Can’t Choose a Paint Color for the Living Room? The Pros Have You Covered

Stick to a simple, yet effective, color scheme to make the most out of your living room paint color choice. Dreamstime/TNS

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Choosing a fresh paint color for a dull living room can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. According to the pros, picking the best living room paint color can even be achieved in a few simple steps.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what they had to say:

Create a Color Scheme

First, select colors from objects in your living room.

“Take a pillow from the family-room sofa, your favorite tie or scarf, or a painting—anything that conveys comfort or has an emotional connection for you—and take that object to the paint store,” Architectural color consultant Bonnie Krims told This Old House. “Find three sample strips with those colors, and you instantly have 15 to 18 colors you can use, since each sample strip typically contains six paint colors.”

Next, choose a paint color from the trio of options. This will be your wall color, while the other two colors can be used around the room through fabrics and furnishings.