Your choice of color scheme sets the tone for your living room.
A simple palette dominated by black and white gives off a sleek, modern atmosphere.
Burnt Orange + Grassy Green + Pastels
Bring your living room to life with exuberant colors.
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Start your scheme with one or two main colors, then add in more hues via accessories and fabrics.
In thischeery living room, grass-green furniture and window treatments pair with orange accents for an eclectic look.
Patterned upholstery and pillows supply a variety of pastel colors to contribute to the room’s unique character.
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Subtle beachy accents, including seahorse table lamps, nod to the motif without sacrificing the room’s sophistication.
Cloudy Gray + Mustard + Linen
Use living room colors to bridge the gap between distinctive styles.
Sprinkling the hues against a backdrop of white softens the look.
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Gray, gold, and tan in the fireplace’s stone provideinspiration for the living roomcolors used elsewhere.
Warm gray and goldenrod textiles liven up white furniture while keeping the overall palette neutral.
Using all white would make the color seem childish, and a completely cream background would muddy the color.
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In this living room, balance is achieved with warm white walls and trim and cream upholstery.
The right accent colors will also help you pull off blush pink.
Throw pillows featuring muted blue patterns tone down pink’s dainty appeal.
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Balancing a vibrant color with neutrals is one key to success.
In this living room, cerulean blue colors the walls, fireplace, ceiling, and trim.
Off-White + Taupe + Smokey Black
Give neutrals presence by applying them in a mix of patterns.
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Vary the scale of patterns on different surfaces to create a balanced look.
An assortment of patterned throw pillows in warm, neutral colorsadds interest to a taupe sofa.
The botanical curtains are a jumping-off point for this living room color scheme.
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The bright colors are combined with assorted animal print pillows for a safari look.
Keeping the ceiling, trim, and sofa white maintains a classic look.
Upholstered accent chairs andmatching ottomansrepeat the hue throughout the space for a cohesive look.
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The light color is just a few shades off the white coveringthe fireplace, trim, and cabinets.
Small coral pillows introduce an accent color without distracting from the room’s quiet, peaceful mood.
Here, pinkpatterned wallpapercovers the backs of built-in shelves.
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In this space,powder bluefeels bold, covering the ceiling, furniture, and floors.
Similarly, the light-in-tone lavender contrasts the blue on the artwork and pillows.
Creamy white walls offer a warmer counterpoint to all the cool hues.
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Soft white, rather than a stark shade, injects the space with warmth.
Thewood coffee tabletop and touches of nature add a grounding effect.
Thewhite fireplace and mirrorare brighter counterpoints to the warm hues.
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Accessories in shades similar to the wall color tie the space together.
The primarily gray and blue living room color scheme is reminiscent of stormy ocean waves.
In this living room, detailed wall paneling makes the color combination more impactful.
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A brown sofa keeps the look relaxed.
Fuchsia + Raspberry + Browns
Pink brings a bright, energizing feel to living rooms.
Equally strong citron and coral keep up with the blue’s energy level.
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Emerald + Jade + Linen
Green pulls out all the stops in this jewel box living room.
A neutral sofa and slipper chair calm the vibrant colors.
Coral-Orange + Aqua + Milk Chocolate
Traditional designrelies on a refined composition and classic styling.
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Have fun with this formal look in a living room by layering in a punchy color scheme.
With a foundation of timeless neutrals, acomplementary color schemeof coral-orange and aqua brings this living room to life.
Hints of chocolate brown recall the coloring of the wood floor, tables, and chair frames.
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Limit a traditional color palette to a few neutrals and two colors to maintain a formal air.
A brown sofa resembles the color of rich soil and is repeated within the armchair upholstery’s stripe.
Soft ecru lends a glowing quality to this space, whilegray is a grounding addition.
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Arestrained use of yellowon the pillows draws out the yellow undertones in the ecru while adding dimension.
Nickel Gray + Golden Yellow
Use neutralsinspired by metallicsto create a chic look that’s not overpowering.
To start, take a look at how thecolor wheelworks.
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Color is personal, so listen to your instincts.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most popular living room color is greenparticularlygreens inspired by the colors of nature.
Blues are typically regarded as the most relaxing color for a living room.
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This rule states that you should choose a dominant color that will cover 60 percent of the room.
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