What colour shall I decorate my Living room?

Question

I have ordered a new sofa for my living room, what colour or colours do you think i should pain my walls.

http://www.dfsonline.co.uk/print_product.php?product=2475&cat=188

Answer 1

I'm assuming that you want your walls to go with the sofa you just ordered, right? And is the sofa in the exact same colours as the illustration on the link you gave us?
IF SO, then I don't feel that you have many colour choices for your walls, as most of the other suggestions that have been given so far would severely CLASH with that particular sofa and its cushions. (Note to everyone else who's answered so far: Yes--those are pretty colours that everyone has suggested, but THEY DON'T GO WITH THAT COUCH.) IMO, your best choices would be to go with white, shades of grey that go with that couch, or the same shade of scarlet that is featured on the cushions (most paint stores can do computerized custom shade matching).
My suggestion is this: Once you receive the couch, think long and hard about whether you want something easy to live with or something dramatic. If you go with the dark charcoal colour, remember that it will probably take an extra coat of paint to get the best coverage. And the same would be true of the scarlet colour.
Now, if it were MY home, I'd either go "dramatic" and paint my walls charcoal--the same colour as the main body of the couch--or I'd go with a white colour that has a charcoal TINT added to it in the same colour as the couch (giving you a very light grey wall).
I, personally, would find the scarlet color to be "too much colour" for my taste...but reds are exciting, wonderful colours if you're willing to live with them! They're especially nice when they're done as built-up, glossy, dramatic layers of colour, in the manner of the old frescoes (although getting an artisan to do that for you--and depending on the size of the room--could get a bit pricey).
Although stark, plain white would be another choice that wouldn't clash with your sofa, I feel that it's an uninteresting colour and that it tends to "drain" colour from ones room. A light grey would be easier on the eyes.
Actually...the size of the room, and how you want the room to feel, will be a major factor in your final decision. A lighter colour can "open up" a small room. On the other hand, a dark color looks 1-dramatic, and 2-makes any room seem cozy and intimate. (Some decorators feel that one should not paint small rooms darker colours, as that could make them feel even smaller--but I don't agree with that viewpoint.)

Answer 2

Green would make the reds pop. Maybe something similar to Sherwin Williams' "melange green" or "houseplant". If that's too bright, then maybe something more muted and neutral, like "independent gold" would be more your preference.

Personally, I would not paint the room the same color as the sofa - as was previously suggested. That would just make the sofa disappear.

Answer 3

White with a hint of cream and a feature wall the same colour as the think DFS mulberry ad balloon on the same web page as the settee.

Answer 4

i would go for a light yellow or sun beam. i have cream colour sofas and i didn't know what colour to paint the walls. They were cream before but i found that boring... If you dont like the idea of yellow you should always experiment. Choose one bright but simple colour and get some matching items, eg: curtains, lamps, chairs etc...bright colours will make the room feel brighter and bigger, it will also make your visitors SMILE!!! xxx hope this helps. xxx

Answer 5

I dont know is what color your sofa but i would match if sofa is blue what ever color paint walls a light color and paint trimming the color of the sofa that really make the place look nice

Answer 6

Contrast it with the colour of the sofa.

Answer 7

A light shade of orange should do. It would make your living room a serene calming atmosphere.

Answer 8

it depends upon the color of the furnitures in your living room. you must also be aware that unity with variations is needed in home decorations to make it look better and pleasing to the eyes. :)

Answer 9

If you like the color, I think a shade of purple would look lovely with a charcoal couch. Any shade would work.

Answer 10

A light shade of creamy green I think (if there is such a thing)... what color is your floor? Big windows or small?