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What color should I paint my living room?

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

We have a older house and plan on moving in 2 years.

I want to add color to the walls but the color of the tile and kitchen counter tops are stopping me.

I just bought a rug, grey and yellow.

What colors would look good in the living room?

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mjconti
6 years ago
If you are planning to move in 2 years, it might be a good idea to paint the walls as neutral as possible to please most potential buyers. Two years goes by pretty fast!
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Milcasa
6 years ago
Hello. If you like a quiet, relaxing and pleasant living room design, then you can use a mild pale pink color. The walls painted in this color make the space warm and comfortable. Monochrome design is another variant of decorating a modern living room. If you choose this option, the colors should be light or neutral, such as pale pink. The light brown tone of the walls is accompanied by a neutral color with textiles, such as gray, cream or beige. This creates an elegant, calm and warm living room. Chocolate brown, which is evenly distributed throughout the room, creates a cozy, elegant and serene space. And plants enhance this effect. Relaxing atmosphere will help create a white-g

blue design.
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