What Colour Should I Paint My Living Room? Ideas for Every Aesthetic

Are you wondering what colour to paint your living room? You're in the right place!

The living room is one of the busiest rooms in the house, so it should reflect your personal style and be a sanctuary for you and your family. Adding a splash of paint is the easiest way to transform the space – if you can decide on a colour, that is!

Don’t worry. We've put together some ideas to suit every aesthetic to help you choose the best colour to refresh your living space.

We've also included some great furniture recommendations to help you completely overhaul the room.

Neutral Living Room Paint Ideas

Going for neutral paint in your living room doesn’t mean it’s going to be boring. Actually, it’s quite the opposite! It gives you a versatile backdrop that really lets your furniture and decor shine.

Lighter shades like beige, grey, or cream can open up a smaller space, making it feel more welcoming. They’re great at bouncing natural light around, too, giving your room a lovely, warm glow.

By incorporating textures and pops of colour through accessories, a neutral palette can be both dynamic and refreshing, proving that understated can indeed be exciting.

Here are some of our favourite neutral living room paint ideas for your home...

1. Mushroom Beige

Mushroom beige is this cosy, earthy colour that's a mix of warm grey and light brown – it's got a classy but friendly vibe to it.

It goes really well with sharp whites, deep blues, and soft greens, making any living space feel welcoming and put-together. It's all about creating a space that feels balanced and chic.

2. Warm Browns

Warm browns, think chestnut, cocoa, and caramel, just scream cosiness and comfort, don't they? They're perfect with soft creams, muted golds, and terracotta shades, making any living room feel warm, inviting, and oh-so-elegant.

We know our Salvador Accent Chair would look stunning in a warm brown living room to inject some colour while complimenting the paint on the walls.

3. Light Creams

Light creams, with their soft, warm vibes, really give off a calm and serene feel. Think "Vanilla Custard" and "Buttercream". They go amazingly well with soft pastels, a bit of muted grey, and a dash of rich navy, making any living space look both tranquil and chic.

Accent chairs are the perfect way to bring a light cream living room to life without overwhelming the neutral shade of the walls.

Our York Accent Chair combines lots of colours you can bring out in your soft furnishings and artwork without being too garish.

Feature Wall Paint Colours

Adding a feature or accent wall to your living room? Great idea! It gives your space a natural focal point, making it easier to decide how to arrange the room.

While lots of people go for bright and vibrant wallpaper, don’t forget paint is also an option. The whole point is for the wall to pop, so if you’re painting, think bright and bold colours.

Here are some of our favourite painted feature wall ideas...

1. Striking Pink Accents

Adding striking pink accents against a dark background really makes a feature wall pop, bringing life and vibrancy to any room.

If you're after a cosier vibe, why not go for navy instead of black? It's just as deep but feels a bit more welcoming, letting that pink really stand out. It's a surefire way to turn your living space into a super stylish retreat.

2. Gradient Hue Blue Walls

A feature wall with a gradient of blues really brings a calm vibe, making the room feel warm and welcoming. It mixes soft and deep tones, adding a bit of visual interest without being too bright – perfect for chilling out.

Blue is a versatile feature wall option because it's easy to pair with furniture and other interior design accents. Adding furniture with light natural wood helps to keep the room light. Our Fowey Coffee Table is the ideal piece for a blue feature wall.

3. Contrast Blush Pink Flowers

Check out this feature wall with blush pink flowers against a contrasting background – it’s such a gentle yet eye-catching look! It’s all about balancing that soft vibe with some serious visual punch, making a charming focal point that really warms up the room and keeps it feeling cosy yet chic.

The Brandon Love Chair is the perfect piece of furniture to accompany a floral feature wall. It picks up on a range of colours with its own subtle floral piece.

4. Go Bold With Black Paint

Going for an all-black feature wall really makes a statement. It's sleek, modern, and just oozes elegance. Plus, it's amazing how it brings out the architectural details and makes lighter decor and furnishings really stand out.

Best of all, black goes with everything, so furnishing your living room is much simpler. Opting for a white sofa, like the Aubrey 2-Seater Sofa, can create a stunning contrast for a striking living room.

Bright Living Room Paint Colors

Got a living room that's a tad dark or on the snug side? Why not jazz it up with some bright paint colours on the walls?

Now, if bright colours aren't really your thing, you can still give your living room a fresh look with a softer hue or maybe a pastel take on those ideas.

Here are some of our favourite bright colours that work brilliantly in living rooms...

1. Bold Purple Living Room Walls

Going for bold purple walls can really lighten up a dark living room, adding a splash of rich vibrancy that grabs your attention.

It works wonders with neutral accents and furniture, like grey sofas, white accent chairs, and some shiny metallic decor, giving you a lovely contrast while bringing loads of character and warmth into the room.

We personally love the Anna Chaise Corner Group Sofa to complement purple living room walls in any shade. The medium-grey hue is incredibly versatile!

2. Statement Peach Walls

Peach tones can transform a dim living room into the warm and inviting space you’ve dreamed of! This soft, cheerful hue complements furnishings in soft greys, whites, and light wood finishes while adding harmony to vibrant patterns.

Incorporate plush cream or beige sofas for a cosy, accommodating atmosphere. The Dexter LargeThree-Piece Corner Group is the ideal soft sofa for this kind of living room.

3. Bright White Walls

Bright white walls are the ultimate choice for making a room look larger and airy. This neutral canvas allows for endless creativity, enabling you to infuse colour and personality through furniture and decor, creating an inviting and lively living space that reflects your unique style.

With white living room walls, you can opt for bright and vibrant statement furniture, like the Paxton Swivel Accent Chair.

4. Exotic Pink Paint

Exotic pink paint makes a bold statement and can instantly brighten a dull room. To balance its vibrancy and prevent overwhelm, consider pairing it with soft neutrals like light greys or whites.

Accents in muted greens or rich golds can enhance the overall aesthetic, creating a harmonious yet lively atmosphere in your living space. A large rug can achieve this, providing a suitable contrast for the bright pink!

Modern Monochrome Pairings

Painting your living room with a monochromatic pattern is timeless. But you can update this classic decor by changing up the colours you use. Using two colours in your living room doubles the amount of colours you can pick out in your accents and furniture.

Here are some of our favourite monochrome pairings for living room walls...

1. Sage Green & Warm White Living Room Walls

Sage green and warm white create an ideal monochrome pairing for a cosy living room due to their soothing and inviting qualities. Sage green brings a touch of nature indoors, promoting relaxation, while warm white adds brightness and openness.

Together, they establish a balanced and harmonious atmosphere, making the space feel both tranquil and welcoming.

2. 2 Shades of Grey for Muted Monochrome Walls

Mixing two shades of grey can give you that classy, muted monochrome vibe that's both modern and chic. It's all about the play between light and dark tones – it adds some depth and character, but everything still feels tied together.

This trick really ramps up the elegance of a room, letting other decor pieces pop without making the place feel too busy.

3. Black & Soft Pink for Modern Monochrome Walls

Mixing black with soft pink gives you this really cool contrast that's both modern and fun, making the space super welcoming.

It goes amazingly well with that mid-century modern furniture vibe, light wood touches, and some shiny metallic bits, just bringing the whole chic and lively feel of the room together.

For this aesthetic, we love our Fusion range to bring exposed wood and metallic construction into the mix.

How to Choose the Right Colours for Your Living Room

When deciding on the perfect paint colours for your living room, several factors should be taken into consideration to ensure a harmonious and satisfying outcome.

Here’s a brief outline of key points to reflect upon:

Summary: Find the Perfect Wall Colour for Your Furniture

Picking the right wall colour for your living room is key because you want it to really go well with your furniture. Getting the shades to match up just makes everything look better, letting your decor pop.

Whether you're into striking contrasts or more muted tones, choosing the perfect paint can pull the whole room together, making it a cosy spot that shows off your unique style.

Whatever colour you choose, find the perfect living room furniture to compliment it at Fairway Furniture with a FREE 5-Year Guarantee on all orders.

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