Ideas for colourful living rooms

The experts were already announcing it in the middle of last year: in 2023, after years of neutral tones and minimalist, relaxed spaces, colour will enter our lives through the front door.

The renewed interest of designers in the colourful style of the Bloomsbury Group or the Memphis aesthetic had been warning us of this. Also the new commercial spaces full of colour, such as the Mango Teen shop, designed by Masquespacio in Barcelona. And even specialised publications have been praising the joy of maximalism and its vibrant hues, such as House of Joy: Playful Homes and Cheerful Living (Gestalten, 2022).

Now, the omen has come true, and when it comes to decorating the living room, it’s clear: colour is here to stay. We tell you how to integrate it into your home in small doses to succeed, with no chance of regret!

Living room ideas: upholstered chairs and armchairs in trendy terracotta tones

The Pantone 2023 colour is Viva Magenta, “which descends from the red family and expresses a new sign of strength”, according to the company. “Viva Magenta conveys courage and boldness, and is a pulsating colour whose exuberance promotes a joyful and optimistic celebration, sculpting a new narrative.”

This lively, electrifying red has found its way into our homes – and into the interiors of the best designers – in the form, above all, of burgundy and terracotta, two tones that refer to nature, as the trend dictates. The former is reminiscent of the world of grapes and red wine, the latter of kiln-fired clay, a warm tone that has been with us since prehistoric times.

To introduce them into living room decoration, there is nothing simpler than using them to cover chairs and armchairs. For example, you could place it around a dining table in a discreet but emphatic way, thanks to the Bayton chair, in Mid Century style, with a seat upholstered in textile, a tubular steel structure with a black painted finish and an elegant and warm wooden backrest and a natural rattan cannage grille.

In a Nordic or even Modern Rustic style space, the Burial wooden chair will be a safe bet as a living room decor. It is made from solid ash wood in the European Union, and its upholstered seat in a beautiful reddish colour is a perfect introduction of colour into the space for those who want to bring some maximalist energy without taking too many risks.

For a stronger option, how about a red armchair as a living room decoration? Do it with Aluda, in elegant contemporary style, with a tubular steel structure finished in black powder paint.

And if you’re looking for an option that can accommodate more than one person, other living room ideas could include the use of sofas or benches with backs, such as Duchess. In a gorgeous shade somewhere between terracotta and Viva Magenta, this sophisticated needle-legged model will elevate the interior design of any space.

As a result, interiors are upgraded with charismatic pieces with echoes of the past, such as Mid Century style dining chairs. This ‘mid-century’ trend, although it had its heyday during the 1950s, is characterised by the rejection of historical forms and the creation of new ones based on the rational analysis of human needs.

A splash of colour on the ceiling in living room décor

When it comes to adding colour to the living room, thinking ‘outside the box’ is allowed. In fact, it’s highly recommended! This will result in fresh and imaginative interiors, where we can guide the eye to the focal points that interest us most. For example, the ceiling. Yes, because lamps like Hoodie can also be great allies when it comes to injecting extra energy into living room decoration.

This piece, available in curry and green tones, is made of bulrush and textile grid, and has a charismatic profile reminiscent of Art Deco that will beautify vintage, Japanese or Nordic style environments alike. Which is your favourite colour?

Another option is to go for Artisan, a lamp in the very fashionable Mediterranean style made of natural rattan with a green paint finish. It is easy to imagine that it would look great in a living room with raw wood furniture and handmade ceramics.

On the other hand, if you’re looking to create a reading corner with a touch of colour, here’s an idea for the living room: incorporate a wall lamp. Elenor, in a beautiful dark turquoise, brings elegance and poise thanks to its stylish industrial shapes.

A bold black to emphasise living room décor

Sculptural tables with a powerful, geometric base are all the rage this season – a perfect example? The Yaviky coffee table in contemporary style, which will be a real eye-catcher even in a minimalist living room.

It has a metal structure with a black paint finish, a bold and timeless colour that is impossible not to get right. Its aged wooden top gives it an extra touch of charisma when it comes to decorating the living room.

If you’re looking to furnish the dining area, Quebec is another good option. Industrial in style, this slender table with a metal frame finished in black paint has a solid recycled pine top, another must-have for 2023. Because using reused wood is not only a sustainable option: it also adds that Wabi-Sabi touch to our home, that love of imperfection and handmade, which adds interesting layers of texture and tells us about the passage of time.

Living room ideas: a colourful corner with an ethnic style bench

Finally, if you want to add a bit of ‘fun’ to your living room decor, but don’t dare to go for something too big, how about creating a colourful little corner?

You can achieve this with the Bravante wooden bench, in Mediterranean style, with a delicate structure made of laurel wood and the best part: an original seat upholstered in multicoloured braided textile. Use it to place flowerpots, books, small lamps, pictures… and add a space with a lot of personality to your living room decor!

Ideas for colourful living rooms: let yourself go!

When it comes to bringing colour into the living room, we tend to be very cautious. But it’s important to bear in mind that colour, as well as being super trendy in 2023, brings joy to any environment, so it’s worth giving it a go!

Also, don’t lose sight of the fact that, even without carrying out great decorative feats such as changing the tone of walls or putting up wallpaper, it is possible to add small touches of happiness to the decoration of the living room through furniture that is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing.

Lamps can also be your ally in this endeavour, where you should not forget that, yes, black is also a colour, which can help to emphasise the wooden details of a too monotonous decoration. Dare to implement your own ideas for decorating living rooms at home!

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