A neutral color scheme can provide the perfect base for a stylish living room.
So go ahead, follow our ideas to inspire an inviting space that suits your style.
Modern Neutrals
Acombination of cool gray and crisp whitesets a modern tone in this neutral living room.
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Richly stained wood floors, along with a handful of wood furnishings, inject warmth into the palette.
Cozy Neutral
Apply oneneutral living room colorin large doses for a restful effect.
Throw pillows and accent furniture introduce muted colors that don’t distract from the overall neutral look.
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Black and White
Black and white contrast in a simple yet striking neutral color scheme.
A black paneled accent wall breaks up the white in this shiplap-lined living room.
Black and off-white pieces of furniture are strategically placed to highlight the contrast between the two neutrals.
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Metallic Neutrals
Mirrored and metallic surfaces add flair to neutral living rooms.
Consider the undertones of walls and furnishings to determinewhich metal finish to use.
Silver, chrome, and black iron details complement cooler schemes of crisp white and steely shades of gray.
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Contrasting Neutrals
Incorporate light and dark details to boost a neutral living room’s appeal.
Use a rich beige asa neutral paint color, set off by white or creamy painted woodwork.
Juxtaposing light with dark allows individual elements to shine, which in turn directs attention around the room.
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Neutral but Glam
A neutral color palette needn’t lack personality.
Here, a muted zebra accent chair pairs well with a gold geometric coffee table and shiny accessories.
This living room uses barely-there blues tolift up weightier brown furnishingsand architectural details.
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Decorating with Neutrals
Watch our tips on how to put together the perfect neutral living room palette.
They can also be colorsfrom the color wheelthat are tinted with white or black to create a new hue.
The color pops up in a faux-leather chair and a sculptural glass chandelier.
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Neutral furniture pieces with classic profiles will prove timeless, while the newly added textiles create an original look.
Weave in refined and rustic accessories for a personalized mix.
Versatile Neutrals
Neutrals are flexible shades that partner with most colors and decorating styles.
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Brown and Linen
Brown tones make beautiful neutral living room colors.
Placewhite furnishings and accessoriesagainst white walls to create a breezy backdrop for coastal colors and beach-combed treasures.
Charcoal Gray
Go with grayfor living room ideas that feel fresh and modern.
Keep the mood bright with linen-upholstered sofas, white area rugs, and naturally neutral window shades.
Since most neutrals play well together, you could mix (or switch) them whenever the mood strikes.
Monochromatic Style
Asoothing color schemeof bright white and barely-there grays give this neutral living rooma monochromatic look.
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Decorative accessories in similar colors supply interest to the subdued room.
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