Wall decoration in the living room: choice of colors, finishes, accent wall in the interior

On the picture luxurious classic living room, where the walls are decorated with photo wallpaper.

Wall color selection

When choosing a color you need to consider:

• natural light intensity and window size;
• color design of furniture set and upholstery;
• selected interior style;
• living room size.

If the windows face the sunny side, the cool effect will create a blue, blue, turquoise color. If the windows are located on the north side, you can fill them with light and heat using warm colors (red, orange, yellow and pastel shades derived from them: mustard, peach, ocher).

On the picture living room, where the emphasis is on the mirror in the frame and fireplace. Light colors in the design, glass and mirrors fill the room with spaciousness and allow you to complement the interior with any details.

The walls in the interior of the living room can be a backdrop for furniture or become a bright accent. To visually highlight dark furniture, light walls in the living room (ivory, milk, light beige, pastel shades of pink and blue) are suitable. If the furniture is light (white or light wood), then when decorating the walls, the color should be deep or bright.

Color should suit all family members, as an option, you can combine several shades to decorate the walls. For example, make stripes, divide the wall in half or paint adjacent in contrasting colors.

• White, gray or black in the living room can be basic colors that are complemented by yellow or orange; red or green.
• Shades of beige and light brown in themselves are neutral and can be complemented in the interior by white, pink, turquoise and blue.
• Deep colors (blue, burgundy, wine, purple) are appropriate only if there are several windows and a large space.

On the picture the interior of the modern living room, where the walls are painted in coffee color, and the bottom is decorated with white panels. The emphasis is placed only on the fireplace, which makes the style universal.

Finishing materials

The choice of materials for decoration depends on the desired end result for a successful combination of wall decor textures in the living room and furniture.

• For painting you need to prepare the walls (they should be perfectly even and smooth, since the paint will emphasize all the roughness and cracks). The paint is not afraid of moisture, easy to clean, does not accumulate dust and walls are easily repainted. Modern special paints do not exude a smell and are intended for interior decoration.

• Wallpaper different types offer a large selection of colors and textures, this design hides defects and is mounted independently without special tools. For the living room, paper and non-woven wallpapers are suitable. You can use the murals to create an accent wall in the interior.

On the picture example decoration of accent wall with photo wallpaper in a modern living room natural shades.

• Decorative plaster in the living room smooths out all the bumps and will always look unique. The patterns are created with a spatula (bark beetle, rain, carpet, etc.) and then the wall is painted and varnished for greater wear resistance.

• Wood decoration creates heat and sound insulation.It can be panels, cork or laminate on the bottom of the walls around the perimeter, or you can sheathe wood only accent wall in the interior.

• Decorative rock and decorative brick Suitable for decorating the wall by the fireplace (TV or false fireplace) to create an interior in the Scandinavian style, country and classics. Such a facing is not afraid of moisture, it is cheaper than natural stone and does not create an additional load.

• Soft panels Suitable for decorating the wall near the TV or above the sofa, they will help to place accents, hide defects, create noise isolation. From materials suitable leather, leatherette, fabric. The synthetic winterizer holds its shape better, and foam rubber is suitable for creating a softer surface.

• Mirroringappropriate in a rectangular and small room. It can be a panel, tile or panel of a square, or other shape. Light colors and a reflection of a window or doorway will add space to the living room, while reflection of an adjacent wall or furniture will, on the contrary, reduce space.

• Wall 3D panels in the design of the living room with a bas-relief and high relief, they are suitable for creating an accent even to the tone of the main walls, are easily attached and do not require additional alignment. There are wooden, glass, plastic, MDF, gypsum.

Combination Features

Most often, the living room is the place where you can show imagination in the interior by combining colors and textures to create a unique wall design in the living room and highlight areas.

For example, a fireplace area or a place for receiving guests can be faced with decorative stone or laminate, and a relaxation area with wallpaper or painting. The banquet part can be decorated with paint or plaster, and the seat on the sofa ⎯ with liquid wallpaper.

Modern designers welcome any experiment in colors and textures, but if there is no desire to take risks in the design, it is better not to combine natural finish with synthetic (for example, wood panels or veneer with plastic finish), natural colors (neutral brown, beige, white) with acid shades of yellow and green.

On the picture an example of creating an accent in the same shade is presented, but with the help of a different texture, panels and paint are combined in the design of the walls.

Accent wall decoration

The accent wall is always different in color and texture, its task is to attract attention and visually change the space of the room.

• The emphasis needs to be created on the wall that catches the eye first when entering the room.
• With a small room, you can accentuate part of the wall or partition.
• For decoration, any material that differs from the main walls is suitable.
• The color of the accent wall should overlap with the color of some interior items.
• You can highlight a wall with color, plot, pattern and texture, but you should not combine everything together.
• When arranging wallpapers, you need to adhere to one quality, combine ornaments with plain ones and maintain a balance between a neutral background color and highlighted bright.
• Wall murals or murals will give the interior an individuality and a cozy atmosphere.
• Horizontal stripes during the design will expand the room, and vertical ones will visually raise the ceilings.

On the picture An example of interior decoration in art deco style, which allows you to combine the abundance of gloss, glass and bright colors in the decoration. Pink 3D panels and a mirror on the accent wall complement the style.

Wall decorations over tv and fireplace

If there is no way to highlight the wall for decor, then you can accentuate the space above the interior.

• For decor over by the fireplace decorative stone and brick are suitable for a classic living room, and metal for modern design. For safety reasons, it is best not to hang carpets and paintings on the wall.

On the picture the interior of the living room in a rustic style, where the accent of the wall with brick is appropriate.

• TV can be decorated in a drywall niche with backlight. Such a wall in the interior can be painted or wallpapered. As a complement, you can use mirror mosaics, watches or paintings.The wall design with a TV in the living room can be decorated in any style, but the main thing is not to overload it with details, since the TV itself is a big accent.

On the picture the design of the rectangular living room is in the classical style, where due to the glass panels on the accent wall, the TV creates the effect of wide walls.

On the picture The modern interior of the room, which combines an eco-fireplace and a TV near one wall, additionally decorated with paintings.

Ideas for wall decor in the living room

Based on the style, the decor can be selected the most diverse. For example, plinths, moldings, a carpet, mirrors in golden frames, fabric panels are suitable for a classic interior.

For country and Provence, decorative plates, embroidered products, wickerwork, wooden clocks will be appropriate. To design a retro style, antique interior items (phone, gramophone, posters and books) are suitable.

On the accent wall, you can make your family tree, a large photo or attach memorable souvenirs from trips.

On the picture An example of how to decorate a wall using posters, paintings and maps. Such decor is always easy to replace or remove.

Photo gallery

The photos below show examples of using various wall decoration options in the living room interior.