The color choices we make for our living spaces aren’t only aesthetic. Color has the power to make a room look different but also to make us feel different. A change of living room color palette can uplift our energy or soothe us. Should your color scheme create a cheerful buzz as a background for family fun, or should it feel like a cocoon of calm? In this article, we'll explore 80 aesthetic living rooms with soul-enriching, timeless color combinations. We'll look at how to introduce color boldly or in subtle accents, so that you can create a living room that’s beautiful and a true reflection of who you are.
This elegant living room palette of black, white, and beige carries an ethereal air with a hint of warmth. Relief art set into the TV wall takes the aesthetic to new heights.
Gray and taupe tones conjure a room of quiet luxury. Combine this cozy living room palette with rounded furniture silhouettes, a round rug, and soft textures.
Cool baby blue decor creates a soothing base for a living room. Cut through with zesty yellow accents to enliven the look.
Dark, muted green elements bring an earthy element to a home. In this concept, a single green sofa and ottoman set create a central focal point, while a smoked glass dividing wall and black large area rug form a shadowy surround.
Muted red and green accents bring a neutral space to life without appearing jarring in the serene scheme.
Cobalt blue decor accents electrify a basic gray color scheme. Consider introducing this bolder hue in the shape of eye-catching artwork and scatter cushions.
Yellow ochre elements will always create warmth wherever they go in the home. Add this glorious mood booster to a sunny room for the ultimate feel-good vibe.
Wooden accent pieces make the perfect, warm accompaniment to yellow infusions. This yellow and wood-tone living space is further enlivened by a bold purple area rug.
Brown and greige living room arrangements gain a modern edge when teamed with black anchor points. In this example, a modern coffee table and a graphic art piece create points of interest.
A flame of burnt orange tones conjures heat and energy in this double-height living room. Moss green accents calm the fire and form a relationship with a magnificent garden vista.
An all-white living room decor scheme creates a serene atmosphere but the aesthetic can fall a little flat. Throw in a black feature wall, matching small accessories, and a selection of natural brown elements.
Lilac and gray combinations create a soft visual. Continue the light and airy aesthetic with glass coffee tables and an elegant modern chandelier.
This music-inspired living room concept uses teal notes to bring out the homeowner's favorite pieces, while tan base notes set a cozy tone.
Don’t be afraid to combine different shades of green; just think of all the tones you find in a tree. Add a brass floor reading lamp, pendant lights, and matching fittings to achieve a sophisticated look.
A rich navy wall saturation gives a living room great depth while still enjoying a buzz of color. Cap this dark and dramatic decor scheme with a fresh white ceiling to prevent it from appearing oppressive.
Deep browns, natural wood, and rattan push warmth through this light-filled white living room. Texture is as important as the color palette in this space, with chunky knit throws, a woven rug, and storage baskets being the stars of the show.
Create a vibrant gallery feel with monochrome artwork and punchy red cushions.
Alternatively, tune into your bright personality with multicolored artwork and equally attention-grabbing accent chairs, scatter cushions, and a focal rug.
Cool a warm brown furniture collection with a muted blue statement wall.
Amethyst punctuations add regal intervals to an industrial living room with a concrete structure. Gray and silver components tie in with the cool backdrop.
Terracotta and sage make a pleasing pairing, each lending an earth-inspired tone. This combo works especially well sandwiched between wooden floors and wood-clad ceilings.
Is there anything more relaxing than light sage green and neutrals? Bring in a healthy haul of indoor plants and enjoy the blissful tranquility.
Gold soft furnishings and a glamorous gold light fixture make a lasting impact while gray and greige base pieces ground the look.
Pooling beige living room curtains and textured area rugs make this blue sofa living room feel like a hug.
A beige room comes to life with tangerine orange infusions and a burst of natural greenery. In this visual, eye-catching sculptural pendant lights and slatted wall panels balance out the shock of color.
White wall paint with just a whisper of gray creates a cool companion for natural wall hangings, throws, and earthenware pots.
Neoclassical panel molding drives a deeper impact under a commanding, charcoal gray finish. Chocolate brown furnishings make a cozy overlay.
Combine a spectrum of warm browns and lighter greige tones to construct a living room decor scheme with layered depth.
Warm white, biscuit, and blue hues create a softly coastal vibe.
Allow the beauty of wood tone to be the protagonist of your color story with a wood paneled feature wall.
Interrupt a pale gray decor scheme with weighty black moments to convey your confident nature.
This moody dark gray and black scheme sets a serious tone. A wide modern fireplace and wood-backed shelving alcoves bring slivers of light relief to the arrangement.
Bring sweetness to your living space with soft white and blush tones. Throw in fluffy area rugs and dainty floral arrangements to amplify feminine energy.
Punchy oranges, warm wood tones, and a splash of greenery build a relaxed, tropical vibe.
Light silver gray makes a subtle canvas for a dusky pink statement sofa in this small living room. Boldly black-framed art prints make a modern gallery wall.
Warm coral accents cut through the formality of a cool gray and white neoclassical living room. Tie high contrast items together with a common texture theme, like this reeded media console and slatted TV wall.
Coral and dark blue pairings result in a divine balance of warm and cool junctures.
Choose seafoam green decor to attain a feeling of calm with a dash of positive energy.
Red can be an overbearing accent in large swathes but muted red tones can be surprisingly settling. Place in tandem with milky white wall panels to neutralize the heat.
Prussian blue and plum purple form an intense team. Cut through this winning duo with white accents to create a fresh space.
Muted green tones pepper this textural white living room with invigorating energy. Light wood tones expand upon the earthy interludes.
An old adage claims that blue and green should never be seen together but modern day home designers disagree. Blue and green make a scheme reminiscent of cool waters and plump leaves.
Navy blue and natural stone unions will never get old. Include expanses of white space to let the hero colors breathe.
Cognac and cream make a tasteful combination. You’ll find this palette in classic homes and contemporary spaces alike.
Even just a few colorful pieces will transform a bland, blank space. A trio of mint green accessories and a dash of blue design elements convert this loft from drab to fab.
Teal and taupe in equal measure construct a unique colorblocked effect here. Copper accessories add luxe character.
Use textures and reflective items to build interest in an all-black living room.
Dark duck egg and russet brown color a sumptuous living room palette.
Metallic bronze bands top textural beige walls in this enigmatic living room arrangement. A letterbox fireplace echoes the warm glow of the crowning copper.
Red, white, and blue combos are bold, upbeat, and exude positivity.
Use boldly colored statement pieces to define different areas in an open plan living space. This turquoise modular sofa builds the border of the lounge area while a turquoise accent alcove anchors a small dining space.
Use multicolored art and accessories to reinvent a neutral home interior.
Allow a garden view or a collection of indoor plants to inspire an all-green space.
Lay down a carpet of green to bring outdoor spirit to a smart gray and gold scheme.
Black marble and deep brown wood tone set a luxurious aesthetic, though run the risk of appearing stuffy. Blow an air of creativity through the space with refreshing shades of blue.
Tame zingy tangerine with balancing gray.
Curate a quiet blue living room away from the heat of the city, where you can read a book, relax with the cat, or take a nap.
Slate gray and brown living rooms evoke a sense of style and belonging.
Graphite gray and coral pink living spaces have a playful essence.
Smooth charcoal walls with comfy teal furnishings fashion a modern hub for downtime and hobbies.
Contrast red brick feature walls with deep mustard furnishings and lush green plants.
Delve into a darker palette with deep burgundy walls and gray soft furnishings. Cut through the shadows with light wall art.
Lilac and silver decor produces a graceful aesthetic. Keep silhouettes slender and textures silky.
This creative black and greige cocoon is achieved by holding fast to the theme, from the modular sofa to the wall art.
Use shades and hues of your chosen color to draw attention to interesting architectural features, as demonstrated in this dusky pink living room. Green elements draw the eye back to earth.
Mellow a mint color scheme with biscuit brown accents.
Pull back on the prettiness of a pink living room decor scheme by introducing natural accents.
Rest and reset in a light sage living room, elevated with gold accessories.
Vibrant color medleys will speak to creative souls.
A border of mint and mustard artwork, scatter cushions, and accent chairs, gives a white living room a blast of jovial personality.
Sapphire blue and emerald seating have a transformative effect on a basic white background.
Dip into the sublime with a dark green, gold, and fuchsia ensemble.
Place warm brown focal points throughout a monochrome living room to shape an inviting space.
This conceptual pink and blue living room shows how to include color-blocked vignettes in your plan.
Liven up a light gray room with a slice of lemon.
Moss green serves as a neutral in this fresh white living room, where the open shelves bring a collection of brighter colors.
Unapologetically pink, gold, and green, this decor scheme announces its owners blooming self confidence.
Lime green and aqua elements match the uplifting energy of a sun-drenched living space.
One hue of powder blue dusts this lofty living room with finesse.
Make room for joy with sunshine yellow, even when the city stands gray outside.
