Picking out a paint color for your living room can be the hardest part of your home-transformation project. Even if you have an idea of what colors you’d like, there are dozens of shades to choose from. Plus, your living area is one of the most-used areas of your home, which is why it’s important to get the color right the first time around. Read on to learn about some of the best colors to paint your living room.
You Can Never Go Wrong With Neutral Options
If you’d like a more-toned down living room area that feels calm, clean, and collected, neutral color choices are the way to go. These include every shade of color from grays to beige and are a great option if you have living room furniture that won’t compliment a bolder color choice. If you’re looking to sell your home a few years down the road, neutral colors can help your future homebuyers envision a blank slate that they can make their own as well.
While some people think of the word “neutral” and imagine browns and tans, there are some other, more fun tones that you can work with. These include light blues and pale greens that can pop with a white baseboard. These colors can be complimented with bold furniture that balances the space while still keeping it fun and creative.
Bolder Colors Can Let Your Personality Shine
For more adventurous homeowners that cringe when they hear the word “neutral”, you can also choose a fun bold color for your living room. Here are a few options that have been a popular choice among homeowners in 2020:
- Deep cranberry red
- Vibrant blue—think, the Mediterranean sea
- Subtle sage
- Rich purple
- Cozy, blank-slate black
Although these may sound wild or overwhelming when you read them, they’re great options to help create a fun, yet calming space. You can also tone them down with wooden or neutral furniture if you’re worried about your living room being too bold.
Utilizing Accent Walls
If you find pros and cons in the two color trends listed above and seem stuck in the middle, you can always choose to make one or two accent walls to liven up your living room while keeping it balanced. One great way to put this into practice is to paint two (or more) of the walls in your living room a neutral tone and create an accent wall as a bold pop. Not only will this help balance the area, but when paired with complementary furniture, you can truly transform your living room.
Don’t forget that one of the best resources you can use is your professional painter. If you are hesitant about the color you’re choosing or would like a second opinion, they’ll be able to provide you with an experienced eye.
About Platinum Painting of Frisco
At Platinum Painting of Frisco, our team of professional painters offer a masterful eye for interior painting. Whether you’re looking to transform your living room, kitchen, or bedroom, we offer a wide range of services to help make that happen. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free in-home estimate, visit our website or call 972-372-0404.