Good Color Combinations for Living Rooms

Muted

• Enhance country-inspired themes with muted colors. Pale colors are ideal for casual decorating styles because they are soothing and invite comfort. Muted colors like pastel green, dusty rose and soft blue give you a cozy palette. Other colors to incorporate into your scheme include light yellow, creamy shades of beige, brown and diffused grey. Pink and violet shades add extra femininity to living rooms, while blue and green offer a more masculine appeal. Yellow, blue and white add cheer.

Nature

• You only need to look outside to catch a glimpse of the endless shades of nature for inspiration. Blue and green are a winning color combination because they reflect colors from the outside. If you like open windows, these colors might be just what the doctor ordered. Pale blue walls expand your living room when the curtains are open, and touches of green bring nature inside. Don't forget shades of brown and yellow if you prefer a more subdued shade on your walls. Clay, wheat and timber represent the earthy tones that will make your living room feel grounded.

Bold

• Bold color combinations will jazz up your living room. Red is a dramatic color; mix it with more subtle colors for a pleasing but not overbearing aesthetic. Red, black and white are classic together; this palette works with modern and minimalist decorating styles. Peacock blue is another bold color that will add drama to your living room. Pair this color with burnt orange and white accents to create eye-catching appeal. With green and yellow accents, peacock blue is striking. Try painting an accent wall with a bold color, such as tangerine, if you don't want to paint an entire room a bold color.

Neutral

• Neutral colors are safe and far from boring. They look good in any size living room and they generate feelings of comfort and warmth. Match a neutral color from your sofa or a rug to put on your walls. Beige, tan and straw coordinate with any decorating style. Combine neutrals with black, brown and white for a solid foundation. Use brighter accent colors such as green, blue, purple and yellow to add much-needed color in your living room.