Comfortable Spaces to Live In: Cosy Living Room Colour Schemes
Use colour and pattern to create a soothing haven. Informal, comforting spaces are perfect for relaxing in and after-supper entertaining – or for those who crave peace and quiet for down-time in the evening. With these distinct ideas in mind, choosing the right cosy living room colours much depends on what the room is going to be used for and your own definition of cosy.
The Calm Zone: Use Neutral Tones for a Calm Living Room
Neutral paint colours set the scene for harmony and tranquillity. Muted tones reflect nature at its purest and these gentle tones can warm cooler spaces and breathe light into darker rooms.
Paint the ceiling and woodwork in Clay - Pale to keep it looking crisp and add natural furnishings like side tables with bare wood elements. Add focus to the scheme with large panels in Scullery for a contemporary scheme. Alternatively, for a cool neutral palette, paint walls in French Grey - Dark- a cosy grey paint colour, ideal for keeping it simple alongside white furniture.
Wall: Clay – Mid
Central Panel: Scullery
Middle Panel: Lute
Right Panel: Clay
Plan a warm scheme by selecting a mid-tone, like Lute or Travertine from our Stone palette. Paint all walls in these neutral shades and allow your coffee table or fireplace to become the focal point amidst a calm scheme.
Upper Wall: Stock
Panelling: Travertine
Dark and Mysterious: Choose Dark Paint Colours for Maximum Cosiness
The fathomless depths of dark paint colours teamed with the extremely low-sheen Absolute Flat finish creates an instant feeling of cosiness and a nod to the grandeur of historical homes. Woodwork painted in the same colour as the walls and the addition of panelling enhance this effortlessly opulent scheme and provide a beautiful foil for displaying art works or heirloom treasures.
Wall: Pompeian Ash
Dado Stripe: Heat
Pompeian Ash, Puck, Sage Green and Dark Lead Colour are ideal choices. These rich tones are a testament to the fact that, far from cold or stark, grey or dark green coloured paint can be used to create a warm, cosy living room.
All: Puck
Ceiling: Slaked Lime – Mid
Joyful Brights: Use Colour Highlights for a vibrant Living Room
For a playful take on cosiness, keep everything else simple and let the walls do the talking. Paint walls in Middle Buff and Hammock and pair with contrasting furniture to enliven a featureless room and add warmth.
Or, add cheerful personality to a blank canvas by choosing the Briar Rose wallpaper in the vibrant Green Verditer colourway. Paint the woodwork in the coordinating Mid Azure Green to create comforting depth, and introduce Green Verditer as a strong, bright colour highlight.
Bring the outside in: Use Natural Prints and Colours for a Tranquil Living Space
For reading rooms and spaces designed for contemplation, choose the leafy print, Beech Nut - Cordoba, to help clear your head from the day. Layer natural materials and textural elements like soft cushions, throws and rugs and settle down with your thoughts enshrouded by this warm and autumnal palette.
Likewise, green hues calm the mind. Bring nature inside with Baluster paint on all walls and woodwork. Include radiators, in the Intelligent Eggshell finish, for a seamless, tranquil scheme. Either keep furniture tonal to further enhance the tranquillity or add in hints of warmer tones for a contemporary finish, such as Atomic Red.
Discover more ways to bring the outside in with paint and wallpaper.
Browse our paint collection online or order a complimentary colour card to help you choose the perfect living room colours for your home.