Statement Paint Colors That Elevate NYC Living Rooms in 2026

You’ve decided it’s time to refresh your living room with a new coat of paint, but you aren’t sure what the right color is. Plenty of New Yorkers face this. Whether your old living room paint color has simply grown stale or you want to be one of the first to adopt a 2026 interior décor trend, the team at Janovic is here to offer a little inspiration.

For decades, we’ve been helping our New York City neighbors figure out what living room paint colors speak to them. This year, we’re loving colors that make a statement. Here are a few on-trend colors we (and other New Yorkers) are loving this year:

This living room paint color makes a statement without being loud or bold. October Mist 1495 has been a longtime favorite of many designers. It’s simple, refreshing, and versatile. This sage color evokes the imagery of a spring rain or plant stems on fresh-cut flowers. For New Yorkers looking to escape the bustle of a busy city and a long workday, this color creates a living room atmosphere that will leave you feeling rejuvenated.

For those looking to explore a bolder color, but don’t want to stray too far from versatility, you can’t go wrong with a classic navy like Kensington Blue 840. This living room shade brings an air of refinement and an almost coastal breath of fresh air. Pair with colors like Horizon 1478 (which works beautifully on mouldings and wood) and seafoam Mount Saint Anne 1565 for a holistic room refresh. You can even lean on these colorways as inspiration for your living room window treatments.

If you’re in search of some warmer-toned inspiration, Aventurine AF-445 is a classic. This popular Benjamin Moore living room paint color stuns in flat and satin sheens with a touch of yellow for depth. Pair Aventurine with Refined AF-75 and Paper Mache AF-25 for an all-green palette that follows notes of minimalism without sacrificing a colorful living room.

If we’re going to highlight colors that work well on accent walls, we can’t forget to mention Black Beauty 2128-10. This rich shade of black carries a hint of warmth, making it responsive to light. It’s a stunning contrast, no matter your décor, without making you feel like you’re staring into a void. It speaks to sleek modernism while providing depth that makes your interior décor and window treatments really pop. Complement Black Beauty with the creamy White Dove OC-17 or the gray/olive Desert Twilight 2137-40.

Looking for more interior paint color inspiration for your living room? The experienced design team at Janovic would love to help you find your new favorite color. Whether you know exactly what speaks to you or need a little help getting there, our team is ready to work with you.

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