Colours have the incredible power of transforming your mood and the energy of a space. Bright colours can uplift while cool neutrals make one feel relaxed and calm. The living room is one space where you most definitely want to keep the décor as soothing as possible. Since this room is shared by all members of the family and is the space where you entertain guests, it’s advisable to use calming colours to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and relaxed. Here are some ideas on how to decorate your living room using calming colours.

White + Natural Décor

Of all the hues, white is naturally one of the most calming. It also serves as a great backdrop for your furniture to stand out. We like the idea of combining white walls and upholstery with natural fibres and textures. Think of distressed wood, jute, cotton, knits and other organic elements. This will create a soothing atmosphere and also invite nature into your home in a unique and decorative way.

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Contrasting Pastels

Pastels are an obvious choice when it comes to making a subtle statement with colour, however, choosing the right one is not easy. It is important to use pastels intelligently because you don’t want your living room looking like a baby’s nursery. We suggest choosing two complementing tones, aqua blue and dusty rose for example, and making this your theme. Pick the more dominant shade to take over your walls and accents while the softer shade can be used for your furniture and upholstery.

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Monotone Neutrals

We are super on board with the current trend of using one shade in its many variations all over a room. One shade that we think often gets overlooked when considering neutrals is grey. Grey has a natural palette of blues, violets, pinks and whites and is the perfect way to incorporate the calming energy of a neutral shade into your living room. Use different versions of grey on your walls, for your sofas, on the coffee table (think of stainless steel) and for smaller pieces of furniture.

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Cool Materials

When you think of cooling materials, our minds immediately drift to sleek Italian marbles, austere stainless steel, and Moorish tiles. Think about those instances of when you’ve felt most relaxed in a space and bring those elements into your home. We love the idea of using painted tiles on the floor with a mix of modern and mid-century furniture to tie things together. Stay away from heavy upholstery and ensure everything feels light and breathable.

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Having a calming living room is a great way to bring warmth into your home as this room is central to the entire family. Use these easy tips to find a colour scheme or décor theme to help create a living room that is both relaxing and inviting.