6 Colours Perfect For Your Lounge

Living rooms are the ultimate space for comfort and relaxation. Achieving that all important work life balance is crucial for well-being and the colours you use in your lounge can enhance your down time.

Powder V, II and I by Paint & Paper Library

1. Tranquil Blues

Blue is the perfect colour for evoking calm and serenity in your space and ideal for balancing the warm light available in a south facing room.

Berrington Blue by Farrow & Ball in their archive collection

Dark blues can provide a grounding feeling in a warm space, whilst sky blue can create a real uplifting feeling without feeling over-energised.

Baby blues create a similar energy to sky blue in a subtler way, evoking a soft and gentle feeling.

Gauze by Little Greene in their archive collection

Turquoise blue contains hints of green which combines the feeling of growth and serenity which creates the perfect space to read or relax.

Iguana by Paint & Paper Library

2. Off Whites

Choosing an off white is a great choice when you want to optimise the feeling of spaciousness and introduce a sense of purity.

Sea Salt and Glacier White by Benjamin Moore

Lighter colours are known for their light reflecting properties and are often the first choice when choosing a new colour for your walls.

Off whites will generally have undertones of another hue and so the key for a beautifully put together scheme is to choose an off white with the same undertone as other colours within the space.

Portland Stone by Little Greene

Finding the right white can be tricky as there are thousands to choose from!

Painting some samples onto lining paper and placing them on every wall in the room will allow you to see how the white interacts with the light and existing colours in the room.

Cloud White by Benjamin Moore

3. Natural Greens

Connecting your outdoor space with your indoor space is a simple way to evoke feelings of growth and renewal.

Soothing and reassuring, green is a great colour to introduce into your lounge.

Ashwood Moss by Benjamin Moore

Light green paint colours can create a real traditional feel in your home if you want to aspire to a country modern look, whilst vibrant greens can add a fun and fresh feeling.

Dark greens can create a more sophisticated backdrop.

Bancha by Farrow & Ball.

4. Earth Tones

Earth colours contain very natural colours such as browns and warm neutrals.

This creates a strong cocooning feel, as if you're all wrapped up in the space. All of life stresses can be left at the door as you walk into a room enveloped in natural bliss.

Carnelian by Graphenstone

Pale earth colours are the perfect alternative to magnolia, which is a soft easy way to create relaxation in your space, whilst richer browns add an extra level of warming indulgence to a room.

Combine with neutral greys, soft pinks or light purples to add a new sense of energy to the scheme.

Affogato by Little Greene

5. Jewel Tones

Create a luxurious feeling in your lounge with colours that scream opulence.

Malachite by Paint & Paper Library

Rich colours such as teal, indigo, mulberry, and sunny yellows creates a lavish, maximalist look that shows your appreciation for bold colour.

This is a great way to inject some personality in your space which can be further enhanced with the use of bold wallpaper.

Blueprint by Mylands

6. Soothing Lilacs

Lilac is becoming a fast favourite with designers as it is great for creating a soothing, restorative space.

Often associated with romance, creativity and spiritual fulfilment, lilacs can be the perfect colour choice when you need a space to recharge.

Old Lilac by Graphenstone

Periwinkle is another colour from the violet family that has more of a blue tone, promoteing serenity, peacefulness and comfort.

Brassica by Farrow & Ball