Your living room's whole vibe really comes down to the colors you pick. Here are 25 specific color ideas that will give your space a fresh feel and make it reflect you perfectly.
Layer Empty Frames for Dimensional Wall Art
You can arrange oversized, empty wooden frames on a blank wall. Hang a small piece of art inside one, and place a decorative plate or object in another.
Anchor Your Space with a Tufted Ottoman
A deeply tufted ottoman in a neutral tone can anchor a living space. Its generous size and soft upholstery, with button detailing, allow it to serve multiple functions. Use it as extra seating, a footrest, or even a coffee table if you place a tray on top.
Wood Slat Walls Add Warmth and Texture Behind Furniture
When a large wall feels too bare, vertical wood slat panels can back a media cabinet or seating area. The textured panels break up expansive blank spaces behind a long, low media cabinet.
Contrast Slats to Accentuate Your Entertainment Area
Dark vertical slats combine with a warm wood panel to frame the television and fireplace.
Ground Your Seating Area with a Large Wooden Coffee Table
If your seating area needs a central piece, a substantial wooden coffee table with a natural tone works well. Place a shallow wooden tray and a stack of books on its surface.
Introduce Richness with a Textured Blue Sofa
A deep blue sofa, detailed with subtle gold accents and thin gold bands along its arms, features vertical pleating on the back cushions in the living area.
Anchor Your Seating with a Large Square Coffee Table
Substantial wood makes up a large, low-profile coffee table placed centrally in the seating arrangement. Its generous surface can hold stacked books and a folded throw.
Complement Your Sofa with Paired Artwork
Two framed art pieces hang above the sofa, featuring a larger colorful landscape and a smaller portrait. Both pick up subtle tones from the deep blue sectional below.
Echo Coastal Art with Soft Pastel Paint Swatches
Paint swatch samples, arranged in a vertical line, show soft whites, blush pinks, and muted blues and greens. These colors reflect the palette of the ocean artwork hung above the sofa.
Frame Artwork Within Wall Paneling
If your walls have recessed panels, hang simple framed artwork inside them. Minimalist frames and understated art pieces don't let the wall look too busy.
Sage Green Shelving Unit With Varied Decor
A large, soft sage green modular shelving unit holds varied vases, books, and small sculptures.
Fluted Wood Coffee Table Anchors Seating Area
For a central point that feels natural and textured, consider a round low table with a fluted wood finish. Its significant size secures the furniture grouping, while the ribbed surface brings soft detail without overwhelming the area. This piece offers a useful flat top that helps create a warm room.
Center Your Seating with a Round Pedestal Coffee Table
If your living room seating needs a strong center, a substantial round coffee table with a pedestal base is an option. Its light, neutral finish and textured surface will support your decorative pieces.
Abstract Artwork Adds Graphic Punch to Dark Walls
Hang a collection of framed abstract art with bold black and white shapes on deep blue walls. The graphic pieces break up the expanse of color.
Pair Large Black and White Art Above a Dark Sofa
If you have a dark-colored sofa, consider hanging two large black and white abstract art pieces above it. The black and white palette stands out against the dark fabric.
Layer Decor on a Glass-Topped Coffee Table
Use a glass-topped coffee table that has a lower shelf. Place a shallow tray on the bottom shelf to corral small objects, such as decorative stones and a bud vase.
Tall Vase of Yellow Branches Adds a Burst of Color
A generous arrangement of tall yellow-flowering branches in a clear glass vase sits on your coffee table, positioned against a neutral sofa and warm yellow walls.
Style a Round Wood Table with Varied Vases
Place a few ceramic vases of different shapes and sizes on a light wood coffee table. The grouping will add varied textures to the surface.
Ground a Light Sofa with Large Black-Framed Art
A large, dark-framed monochrome landscape hangs above a neutral sofa on a pale wall.
Glass-Topped Coffee Table With Metallic Accents
A large, square coffee table features a reflective glass top and a metallic base. Group small metallic candle holders and a decorative dish on its surface. It's a useful choice if you're looking to show reflective items.
Curved Sofas Create Intimate Seating Arrangements
Plush, cream-colored curved sofas in your living space curve inward, encouraging guests to face each other, which adds a soft, sculptural element to the room.
Soften a Corner with a Tall Floor Lamp
A tall floor lamp with a warm glow sits in the corner by a sectional sofa, providing ambient lighting without occupying valuable surface space on nearby side tables.
Quilted Velvet Sofas Create a Luxe Seating Area
Quilted velvet sofas and accent chairs in deep blue can define a seating area. The rich texture of the fabric is notable. Its jewel-toned hue will be a visible anchor in the room.
