The living room is a special place where time is spent relaxing with family and friends. With that in mind the colour you choose for the walls should be one that all family members feel comfortable with.
What to think about before choosing your living room paint colour:
What mood do you want to create?
Generally, blues, greens and neutrals are relaxing - although it depends on the shade. Red, oranges and yellows are more dramatic, exciting and sociable.
Is the room a warm or a cold?
You can make a cold room feel warmer just by selecting a warmer colour for the walls.
What is the colour of the flooring, fabrics and furniture?
A red carpet for instance could reflect a pink glow onto certain walls in the space.
What is the lighting in the room like?
Take a look at how the light affects the colour of your walls in the living room as it is. This will help you decide to go for a lighter or a darker shade of your chosen colour.
Popular colours to go for:
Off-White
A white living room is contemporary, fresh and airy. Brilliant white on the walls, however, can create a glare and make a room feel cold and uninviting. My advice would be to select an off-white like Dried Leaf for the walls, this will offset the white accessories beautifully and create some interest as the whites play off each other.
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Greige
A mixture of grey and beige, greige is popular because it is warmer and friendlier than grey. A popular choice is Resplendent.
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Warm Natural
Natural colours like In the Mood are cosy, warm and friendly. Be sure to introduce different textures, tints and shades to avoid a natural scheme becoming boring.
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Black
Black is on-trend at the moment but it is also a classic colour. Black is not an easy colour to live with so start by introducing black in small doses and be sure there is lots of light to balance it. Bring in nature with natural wood and green plants, which will make the room warmer and more inviting.
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Blue
A dark navy blue like Moody Blue is elegant and sophisticated, the ideal colour for a feature wall in a living room. The addition of leather and wood adds warmth and the metallics add a touch of glamour.
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Red
Red is full of drama and ideal for a feature wall in a living room where you do a lot of socialising or entertaining. Passion red is a great colour to consider.
For more tips on choosing your perfect paint colour see 8 Steps to finding the Perfect paint Colour
