The living room is often the most frequented space in a home. Whether you’re hoping to decompress from a long day while watching your favourite show or hosting extended family and friends during the holidays, it’s consistently a well-used area in any household. It’s no wonder that when we consider changing the look and feel of a home, the living room or lounge is often the most impactful and affordable place to start.
To infuse a sense of upliftment and relaxation into your living room, Dulux’s 2024 ColourFutures™ research suggests that the best colours to use are shades of natural greens and blues. These colour tones are known to bring tranquility and serenity to a space, effectively rejuvenating the mood of your family and guests in the living room during this festive season.
“Fluid natural blue and green tones evoke thoughts of nature and the true essence of life. They merge the soft greens and blues of the woods and sea to create a welcoming space where we can enjoy each other’s company, feel peaceful, and appreciate the simpler things we have achieved,” comments Dulux colour expert, Palesa Ramaisa.
Natural blues and greens can bring a touch of calmness to any room in your living space. These colour schemes are considered the most balanced and can improve the mood of your family and guests by enhancing feelings of love, joy, and inner peace. Consequently, they encourage a sense of wisdom, hope, strength, and calmness. Here are a few additional colour recommendations from Dulux colour experts to add vibrancy to your home.
Shades of blue
This colour palette remains timeless and is often a family favorite. Peaceful, calm, and gentle, blue is a soothing colour that helps to calm the minds of your family and guests. Shades of blue primarily aid in unwinding, finding joy, and increasing comfort. When selecting the ideal shade of blue, it’s advisable to opt for soft and neutral tones from Dulux CF24 Calm Colour Palette, such as Dulux’s Ocean Stone and Serene Waters, for a calming effect.
Shades of green
Fluid green tones are recognised for bringing a sense of restfulness to a space. As symbols of nature, shades of green stand among the most beautiful and comforting colours, evoking harmonious feelings that aid in staying refreshed during this festive season. To set the tone, consider using Dulux’s soft greens such as Pale Clover, Page Sage, and Cheeky Grey in your living room to impart a soothing touch and uplift the mood of your family and guests.
“Set against our Colour of the Year – Sweet Embrace™, our calm colour palettes are made up of deep and soft natural greens and blues that can bring a tranquil and fluid feel to the heart of your home which is your living room this festive season,” Ramaisa adds.
Natural greens and blues are ideal in creating calming and joyful spaces where your family and guests can feel welcomed and harmonious. Dulux’s calm colour palettes are made to work together and, by blending a combination of different tones and Sweet Embrace™, you can add a warm and serene touch that brings freshness and a cohesive feel in your living room for this festive season.
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