Deep and Dramatic Shades.
Deep, dramatic shades are bold and beautiful. They make a big impact in a room and can really tie the aesthetics of furniture and room together. We recommend choosing one wall to paint this colour, but if you want to work with more than one accent wall we recommend keeping the other walls light so they don’t compete with your main feature colour.
When painting a deep, dramatic shade choose three different tones of your chosen shade (for example: blue-ish grey or slightly brown/purple) and experiment with them on pieces of cardboard until you find something that appeals to you.
As well as being striking on their own, deep colours also work wonderfully with pale greys like Farrow & Ball’s Elephant Hide or Whitehall White; these shades will make all those warm tones pop.
Pairing Neutral Tones with Bright Accent Colour.
The most important thing to remember when choosing colour schemes for living rooms is to focus on the neutrals in your room. These are the foundations and will help you determine how bright an accent you’ll want to use.
If you’re going for a traditional style, opt for neutral colours like taupe or beige as a base, then use either light or dark tones of grey or black as accents. If your space has high ceilings and large windows, consider using white as the main colour so that it reflects more light and make sure any other furniture is made from light-coloured wood so it doesn’t blend into the walls. You can also add visual interest by adding one or two feature walls with bright colours that really pop out against neutral ones.
To keep things fresh (and prevent boredom), choose between warm and cool tones when picking out colours for accent walls; depending on whether they face north/south or east/west (this determines which direction they’ll get sun exposure). A general rule of thumb here would be to go with warmer hues if the wall gets lots of sunlight throughout most days; if not then stick with cooler hues instead.
Muted Hues.
To create a calming atmosphere, you can use muted hues such as pale greys, blues and greens. Use these on walls and match with furniture to help your living room look spacious and uncluttered.
To balance out the calm tones, use brighter colours in accessories such as cushions to add interest and energy to the space.
Natural Outdoor Shades.
Bring the outdoors in for a nature-inspired look.
If you want your living room to be a little more relaxed and laid back, consider incorporating some natural elements into your living room colour scheme. If you can’t bring the outdoors inside, use one colour that reminds you of nature and use it in different shades throughout the room to create cohesion.
Your main accent shade could be blue, green, yellow or orange if you’re feeling bold and then add some smaller accents of complimentary colours in other areas of the room (the opposite side of the wheel). For example, if blue is your main accent colour, try using purple as an accent hue since they are next to each other on the colour wheel (vertical opposite). You can also try pairing analogous hues together by finding two hues that sit next to each other horizontally (like green with yellow), but remember not all complementary colours pair well together.
Warm Autumnal Colour Schemes.
Warm up your living room with autumnal colours.
For a warm, rich look that will make you feel like you just stepped into an old English pub on a rainy day, try a living room colour scheme based around orange and brown hues. Seal the deal with some deep green or burgundy accents to really bring it to life.
If you’re feeling more neutral-minded, go for ivory instead of white and use that as your base colour. No matter what direction you choose, this combination will help create an inviting space perfect for curling up with a good book or chatting over tea with family and friends all winter long.
Blending Bold Tones.
For personality paint your walls with a bold colour to create an eye-catching focal point. To make the most of this effect, keep the rest of your room neutral and use a paint colour that will complement the other colours in your space.
Consider using a shade that is darker than what you might normally use as it will make the room look bigger by contrast. If you are struggling to decide on one colour, try mixing two together like yellow and blue or red and orange for example. You can even use three colours if desired – just remember not to go overboard.
For an accent wall this works best when used sparingly so don’t forget about the mouldings too. This technique works especially well if there are already lots of different colours within your living room because then it becomes less obvious which ones were actually painted over another instead, versus how many were actually used during construction
Monochrome Colour Schemes and Curvy Shapes.
With this living room colour scheme, you can create a space that’s both elegant and edgy. Using black, white and grey as your base colours will help ensure that all of your decor items work together in harmony. This colour palette is also perfect for making bold statements with accent pieces.
If you want to add interest to your monochrome decor scheme, try using curvy shapes like ottomans and chairs (as opposed to straight-edged furniture). Curves provide visual interest while remaining complementary with the overall look of the other items in the room. Curved lines draw people into a room so they have time to appreciate its beauty.
To create an interesting look using this palette, mix textures from shiny metals or faux leathers with soft fabrics like velvet furniture pieces or pillows. This technique affords a visual interest without taking away from the sleekness of the overall design aesthetic that comes from using mostly monochromatic hues across most surfaces. When combined with walls painted white or grey, depending on which colour works best in each space, you can create a calm and cool modern / minimalist feel.
Mixing Neutrals With Lighter Shades of Teal, Blue and Green.
If you’ve got a neutral living room, try using a lighter shade of teal, blue or green to accent it. The colour will enhance the vibe of the room without overpowering the space. A rug is one way to incorporate colour; so are chairs, pillows and wall art (if you’re feeling brave). Another alternative is curtains. They’ll keep out light while allowing people outside your house to see inside! Finally, you can use vases filled with flowers in these shades. You can also experiment with flowering plants by ordering flower delivery to your door. Nowadays, sending flowers to Barcelona or anywhere in the world is easy.
