If you re looking to achieve a subtle calming effect in any room you ll want to choose a balanced color palette the best way to anchor a room that s begging for a sense of calm is to reach for a neutral paint shade but that doesn t mean beige is your only option says lorna aragon martha stewart living s home editor.
Neutral brown living room color schemes.
Choose patterned accent chairs window panels and colorful pillows in these hues to rejuvenate a space anchored by a brown sofa.
Neutral colors are the perfect tone to blend in to make other colorful pieces stand out because they aren t complicated says easycare color expert cynthia cornell.
Gray is a conservative color.
It s neutral which makes for a sound wall color choice because it works with many other colors that you might incorporate such as blue orange yellow white black etc.
A fearless combination of colors and design styles gives this family friendly living room its edge.
Lighter monochromatic tones of brown and turquoise create a sense of harmony.
Brown tones are perfect neutral living room colors.
Opt for one light color such as linen and a deeper tone such as cocoa brown and you ve got a versatile palette that will create simply striking living rooms.
This cheerful living room uses a bold palette of brown turquoise and white recalling the earth and sky.
Here brown shows up as patterned pillows a striped area rug and nailhead trim and welting on upholstered furnishings.
Brown yellow color scheme.
Large living room featuring gray walls and a gray couch along with a large area rug and a fireplace.
Most people don t really consider neutrals to be anything beyond just beige.
Brown green blue color scheme kelly green and pale blues are cooler colors that contrast nicely with the warmth of brown and energize this family room.