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1. Dark Living Room Paint Color
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Set a moody tone in your living room by painting walls and built-ins black. Although the dark color is bold, it creates a timeless look and cozy ambience when paired with lighter accents. Pale wood floors, a cowhide rug, and a plush tufted sofa soften and brighten the space. Styling built-ins can help you create visual breaks in the dark paint color through stacked books, layered picture frames, or decorative accents.
2. Picture Display
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Picture ledges are an easy living room idea for an alternative to built-in shelves that create an accent wall. Layer frames of various sizes and colors to add height and dimension, and mix photographs, paintings, and drawings for a collected and visually exciting display. In this modern living room, a collection of layered black frames helps the TV blend seamlessly into the decor. A pair of black square frames between the windows looks like an extension of the picture ledge decor, maintaining continuity and bringing the room together.
3. Jewel Tone Space
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A deep teal wall color fills this midcentury modern-inspired living room with a rich hue and unexpected warmth. When you’re using a highly saturated paint color such as a dark jewel tone, balance it with other more neutral room elements like the walnut coffee table, gray tufted sofa, and white curtain panels used here. A brass curtain rod stands out against the colorful walls and creates a sense of height, visually expanding the space.
4. Monochromatic Living Room
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A black and white color palette lends an air of sophistication to this open living room. To prevent a limited color scheme from falling flat, repeat colors through different shapes, textures, and decorative elements. Instead of introducing an additional color, bring in a metallic accent, such as this brass-base coffee table. A wall of black built-ins provides lots of functional hidden storage as well as plenty of display surfaces. Crisp white walls, marble table tops, and a linen sectional add stark contrast and timeless elegance.
5. Intentional Accent Color
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Artwork, accessories, and textiles are easy living room ideas for adding small doses of color. If you don’t want to commit to dark walls (or want to easily change your palette from season to season), incorporate an accent color sparingly. A cool shade of blue was strategically placed around this contemporary-style living room in the form of a hanging canvas and various pillows and blankets on the sectional. Using the icy-blue throughout the space helps it feel fully incorporated and intentional.
6. Simple Seating Area
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When using a variety of patterns, the key to maintaining a harmonious space is creating balance. To achieve this, mix large and small-scale patterns and distribute them evenly throughout the space. The large pattern of the living room rug contrasts the tighter patterns of the fireplace and throw pillows to add texture without overwhelming the room.
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