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Described as coral tinged with pink, Benjamin Moore’s 2023 Color of the Year, Raspberry Blush, is an exciting choice for the living room. The charismatic color works well as an accent wall or the entire room.
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Keyanna Bowen
Although it’s deep and moody, navy is still a timeless color for any interior. Pair it with browns, tans and whites — and gold accents of course.
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Leela Cyd
White is always on-trend. Here, interior designer Jessica Risko Smith uses colorful furniture — like a vibrant green couch and a bold blue cabinet — to contrast bright white paint.
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Ragnar Ómarsson
Plum paint is a great way to incorporate color without going too bold. Pair it with warm neutrals like cream, tan and taupe.
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Brooke Holm
The right beige can definitely make a statement. Interior designer Jean Lin of Colony does just that by pairing the hue with warm woods, rusty reds and natural textures.
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Spacecrafting
Using one color, like Benjamin Moore’s Knoxville Gray, is a no-brainer for a living room, especially when it comes to highlighting details like moldings and a brick fireplace.
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Molly Culver
Choose a moody shade and go full monochrome, like interior designer Mary Patton does here. This glossy purple looks great on the walls, ceiling and built-in cabinetry.
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Carina Skrobecki
Make any space feel comfortable and cozy with the perfect warm white shade. Here, interior designer Jessica Nelson goes for white from floor to ceiling.
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Courtesy of Annie Sloan
If you’re feeling bold, go for a vibrant pink shade — which pairs perfectly with a black and white gallery wall.
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Lucas Allen
Keep it light and bright with this minty blue-green shade, which is also painted on the fireplace bricks.
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David Cleveland
Believe it or not, brown doesn’t have to be boring. A chocolate brown hue enhances this living room’s wood paneling and acts as a counterpart to the beige tones in the space.
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Sian Richards
You can’t go wrong with taupe walls, whether you want to play up your living room’s coziness for the holidays or create a calming atmosphere for everyday lounging.
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Brie Williams
This South Carolina living room’s serene sage walls keep the focus on the thoughtful mix of patterns.
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Statement-making yellow manages to give this living room an energetic feel without making it feel overwhelming.
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A Beautiful Mess
Instead of choosing one chic hue, opt for a few. Replicate the beauty of a rainbow by painting green, yellow, orange and pink on a single wall.
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Monique Valeris
Senior Home Editor
Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What’s in My Cart.”
Alyssa Gautieri
Associate Lifestyle Editor
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
