Simple Ways to Add Colour to Your Living Room
Adding a touch of colour to a space is by far the easiest way to showcase your personality in your home. Whichever interior design style you prefer, there is a way to incorporate colour to any space. Let us show you ways in which you can transform your living room by adding even the slightest touch of colour. So, even if you are a true minimalist at heart, you might find something here as well.
How to bring colour into a living room
Painting your walls or creating an accent wall is always a good idea! However, there are plenty of different ways of adding elements of colour into your living room. For instance, think of plants. Whether faux or real, they will add overall freshness to your apartments. Besides plants, opt for furniture upholstered in vibrant tones. And don’t forget to experiment! Introduce new tones and palettes with changing seasons. Remember, even the smallest touches can make a huge difference!
How to choose a colour scheme for living room
60-30-10 method
Creating a colour scheme for your living room will help you to visually organize your space. Here at Stunning Chairs we like to follow the 60-30-10 method. The rules are simple. Devote 60% of your room to a dominant colour, for instance walls. Then, dedicate 30% of your room to a secondary colour, for example furniture. Finally, use the last 10% in order to add an accent colour, for instance through decor elements like blankets or art works. You can use similar shades from one colour or choose dominant, secondary and accent colour in completely different shades.
Main focal point
Let’s explore other options. You might also want to consider working around one focal point. In order to do so, choose one part of your room that you like the most. That could be your sofa placement, favourite art piece or an accent wall. Then, use other accents around you focal point. By doing so, you will create a space that is less overwhelming and more organized.
Mood and purpose
Perhaps it all boils down to what type of living room you want to create. Especially when you think about the mood you want to invite in. If you want to create a space to unwind and relax in, think of calming shades of blue and green. However, if you want to create a vibrant living room, consider orange and red.
How to add colour to your living room without painting
Use removable wallpaper
It’s worth remembering that today you don’t need to paint your walls to introduce colour into any room. These days more and more people are using removable wallpaper to make their spaces more their own. And if you want to add more personal touch to your furniture, try adhesive papers. It might turn into a small diy project, but the outcome will be truly unique!
Add colourful furniture
Whether you are a minimalist or maximalist with your home decor, you might want to explore adding colorful furniture. With accent chairs you can choose from the variety of colours and materials that would suit your needs. Take this Orange Eliana Accent Chair. With its modern shape and vibrant upholstery, it would suit any room. If you want experiment with more colours, think of patchwork chairs. Their original design will elevate your living room and even if you change your home interior over time, it would easily adapt to a new space.
Display art and photography
Especially if you are renting, displaying art and photography will be a less invasive way of adding both colour and personality to your space. These days you can choose from a variety of available prints online. If you want to make your space more personal, print out your favourite memories and showcase them as an artwork!
Popular living room colour ideas
Neutral colours
Neutral colours are an umbrella term for all shades of white, grey and beige. This particular palette has been extremely popular in recent seasons due to their adaptability to various styles. They can create a background to other colour accents or furniture. Here you can explore more about introducing neutral colour palettes in your home.
Earthy tones
Earthy tones add warmth and dimension to a room. Various shades of blue, greens (sage green, bottle green) or different tones of brown are often chosen by those wanting to create a comfortable and inviting place.
Bold colours
If you feel like neutral and earthy tones are not up your alley, try adding vibrant, bold tones. Our advice? Choose the shade of colour that matches your personality best! Whether its red, orange or bright pink, make sure it truly represents you in your own space. You can start by adding a small accent of that tone, and build up from that.
