The paint colors you choose set the tone for your whole house. With your living room being the focal point of your home, the paint colors you choose have a lot riding on them.
Certain colors can make a room feel warmer, brighter, and even bigger, while others can make the space feel small and even colder. You want to set the right tone with your living room while keeping your personal style and aesthetic.
Choosing paint colors is particularly important when you’re working with a small house or small living room. The last thing you want to do is make the room feel smaller, and there are an infinite number of color schemes and styles for you to choose from.
So what are the best small house living room paint colors, and what are the best ways to utilize them? Read on to find out.
Light, Neutral Paints Are Perfect for a Small House Living Room
There are many ways you can make a small space seem bigger. From multifunctional furniture to limiting the number of objects around the room to the right wall hangings, how you decorate a room affects how big or small it feels.
And decorating always begins with paint colors. When working with limited space, the first instinct is always to use lighter shades because they’re less noticeable and therefore don’t draw attention to the size of the room.
Pale, neutral colors also make a room seem brighter and larger. Neutral paint shades with corresponding furniture will give your tiny house living room a cozy and inviting feeling and make the whole room seem more open.
Lighter colored walls are not only timeless, but they also open up opportunities for creativity. With muted paint colors, you can go with bolder, bigger furniture pieces and more wall hangings featuring brighter colors and patterns.
When to Go Dark With a Small House Living Room
Just because we’ve said lighter paint colors make a room seem bigger doesn’t mean you can’t go with darker paints if you can’t stand plain white.
While lighter walls will make a room seem more open and, therefore, larger, darker paints can make a room appear larger by adding the perception of depth.
The darker your walls, the less light your walls will reflect therefore making your small house living room seem deeper than it really is. Navy blue or dark forest green are comfort-inducing colors and instantly add personality and flair to your decor.
A couple bonuses to having darker colored walls are they don’t look dirty or dusty as frequently as walls painted white or cream, and they’re their own decoration.
A white living room wall looks plain with nothing on it, no matter how bold your couch and coffee table are, but navy blue walls stand out all on their own while still being muted enough to hang things on if you choose.
Paint Designs for Your Small House Living Room
There’s no rule saying you can only use one paint color for your living room.
Why not use both if you can’t decide between light or dark paint colors? A rich, dark paint color is perfect for an accent wall in any room. An accent wall is its own instant decoration, and the contrast of light and dark adds depth to any space.
An accent wall can be as simple as a contrasting color, or you can paint geometric shapes and designs to move the focal point onto the wall rather than the size of the room.
If you really want to get creative, paint horizontal lines in light shades on one wall to make that wall seem farther away or vertical lines to make that wall seem higher. Painting your living room from the skirting boards to the ceiling can also make your walls seem taller.
Whatever designs you opt for, remember your goal for a small house living room is to always make it appear larger than it is. Using white as your accent wall surrounded by three walls painted dark blue will give the feeling of being in a tunnel, while geometric designs on every wall can make them seem like they’re closing in on you.
Call Scott McDonald Painting for All Your House Painting Needs
The look of your house reflects your personal style and is the first impression visitors will have of you, and that look begins with the paint colors you choose, so you want to be sure to get them right.
At Scott McDonald Painting, we understand how sacred your home is and treat your space with the utmost respect. We’re here to help you make the best decision for your home and answer any questions you have about not only what paint colors to use but also what finishes.
Contact us for a free color consultation and get started on redefining your home today!
