The easiest and least expensive upgrade to your room is colour paints. Unlike furniture, paint colour is not a long-term commitment; so now is the time to start working on your “dream room’’ project! When we talk about room colour, we don’t just mean room walls, the room colour scheme encompasses all small design accents like curtains, cushions, sofas and wall decors. However, making a colour scheme that is smooth and easy on the eyes can be overwhelming. To save you the research, we have created a one-stop room colour combination guide for the living room, dining room and bedroom (with super aesthetic images). Keep reading to find your favourite room colour combination.
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Living room colours
The living room is the mirror to your home. This is the room that hosts all your guests, social activities and leisure. Thus, this room needs to be at its best always. Your choice of colour and design for the living room might determine the vibe of the space- comfortable and inviting or dull and gloomy. A spectacular living room deserves happy warm colour combinations or rich sophisticated darker colours of drama. Warmer colours can add energy and passion to your room while darker shades add elegance. Now let’s take look at the best 5 living room colours for the year 2023.
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Mango Yellow
When it comes to the ideal warm living room, the colour yellow is your best friend. Out of all yellow shades, this year is all about mango yellows comprising the shades like mustard and ochre. A bright yellow room gives you the same energy as a beautiful sunny day. The sunshine colour is also perfect because it plays well with a lot of different colours- blue, pink, and green. A mango yellow wall with design accents of royal blue in furniture and accessories is the perfect room colour scheme.
Jewel Green
This colour is for all those who love everything dark and royal. Jewel green colour refers to shades of moss, forest, emerald and beryl. The green colour has a natural calming effect. It is also a colour that helps in stress relief. Thus, Jewel green can induce a sense of comfort which is an essential character for any living room. You can also layer your green by adding plants of different green shades. Jewel green looks so royal with gold, yellow and beige, try this colour combination for your living room to make a statement.
Rich jewel green paired with white patterned chair. Image Source: essentialhome.eu
Wine and jewel colour complement each other so well! Image Source: thedesignfiles.com
Add indoor plants to create a layering green theme like this one! Image Source: pinterest.uk.com
Darkwood furniture and splash of bring colour to balance the green. Image Source: thehousethatlarsbuilt.com
Intricately designed cane bamboo seats with lush jewel green wall. Image Source: refinery29.uk
Scarlet Red
Let your room reflect your bold adventurous personality with the spectacular scarlet red. Now, scarlet red is not an easy colour but with the right colour combination, it can make heads turn. Scarlet red is an intense and powerful shade of red, thus it makes the space seem charged and energetic with a sense of sophistication. The colour is best suited for a living room with a Victorian theme. Balance the bold red in the living room with colour blocking with hues of white and a combination of grey. So stir up excitement with a beautiful scarlet red living room.
Inspiration for mixing mustard yellow and scarlet red walls.Image Source: thenordroom.com
Add beautiful lamps with warm lighting to make a cozy atmosphereImage Source: Sevtak coker(pinterest)
Scarlet red balanced by cream and clear glass accents. Image Source: twitter.com
Peppy scarlet red window side nook. Image Source: jrlinteriors.com
Feather-light Blue
What possibly can go wrong with a feather-light shade of blue in your living room? Nothing! So if you are someone who likes to keep it cool and simple feather-light blue is the colour for your living room. Since the colour is very soft it leaves out the possibility of many mixes and matches. This colour tone is perfect for a soft aesthetic or a creative look with colour blocking of other pastels like pink, yellow and green. The light colour also makes the room look spacious and clutter-free.
Look how beautiful orange looks with powder blue. Image Source: apartmenttherapy.com
This ‘pinteresty’ curvy wall is so cool! Image Source: belartestudio.com
White and light blue patterned statement couch. Image Source: houseandgarden.com
Add different shades of blue for a layered effect. Image Source: stylehome.com
Terracotta Brown
A versatile colour with a variety of hues and tones- Terracotta brown is one of the most trending colours of the year 2023. This autumn colour is perfect for those who want to follow a natural or earthy aesthetic. Terracotta brown adds a warm earthy feel to the space and works well with colours white, beiges and neutrals. The colour combination of brown, white and beige is the perfect recipe for an elegant indie living room.
Earthy terracotta wall with neutral colour seating. Image Source: goodhousekeeping.com
Modern chic with different tones of terracotta to make a contemporary living room. Image Source: lifeinteriours.com.au
Natural wood furniture, mirror with warm shades of brown & greys. Image Source: Pinterest (shake)
Ultimate colour scheme for terracota walls. Image Source: passionshake.com
Modern indie earthy seating area. Image Source: etsy.com
Dining room colours
A dining room is all about sharing food and creating sweet memories with family and guests. Thus, this room’s design and colour require attention and care. The right colour scheme for the room can instantly turn it into a happening hub. There are no watertight rules for dining room colour so you can let go of your inhibitions and play around with your favourite colours. Following are 5 dining room colours that are exciting and on-trend.
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Eggplant Purple
Now, this colour is not for everyone. The rich vibrant eggplant purple is for those who do not shy away from experimenting. Purple has also been proven to improve your appetite. Also, it looks chic and regal. Blend in some beige and neutrals to balance the dark colour. Adding ornate candlestick and a warm light chandelier can make your dining room extremely attractive and furnished.
Rustic accents with eggplant purple is a mood. Image Source: inspirationpaints.com
Regal dining setup in purple with crystal accesories. Image Source: Pinterest (mariaterasapoletti)
Warm tone pendant light bring out the beauty of purple walls. Image Source:photoshelter.com
Flawless combination of pink,brown and purple. Image Source: houseandhome.com
Eggplant purple gloss was with henna green victorian chairs. Image Source: Verandamagazine.com
Lime Yellow
Yellow is an optimistic colour that can make any space seem refreshing. A light shade of yellow or lime yellow colour is a very popular choice for a modern kitchen setting. However, the versatility of this colour makes it equally appealing in a dining room. The colour makes the space seem positive and spacious. Lime yellow’s best friend is green so add beautiful indoor plants to create a cosy dining space.
Minimal dining space with lime yellow walls. Image Source: livingetc.com
Lime yellow, white and grey makes up for perfect dining space colour scheme. Image Source: countryliving.com
Versatile yellow in harmony with bright colour furniture. Image Source: eatwell101.com
Monochrome yellow dinner nook. Image Source: homedesignerlover.com
Pale yellow kitchen display cabinet looks so lively! Image Source: bhg.com
Charcoal Black
Many modern high-end restaurants are hopping on the all-gothic black trend, and we are loving it. Charcoal black is the perfect colour for your dining room to add drama and class. There are infinite ideas to add charcoal black to your dining space- accented or panel wall, cutlery display rack, giant black dining table or classing chequered black and white floor tiles. Charcoal black walls with mahogany wood furniture and white cutlery- voila! A classy modern dining room is served.
Simple and elegant charcoal black walls for modern dining room. Image Source: homesandgarden.com
Look at the beautiful charcoal black wall panels! Image Source: realhomes.com
Chic ding area with matt black walls. Image Source: 204park.com
Get the chic contemporary kitchen dining aisle with charcoal black furnishing. Image Source: styleathome.com
Morden industrial theme dining room setup. Image Source: meandmrjone.com
Tangerine Orange
A deep tangerine colour translates well for all-day social space. In ancient culture, vibrant orange colours were associated with good health and healing, making it a desirable colour for dining. The colour is fresh, optimistic and welcoming, thus creating an overall friendly mood. Combine tangerine orange with hues of teal, light blue and yellow for a well-adjusted dining room.
Perfect combination of orange and teal. Image Source: bhg.com
Luxurious tangerine walls goes so well of blue furnishing. Source: skinyourworld.com
Old school dining setup with warm orange walls for pop of colour. Image Source: houseandhome.com
Elegant dining hall with simple and pale orange colour scheme. Image Source: elledecor.com
Dining room with orange walls, vertically stacked art. Image Source: habituallychic.luxury
Fossil Grey
Well, Fossil grey is one of the most versatile neutral colours. This colour can be both, cool and warm depending on the other colours in the room. This tranquil colour is ideal for a contemporary design dining room. Pair this colour with lush maroon, navy blue or yellow for elegance or go monochrome with other shades of grey to attain the ultimate luxurious vibe.
Grey accent detailing looks sophisticated in this dining room. Image Source: thesavvyheart.com
Minimal grey dining area. Image Source: danetti.com
This dining setup with grey tones is so chic! Image Source: backsplash.com
Contemporary furnished dining are with grey tones. Image Source: tlcinteriors.com.au
Bedroom colours
Whilst deciding on a colour scheme for your bedroom there are certain questions that need attention like- How much daylight does your bedroom experience? How will the colour of choice look in daylight and lamplight? Do you want the bedroom to look cosy or lavish? Therefore, bedroom colour needs real thought, but worry not we got you. Below are 5 practical bedroom colour shades to amplify your bedroom aesthetics.
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Navy blue is a great colour for a bedroom, it’s royal and rich. It is a calming colour that is also proven to be effective on blood pressure. Thus, ideal colour for inducing sleep, not to mention its impeccable appearance. Nothing is classier than navy blue walls and crisp white linen bedsheets. So, use lighter colours for bedroom furniture and accessories to manage to overcrowd of tones.
Royal bedroom with dark interiors. Image Source: wookey.com
Contemporary bedroom with different shades of blue & grey. Image Source: furniturechoice.co.uk
Matching wall & beddings look perfect! Image Source: architectureartdesign
Simple bedroom with rich navy blue walls. Image Source: dulux.co.uk
Navy blue wall panels for modern living room. Image Source: mydomaine.com
Powder Pink room colour
Pink is known to be the softest colour of all, it is also a mood-lifting colour that goes well with all colour palettes. The colour is versatile and thus can be used as the primary room theme or as accents like on pillowcases, beddings and bedframes. Powder pink and cotton candy pink are the “it” colours for Pinterest theme bedrooms. Use slate blue, grey and white for a beautiful bedroom setting.
You can never go wrong with combination of pink & yellow. Image Source: livingetc.com
Cozy & modern kids room colour scheme of powder pink & slate green. Image Source: circu.net
Cute & aesthetic pink bedroom. Image Source: tfdiaries
Pink accent wall to compliment white beddings. Image Source: sfgirlbybay.com
Different tones of pink with black accents to break monotony. Image Source: bhg.com
Neutral room colours
Neutrals are evergreen bedroom colour choices. One can never go wrong with crisp whites, beiges, and pale browns. These colours provide flexibility to opt monochrome theme or mixed hues. The simplicity of neutrals also adds a lot of scope to accessories design and with different colours in the room. Neutrals make your space look bright and airy, so if you like to keep it basic then neutrals are your colour.
Back to school all white bedroom interiors. Image Source: cococozy.com
Assembly of all shades of neutrals. Image Source: behance.net
Pale brown is a fun neytral for smart bedroom. Image Source: seasonsincolour.com
Minimal bedroom with the lightest yellow shade wall panels. Image Source: fifimcgee.co.uk
Everything brown is autumn bedroom colour scheme. Image Source: magiclinen.com
Sage Green
No colour is as calming and soothing as sage green. Sage green is a beautiful light green with grey tones. This colour is a fine choice for designing or decorating a bedroom. Muted green can be paired with rustic gold accents or other pastel tones for a beautiful slumber effect. The colour is simple yet creative.
Look hoe beautiful different shades of green look together?! Image Source: livingetc.com
Sage green bedroom straight out of fairytale. Image Source: originalbed.com
Modern bedroom with sage green aesthetics.Image Source: Inbedstore.com
Soothing walls & crisp white sheets are key to perfect bedroom. Image Source: realhomes.com
Classy and elite bedroom with sage green & white. Image Source: cozyhome101.com
Burgundy room colour
Burgundy is a bold choice but an extremely gorgeous colour for accent walls in the bedroom. This regal colour can make your room look unique and charming since it is not as common. Burgundy colour goes well with all shades of cream, gold and greys. However, it is important to use only light combination tones for other accessories in the room to avoid colour chaos.
Such a regal colour for accent wall in bedroom. Image Source: eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com
Burgundy can make any room look so bold and rich. Image Source: Pinterest (amazinginteriors)
Combine burgundy & white for soft feminine look. Image Source: Pinterest (anna07)
This bedroom nook has perfect colour scheme of darks & neutrals. Image Source: living.corriere.it
Burgundy wall with statement decor. Image Source: roomdesign.com
Ultimate 2023 room colour lookbook
Contrasting Colour Scheme – Coral with teal. Image Source: renovatingforprofit.com.au
Bright blue and yellow complimenting the deep coral wall. Image Source: pinkhouse.co.uk
Green & slate blue in harmonious blend. Image Source: houseofhackney
Traditional Indie living room interior with neutrals & splash of colour with blue chair. Image Source: goodhomes.co.in
Modern living room with neutrals in brown & grey. Image Source: idealhome.co.uk
Yellow couch is such a statement piece for light tone living room. Image Source: Trishanadesign.com
Blye & pinks for a spring theme living room. Image Source: houzz.com
Excellent colour blocking of terracota, black & white. Image Source: finntage.nl
Mustard yellow walls can light up any room. Image Source: Pinterest (besthomedecor)
Simple white diningNoting can go wrong with a classy black & white combination. Image Source: designedsimple.com
Perfect blend of green, yellow and brown. Image Source: backsplash.com
Pink & turquoise are our favourite combination for this year! Image Source: anindiansummer.in
Pretty red & white diner setup. Image Source: kylieminteriors.ca
Contrasting shades of blue makes up for cozy dining room. Image Source: styleathome.com
Pink carpet & teal chairs are made for each other! Image Source: mydomaine.com
Elegant compact dining setup with hot pinks & whites. Image Source: studiodiy.com
Look how serene is this natural neutral scheme dining space. Image Source: artifactuprising.com
Yellow, black & whites? Perfect colours for modern industrial interiors. Image Source: stylemepretty.com
Classic contrast of light & dark colours. Image Source: remodelista.com
Earthy shades of terracota brown makes up coziest bedroom. Image Source: people.com
Elegant beige scheme bedroom with bright yellow beddings. Image Source: anthropologie.com
Lavender room are so soothing! Image Source: crownpaints.co.uk
All pastel colour room for that “Pinterest” theme room. Image Source: topologyinteriors.com
Wall colour blocking with peach and white is a mood. Image Source: suburbanpop.com
Black wall bedroom is just so elite! Image Source: thelocalproject.com.au
Minimalist bedroom with a beautiful shade of blue for little drama. Image Source: livingetc.com
Red bedroom are so aesthetic! Image Source: solebich.de
Brown, grey & white- simple & sophisticated. Image Source: planete-deco.fr
Add drama with bright orange wall. Image Source: fabricsandpapers.com
Evergreen pairing of pink & white looks chic. Image Source: Pinterest (Mrscarlissa)
Conclusion
A lot of factors are involved in making the “perfect room” and the colour combination and scheme are some of the greatest factors that determine the vibe of the space. While a lot of people stick with the old all-white interiors, 2023 is the year of colours. Since colours are believed to have a dramatic impact on mood, it makes them that much more essential. However, colours can make or break a space, so pick warm tones for an energetic and playful aura or cool tones if you prefer a quiet atmosphere.
*The featured image used in the article is from renovatingforprofit.com
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