
The first thing to think about is the orientation of the room and how much light it receives. In addition to tone, getting the temperature of the wall color right is also important, particularly if you're planning on painting the walls grey. The high-blacked velvet sofa adds to the cocooning feel while red accents bring essential warmth. 'People are becoming bolder with design choices, often opting for really deep, inky blues and charcoal greys for a dramatic statement that evokes a cocoon-like effect,'ĭark colors can work particularly well in large living rooms with high ceilings as they can bring the space in and help it feel more intimate as demonstrated in this scheme. 'For a moody atmosphere, greys and blues in darker tones are a go-to choice as they create a deep backdrop that really allows your furniture and accessories to sing,' adds adds Emma Deterding, founder and creative director, Kelling Designs.


So a pale grey would be good if you wanted to make a room look larger, a deep charcoal would make it appear smaller,' says Justyna Korczynska, Senior designer at Crown. 'The paler the tone, the more it will reflect the available light, the darker the tone, the more light it will absorb.

When it comes to living room paint ideas, tone is a key factor, as this can have a big impact how a space looks and feels.
