You already know the importance of colour in interior design. The right shades can make all the difference to a room. Colours can make rooms look larger, cosier, brighter, and in general create the atmosphere you want.
Remember that interior colours are about more than the walls. It’s when you combine the colours of walls, upholstery, furniture, and accessories that you get a delightfully well-balanced look.
When it comes to a living room, choosing the right colours is even more important. After all, this is the place where the family gets together, where guests are welcomed and entertained, and where you can simply relax.
Indian living rooms come in different shapes and sizes. Some are large, some are small, some are traditional, and some are contemporary. Here are nine creative colour combinations that will make a living room look its best.
1. Red and Beige
Beige is a classic, soothing colour for any room. However, there are times when you want to add just a touch of drama to it. Red accents are perfect for this purpose. It’s important not to overdo it. The walls and upholstery can be beige, and cushions and other accessories such as lampshades can give you that pop of red. It’s a great mix of the conventional and the memorable.
2. Brown, White and Grey
These three colours can combine to create a modern, sophisticated look. On their own, each of these colours can be boring, but when matched properly, the results are refined and suave. Think of pure white on the walls, wooden furniture, and grey upholstery. You could even get one wall painted grey to create a pleasing contrast. Another advantage is that these three colours work well with any other accent you may want to introduce.
3. Red, Blue, and Black
It’s time to get dramatic. With red, blue, and black, any living room can become distinctive. The key here is a sense of proportion. For example, you can go for blue walls, red sofas, and black wooden furniture. If you want to tone this down, you can choose wall paint and sofas in complementary shades of blue, and let accessories provide the red and black accents. Either way, it’s bound to get noticed.
4. Green and Brown
There’s a reason that green and brown are a classic combination. It’s fresh, soothing, and very chic. Green is calming and cool, brown is elegant and timeless. For smaller living rooms, you can choose a lighter shade of brown. Darker hues are for rooms that reflect solidity and stability. Curtains and plants in shades of green can combine with brown to create a cool and pleasing effect.
5. Red, White, and Brown
Think of elegant ivory walls. A richly textured hardwood floor. With red curtains, sofas and even statuettes to match. That’s the appeal of red, white, and brown as a colour combination in the living room. Of course, you can also choose to be more dramatic with red walls, white upholstery, and brown accents. There are many ways to combine these three colours, and all of them will be worth it.
6. Grey and Blue
When both these classic and cultured colours come together, the results can be extraordinary. They seamlessly complement each other to create a sophisticated interior. Consider lighter or darker hues, depending on the size of the living room and the effect you are aiming at. You could even look at an accent wall in navy blue, with the rest of the palette being lighter blues and greys.
7. Black and Cream
This is one of the most distinctive and luxurious combinations. Moody, mysterious black with soothing cream accents will create a living room that will be unforgettable. Think of it as a richer version of monochromatic black and white shades. To really pull off this look, you can also look for silk or brocade fabrics, marble statuettes, and ebony furniture.
8. Blue and White
Always fresh, always classic, and always in style. That’s the appeal of a blue and white combination. You can turn the combination on its head with blue walls and white upholstery. Or you can choose powder blue and soothing white. The possibilities are endless. The results are calm, soothing, and stylish. With blue and white, you can add depth and texture by mixing fabrics and carpets for an even more layered effect.
9. Pastels and Primaries
So far, we have focused on specific colours. But there’s another way for you to think of trendy colour combinations for your living room. To begin with, you can create a palette of pastel and primary shades. For example, you can choose tints of yellow and pink, and pick burgundy as a primary colour. For the best complementary effects, look at the colour wheel and explore the concept of triadic colours. The pastels will look light and breezy, and the primary colour will ground the look.
Balance is an important aspect of creating the right combination of colours for your living room. One or two shades should be dominant, with the others providing contrast or accent. At HomeLane, we have designers with the experience and expertise to suggest just the right combination. Contact us for a free design session today.
