Painting Ideas for Your Living Room

Living rooms are aptly named. They see a lot of living, from relaxing with your partner on a Friday night to entertaining family and friends on holidays. If you’re becoming tired of your living room’s current appearance but aren’t up for a complete remodel, paint is the best way to bring the winds of change. Let’s talk about some easy paint ideas for your living room.

Window trim is nearly always white, but that’s because it works with every color on the spectrum. You can get creative and bring stunning contrast to your living room by choosing Benjamin Moore Black Satin 2131-10 for your window trim and baseboards against the soft Benjamin Moore Cloud White OC-130 on the walls and ceiling. Other neutral colors, like greige, make window trim more exciting without being as bold as black. Remember that keeping trim colors simple makes it easier to redecorate in the future.

Purple signifies luxury and elegance, but you don’t have to choose a dramatic shade of eggplant or a bright crocus hue to embrace this color. Benjamin Moore Enchanted 2070-50 is a soft yet lively shade of lilac that looks fantastic with the deeper tones and sophisticated gray undertones of Benjamin Moore Spring Purple 2070-40. Consider a delicate blend of lavender and gray, like Benjamin Moore Misty Memories 2118-60, for your living room’s ceiling and interior doors.

Bright, energetic Honeybee CSP-950 is a soft yellow reminiscent of fresh honey right off the comb. Honeybee CSP-950 is an excellent choice for welcoming entryways and playful spaces, like a child’s bedroom. Using Honeybee CSP-950 in your breakfast nook or kitchen will get your day off to a joyful start. The shade offers color theory-approved contrast when paired with Blue Nova 825 and also looks outstanding with the slight yellow undertones found in Cotton Balls OC-122.

The powdery beige of Benjamin Moore King Arthur’s Court 1081 is an ideal foundation for trim with Benjamin Moore Pompeii OC-82, an off-white with a subtle kiss of peach. For a bolder, elegant look, pair the deep tones of Benjamin Moore Van Buren Brown HC-70 with the versatile greige Benjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe 990. Use Hampshire Taupe 990 on the walls and ceiling, with Van Buren Brown HC-70 on the trim and an accent wall.

Tonal color palettes are fun because you can use any of the shades on the ceiling, walls, or trim without worries of one overpowering another. Choosing slightly different shades of the same color gives your living room a chic aesthetic with subtle visual interest. One of our favorite tonal neutral palettes begins with Benjamin Moore Cocoa Butter 1023, an effervescent neutral with hints of pale pink. Incorporate the warmth and delicate pink undertones of Benjamin Moore Tucson Winds 1024, and complete your palette with the velvety dusty rose undertones of Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse 1025.

Whether you prefer bright and bold hues or a soft, sophisticated palette, our designers can help you make your living room sensational. Janovic is the city’s leading Benjamin Moore paint and Hunter Douglas window treatments dealer. Stop by one of our many showrooms across New York City, including Chelsea, Gramercy Park, Hell’s Kitchen, Long Island City, Soho, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Uptown West, Yorkville, and The Bronx. We also offer complimentary in-home consultations.