High-Gloss Blue
Many traditional libraries feature brown wood paneling, but slap on a coat of highgloss blue paint—like in this living room designed by Richard Keith Langham—and you get a modern space that feels fresh and vibrant.
Mustard
Does the thought of painting your living room yellow scare you to your very core? Just paint an accent, like a door or a single wall, instead.
Clay
The warm coral walls set off the neutral and colorful decor perfectly.
Sage Green
Turn to nature and bring gorgeous shades of sage indoors. Green-infused grays feel like a breath of fresh air and add just the right touch of intrigue as a backdrop for a gallery wall.
Crisp White
A crisp, matte white is totally timeless. Pure White is there for you when you just can’t with trends anymore.
Royal Blue
It’s basically the color of wanderlust right in your own home. It’ll make you feel like you’re on vacation, even if the closest you’re getting to an island escape is your laptop’s screensave.
Crimson
Avoid the super bright reds and your house won’t look like a fire station. A richer shade of crimson will warms up any space.
Dark Gray
The mix of cool and warm tones in a living room strikes the perfect balance. Gray shades bring the 18th-century boiserie back to life, while also serving as a classical background for colorful midcentury and contemporary furnishings.