Our living room is the room in our house where we spend the most time. That’s why we need to turn your living room from a simple room into a living space. When shaping your living space, there is more than one way to make its atmosphere more aesthetic. One of these is the color schemes you use in your room.
In this article, we aim to help you create a striking color scheme that can completely change the atmosphere of your living room. Completely remove the old color palette of your room from your life and get to work to make the atmosphere of your living room more lively and fresco!
We hope you enjoy reading our article, which is full of decoration suggestions and tips, such as which colors should be used and what color your furniture and accessories should be.
If you are willing and ready to recreate your home, let’s start examining the magical world of colors without wasting any time!
IMPORTANCE OF COLORS
The correct use of colors helps you make your room look different than it is. Warmer or more fresh, or the look of a bigger or smaller room… whichever you want. For example, if you use navy and blue tones in your room, this color will give your room a more friendly and comfortable atmosphere, while bright colors such as red offer a more energetic room appearance.
Colors can affect us emotionally. For example, when you are tired, you can rest more comfortably in your room with calmer colors. This is why it is very important to design your room according to your style and needs.
In the following sections, we will also talk about different color schemes. We hope that we were able to convey to you that using the power of colors in your room will be good for your home and your soul.
CLASSIC COLOR SCHEMES
Classic color schemes are generally preferred in living rooms. We would like to share with you some examples of these classic color schemes, which have a simple and elegant appearance;
Harmony and calmness of beige and white: The combination of beige and white, one of the classic color schemes, gives your room a calm atmosphere. In addition, since these two colors are neutral, they are easy to combine and can easily match your accessories and furniture. While white color adds spaciousness to your room, when used together with beige, you get a brighter and fresher room look.
Combination of gray and blue: Another color scheme, gray and blue, offers an aesthetic appearance when used together. While it makes your room look brighter and more sophisticated, it also helps your room look more modern.
The boldness of red and black: The last color scheme we want to talk about is red and black. The combination of red and black is not one of the color schemes that everyone uses very often. This color scheme, which is a very bold choice, plays a role in giving your room an energetic and passionate image.
These classic color schemes we mentioned consist of color combinations that appeal to the human eye and change the atmosphere of your room. You can support these color schemes with various accessories and furniture and create a unique living room look.
Speaking of classic color schemes, we cannot help but mention the elegance and power of pastel colors. Pastel colors, which make your room look more elegant, are perfect for a calm and fresco room look. You can choose colors such as blue, pink, and lavender and make your room look fresher. Pastel colors that you can use on your furniture, accessories and even walls create a refreshing home look. In addition, since these colors reflect light well, they make your room appear larger than it is.
THE SIZE OF YOUR ROOM
When determining the color scheme for your living room, one of the things you need to consider is the size of your room. If you have a smaller living room than normal, we recommend that you use light colors in your room. For example, you can use white, light gray, or pastel colors to make your room appear larger than it is.
On the contrary, if you want to create the appearance of a larger room, you can use bold colors. For example, using saturated colors such as emerald green or dark red makes your room look more stylish and flexible. When it is not easy to combine such colors, you should also choose your accessories and furniture carefully.
As we mentioned, color contrast plays a role in making your room look larger than it is. You can follow the suggestions and tips we provide to decorate and design a living room that is larger or smaller than it is.
The color that the colors reflect in the room is also crucial. This is where natural and artificial lighting comes into play. Since the color of the lighting you use may show the color of your room differently, you should choose your lighting color carefully.
When choosing your color scheme, you should consider the size of your room and think carefully about your room’s features and needs. In this way, you can create a neat living room and have a pleasant time in it.
HARMONY OF COLORS AND FURNITURE
When choosing the color in your living room, it is very important whether it is compatible with your furniture. If you make the right combinations, it will be easy to make your room look stylish and aesthetic. Using the color wheel, you can make a contract in your room. For example, using blue furniture and an orange accessory will create contrast in your room and give you a lively look. If you want a lively and bold aesthetic appearance in your room instead of a calm image, you can choose colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
Pay attention to balance in the colors of your furniture and accessories. Choosing and decorating each piece in a different color can tire your eyes and make your room look cluttered.
However, while trying to decorate in balanced colors, avoid creating a boring atmosphere. Don’t be afraid to try. Accessories and furniture in different colors will make the atmosphere of your room eye-catching.
WALL ART
While coloring your living room, you can use the power of colors on your walls as well as furniture and accessories, and thus change the atmosphere and ambiance of your room. You can get rid of the boring appearance of your walls by using wallpaper that is compatible with the existing colors of your furniture.
In addition to wallpapers, you can hang paintings and pictures on your wall in colors that match the color palette of your room, thus changing the aesthetic appearance of your room.
You can combine different paintings that are compatible with each other and create a different ambiance while also creating a breeze of art in your room. In addition, since the paintings are small and easily replaceable accessories, you can replace them with a new one when you get bored and save your room from a boring ambiance.
COLORING WITH ACCESSORIES
If you want to create a color scheme in your living room, the accessories in your room are as important as the furniture. Accessories are the star pieces that determine the character of your room. Accessories such as curtains, pillows, and carpets determine the color palette and color scheme of your room and also help your room take on a stylish ambiance.
1. Carpets
You can use different colored and layered carpets to improve the color scheme and make it more aesthetic. Choosing a carpet in colors that match the color palette of your room will add a stylish and eye-catching atmosphere to your room.
Apart from uniform and plain colored carpets, you can use patterned and different textured carpets in your room and give your room a more cozy atmosphere.
2. Curtains
The color and texture of your curtains are very important. It is important that your curtain, which forms the background of your room, is in a color compatible with your wall. While it makes your room look as a whole, it also gives your home an eye-catching aesthetic. You can choose curtains of different thicknesses depending on whether you want more or less light to enter your room. In this way, you can change the atmosphere you create in your room as you wish.
3. Pillows
You can use pillows in colors that contrast with the color of your furniture in your living room, thus changing the focal point of your room. Be careful when choosing the patterns of your pillows. Remember to stay away from a cluttered room look!
Accessories such as pillows, curtains, or carpets are indispensable accessories for the house and living room, and these accessories will help you when creating the color scheme of your room. These accessories also help increase the visual appeal and aesthetics of our room.
LIGHTNING FEATURES
When recreating your room and creating the color scheme that suits your room, it is important to analyze the lighting of your room and choose the most suitable lighting. Lighting significantly affects the atmosphere of the living room. Natural light is very important for the aesthetic appearance of your room. You should make sure that the factors that prevent natural light from entering your room are not blocked and that the sunlight entering your room is at the maximum level. While sunlight makes your room look more spacious, sufficient sunlight entering your room in the morning helps you start the day well. Also, if you have plants in your room, natural light is very important for your plants.
When natural light sources are insufficient, artificial light sources come into play. You can install strong ceiling lighting in your room, thus saving it from the darkroom image. You can also use decorative lighting. You can change the ambiance of your room and give it an aesthetic ambiance by using decorative candles, fixtures, or standing lamps.
Re-creating your living room and choosing a color scheme that suits your home will not only be good for your home but also your soul. The living room, which is the room in your home where you spend most of your time, should be good for your soul and have a calming effect. The overall atmosphere of your home should be eye-catching and at the same time relaxing. When spending time with your friends or family, you should enjoy your time and feel at peace. When you enter your home tired in the evening, the calmness of your room should be good for you and should be able to relieve your tiredness. At the same time, it should not have a boring atmosphere and should be able to raise your mood and make your soul energetic.
When designing this style of living room, the colors you use in your room and the color palette of your room have a great impact.
That’s why you should pay attention when creating the color scheme and design it according to your own needs. You should believe in the magical power of colors and use this effect of colors as you wish in your accessories, furniture, and even on your walls. The energy and aesthetics of colors are enough to revitalize your room and make you enjoy your room. Remember that your living room is not just a room, it is your living space.
