Choosing the right paint colors for your living room is a big undertaking that you want to get right the first time. But how do you pick the right color? If you’re starting from scratch with living room decoration, it’s easiest to choose your paint color first then arrange your furniture around it.
In today’s housing marketing, where open and breezy houses have become more popular, you must consider living room paint ideas with the following intensions in mind:
– Making the room feel larger (since it’s one of the most used rooms in the house!)
– Expressing personality
– Tying together furniture colors
If the room already has an accent wall/stonework, tile, or wallpaper – don’t forget to factor that into your plan as well.
There are some principles and criteria to follow when choosing your living room paint color, but the most critical factor is choosing colors you’re comfortable with and enjoy coming home to. This is an important decision to make when remodeling your house, so take a deep breath and check out these tips.
Take Note of the Natural Lighting of the Room
The more natural light in a room, the safer it is to use slightly darker or more brilliant colors. Choosing a solid “dark” color is not advisable as it tends to make the environment gloomy, but a room with adequate lighting allows for greater leeway. Dark colors can go well in other rooms of the house, but you want your living room to be as welcoming as possible.
The same goes for bright colors; it’s easy to go overboard. The colors will pop on your walls more than on paper, and a room lit by natural light will keep them from being too overbearing.
If a room lacks natural light, the more neutral a tone one can achieve, the better. Lighter colors reflect more light, increasing the effect of natural light and making the living room appear more spacious.
If you go with darker or more colorful colors, use them as accent walls while sticking to varied shades of white, grey, or tan for the other walls.
Don’t limit yourself to a single color or even a color palette that’s either all cool (greens, blues, dazzling whites) or all warm (oranges, reds, yellows). You can use various shades and colors for a contrasting tone and greater personality.
Consider What Goes with Your Tilework/Wallpaper
Simple and practical solutions add depth, dimension, and beauty to a living room wall without breaking the bank. Stonework, tile, or wallpaper on one wall as an accent can bring in more individuality to your living room while complimenting your furniture and wall colors.
If you’re considering adding a textured accent wall, it’s crucial to consider the existing hues, tones, and colors already in play in the room as well as in the materials you are using. Is the stonework cool or warm-toned? Do the tiles have any color specks in them? What are the colors in the wallpaper?
You don’t necessarily have to match colors, picking contrasted shades can make the colors stand out more rather than blending. When using opposing complementary hues, always reference a color wheel for inspiration.
Creating a place rich in vibrant contrast can result in an original interior design and can give your room a bolder, statement look.
Take Your Accent Wall Colors into Account
An accent wall is a versatile way to add interest and personality to any room, and it doesn’t have to be just a splash of bright colors. You can draw inspiration from the tips above to make your accent wall stand out.
Choose a dark or bold hue for one or two walls to add personality without overloading the space with color. You can also use accent pieces and accessories to add different splashes of color and design. This will add depth and character to the space, connecting everything harmoniously.
Consider incorporating stone or tilework if you have a fireplace or a slanted wall. Adding the right stone or tiles completely changes the mood of a room. Wallpaper has also regained popularity as an accent wall material. They allow for creative patterns and colors that paint can’t always deliver. Plus, there’s a bunch of peel-and-stick options to select from.
To sum up – consider softer, neutral hues for your main walls, evaluate your space’s lighting and current color scheme tones, and consider accent walls to personalize your space further. Whether you prefer bright, bold, soft, or serene colors, there are endless living room color ideas that suit any style and mood.
When picking the right living room color, there are no hard and fast rules – it depends on you, your style, and picking colors and a design that truly reflects you.
Whether you need help putting in the tilework, painting your walls, restoring a fireplace, or tackling larger home projects, call Empire Roofing and Restoration to transform your living room into your favorite space in the house!
At Empire Roofing and Restoration, we’re committed to providing you with the best home remodeling service possible. Stay tuned for our upcoming blogs to help you with choosing bathroom hardware, outsourcing large projects, and tips for making blueprints.
