Inspiring Living Room Colours
Living rooms are our most used rooms in the house, so when you are choosing a colour scheme it is important to
get it right. This month we will look at some great living room colour combinations and get useful decorating
tips from Deborah Bibby - the Editor of Real Living magazine.
Expert Tip
 Deborah Bibby - editor of Real Living, one of Australia’s favourite decorating magazines and author of a
well known design blog: http://reallivingmagazine.blogspot.com
“If you feel a little unsure about what colours to paint your living room
remember there is nothing wrong with neutrals. This also opens up the concept of introducing great accent
colours in your accessories – think canary yellow and blue, they are gorgeous together. So, if you go with
a neutral choice there are a few rules to keep in mind: Ensure that you choose at least two shades so it’s
not too bland, a good tip is to paint the ceiling and the architraves half strength of the walls or pure white
for a crisp look that pops against the
beige/neutral tone. You could also choose a complementary tonal contrast for even more interest. A palette of
beige, taupes and whites can create a classic timeless décor that is also inexpensive to update.”
Adding Warmth to Whites
Using white doesn’t necessarily result in a stark, soulless room.
By using different shades and textures of whites on your walls and in your furnishings, you can achieve a
liveable sophisticated space.
Use natural timbers to add warmth to your scheme and metallic accessories to add another dimension through gloss
and reflective surfaces.
Accent Combinations
The combination of using deep purples and yellow based greens as accents in a room gives a wonderful result.
Here the room has been anchored by using a dark charcoal shade on the floor as a rug and a soft purple shade on
the walls.
If you need help creating the perfect colour scheme the friendly staff at Paint
Place can help with colour advice available either in-store or in your home!
Best Colours For Living Rooms
We have hand picked some of our favourite living room colours that will work perfectly across the varying
styles of different rooms. Try New Look Distinctive White if you want warm,
classic white or New Look Verdi if you want to add a bit more colour in your
neutrals.
New Look Debonnaire is a sophisticated grey green that looks beautiful with
a cream trim, or try Isle if you want a hint of milk chocolate.
New Look Isle looks wonderful with accents of burnt orange or
fuschia. New Look Style is a favourite red that is ideal for a
feature wall or an area that has interesting architectural angles. Try New Look Orly if you want a cool, elegant blue or Sculpt for this season’s favourite deep grey. Get more information about inspiration for living room colour schemes.
Products
New Look Xtrawear Ceiling White is the perfect product to use on living
room ceilings.
It provides an ultra flat finish and is a low spatter formula, so your job will be cleaner and easier to
complete. If your walls are a light colour, you might want to tint your New Look Ceiling White paint to the same
colour or a half strength for a more streamlined look. New Look is manufactured by Wattyl exclusively for Paint
Place.
Look for the ‘Handy Tip Sheets’ at your local Paint Place store or
click here for help on achieving the very best paint finish.
Colour of the Month
Blue is the colour of rest and relaxation. It softens light and makes rooms feel cool and comfortable.
New Look Couture is a sophisticated grey blue that works equally well
in bedrooms or living areas. Try it with a warm grey, a deep soft purple or soft yellow green. It is the perfect
colour to use in a warm, sun filled space.
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range of brushes for more difficult and technical jobs
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