Choosing the color(s) that will adorn your living room isn't always easy. As the central room of your home, you spend a lot of time there, and it's natural to want to feel good there by adopting a decor that reflects you and enhances the space. When it comes to colors, anything is possible! Algo deciphers upcoming trends and timeless shades for you , so all you have to do is choose the ideal color to paint your living room.
Trendy colors for 2022
Softness, comfort and naturalness will punctuate the shades of this coming year, but bolder and more vibrant colors are standing out to give even more dynamism to your living rooms!
Natural shades continue to be particularly popular, particularly green, which was a huge success in 2021. Shades of green such as our Landes sage green or a luminous cauliflower green bring both softness and elegance to the room.
Earth-related colors are also booming and create a reassuring and warm atmosphere in a living room: don't hesitate to adopt shades of brown, sandstone, sand or even terracotta .
If you have a more daring soul, 2022 promises to be tangy and shades of neon orange , apple green or even lemon yellow will be all the rage. To avoid overwhelming these shades which have a lot of personality, it is best to favor more sober furniture and decoration in order to avoid tone on tone. A bright and exuberant fuchsia pink will also give a colorful and sparkling atmosphere to your interior.
Timeless colors
Applicable in all circumstances, certain colors remain timeless. Perfect for bringing both neutrality and brightness, they are easily combined with other, more pronounced colors.
Bright white is obviously a safe bet for repainting your living room and bringing maximum brightness to it. The advantage is that you can pair it with furniture and decor in the color of your choice to create a modern, sophisticated, or more minimalist atmosphere. White can actually be a great choice for highlighting brightly colored objects or furniture that add contrast.
Gray is also an ideal color for making your living room feel more spacious while giving it a calm and elegant atmosphere. It 's a shade that complements many different decors and can perfectly enhance colorful paintings or artwork.
Don't hesitate to opt for nude and light colors such as beige , taupe or ecru, which brighten up the space and perfectly embody the softness sought in a living room. Strong contrasts are no longer really relevant, so you can opt for a combination of peaceful tones.
Some tips for choosing the right paint and carrying out your work with complete peace of mind
Choosing the right finish
Once you have chosen your color, take a few minutes to think about the desired finish: matte, glossy, satin or even velvet paint.
- A matte finish will give you a paint that absorbs light well, which helps camouflage slight imperfections in your walls (small bumps, irregularities, etc.). It is a perfect finish to bring a warm and soft atmosphere to your living room. On the other hand, it is not very washable: choose another finish if you have pets or children, for example, or paint only one section of the wall in your room.
- A satin finish is a happy medium between a matte and glossy paint. Its finish is therefore brighter than a matte paint, which requires that the surface to be painted is very smooth to avoid the risk of reflecting any defects. A satin paint offers a highly appreciated decorative finish that suits all atmospheres, particularly modern and contemporary living rooms. It is easily washable and very durable. It is a finish that we recommend!
- A velvet finish is a perfect balance between a matte and satin effect. It adds shine to your paint without making it dazzling. It is easy to maintain and more durable than a matte finish, but is sensitive to moisture.
Choosing the right amount of paint
In order to avoid having to stop work due to a lack of paint and also to avoid wasting product, it is essential to calculate the quantity of paint you need.
The simplest method is to use asurface calculator : you just need to enter the dimensions of the surface to be painted (height and length of your walls, number of doors and windows, number of coats you want to apply, etc.) and the site will give you the quantity of paint you need for your work!
Choosing the right tools
Properly preparing your room is an important step before starting your work. Remember to clear the space as much as possible, move your furniture to another room or group it in the center of your living room, remove wall decorations, and properly protect your floor with a drop cloth. Use masking tape to mark off areas to be painted and protect the edges of baseboards, windows, and doors. And of course, put on comfortable clothes and protect yourself!
All you need to do now is equip yourself with the right tools to ensure optimal results: clear the corners and paint areas precisely using a pointed sash brush, then use a 14mm microfibre roller to apply your paint to the rest of your walls.
You now have all the keys to giving new life to your living room and your brushes!
