Shades you should avoid in your living room

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This article was written by Chaumasande Matiwane.

Your living room is one of the most important spaces in your home and a bad colour can hinder you from enjoying it. To create a relaxing living room make sure you avoid these overpowering hues.

Creating a relaxed room starts with the colour of the room and you would want your living room to be an off-putting colour. A hue that’s too cool can tone down the cosy factor a living room should give. It is best to avoid some dull paint tones.

Colours to avoid:

Grey

The colour grey lacks character and vibrancy, especially on your living room walls. You want to walk in your living room and instantly feel refreshed and grey does the opposite. The colour makes everything sad in the room as it lacks visual interest and feels flat in your loving area. Gray gives the sense of an overused and dated colour.

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Bright neons

While vibrant colours can convey a sense of energy, excessively bright shades can detract from the welcoming atmosphere we often seek in a living room. It’s advisable to avoid neon colours such as bright pinks, yellows, and greens, as these can feel too harsh, especially in a space meant for relaxation and family time. While using these colours sparingly can add a nice pop, they should not dominate the walls of your living room.

Orange

With the right styling and accessories, a deep orange tone can serve as an elegant backdrop for your living space. However, if overused, it may appear too vibrant, creating a child-like colour mismatch that detracts from your desired aesthetic. Additionally, the colour range can feel overwhelming and overpowering, making it difficult to complement other hues effectively.

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All white

While white can create a clean, sophisticated, and calm atmosphere, using too much of it can be overwhelming. An excess of the colour white may make your room appear cold, bare, and uninviting. If you desire a cool all-white tone in your living room, consider incorporating neutral colours like cream or beige. These shades bring warmth and a welcoming feel, allowing you to maintain the aesthetic without going overboard.

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Whatever colour you choose for your living room should complement the natural light and layout of the living area. This helps set the relaxing mood a living room brings.

This article first appeared on Garden & Home.

Also see: 5 minimalist colour combinations to consider for a harmonious home