Using colour in your living room area can be tricky. Whether you've just bought a discount living room furniture set and want to re paint the walls or even if you just want to brighten up your living room we've got the top four tips on how to use colour well in your home.

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Choosing a colour palette

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The first thing you need to do is choose the colour palette you want to work with. These should be a few colours you want to use. All colours should work well together and compliment each other.

You may want to use soft blues and whites to create a calming feel in your living room. Or you may add one bright colour to the mix to add a splash of vibrancy to the room. The main thing is to choose colours you like and create a relaxing atmosphere in your home.

Consider the furniture you have

If you are re-painting the rooms of your house but are going to keep your existing furniture make sure you consider the colours carefully and think about how they will look with your lounge suit. Some furniture items are more easily matched than others so a good idea is to bring home samples of the colour on pieces of cardboard and put them up against the furniture and compare to see what looks best.

Feature walls

Feature walls are a great option if you want to inject colour into your living room space. Be bold and choose a colour you love. Just make sure it suits your existing furniture and the other walls. If you have cream or white walls and beige or white furniture choosing a colour for your feature wall is easy.

If you have wood furniture or different coloured furniture it can be a bit tricky. You also need to consider what furniture will be in front of the wall and how well does the colour match it. You may want to re-arrange your furniture to really set off the feature wall.

Adding colour without painting

You don't have to paint to inject some colour into your living room space. There are many other ways to incorporate colour into your home. A great idea is to purchase a large piece of artwork with a dominant colour. A brightly coloured painting can look stunning on a white wall and can make a great focal point in a room.

Similarly a colourful or retro lounge or armchair can also add that extra touch of colour you are looking for. There are some wonderfully colourful chaise lounge chairs that will not only add colour to your living room, but also make the perfect place to recline and relax.

Adding colour to your living room should be a fun activity. I hope our top four tips have given you some ideas on how to add colour to your living room space.

Top 4 Tips For Using Colour Well in Your Living Room

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