Trending Colour combinations for living rooms

Merino Laminates, December 5, 2024 Updated On : March 6, 2025

Your living room is the window to your home and is not just a display of the aesthetics of your home, but of your personal style, aspirations, hobbies etc. Whether you are a bibliophile or an avid traveller, your living room is going to showcase your personality and preferences. Hence, it is crucial to design your living room to create the best first impression and capture your personality in the finest way possible. The colours not only help with the aforementioned task, they are also a great way to set the mood of your space. Be it a formal living room, or a laid back lounge space, the colours you use make a lot of impact on the ambiance of the space. Here are some of the trending colour combinations that you can use for your living room:

Colours for a formal living space:

Every home accommodates people with different lifestyles and the ambiance created must match the same. If you are someone who entertains a lot of formal guests, or have a separate TV room, lounge space etc., you can opt for a formal set up for your living room that is ideal to host work related guests, senior officials etc. If you are someone who has a home office that is connected to your living room, it is ideal to have a formal style living room, especially if you have clients or patients visiting your home office. Here are some colours that work well for a formal living space:

1. Black and white paired with gold is a trending colour combination used for living rooms where you want to make a classy and bold statement. It is minimal with hints of gold, often seen in accessories that really elevates the look and makes the space look opulent.

2. While browns and beiges can very well be used for a formal living room as well, this is a versatile combination that can be used to create a formal or an informal living room. The kind of furniture used, upholstery chosen and layering done can help determine the ambiance of the space. Using darker shades of brown in sleek and super glossy finishes like the Gloss Meister laminate from Merino Laminates paired with leather can help you create a formal look, whereas, lighter shades of wood, softer upholstery like suede or velvet, paired with soft, elegant lights can help create a cozy den to relax in.

3. If you are someone who prefers quiet luxury, navy blue with off white and wooden accents is the perfect colour combination for you! This combination is elegant, timeless and gives you a chance to layer textures, and gradients without making it too colourful or tacky.

4. A unique combination of burgundy or maroon with dark blue and white is another stunner that you can use for your living room. Dark blue and maroon are often associated with sophistication and the white balances that intensity of the colours, making it a bold yet harmonious pairing. This is a great option for large living rooms, living rooms with lots of natural light and for those who want to showcase opulence at its best.

Colours for an informal living space:

If you are someone who entertains friends and family or loves to spend time relaxing in your living room, using colours that are laid back can help you create a lively and welcoming space.

You can also use these colours for your lounge space that is separated from your formal living room:

1. Ideal for those who love earthy tones and prefer a warm, cozy set up- a combination of orange, green and gold or warm yellow can be great for you. Shades like terracotta or burnt orange can be paired with olive green or leaf green and mustard yellow and gold accessories can be used to give the space a touch of luxury. Don’t forget to add lots of indoor plants and fauna to complete the look!

2. If you are someone who enjoys softer colours, a pastel colour combination is just the thing for you. White or off-white combined with baby pink, powder blue, lime green or light yellow makes for a cute, elegant space. You can mix one or two colours with a base of white or offwhite to create a charming space that is lively and refreshing.

3. Colours like grey may often fall under cool, formal colours but pairing them with yellow or lighter blues can help create a relaxing, laid back living room inspired by the sun and the sea. You can either use all three colours together, with the introduction of white or use two neutral colours like grey and white and accentuate with shades of blue or yellow to enhance the look of the space. This combination is especially great for living rooms with less natural lighting as both blue and yellow add more life and brighten up the space.

We hope that these trending colour combinations give you an idea of what you would like to try in your living room. Understanding your personal style, nature of your space and your own lifestyle will help you create a space that is functional, elegant and makes a great first impression.