There’s nowhere quite like home. It isn’t just a house; it isn’t just four walls and a roof. Your home is your place of peace, your ultimate sanctuary. Better Home & Gardens tells us that 2024’s top interior paint colors are all about reflecting this. Soothing earth tones, deep moody hues, and various shades of blue are among the most popular colors for the year.
Whether you’re choosing your colors for living room paint for the first time in a brand new home or seeking a refresh to make your old living room new again, the decision is important! The living room is one of the most visited rooms in the house–for guests and residents alike–so choosing a timeless but trending color can be a tricky game.
Luckily, our expert design team jumped in to weigh in on the best living room paint colors for 2024, so you can take a time-out and let us lead.
In this article:
- Deep Moody Hues
- Soothing Earth Tones
- Shades of Blue
- How to Choose Paint Colors for Living Room
- Trim and Molding Colors for Living Room
Deep Moody Hues
It doesn’t get much moodier than, well, black. If you’re ready to embrace a moodier, edgier color palette in your home, Behr Paint Company’s color of the year — Cracked Pepper — encourages homeowners to take the leap. Adding a soft black like Cracked Pepper evokes a sense of confidence and individuality that we all want in our home. The versatile soft black hue acts as a neutral, creating a grounding shade that trends away from classic white-and-cream colors.
Behr isn’t the only one thinking deep and dark this year. With this in mind, some of our favorite moody hues for 2024 include:
Dark
- Behr Cracked Pepper
- Dutch Boy Paints Ironside
- Sherwin Williams Dark Auburn
- Sherwin Williams Cyberspace
Gray
- Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
- Sherwin Williams Retreat
- Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze
Natural Earth Tones
Earthy, nature-inspired tones will be especially big, according to the color experts. Why not bring the feeling of those natural surroundings inside with leafy greens, earthy taupes, and terra cottas on the walls?
Some of the best living room paint colors of 2024 that help us reconnect with Mother Nature inside the home are:
Green
- Sherwin Williams Oakmoss
- Dunn-Edwards Desert Sage
- Behr Breezeway
Taupe
- Sherwin Williams Emerging Taupe
- Benjamin Moore Fossil
- Sherwin Williams Shiitake
Terra Cotta
- Pantone Peach Fuzz
- Sherwin Williams Subdued Sienna
- Sherwin Williams Cavern Clay
- Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico
- Glidden Limitless
Shades of Blue
A bold blue paint is one of the best living room colors of 2024. Blue is a versatile and calming color that promotes a sense of serenity and tranquility. It can create a welcoming and soothing atmosphere in a living room, making it an excellent choice for relaxation and socializing. Additionally, various shades of blue can complement a wide range of interior design styles, offering flexibility in decor choices and contributing to a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic. No matter what shade or hue you choose, bold blue is one of our favorite of this year’s popular living room colors.
- Valspar Renew Blue
- Minwax Bay Blue
- Krylon Bluebird
- Sherwin-Williams Upwa
How to Choose Paint Colors for Living Room
Don’t be too quick to select a popular living room color just because it looks good on the paint chip or you read an expert say it’s the hottest color for 2024. Remember, this is about how to make a house home, not impress your Instagram followers.
The amount of natural light in the room will affect how paint colors appear to the naked eye. For example, according to Lights.com, the position of the room affects how the natural light is dispersed throughout and can change the appearance of wall colors.
- North facing: colors appear soft and warm
- East facing: colors appear brighter before noon and cooler in the evenings
- South facing: colors appear more intense, and dark colors may appear brighter
- West facing: colors seem warmer in the evening and shadowy in the morning
Another aspect to consider when choosing colors for living room walls is your furniture and interior decor. If you plan to bring your grandfather’s favorite cozy love seat or your one-of-a-kind vintage rug to your new home, you may want to consider the shade and undertone of the piece. While it’s acceptable to pattern mix and use cool and warm-toned colors in your interior design, it’s essential to strike a balance to create a cozy and inviting space. Our home decorating tips can help you refresh your memory of the seven interior design elements before choosing an all-over wall color!
Trim and Molding Colors for Living Room
Gone are the days of all-white crown molding and trim! While an all-white trim palette is still the classic go-to, home owners have options for a bold trim. Using a dark, contrasting color like black or deep gray will give a contemporary feel to the living room while matching the trim color to the wall color gives a modern look.
A traditional look that’s become increasingly popular is painting crown molding a few shades darker than the wall color for a smaller scale contrast that elevates the room. We especially like this trend when applied in neutral beiges and soft blue-grays.
Ready, set, off to collect paint samples! Or better yet, let our Design Consultants take it from here. Brock Built home buyers get to personalize their new home at our exclusive Design Center filled with today’s most stylish designs. Contact us today to find a new dream home waiting for your personal touch!