33 Paint Colors For Your Dream Living Room

Creating your dream living room isn’t just about the furniture or the layout; it’s about setting the perfect mood with the right color combinations. The paint color you choose has to work with the upholstery of the furniture, rug colors and decor accessories, in order to get the aesthetic you want. This step in home improvement matters a lot and you really need to put in time and careful research. It does not mean you have to go to the store and get paints for your swatches, ’cause that would be expensive and impractical. Rather use this article as a walk through guide to eliminate the color choices one by one until you find a definite winner. Whether you’re looking for something bold and dramatic, serene and calming, or fresh and modern, these 33 paint ideas are a sure way to get started.

Bold color choices

1. Red is a bold and rich shade and can be used on an accent wall to create contrast in the living room.

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2. Burnt orange shade gives an intense lively and vibrant mood regardless of the time of day.

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3. Mustard yellow is bold and great for warm tones and gives a unique living room style.

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4. Coral gives the room a cheerful and warm feel without overwhelming the aesthetic.

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5. Deep burgundy is a romantic and luxurious color and definitely eye-catching as living room color.

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6. Deep plum provides a bold matte look as the burgundy but with a feminine touch.

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Soft Feminine Choices

7. Peach gives the room soft feminine touch.

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8. Lavender layered with other lighter shades gives a soft and modern space.

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9. Hot pink goes well with light vintage pieces for a soft elegant look.

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10. Pastel pink works for a classic modern fusion style.

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11. Dove gray gives a warm tone for a slightly feminine decor.

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Earthy tones

12. Forest green and brown are a typical choice for a natural earthy space.

13. Emerald green is a rich shade and pairs well with golden accessories.

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14. Sage green is earthy and calming, perfect for a serene relaxing atmosphere.

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15. Yellow tone gives your living room a light airy summer look.

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16. Olive green is a neutral color with a touch of nature and pairs well with natural wooden accents.

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17. Terracotta and cream are ideal for a rustic or mediterranean vibe.

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18. Sandy brown or tan gives a balanced and neutral look.

19. A warm tone like burnt sienna gives your space an autumn/fall charm.

20. Chocolate brown as a grounding base color goes well with a bohemian look.

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Classic and calm tones

21. Black or charcoal gray is a good color for dark masculine aesthetic.

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22. Navy blue gives you classic moody hues and a grounding color for bright decor pieces.

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23. Sky blue is warm and inviting with a cool edge of tranquility.

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24. Turqoise gives you a coastal or nautical base to work with.

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25. Dusty blue is subtle with gray undertones and fit for a relaxing mood.

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26. Deep teal can be used to accent focal walls.

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27. Pewter gray pairs well with off-white and is a timeless choice for a minimalistic aesthetic.

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28. Rich milky white is a great backdrop for a neutral decor.

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29. Midnight blue when paired with gold accesories gives a dramatic and classic tone.

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30. Dark gray walls translate to a peaceful neutral setting for your living room.

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31. Mint green gives a fresh and airy coastal look.

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32. Indigo blue and soft white is the way to go for a crisp and clean look.

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33. Cobalt blue or royal blue gives richer tones for a bold blue look.

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