{"id":47551,"date":"2026-03-12T19:48:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=47551"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:48:52","slug":"living-room-paint-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/living-room-paint-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"30+ Lovely living room paint ideas &#8211; color schemes, wall paint ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A fresh coat of paint is the best way to add new life to your living room. And while you could stick to the same old white or cream walls, there&#8217;s so much fun to be had with a splash of color. And I&#8217;m about to show you why with these beautiful living room paint ideas.<\/p>\n<p>The color on a wall is so much more than that &#8211; it&#8217;s the feeling that you and others get when being in that room. So let&#8217;s take a quick look at how different shades create different ambience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Green<\/strong> is the color of harmony and renewal &#8211; it brings new life to your living room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grey<\/strong> is not only a popular neutral but also makes your small living room feel much more spacious.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blue<\/strong> is an all-time favorite color and, with the calming, stabilizing effect it has on your home, it&#8217;s no wonder why!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sand<\/strong> is a timeless color that works well with neutral furniture and decor.<\/p>\n<p>And <strong>black<\/strong> is a bold choice that creates a dramatic effect. Perfect for those who enjoy a strong, moody house.<\/p>\n<p>But those aren&#8217;t the only options on the market. There are so many more colors and shades to choose from and endless ways to style your walls. To get you started on your decorating journey,\u00a0 we&#8217;re sharing our favorite living room paint ideas, including color schemes, feature walls, and all-encompassing wall paint. Are you ready to be inspired? Let&#8217;s go!<\/p>\n<h3>1. Pastel colors<\/h3>\n<p>Pastels are increasingly popular for living rooms. They\u2019re a lovely way of adding a pretty tint to your room without overwhelming the space. And they make the ideal backdrop for bolder colored furnishings in complementary tones.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38681\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38681\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050708\/alberto-eger-PmstY5S5nKA-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-pastels\" width=\"640\" height=\"1137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050708\/alberto-eger-PmstY5S5nKA-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050708\/alberto-eger-PmstY5S5nKA-unsplash-84x150.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/PmstY5S5nKA?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Alberto Eger on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2. Colorful feature wall<\/h3>\n<p>Add life to your cozy living room with a mix of shades of your favorite color. Here, a bold orange is combined with a softer pale apricot, then with a bright white. This design certainly breaks the boundaries! And if you&#8217;re the kind of person who wants to try something new, why not give it a go?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38682\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38682\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38682\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050708\/andrew-barrowman-MEg4nFInY3Q-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-apricot\" width=\"640\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050708\/andrew-barrowman-MEg4nFInY3Q-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050708\/andrew-barrowman-MEg4nFInY3Q-unsplash-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/MEg4nFInY3Q?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Andrew Barrowman on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>3. Mustard yellow living room<\/h3>\n<p>Another popular choice is mustard yellow. If you want to create a space like this, add earthy tones like cream or chocolate and plenty of greenery to complement the softness of the yellow.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38683\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38683\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050707\/beazy-60SnthS09Ao-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-mustard\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050707\/beazy-60SnthS09Ao-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050707\/beazy-60SnthS09Ao-unsplash-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/60SnthS09Ao?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Beazy on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>4. Blue and white<\/h3>\n<p>A soft, pale blue like this looks gorgeous with an array of lush houseplants. Choosing white paint for your skirting boards and door frames also looks chic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38684\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38684\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050707\/sven-brandsma-oxP0veO6pWk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-pale-blue\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050707\/sven-brandsma-oxP0veO6pWk-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050707\/sven-brandsma-oxP0veO6pWk-unsplash-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/oxP0veO6pWk?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Sven Brandsma on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>5. Pink with grey<\/h3>\n<p>A pink feature wall adds so much beauty to this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/small-living-room-design-ideas\/\">living room.<\/a> I like how the color has been broken up by the pale grey molding and the balcony&#8217;s pale grey paint. Add pot plants for vibrancy and black accents for sophistication.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38685\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38685\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050707\/stefen-tan-lYLeIM2W-cw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-pink\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050707\/stefen-tan-lYLeIM2W-cw-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050707\/stefen-tan-lYLeIM2W-cw-unsplash-120x150.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/lYLeIM2W-cw?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Stefen Tan on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>6. Panelled walls and pastels<\/h3>\n<p>Add character to your living room with timber panelled walls. While you can paint them any color you like, classic white looks best. And it looks so sophisticated when combined with soft pastel colors like blue and pink. Integrate these touches with a beautiful armchair and a colorful, cozy rug.<\/p>\n<p>Try your hand at\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">the job yourself, or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/house-painting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0hire a professional painter<\/a> to ensure<\/span>\u00a0it&#8217;s done well.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Bold blue<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to pull out all stops, hold nothing back when you choose a saturated shade of blue like this one. Now, admittedly, the blue is a bit much, so you can complete the space by hanging pictures and prints in different kinds of frames. Metallics work wonderfully with this shade of blue, so introduce them with your coffee table, picture frames, and light fittings.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38686\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38686\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38686\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/loewe-technology-azMs02-lAFk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-bold-blue\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/loewe-technology-azMs02-lAFk-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/loewe-technology-azMs02-lAFk-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/loewe-technology-azMs02-lAFk-unsplash-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/loewe-technology-azMs02-lAFk-unsplash-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/loewe-technology-azMs02-lAFk-unsplash-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/loewe-technology-azMs02-lAFk-unsplash-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/loewe-technology-azMs02-lAFk-unsplash-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/azMs02-lAFk?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Loewe Technology on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>8. Green living room<\/h3>\n<p>This is a soothing, peaceful color. In color psychology, green is thought to create a sense of serenity. So if you need a little bit of balance in your life, then this just might be the right choice for you!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31555\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31555\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31555\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/green-living-room.jpg\" alt=\"green living room\" width=\"700\" height=\"1244\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@spacejoy?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Spacejoy<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/w5rjgQCTM6Y\/living-room?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>9. Olive green living room<\/h3>\n<p>Green is very hot right now in the home decor space, and an olive green shade sure packs a punch. Pair it with a dark burgundy couch, which will look fab against the green walls. When combined, the two colors make a space feel like a trendy winter retreat.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Purple<\/h3>\n<p>If you want something that&#8217;s a little more grown-up than pink yet still feminine, then you can&#8217;t go past a violet shade of purple. It gives any room a striking, elegant feel. And it&#8217;s easy to combine with cream, white, and grey.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38687\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38687\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/madalyn-cox-jmo9pMqK2lE-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-purple\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/madalyn-cox-jmo9pMqK2lE-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/madalyn-cox-jmo9pMqK2lE-unsplash-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/jmo9pMqK2lE?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Madalyn Cox on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>11. Palm print wallpaper<\/h3>\n<p>Looking for a fun theme to take your living room to the next level? You&#8217;ve got to consider palm wallpaper. \u00a0Wallpaper with a clear pattern is definitely something that should be left to the professionals because it can be difficult to not only install but also line up the print perfectly. So it&#8217;s important to find the right help with your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/wallpaper-installation\/\">wallpaper installation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Soft blue living room<\/h3>\n<p>This rustic living room strikes just the right balance between warmth and cool. The timber flooring and soft white and mint cushions add warmth to the space, while the pastel blue painted walls and throw bring a cool feel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38688\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38688\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/diana-ivanova-d-ynwDqAnms-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-soft-lavender\" width=\"640\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/diana-ivanova-d-ynwDqAnms-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050706\/diana-ivanova-d-ynwDqAnms-unsplash-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/d-ynwDqAnms?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Diana Ivanova on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>13. Pretty pink living room<\/h3>\n<p>Pink works so well with a soft, pale grey couch! Meanwhile, the dark wooden floating shelves help keep the space from feeling too girly.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31553\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31553\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31553\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052838\/pink-living-room-idea.jpg\" alt=\"pink living room\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@beazy?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Beazy<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/w5rjgQCTM6Y\/living-room?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some people love painting and others, well, not so much. If you&#8217;re the latter, then fear not, because you can get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/painting\/\">painter<\/a> to do all of the endless rolling and cutting in for you.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Deep ocean blue<\/h3>\n<p>Create a serene living room with the darkest of blue on blue. A dark wall color, like this one, will make your furniture and decor stand out. Bring in white accents to add light to the space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31552\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31552\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31552\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052838\/navy-living-room-paint-ideas.jpg\" alt=\"navy living room paint ideas\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@beazy?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Beazy<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/w5rjgQCTM6Y\/living-room?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>15. Eggshell blue<\/h3>\n<p>This is a soft and subtle choice for a relaxed living room. Light blue instantly gives your room a coastal feel, adding a sense of peace and calm. Decorate your room with white furniture and pops of blue, along with one or two other shades (in this case, sunshine yellow and dark red) to complete the design.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38689\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38689\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38689\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050705\/oksana-taran-GKyI0PC8j5Y-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-soft-blue\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050705\/oksana-taran-GKyI0PC8j5Y-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050705\/oksana-taran-GKyI0PC8j5Y-unsplash-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/GKyI0PC8j5Y?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Oksana Taran on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>16. Colorful<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to create a multi-colored living room with eye-catching furniture and decor, it&#8217;s important to make a careful choice for your walls. Choose a wall color that complements the tones in your furniture.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Red walls<\/h3>\n<p>Going with red for your walls is sure to make a statement. If you want to play with this much red, ensure you incorporate a variety of textures to stop it from looking flat. You could also add some animal-print textiles, which work fantastically well with bold red tones.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38690\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38690\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38690\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050705\/jean-philippe-delberghe-dLmlYKuoJBc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-bold-red\" width=\"640\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050705\/jean-philippe-delberghe-dLmlYKuoJBc-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050705\/jean-philippe-delberghe-dLmlYKuoJBc-unsplash-107x150.jpg 107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/dLmlYKuoJBc?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Jean-Philippe Delberghe on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>18. Grey-blue in a vintage maximalist room<\/h3>\n<p>If minimalism is not your thing, embrace your inner maximalist with a quirky living room like this one. The sleek grey with blue undertones, as pictured below, is perfect for this space. It brings another dimension to the room while softening all the dark elements.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31554\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31554\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31554\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/blue-grey-living-room-paint-idea.jpg\" alt=\"blue grey living room\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/blue-grey-living-room-paint-idea.jpg 700w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/blue-grey-living-room-paint-idea-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/blue-grey-living-room-paint-idea-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/blue-grey-living-room-paint-idea-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/blue-grey-living-room-paint-idea-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/blue-grey-living-room-paint-idea-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/blue-grey-living-room-paint-idea-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31554\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@spacejoy?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Spacejoy<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/w5rjgQCTM6Y\/living-room?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>19. Grey and blue tones<\/h3>\n<p>Grey walls will make your living room feel elegant and sophisticated. And there are so many benefits to this color. Grey makes your living room feel more spacious, and it&#8217;s so versatile, suiting many different styles. You can keep things simple by sticking to grey and white, or you can experiment with pops of color and statement pieces.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38691\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38691\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38691\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050705\/blvck-paris-ckBxIZmpXJE-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-dark-grey\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050705\/blvck-paris-ckBxIZmpXJE-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050705\/blvck-paris-ckBxIZmpXJE-unsplash-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/ckBxIZmpXJE?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Blvck Paris on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>20. Orange<\/h3>\n<p>While this isn&#8217;t a very common choice, orange sure adds a lot of fun and warmth to this space. When painting your walls, remember you don&#8217;t have to use the same shade on all four walls. Instead, you can add a single color to parts of your wall, or to just one side as a feature wall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38693\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38693\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050704\/alexander-kovacs-Wo3vGGdBdno-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-painting-colours-bold-orange\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050704\/alexander-kovacs-Wo3vGGdBdno-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050704\/alexander-kovacs-Wo3vGGdBdno-unsplash-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Wo3vGGdBdno?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>21. Blue hues<\/h3>\n<p>Here, a stunning greyish teal blue, which really makes a bold statement, especially with the designer furniture.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38694\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38694\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050704\/virender-singh-GybmMi0QZV4-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-blue-grey\" width=\"640\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050704\/virender-singh-GybmMi0QZV4-unsplash-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050704\/virender-singh-GybmMi0QZV4-unsplash-1-96x150.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/GybmMi0QZV4?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Virender Singh on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>22. Jade green<\/h3>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to get away for the weekend to relax. All you need to do is create a tranquil oasis in your own home. And the best color to do this with is green! Add deep green to all of your living room walls or create a standout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/feature-wall-ideas\/\">feature wall<\/a>\u00a0like this one. And then decorate your room with greenery and flowers to bring more of the outside world in. Before you know it, you&#8217;ll have your own peaceful space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31556\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31556\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052837\/jade-green-living-room.jpg\" alt=\"jade green living room\" width=\"700\" height=\"489\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@huntleytography?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Devon Janse van Rensburg<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/w5rjgQCTM6Y\/living-room?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>23. Choose sunny yellow<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a color that will brighten up your living room, then you simply can&#8217;t go past yellow. It will completely transform your space, making it inviting and warm. And if you want to create detail, leave the bottom part of your wall white. This will break up the yellow and add a sophisticated touch.<\/p>\n<h3>24. Grey wall<\/h3>\n<p>Create an elegant adults-only living room by adding plenty of grey. While you can combine color with grey, it&#8217;s also very effective on its own or with touches of white.<\/p>\n<p>If you like grey but\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">this darker approach doesn&#8217;t tickle your fancy, here are more<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/grey-living-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0grey living room ideas<\/a> to inspire you<\/span>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38695\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38695\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38695\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050704\/davide-cantelli-ajisKc2uuFk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-grey-feature-wall\" width=\"640\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050704\/davide-cantelli-ajisKc2uuFk-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050704\/davide-cantelli-ajisKc2uuFk-unsplash-150x134.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/ajisKc2uuFk?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Davide Cantelli on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>25. Lime green walls<\/h3>\n<p>Lime green certainly isn&#8217;t a common choice for living room paint, but it adds another dimension to the room, making it a little edgier. The green works in this space because the rest of the room is fairly neutral, with the grey couch and some complementary greenery.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38696\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38696\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38696\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050703\/pexels-pixabay-260046.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-lime-green\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050703\/pexels-pixabay-260046.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050703\/pexels-pixabay-260046-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/apartment-comfort-contemporary-couch-260046\/\"> Pixabay by Pexels <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>26. Dark wall living room<\/h3>\n<p>Make your living room feel Frenchy-chic with a dark color palette. Popular options include navy, dark green, or even black. I like how this design offsets the dark with a clean, white roof and a gorgeous, ornate mirror.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38697\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38697\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050703\/alexandra-gornago-LrrADFcX80w-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-black\" width=\"640\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050703\/alexandra-gornago-LrrADFcX80w-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050703\/alexandra-gornago-LrrADFcX80w-unsplash-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/LrrADFcX80w?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Alexandra Gornago on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>27. Bird wallpaper<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to create a vintage living room, why not consider a quirky wallpaper like a bird-print design? Team it up with patterns and textures for a maximalist look, or keep it simple with white or timber furniture.<\/p>\n<h3>28. Sand<\/h3>\n<p>This is a traditional choice that will make for a very sophisticated living room. The good thing about sandy tones is that they are so versatile. You can layer in other neutrals or choose pops of color like yellow, pink, orange, and blue, and decorate with furniture and hanging wall prints.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38698\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38698\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38698\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/asida_-o4cGRTmKjcw-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-sand\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/asida_-o4cGRTmKjcw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/asida_-o4cGRTmKjcw-unsplash-1200x2133.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/asida_-o4cGRTmKjcw-unsplash-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/asida_-o4cGRTmKjcw-unsplash-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/asida_-o4cGRTmKjcw-unsplash-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/asida_-o4cGRTmKjcw-unsplash-1152x2048.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/o4cGRTmKjcw?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by ASIDA_ on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>29. Deliver a wow with wallpaper<\/h3>\n<p>Dramatic wallpaper is a brave choice and definitely not everybody&#8217;s cup of tea. But if you want to challenge the status quo and go for something unique, then this might just be the option for you. Combine it with a solid color feature wall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31557\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31557\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31557\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24052836\/living-room-wallpaper.jpg\" alt=\"living room wallpaper\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sweeksco?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Steven Weeks<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/w5rjgQCTM6Y\/living-room?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>30. Wood panels<\/h3>\n<p>Set the stage for a warm theme in your living room by installing wooden panels on your walls. This is such an easy base to build on with neutral shades like grey, brown, and black. And combined with warm colors and neutrals, this makes for a really cozy space. You&#8217;ll still have to finish the timber with a coat of sealer, but this is a fairly low-maintenance option.<\/p>\n<h3>31. Black<\/h3>\n<p>Now, this isn&#8217;t the most obvious color choice for a living room, but that&#8217;s what can make it so appealing. A living room with four black walls (and a black ceiling) is dramatic and totally unexpected. Black can draw attention to architectural details in your walls and highlight furniture that pops against the dark backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a large window or glass door that lets in a lot of sunlight into your living room, black walls can help balance the glare. A black living room is sure to make a bold statement that will form the center point of your home.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38699\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38699\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/ivanna-mykhailiuk-LvCtMNCe6Jg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"living-room-paint-colours-black\" width=\"640\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/ivanna-mykhailiuk-LvCtMNCe6Jg-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24050702\/ivanna-mykhailiuk-LvCtMNCe6Jg-unsplash-119x150.jpg 119w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/LvCtMNCe6Jg?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\"> Photo by Ivanna Mykhailiuk on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Well, that&#8217;s the round-up done! 30+ lovely paint and color theme ideas for your living room.<\/p>\n<p>Now it&#8217;s over to you. 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