Best color for living room with brown furniture & white trim

Question

I'm painting my walls soon and need ideas to make my living room comfy & cozy...

Ann Marie Kinsley · Answer

A nice soft shade of green would look nice. Maybe like a moss color or possibly a shade of olive would look nice. If you don't have a lot of light in the room don't go too dark.

Linda Germana · Answer

I always combine brown with a light shade of aqua blue. Look at your clothes and put different colors together to come up with the combinations you like best.

GrandmasHouseDIY · Answer

I agree with the blue idea but as opposed to aqua I would go with a subtler shade of light gray/blue: just dark enough to set off the trim and just blue enough to make the brown furniture pop against it :) And, of course, just gray enough that it will go with anything. We would love to see pictures of your color choice!

Pat Kramer · Answer

I had an aqua living room at one time and it was the most soothing room in the house..Browns go beautiful with aqua...add some aqua throw pillows and some cream throws and you will love it...

Judy Lewis · Answer

Yep, I would paint in a very light shade of blue, maybe even a powder blue or light gray.

Bron · Answer

I thought of a very light sunshine yellow/cream. It would have to be the right yellow though. Try google..... 'color decor with brown furniture' I think that would really give you a vast selection to look at. Another idea that would be REALLY DIFFERENT would be the color pink. Brown and pink look good in clothing but not sure in furnishings? Worth thinking about ?

Z · Answer

It depends a lot on what other colors you'll be using as accents. Using a blue, though very pretty with brown, will limit what you can do in the room. If you're fine with that, then I'd suggest At Sea by BM. http://media.benjaminmoore.com/WebServices/prod/ColorSwatch/666.jpg Teal Ice or Spa by Behr. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/7b/4a/5f/7b4a5f224da9691e6941151e75403177.jpg http://thecsiproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/spa.jpg

Janet Pizaro · Answer

There are so many new shades available, however when choosing a color you must take into consideration of light . Paint colors look different if the light is to dark or vice versa.It also depends if there is an open floor plan with connecting rooms. Perhaps you can share a photo which would help tremendously instead of second guessing colors.

Lori Johansen · Answer

A beautiful light blue. Had this color combination in our home in Sweden.

Donna L. Woods-Clements · Answer

If you're planning to re-accessorize, just go with your favorite color--in 2 shades. For example, a really pale celery green ('celedon') which changes color as the sun moves around the room, & a dark green accent wall. A pale aqua/turquoise with a teal accent wall. Your throw pillows &/or winter lap throws &/or wall art should have at least some of the same colors. If you already have artwork in the room & love it, use colors from that.

Jamie Richards · Answer

I have brown furniture, wood floors and brown carpeting, white baseboards and doors and cream walls. It makes the white pop and is soft.

Liliana Wells · Answer

these are all good ideas. Also, keep in mind, when looking at pictures in magazines or online you are attracted to certain colors (not the same shade), but a family of certain colors. Choose from those preferences. They show your personality and it will be easier to live with them. I know, for example, that I am attracted to reds and blues with beigesi n the background. I stay away from oranges and greens; although I may use them in small quantities as accents colors.

Kathy Bettis Marez · Answer

There are many shades of mint that would make your room look fresh and inviting. Brown furniture of any shade looks nice against the mint, and it's like bringing a touch of the outdoors into your living spaces. I suggest looking on Pinterest at rooms and paying attention to the rooms that speak to you. Another awesome color is yellow with a hint of gold...very pretty as well.

The Redesign Habit · Answer

Some of your choice depends on how often you get tired of a particular look. I tend to suggest staying with neutrals on the walls. (you can always paint an accent wall if you want a pop of color) If you stay with the neutrals (yes there are lots of warm neutrals) you can easily change out the 'look' of your room by simply changing out accessories such as pillows, throws, rugs, vases, candles, lamps, etc. If you commit to a specific color like blue or green on your walls, it becomes much more work if you get tired of it and want to change things up. Here is a living room with a color I love that is a warm neutral (rustic taupe-Behr). It looks great with the dark furniture and white trim. It changes in the light and sometimes looks more taupe and sometimes more brown.

Glaynebaker · Answer

Decades ago, when the TV decorating craze first began, Lynette Jennings taught to begin with a print (fabric, scarf, pillow, linens) that you love and use the colors in it to guide your decorating. The print helps set your theme or tone, too. So, find a pattern you love and follow it for your colors. Good luck and have fun!

Joni Gordon · Answer

I'm having my downstairs painted now. We chose Behr Beehive as accent walls and a honey yellow for the rest. Very lovely

Agnes Chrzanowska · Answer

simply grey

Deb K · Answer

Hi Kimberly, many options for you, hope these help!

https://coloramazingdesigns.com/brown-and-teal-color-palette-with-color-codes/

https://www.color-hex.com/color-palette/3415

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/375769162634162906/

https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/248683210650130237/

Janice · Answer

Please consider the style of your furniture and whether you like a sleek contemporary look or a more traditional look. I'd go with very little color or one that I love and never tire of, usually can be based upon the clothing that you wear and love. Then you can consider that color either lighter or darker and not grow tired of it in the future. You might also find a print or geometric pattern of fabric that you love and then paint your room in one of the colors in that pattern.

Best color for living room with brown furniture & white trim

Suggested Project Book

15 Loving Repurpose Projects Your Family Can Do For Birds

Other

More

Best color for living room with brown furniture & white trim

Suggested Project Book

Related Discussions