The color of the living room interior is of enormous importance. Bright colors in the living room as an accent will improve the mood and create a pleasant and inspiring atmosphere. Rich colors are optimistic and stimulating tones that will help enliven a modern interior that often looks too impersonal and trivial. However, decorating a living room with bright colors is not easy. The wrong choice of bright colors can ruin even a room with an ideal layout and chic furniture. Have you ever seen a room that seemed to be designer furnished, but one question arose in your head: “What were the owners thinking?! This is bad taste!” Admit it, this happens all the time. Perhaps the colors were chosen incorrectly? Or did the designer try to combine too many bright colors? You need to figure out how to correctly approach the issue of creating a bright living room and not fall flat on your face.
Bright blue furniture against the background of yellow joyful days
The benefits of bright color in living room design
If you want to create an unusual and original living room interior, then bright colors will help in this regard one hundred percent. There are a number of reasons to indulge in a bright palette:
- It's stylish. Bright shades are the easiest and most effective, bold way to create a stylish and beautiful living room design with its own character and history.
- Corrective effect. Bright colors will help transform a room with irregular geometry or defects into an ideal space, since all the attention will be focused on the color. For example, if there are unevenness on the wall (which is an integral characteristic of any apartment in Khrushchev) and it is impossible to level the walls without reducing the area of the room, then hide this defect with a bright picture or paint.
- Feeling expensive. Rich colors are visually perceived richer, and the interior in such colors looks much more expensive. The use of a bright palette also demonstrates an inquisitive nature for experiments and a readiness for change at any second.
- Special character. A colorful palette in the interior will saturate the living room with positive energy, liveliness and cheerfulness. In such a room there will always be a cheerful mood and a thirst for innovation.
- Increased space. Bright colors will visually help expand the space of a small or narrow living room. And the use of a geometric print on walls and furniture will look original and impressive.
Details of a beautiful living room
Experienced designers offer several standard details that allow you to achieve excellent results when decorating the most important room in the house.
A simple, beautiful living room should have comfortable and high-quality lighting. At the same time, diffused light from a wall lamp or floor lamp will help create a special cosiness.
A compact and original coffee table will organically complement the relaxation area. Paired tables designed in the same style look especially impressive.
If the area of the room allows, then it is recommended to add a fireplace. This symbol of the hearth can be either real or a skillful imitation. Beautiful living rooms with a fireplace have a special atmosphere and make a stunning impression.
- A mandatory attribute of a room where the whole family gathers is a TV. Modern, laconic models fit well into any design.
- Living plants, as well as a soft carpet in the relaxation area, will help achieve harmony in the room.
- An open shelving with books will perfectly complement the room, emphasizing the individuality of the owner of the house.
The list of non-standard interior elements includes private libraries, aquariums and terrariums, original paintings, and original photo wallpapers.
Interesting and bright color combinations in the living room
Bright colors in the interior will create an atmosphere with special charm. But most people are afraid to experiment with variegated tones, preferring neutral shades to them, because they are afraid of oversaturating the space with color or choosing the wrong color pair. It is the right color balance and duet that will create a fresh and inspiring atmosphere. The most popular color combinations today are:
- Lime green and cobalt blue. This is a classic and elegant duet for all times. It combines the color of young foliage and the luxury of sky blue. Moreover, such a tandem can be easily diluted with another accent color, for example, purple, which will not spoil the interior, but rather will advantageously emphasize the brightness and liveliness of the environment.
- Emerald green and bright orange. This combination will stand out effectively against a neutral background. This duo will look great in both large and small doses. For example, use an orange tone on an accent wall, and emerald on the rest of the walls and in the decor - sofa cushions, carpet, vases with fresh flowers. Or, in a pastel living room, place an orange sofa with an emerald-colored armchair. To prevent these two elements from standing out too much, complement the decor with sophisticated curtains with emerald-orange tints. This will make the interior look seamless.
- Turquoise and gold. The winning bid will be a tandem of turquoise and gold colors. Use the first shade as a background shade, and the second as an accent shade. The gold tone will look great in artwork, rugs and other decorative items, while turquoise makes the perfect backdrop.
- Salmon and light blue. Salmon is a universal shade that can be used not only in wall decoration, but also in furniture upholstery. This color plays especially well in combination with icy blue.
- Purple and red. Incredible, right? This is the most original combination of bright colors and it will not disappoint you. For example, a bright red accent wall with deep purple soft furnishings surrounded by neutral shades will have a very powerful effect. This incredible contrast will amaze with its beauty and style.
These color duets are not the only ones, but they look the most impressive. They can be used in any style direction - from modern to classic. Bright colors stimulate sensuality and activate creativity. When choosing a color pair, rely on your favorite shades or start with one of your favorites. And don't be afraid to experiment.
Bright textiles in the living room interior
Choosing furniture color
One of the good ways to add a pop of color to your living room is to use furniture in different colors.
In this case, two or three rich tones are usually used, which allow you to visually highlight the furniture and give it a stylish look.
To make the living room interior look harmonious, colors must be selected based on the overall design.
One of the main elements of any living room is the sofa. Therefore, you need to pay special attention to its design and color.
There are several color options for the sofa:
- bright upholstery. It does not always match the color scheme of the rest of the interior, and it also requires special care;
- neutral tones of upholstery with brightly colored pillows;
- colored piping around the perimeter, as shown in the photo below. It is also advisable to use edging color in pillows and living room interior design.
To properly decorate your living room, you need to consider the color of the curtains.
Too bright multi-colored curtains or curtains with a noticeable print can distract attention from other elements of the interior and decor.
Usually they use colors of the same type, which complement the color scheme of the rest of the living room. An example of such colors is shown in the photo.
Bright walls and ceiling in the living room interior
Start with the simplest thing - paint the walls a bright color. If the living room is a large room, then feel free to paint the walls in a flashy shade. This will create a dramatic effect. In a small living room, bright walls may look too provocative. In this case, opt for a neutral or pastel palette, but fill the room with bright decor.
Bright curtains and carpet in the living room interior
Brightness can appear not only in a single color of the walls, be bold. Choose extraordinary wallpaper with rich patterns. This will add style and elegance to the living room.
Modular blue cabinets against a yellow wall
Traditionally, the ceiling is painted in inconspicuous colors, considering that it is not particularly noticeable and plays virtually no role in the interior. However, this is a misconception. Even the height of the ceiling does not matter, but the color can radically change the overall appearance of the room. Even a miniature living room with a colorful ceiling will immediately show all its originality. Despite the fact that colored ceiling decoration visually reduces the height of the walls, this does not detract from the individuality of the design, which is much more valuable.
Bright soft corner of green color
Selection of style for decoration
The correct choice of style is based on several important points, but the determining factor is the area of the room. With a spacious room, the owner can consider more options to create a beautiful living room interior.
Classic, baroque, loft and modern look organically there. Having a limited area, it makes sense to pay attention to modern style, Provence or minimalism.
An important role in the choice of design options is played by the decor style of the remaining rooms, as well as the tastes of the owners.
Colorful interior doors
Unconventional doors painted in red, yellow and other bright colors will add unusualness to the living room interior. This technique is like a rare book that has fallen into the hands of a skilled treasure connoisseur. This solution will be very interesting, especially if the room is a walk-through room and has more than two doors. If the entrance to the bedroom and kitchen opens from the living room, then you can paint the doors in different colors, for example, light green and pink.
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If such drastic measures to use a bright palette can be intimidating, then transform only one side of the door and leave the other in a neutral color. This technique will allow you to saturate the room with color as needed. If you get tired of cheerful shades, you can simply open the doors and hide the colorful shades.
Bright and colorful textiles in the fuchsia living room interior
Color combinations
When choosing a color scheme, you should consider the following nuances:
- you can use yellow color that goes with gold to create an art deco style living room. For contrast, it is necessary to add elements of white and black colors to the interior;
- red, pink and orange colors look bright and temperamental. However, they should not be used to paint the floor, ceiling or walls, as they will distract attention from other interior elements;
- calm colors do not necessarily look boring. On the contrary, against their background it is easier to choose a color composition and choose the colors of furniture and wallpaper.
Even a classic design can be made bright and interesting.
For example, you can add variegation and bright colors. Another option is a combination of classic and modern interior elements.
Picturesque furniture in a bright living room
If you want bright colors to be as impressive as possible, then choose furniture in bright colors. Since such elements are very voluminous, they will become the central accent of the living room. Furniture in a cheerful palette will forever drive boredom out of the room. Choose orange-colored facades, a ripe cherry-colored coffee table, and fuchsia-colored upholstered furniture—this living room will be lively and energetic.
Bright furniture in a gray dining area
Textile
Modern rooms do not have a lot of fabric: curtains on the windows, a blanket on the armchair, pillows on the sofa, a carpet on the floor. That is why their shape and color are carefully thought out. If the color accent is aimed at furniture or decoration, then it is better to choose neutral, straight-cut curtains.
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If the decor is matched to the tone of the finish, then curtains in rich colors and the same decorative pillows will help to dilute it with bright spots.
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Separate mention should be made of the carpet. Fluffy with long pile or smooth with a geometric pattern, it creates a warm, homely atmosphere.
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Colored accessories for a colorful living room
The easiest and simplest way to bring liveliness to the interior is to fill the living room with picturesque decor. It could be an abstract bright painting, a red lamp or colorful colorful decorative pillows - any such detail will contribute to the bright design of the living room. Don't be afraid to combine elements of different colors and unusual prints. If the shades are combined, then they will look great in all their manifestations.
Bright striped walls in the living room
Textures and patterns
You can make your living room bright by using non-monochromatic items in the design. This could be wallpaper with a bright pattern, painted walls with stencil or hand painting. For furniture, you can choose printed upholstery, complementing it with an unusual texture. For example, replace an ordinary sofa cover with a fur blanket. Both embroidered patterns and ornaments and photo printing can be used as designs on furniture.
Prints can come in different sizes, shapes and shades. Floral motifs are quite suitable; strict geometry and abstraction remain relevant. You can support such an unusual sofa in the interior with thematic posters and paintings placed on the walls. You can also decorate pillows.
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The unusual bright pattern can also be used on the floor. Of course, laying parquet in a special way or choosing colored laminate will be a thankless task. But a bright carpet, carpet, carpet, rug is a completely affordable and simple solution to the problem. Moreover, bright does not mean motley. Even a black and white pattern, for example, imitating the color of a zebra, can quite enliven the situation if it contrasts with the main interior.
Bright living rooms - photos
Get rid of the gray everyday life in your apartment. Fill your living room with brightness of thought. Show your creativity, and the bright design will repay you handsomely. Variegated colors will help create the most comfortable, pleasant and homely environment, radiating positive energy, liveliness and sensuality in the play of shades.
Amateur Level Accents
If you want something impressively bright, you can use trim. For example, make an accent wall.
It is difficult to get rid of such an accent and therefore it must be thoughtful, conscious, and comfortable in color. It is important that such solutions are combined with the style of the rest of the apartment.
Brick like in this bedroom needs to be tested, because it looks beautiful in the picture, but in reality it may seem like a cold and uncomfortable solution to you. You need to love such techniques and feel comfortable in them.
Here the designer, together with the customer, approached the choice of an accent wall very boldly: bright striped wallpaper creates a very active wall. The rest of the composition is in the most muted light colors.
Here is a children's version. Accent on the wall behind the bed. A good and interesting option that does not overload the space and is complemented by light walls and ceiling.
If you plan to use a powerful accent on the wall, choose a place for it where it will not be visible. That is, not opposite the bed of the desk or sofa, but behind them. Entering the room you will feel the atmosphere and beauty, but once you sit down, your eyes rest. Such an interior will last a long time and will not become a boring or annoying factor, especially in the bedroom.
When choosing an ornament for an accent wall, do not be afraid of bright solutions, but remember about moderation. At one time, exotic prints were very trendy, and wallpaper stores offered hundreds of options with flamingos, palm trees and orchids. As a result, in many interiors the result was a sandwich: palm branches on the wall, on top of them on posters and large living plants nearby.
Those who want something unusual should take a closer look at photo wallpapers. But not those that managed to set teeth on edge during the era of European-quality renovation, but the author’s stylish options. They can be muted shades and look restrained, but at the same time stylish. Search from manufacturers or make it to order by selecting an image and printing it to get a unique interior.
Irina Smyshlyaeva: “There are no rules when decorating the interior with accent furniture”
Architect Olga Kotlovaya, designer Irina Smyshlyaeva, artist Anna Soluyanova.
Photo: Alexander Lavrentiev.
Architect Olga Kotlovaya, designer Irina Smyshlyaeva, artist Anna Soluyanova.
Photo: Alexander Lavrentiev.
“I really love bright accent furniture. I love it so much that I designed several interesting chests of drawers and dreamed of seeing them in real interiors! And I was lucky: the author of the SHOWHOUSE+166 project, architect Olga Kotlovaya, was looking for something completely unusual for her space, making a statement, confusing, shocking, but able to fit into the architectural proportions of the interior of the historical hall of the Serebryakov mansion.
The inspiration for creating the chest of drawers was the famous painting by K.S. Petrov-Vodkin “Bathing the Red Horse”: we were interested in exploring the transformation of man over 100 years, but not in drawing serious conclusions, but in an ironic approach to the challenges of our time. Our hero let go of the horse - he is present only as a color. We are talking about the fact that a person is still defenseless and beautiful, nothing has changed. But we also troll the hedonism of modern man. However, we believe that the hour will come and everything will change - the horse will come to life, and the rider will again bathe him in the spray of sun and water.
Dresser design. Author: Irina Smyshlyaeva. Photo: Alexander Lavrentyev.
Dresser design. Author: Irina Smyshlyaeva. Photo: Alexander Lavrentyev.
As for the rules when decorating the interior with accent furniture, there are none. Each specific interior has its own story. Well, perhaps there shouldn’t be too many such items, otherwise it will turn out to be eclectic.”
Interior fragment.
Architect: Olga Kotlovaya. Designer: Irina Smyshlyaeva. Artist: Anna Soluyanova. Photo: Alexander Lavrentiev.
Interior fragment.
Architect: Olga Kotlovaya. Designer: Irina Smyshlyaeva. Artist: Anna Soluyanova. Photo: Alexander Lavrentiev.
How to decorate a living room in a private house in a modern style
For a private home, the implementation of an unusual living room design in a modern style is almost no different from its recreation in an apartment. Light textiles are hung on the windows, all upholstered furniture is upholstered in a single color, and simple-shaped lamps are installed on the ceiling.
Since a private house usually has a more spacious living room, it can accommodate more furniture than in an apartment. In addition to the classic set, which includes a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table and a wall, you can add other items, such as poufs. Cylindrical shapes are especially relevant for them, which slightly dilute the interior with strict straight lines.
When arranging furniture, it is important not to clutter the space. To do this, you need to clearly think through the location of each item, taking into account the minimum distances between them. If the living room is really large, the furniture group can be supplemented with a beautiful carpet. Almost any option will do: fluffy, smooth, wicker, imitating animal skin. The carpet can be either plain or bright, variegated, with a glamorous worn effect.
How to decorate a kitchen-living room in a modern style
The kitchen-living room is an ideal option for a modern style that prefers to combine several rooms into one room. There is a comfortable and spacious work area, plenty of space for a dining table and a relaxation area. A bar counter, a sofa, a decorative partition, and a table are used as the border between them.
The kitchen set has glossy facades. Some of the boxes are transparent, with glass doors. From the outside, the facades are completely smooth. There are no handles on the surface - instead, a push to open opening mechanism is used. The contents of the headset must be functional. For this purpose, exit panels, carousel shelves, and retractable baskets are provided.
Colors for the kitchen-living room include both light (beige, gray, white, blue) and dark tones such as graphite and brown. The accent can be an apron, dishes, textiles, chairs or the decoration of one of the walls.
To illuminate the kitchen-living room, use a chandelier, which is placed above the seating area with upholstered furniture, ceiling lamps placed around the perimeter, and pendant lamps to create separate light above the bar counter.
Features of modern style: who suits it
The emergence of modern style is associated with a change in human lifestyle. Today he is seen as a resident of a metropolis, for whom, after a long day of work or a noisy party, it is important to recuperate in a calm and comfortable environment. You want to return to such a space, because you can take a break from the hustle and bustle and business meetings.
Modern style is the opposite of everything traditional. It has absorbed features from other trends - those that make the interior convenient and comfortable. This is provided by:
- straight lines and clear shapes in decoration and furniture;
- minimum number of accessories and decor;
- neutral colors with discreet, dusty colors, allowing you to focus on relaxation, communication or work;
- open spaces without complex structural elements, corresponding to the open space concept;
- using one room for different tasks (this is where the kitchen-living room, living room-office, kitchen-dining room, bedroom-living room appear).
These principles form the basis for the interior design of a living room in a modern style. It turns out to be functional, with thoughtful zoning that supports the concept of dividing into zones with different purposes.
Tip: The destination is also suitable for married couples, both with and without children. In general, this style is chosen by modern young and business people who value not so much the design itself as convenience, comfort and functionality.
