Color and pattern can take aneutral roomfrom blah to beautiful.

And you’re not just limited to paint to jazz up your space.

Awood floorin a matte finish adds visual warmth underfoot.

dark teal living room

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Try these simple tips for elevating the hub of your home.

In this space, pale sage walls act as a neutral background for other, more vibrant colors.

A patternedarea rugcombines orange, pink, purple, green, and blue.

living room with green chairs

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It defines the color palette in this room, which helps unify the accents and furniture pieces.

Alternate Accessories

Gray living roomwalls shouldn’t remind you of a rainy day.

Learn how to layer colors in stages for a stunning final result.

different pattern rug and couch

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Here,bold blackand shimmery gold accessories are placed in visually stunning symmetry.

Choose asymmetrical art featuring the same color scheme for an element of surprise.

A white chandelier and a geometrical bookshelfbalance the splashy couchand cushions.

neutral living room with red coffee table

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Create a White Canvas

Living room colors pack an extra punch against white walls and sofas.

Rich gold, bold prints, and a wild rug complement the peppy sofa.

Favorite sports teams, vacation spots, or a beloved era could influence a family’s decor style.

green living room with matching chairs

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Here, layeredshades of redand blue mingle to add dimension to this colorful space.

Large walls offer space todisplay artwork.

A hint of warm color can take the chill off a cool color palette.

stone fireplace in living room

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Incorporate Your Travels

Fabulous fabrics add color, giving this space a global bazaar feel.

Anailhead trim chairand aglitzy bar cartprovide a youthful oomph.

Play with Patterns

Modern living room colors and patterns partner to infuse flair into this living room.

blue and neutral living room

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Stripes, ikat, and other geometric patterns help the eye travel through the spacious room.

Here, theblue wall stands outagainst the white ceiling, rug, and adjacent wall.

Adding accessories in colors from thesame blue familyhelps the accent wall feel at home.

black and white living room

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In this room,powder blue wallsand a white fireplace make a lovely pair.

Inject a New Twist

Bright, graphic artwork amps up this cozyfamily room style.

Afloating gallery shelfwith blue-hued prints puts a surprising contemporary twist on a traditionally rooted room.

living room with plush pink couches

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The adjacent wall is proof that it’s possible for you to fill abold-patterned wallpaperwith artwork.

Here, unlikely chevron curtains transform this muted space into a lively living room.

Stacked white frames placed between the windows tie the neutral wall colors together.

living room with blue statement wall

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To make the room appear larger,hang the curtains from the ceilingto the floor.

Feature Contrasting Trim

You may be challenged by how to add color to a room.

One way to make it easy is to choose whether you want awarm or cool paletteand build from there.

blue living room with red and gold accents

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green and red living room

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living room with dark ceiling

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living room with mix of patterns

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blue accent wall

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Light blue living room

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small living room, sofa, area rug

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living room with bold drapes

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