A dark living room doesn t have to be bold and dramatic as this space illustrates.
Small living room dark grey walls. From bold and dark to light and bright these are the best colors for a small space. As nancy wrote in this great post high contrast. To add even more soft edges to the space the designers have included patterned cushions in pale green and yellow tones. Small hints of hot pink add modern color and continue the glam feminine vibe.
So if you are looking for some extra pop in your living room consider an accent wall to liven things up. A couch in a slightly darker shade of gray adds monochromatic interest. And can even be used in grey furniture or gray living room walls as an element of the room. A warm brown rug tops golden wood floors to prevent the small living room from feeling cold.
The best way to start is with your wall color and while white is the obvious choice it isn t the only option. These dark slate gray walls are anything but dreary especially with the help of bright white trim and open shelves. I am very into gray but only if the trim is right. Gray paint isn t just for the walls.
A design trick that makes small spaces seem larger dark colors read as receding from the viewer so the accent wall visually enlarges the space and sets up a nice contrast that can. An oval mirror from frame emporium and an industrial style bar trolley by swoon editions define a cosy living room. While conventional wisdom says that dark ceilings normally make a room look smaller the white trim and coffered detailing draw the eye upward adding visual interest above and making the ceilings appear. Here a pale lilac sofa and mauve textiles look elegant against the grey walls.
Modern living room with gray walls. Cool gray adorns the walls of this living room. In this large open concept living room the ceiling has been painted the same dark shade as the walls. The skull on the wall adds drama while the armchair balances it with a bright and cheerful floral print.
And leaving the window wall a light color fools the eye into experiencing the whole wall as a light source. Using a dark painted wall in an open space like this living room is an excellent idea to add depth to the whole area. Whether light and bright or dark and dramatic an accent wall is a great way to have a little fun with color and or pattern. The incorporation of white color within the red wall tones down the overall look and feel.
The fireplace has been lavished with the same grey shade as the walls highlighting the original detailing. The plush avocado green chairs serve as a beautiful contrast color. A wall artwork can be more than just a decoration in your grey and blue living. Use gentle shades to bring a soft feel to the space.