‘In order to choose colors that we’ll love and be comfortable with, we need to understand what environments and surroundings make us at ease,’ says Justyna Korczynska of Crown Paints (opens in new tab). Organic woods, natural stone and relaxed leather work well within this palette.’Īnd of course, it's about which colors work specifically for you. In a more relaxed space, light natural tones paired with muted earth tones work wellLightweight linens and sheer fabrics are a nod to a less formal use of the space. 'Luxe velvets, silks and embroidered fabrics work well, and these can be accompanied by burled wood and antique brass to further elevate the space.
‘For a more formal space that will be used in the evening I would recommend warm rich colors that work with low level lighting,' she says. Louise McGarry, owner of luxury London interior design firm Pineapple Interiors (opens in new tab), also considers materials at this point.
On the other hand, if you're using your living room during the day to work or gather with family, we might consider something less moody.’
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‘For example, if you wanted to create a lounge-like vibe for cocktails with friends or watching TV in the evening, we could be looking at darker, richer colors. ‘I think it’s important to factor in how you will use the space, and especially what overall feeling you want to achieve,’ says Chicago-based interior designer Bruce Fox (opens in new tab) who created this pink living room, above. The palette you choose for a cozy, cocooning snug-style living room is going to be different to a more formal, conversation-ready space – so be sure to take this into consideration. The opposite is true of east-facing rooms, which are bathed in a warm bright light in the morning and a cooler light in the afternoon.' 2. But if you predominantly use it in the afternoon, offset the light with a cooler blue- or green-based color. 'Light in a west-facing room is cooler in the morning and brighter in the afternoon, so if you tend to use your west-facing room in the morning, choose a color that will inject warmth. For east- or west-facing room, consider what time of day you'll be using it most. 'Soft, pale colors, in particular, come to life, maximising the feeling of light and space,' says Irene Gunter. In contrast, a south-facing room enjoys warm light for most of the day – so most colors work well. Make it about the wow factor people feel when they walk into it.’ 'Go dark on the walls and you no longer notice that the room gets less light. One of the things she always advises clients with dark living rooms, she says, is that 'if the room is dark naturally, there isn’t a magic way of getting more light into a space – so the best thing to do is to embrace the darkness and change the conversation,' she says. Lisa Marconi, founder of Dublin studio DesignLed (opens in new tab), agrees.
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