Using Paint to Modernize an Outdated Living Room
The living room unites the things that make your house a home. Leisure, comfort, togetherness. It's the setting for countless memories and peaceful moments. So it is not surprising that having an outdated living room can kill the vibe in your entire home. Do you still have wallpaper that looks like it could be part of the set of a 1980s movie? Maybe it is just dark and dingy and does nothing to bring out your personality. No matter what is causing it to look dated, with a few coats of paint you can bring your living room into 2021 with the rest of the world.
Deciding on what color to paint your living room is no easy task. When finding the best color for your living room, you have to remember this is a space you'll entertain guests, come back home to after work, sit back and relax, and enjoy other activities too. So, of course, you're going to want to choose a color scheme that’s eye-catching while also being calming at the same time. For 2021 there has been a shift towards warm and earthy tones to help evoke the feelings of calmness and tranquility after a chaotic year.
Living Room Color Trends to Modernize the Room:
Neutral Paired with Bright - The 2021 colors of the year Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray is the perfect pairing to showcase this popular and modern trend. For years gray has been a go-to choice for the living room space and it’s time to add a pop of color to beautifully accent a more sedate hue.
Soft and Muted - Keep things simple and pared back, but still chic and sophisticated with this trend. The soft and muted tones bring a warm and welcoming look to the room. Using warm neutrals with soft grey and blue hue you can create a cozy and relaxed vibe perfect for all the extra time spent at home.
Classic Neutrals - Painting the living room with neutral tones is a classic and timeless modernizing trend. Black, white, gray, brown, and beige, light pink, and pastels are the common neutral color and hundreds of variations of these colors can be chosen to get exactly what you are looking for.
Dark and Warm - There is no need to shy away from darker colors. In fact, it is one of the most popular living room accent wall colors of the year. We see home designs with charcoal-colored ceilings, for example. A trendy living room paint color, is Blue Danube, and we're sure we'll see many accent walls with dark blue shades for living rooms. Darker shades go well with creams and yellows for a warmer feel.
As with anything painting your living room can be a DIY project, but if you aren’t well versed in painting, it can also be a DIY nightmare. With the amount of time spent in the living room by both your family and any visitors, making sure the paint job is excellent is worth the cost. The love you will feel for your new space if the colors you choose are executed beautifully by an experienced professional is invaluable. Paint Positive is a locally owned and operated company that goes the extra mile in each and every step of the painting process to ensure the end result is something extraordinary, give them a call today at 330.860.4508 for a free estimate.
