Choosing a color for a room is important because it will determine the overall decor of your space. Two criteria are often considered when choosing a color: current decorating trends and individual personality.
The living room is the central room of the house: we receive guests and we spend a large part of our free time there, which is why choosing a trendy color is important , especially since we don't repaint our living room from one year to the next.
We're going to discuss the trending shades for your living room and present the key shades according to our interior designer Anne-Sophie. Trends are constantly evolving, which is why choosing a shade that can stay in step with the current trend can be essential.
Trendy colors for a living room in 2024
There are several ways to choose a trendy color: you can use a trendy color in your living room or use a more natural color which is increasingly popular in interiors.
Strong colors for the interior
Navy Blue of the Islands
It's a color that has stood the test of time and is undeniably a current trend. It will create a cozy atmosphere in a living room. Of course, it's a color to be used sparingly in your living room, especially on a section of wall.
To accentuate the chic and muted side of navy blue, don't hesitate to combine this shade with accessories and textures that will highlight it.
The green pine forest
We could have presented you with a khaki shade, which, applied in small touches, will stand out as a trend in a living room. Pine forest green represents depth and mystery. It's a strong color that will be enhanced for your living room decor, paired with white or shades of beige, for example.
The gingerbread brown
Warm up your room with this on-trend brown. This warm, terracotta-like color will bring a touch of nature into your living room and make it welcoming. If your living room is narrow, use it on a section of wall to minimize the impact of this vibrant shade.
The flaming red
It's a rich, bold red that will define your living room if you want to separate the dining room from the living room or create a cozy corner. To bring this trendy red into your living room, consider adding gold decor elements like light fixtures.
Trendy natural colors for a living room
Almond green
This is the type of color that can easily be applied to many rooms in the house, such as the kitchen or bathroom. But this trendy shade is also very popular in a living room.
Very warm, almond green is very discreet and will perfectly match the other decorative elements in your living room. Don't hesitate to combine this soft green with other colors!
The Bréhat rose
This is definitely one of the trendiest colors in our color chart: it's an integral part of our palette of natural shades that can be used in many rooms of the house, whether in a living room or a master bedroom. To harmonize this beautiful pink with a hint of ochre, use a neutral color like pure white or warm white.
Yellow nap in the sun
Nap yellow in the sun is one of those strong and assertive colors, so dare to use this paint in your living room to use it as a dominant color and thus highlight a personal style and atmosphere.
Conversely, you can use it in small touches to leave more room for your decor. For more ideas on decorating your living room with yellow paint, consider varying the different shades of color: for example, you can apply black sparingly to enhance your living room.
How to choose trendy colors in a living room?
Of course, choosing the right trendy color is very important, especially in a room that receives a lot of traffic like the living room. But before you dive in and choose your colors, pay attention to the room's specific features.
The brightness of your room
The lighting in a room is influenced by several factors that will have a significant impact on the color rendering, but also on the choices you can make in your living room. First and foremost, natural light is the most important factor, as it will change your perception of colors.
In addition, a pastel color will tend to diffuse light better and therefore visually enlarge the room, unlike strong colors which will have the effect of visually reducing the space.
Pay attention to the size of your living room
The size of the room will have the same effect as the light: the larger the living room, the more you can play with shades and tones with bright colors. This type of color helps create a cozy and intimate space.
In large living rooms with an opening onto the dining room, choosing bright colors can be an opportunity to define the room.
Conversely, in small living rooms, neutral and light colors will be preferred, simply because light shades will offer a feeling of space and openness.
The existing decoration and furniture
Are you considering painting, but perhaps not planning on redoing the entire decor? Then you'll need to consider the potential wallpaper, decor, and wooden furniture that already make up your living room.
