern. For greater effect, it is complemented by geometric textures. Due to the variety of shades, it is suitable for rooms of different sizes. nine0003
Yellow range
When choosing, you should pay attention only to pastel and calm, and not bright and flashy shades, which will negatively affect the rest and cause nervous tension. Sunny, warm yellow is associated with summer, comfort. In spacious rooms it can be used for all walls, in small living rooms - for interesting accents in decor, photos, etc.
Browns
Mainly used for classical solutions. For accents, more saturated and deep shades are chosen, for the background - coffee, chocolate, etc. nine0003
Olive shade
Well suited for Provence, Scandinavian style, country. A soft, natural, pastel shade of green is suitable for rooms of different sizes and locations. The noble tone gives coziness and comfort, goes well with other soft tones.
Light orange
Associated with rich summer colors. It is used for various interior solutions, it will become a highlight of mixed style in classic and modern. Pairs well with turquoise and grey. Favorably looks in dark living rooms, the windows of which face the north side. It also compensates for the lack of lighting. nine0003
Shades of beige
A popular, versatile, practical color that can be used to decorate any living room. The room will turn out warm, harmonious. Bright, rich colors, imitation of brickwork, textured plaster are used for decor.
Shades of turquoise
The turquoise palette will give a feeling of freshness, freedom, spaciousness. Shades are presented as rich and deep, as well as pastel, fresh. It goes well with different color options, while not overloading the interior. Makes a cold palette softer and more appropriate. More suitable for spacious rooms, plays well in accents. nine0003
Natural shades of green
A natural, comfortable palette that symbolizes life. Various shades are used in the interior of the living room. Often gamma is used for zoning space. It goes well with shades of gold, brown, floral prints.
White background
Strict and restrained, but at the same time, a neutral color that can be used as a base for any style. Its tint palette is wide and varied, and textured application will open up new facets of white. The palette visually expands the room, fills it with light and warmth, eliminates dark corners. nine0003
Characteristic stylistic palettes
- Contemporary. The modern style allows for more vibrant colors such as blue, teal, emerald, lilac, etc. A combination of several contrasting scales in one room is characteristic.
- Scandinavian. The style is characterized by the use of beige, gray and white tones, as well as shades of blue. The color should be harmonious, maintain spaciousness.
- Classic solutions. These areas are characterized by muted, calm ranges of brown, green, blue. The interior uses only one shade, wallpaper with a pattern is used for accents.
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- Loft. A modern solution for decorating a living room. Mostly cold, calm tones are used for the interior. Gray and white goes well with brick. For such an "industrial" idea, you can use black.
- Country. A rustic theme is impossible without natural shades, such as brown, green, pale yellow, blue, peach, olive, etc.
- Provence. The base is pastel colors such as olive, beige, lavender, etc. It has a natural, restrained palette. nine0012
The palette of each style may vary depending on the functional purpose of the color, the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, and personal preferences. If, according to the design project, the implementation of non-standard tones is appropriate, there are no restrictions on bringing such an idea to life.
Color combinations
- Contrast. This combination of colors is used to implement modern interiors. You can choose the most unexpected scales, if you place them correctly in the room. Use cases - accent wall, geometric patterns, stained glass or panel effect, etc.
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- Neutral combination. It opens up ample opportunities for the implementation of original ideas. Delicate shades are suitable for classics, for modern solutions - colder palettes.
- Monochrome. The use of one color scheme allows not only to visually preserve the area, but also to expand it. There are many combinations, since each color can have dozens of shades. Without overloading the interior, you can zone the space.
- Two colors. The use of two different colors is acceptable for spacious rooms, but other solutions can be considered if both shades are light. It is important that the selected colors are from one half of the spectrum. The transition is smooth, the gradient method is popular. nine0012
The use of several combinations is possible only if the living room area is 25 square meters or more. Then one of the zones can be decorated for relaxation in soothing colors, the other can be finished for receiving guests, etc.
Color choice for a small living room
To decorate a small living room, light, soothing colors are used that will be in harmony with other elements of the interior. It is better to refuse patterns and prints, because because of them the room may seem smaller in size. For bright accents, decor items and furniture are used. nine0003
To visually enlarge the room, you need to think over a lighting scheme that will emphasize the color of the walls favorably, as well as hang mirrors. If you use wallpaper or decorative plaster, they should be discreet, monochrome, without unnecessary details that could adversely affect the visualization of the space. An interesting solution could be to paint the accent wall in a different shade, if you choose the right color.
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How to make a living room cozy with the right color? What is combined with this or that shade? How does lighting affect mood? We will find out all the details and choose the very living room in which it will be comfortable and joyful to be
The living room is the main room in the house. The color scheme in which you decorate this room can ruin your life, or it can guarantee a good mood and a desire to return home with pleasure, receive guests and proudly show them the fruits of your decorating labors. nine0003
But first you need to understand what shade you prefer to make in your living room. Moreover, it is far from always the main one - this is the color of which there is a lot. Even a bright accent, skillfully placed against a calm background, can dominate. And in the ability to find this balance, your own good taste - and you should have it if you regularly read our articles - and design advice will help you find this balance.
Let's start with shades of white, of which there are a huge variety. Combining them in one interior, you can create a bright and airy room, while the living room will not look boring and monotonous. A lot of light, small bright accents emphasize the freshness and tenderness of the atmosphere. However, such a room can both cool you on a hot summer day and warm you on a winter evening - it all depends on accessories, lighting, a combination of primary and secondary tones. White is an excellent "partner" for almost any other color, which in this case should not be much. nine0003
Living room in green perfectly relaxes and soothes after a hard day. If you choose darker shades of green, take care of good lighting. There is not enough natural light - make additional artificial lighting scenarios. The gloominess of a swamp shade is not the most cheerful decor option.
In a green living room, wooden objects, copper lamps, yellow curtains will be appropriate. All at once or separately - choose together with the designer.
Inga Azhgirey, designer:
- To begin with, I would recommend paying attention to the illumination of the room (the sun is in the morning or evening here, or maybe it illuminates the room all day), also note which side of the world it faces. In a sunnier room, you can choose cooler shades.
If we are talking about a living room, it is also important to understand whether this is a living room for a large family or for 1-2 people. If there is more often a large family in it, then I personally always see the living room as lighter, honey, greenish (complex, but soft colors). This background is good for family photos, paintings, etc. In my memories, it will be a warm, cozy living room, conducive to relaxation, reading after work, and cozy communication. nine0003
If the living room is designed for 1-2 people, then I would prefer more saturated, dynamic colors. Some accent bright wall is possible.
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A yellow living room always looks warm and sunny. This is a great choice for a room with little natural light. And if your living room is flooded with sun for most of the day, it will only emphasize the richness of the golden hues.
No need to overload the yellow living room with bright accessories. It is better to prefer light, beige or ivory furniture, light brown and greenish touches and details. nine0003
You have to be very careful with red. The desire to be original can turn a room into an aggressively bright space, where it will be uncomfortable for you and your guests. However, the guests will praise and leave, and you still have to live in all this.
Red, of course, warms, but even for large rooms it is acceptable within reasonable limits. It is better to “damp out” its activity with white or light gray shades of carpet, furniture, decor items, curtains.
It is believed that melancholics or large originals choose the blue color as the decoration of the living room. Meanwhile, the blue range is very popular among designers this year. Most often, the decor uses a white and blue combination with red and black accents, which help to avoid excessive contrast and lifeless coldness. Yellow and orange accessories and parts are also acceptable. nine0003
Asya Bondareva, designer:
— There can be absolutely any color for the living room, I prefer to start from the chosen concept, it is it that gives a reasonable approach to choosing a color scheme. If, for example, our concept sounds like “the positive of the 60s”, then the color scheme is immediately born: blue, yellow, orange, turquoise, a lot of white, glossy.
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Purple in the interior is a sign of a creative personality. This is undeniable. But keep in mind that the purple color balances between a warm red spectrum and a cold blue. In many ways, balance can be maintained thanks to the right lighting, both natural and additional artificial. Amateurish experiments with purple can spoil a great idea, so be sure to ask the designer for advice. nine0003
Shades of white, beige, grey, coffee and indigo are violet's friends. But in any friendship, a measure is good.
Black living room is not always gloomy, but always very stylish, extravagant, intelligent. Of course, it is not easy to decide on such an environment and design. But rest in such a room will allow the owner to relax, immerse himself in thoughts, distract from the brightness of the outside world. The combination of black and white is an eternal classic, it is always modern.
Chrome-plated fittings, silver accessories and glossy or matt surfaces create a harmonious stylistic composition. A couple of bright accessories will give a noticeable liveliness to such an interior, which will not interfere with you in case of an attack of melancholy. nine0003
Inga Azhgirey, designer:
— It is necessary to determine the cardinal directions in the room, with the main and additional, artificial lighting. The whole family gathers in the living room, friends come here. It is important that everyone feels comfortable here. Let the choice of color for the living room become a common family decision.
We need to consider whether we want to highlight some wall with color or make the color of the wall a background for paintings, family archives, and so on. It is also good to focus on the amount of time when the sun looks into the living room, the morning is mainly hours, daytime or evening. In the "southern" room, cooler shades are appropriate, in the "northern" - warmer. However, if in the "southern" room the sunlight in the window covers a tree or a house opposite, warm shades will be preferred.
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Chocolate shades just scream - give us light! Lots of light! In a room with poor lighting, shades of cocoa, chocolate, coffee with milk will lose their tenderness and charm - dusk is contraindicated for them. But the possibilities for combining with other colors are almost endless. But gold looks especially luxurious against the background of brown. Good gray, beige, white, pastel green.
Brown shades bring noble notes, give peace and relaxation. A family evening in such a living room is very close, believe me! But you need to choose this color scheme very carefully - too dark brown can greatly "reduce" the space. nine0003
Inga Azhgirey, designer:
— I think that the color and its saturation in the living room, as in other rooms, also depends on the composition of the family. For a large family, for “warm” communication, calm, clear, soft tones are good. Then the room in your feelings will be cozy, "home". And this does not interfere with the accent decor.
When choosing colors “on a fan”, you need to understand that when transferred even to panels with samples, the colors will no longer be the same as on the “fan” - they can be warmer, colder, pinker, and so on. Therefore, I recommend choosing initially more “complex” and “closed” colors for coloring. They, of course, also have the potential to look darker. In a room, I always paint on both the light and shadow walls, and in the niche - this allows you to immediately see the behavior of the color in different parts of the room. And also I look at the color in the morning and in the evening. nine0003
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Coral is a color beyond time and season. He is so beautiful that they want to admire endlessly. Framing windows with coral curtains seems to enhance the brightness of sunlight and expand the boundaries of the room. Armchairs with coral upholstery are regally good! Pillows covered with textiles in this color decorate the interior of the living room with bright spots.
The combination of coral with brown and coffee shades looks perfect. A little greenery does not hurt - in general, it turns out very harmonious and cozy. nine0003
And finally - simply unrealistically beautiful interiors! This is the famous tiffany color, which not everyone dares to use because of its saturation and exactingness to pastel "partners". If you figured out that a tiffany color living room is exactly what you want, think about how the rest of your house or apartment will look like. Pastel colors are preferred in all other rooms.
But before you make a decision, ask yourself: what do you want from the new interior? How many people and how often will gather in your living room? How will it look at different times of the day or in different seasons? And in general, what do you want to find a highlight that will make your living room stylish, cozy and unique? nine0003
Asya Bondareva, designer:
— Talking about the choice of color in an abstract way, without tying it to any future interior story, is dangerous - then you can slide into uncertainty in the choice and into disagreements, because there is no starting point for fantasy.
