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23 white couch living room ideas for a bright look

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A white sofa can add a beautiful, elegant, and especially bright element to your living room design. A white couch has a simple and crisp appearance that is neutral as well, meaning it’s easy to combine with other furniture pieces and accessories in your home decor.

Take a look at the white couch living room ideas below to gather inspiration on how to style and decorate white sofas depending on which color palette and wall color you are working with.

White sofas need a bit more care than their darker variants, so opting for washable covers might be more suitable when you live with children or prefer eating on the couch.

White sofas in a beige setting

The bright white living room furniture and the beautiful white texture on the area rug stand out against the beige living room walls with a red undertone. The green fiddle fig tree next to the white couch finishes this neutral look nicely and adds a fresh touch to the decor.

  • A beige living room with a white sofa and a white textured area rug
  • A beige living room with a white sofa and a white textured area rug

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

This small stylish sofa blends into the neutral beige-grey wall color and complements the white area rug, pouf, and the white trim on the ceiling. The soft beige details and cushions in the space enhance the look and give it a bit more depth.

  • A light grey living room with a white sofa and white area rug
  • A light grey living room with a white sofa and white area rug
  • A light grey living room with a white sofa and white area rug

via Stadshem

A white sofa decorated with pink and red pillows and a versatile mix of red and brown tones in the accessories and furnishings stands out against the light beige wall color.

A beige living room with a white sofa, red and pink accessories

via Stadshem

The off-white sofa in this beautiful beige living room pops out against the darker walls and matches beautifully with the clean lines on the floor lamp and coffee table.

A beige living room with a white sofa and a white rug, wood coffee table, black floor lamp

via Alvhem

Living rooms with green walls combined with bright white couches or sleeper sofas

The bold, darker green paint color in this living room is balanced out by a light palette in the textiles and soft furnishings. White sofas tend to balance out darker living rooms, especially when paired up with a large white area rug and neutral colors in the accessories.

  • A green living room wall combine with a white sofa and white area rug
  • A green living room wall combine with a white sofa and white area rug

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell for Kvarteret Makleri

The soft sage green wall paint in this living room is paired up with a stylish white sofa and a white area rug that covers up a large portion of the warm hardwood flooring. The beige throw pillows and art prints complement the white couch perfectly, while the black floor lamp really stands out in this setting.

  • Sage green living room walls combined with a white sofa, white area rug and natural wood tones
  • Sage green living room walls combined with a white sofa, white area rug and natural wood tones

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

The white sofa in this sage green living room blends in nicely with the white soaped hardwood flooring, directing all attention to the wonderful paint color on the wall. To set the white couch apart from the floor, a darker area rug was picked out.

  • Sage green living room walls, white sofa, white floors
  • Sage green living room walls, white sofa, white floors

via Entrance Makleri

Grey walls enhanced with white sofas for an elegant look

The soft grey paint color in this perfectly balanced living room with lots of texture and patterns is brightened up by the minimal white sofa. The beige tones in the print designs above the couch tie the look together nicely and the wood tones in the furniture pieces and beige pillows and curtains provide the living room with a soft and versatile color palette.

A beige palette living room with light grey walls, white sofa

via Alvhem

The modest mix of colors in this interior really stands out against the light palette of the white rug, white sofa, and light grey wall color. The crisp white couch is enhanced by a selection of fresh green plants for a clean and vibrant look.

  • A living room with subtle light grey walls, white sofa, white rug
  • A living room with subtle light grey walls, white sofa, white rug

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik Karlsson for Alvhem

The set of brown marble coffee tables seems to pop out of the elegant backdrop created by the light grey walls, the white couch, and the white textured area rug that fills the space.

  • A living room with light grey walls, a white sofa, white rug and brown marble coffee table set
  • A living room with light grey walls, a white sofa, white rug and brown marble coffee table set
  • A living room with light grey walls, a white sofa, white rug and brown marble coffee table set
  • A living room with light grey walls, a white sofa, white rug and brown marble coffee table set

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem

White sofas are a great choice for small space living, as the daylight coming into the space will be reflected on the white elements. The white sofa stands out against the dark grey wall color in this living room in an elegant and powerful way, adding a unique touch to the room.

  • A studio living room with grey walls, white sofa, white textured area rug
  • A studio living room with grey walls, white sofa, white textured area rug
  • A studio living room with grey walls, white sofa, white textured area rug

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

This minimal light grey living room features wood and white furniture pieces along with rattan elements, a beautiful wall mirror, and a beautifully textured rug that adds character to the space.

A living room with light grey walls, a white linen sofa, oval mirror, structured area rug, wood coffee table, rattan lounge chair

via Alvhem

The mixture of leather, wood, and subtle colors is balanced out by a simple grey wall color, an elegant white sofa, and a white rug that fills almost the entire living room.

A living room with light grey walls and a white sofa

via Stadshem

The contrast between the dark grey living room walls and the white sofa combined with the white fluffy rug is very powerful. The orange tones in the throw pillows and in the leather armchair tie the look together and add a modest elegance to the space.

A living room with dark grey walls and a white sofa

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Minimal white combined with white sofas for a minimal elegance

White sofas against a white wall color tend to give a minimal and clean look to a space, which can then be contrasted with black accent elements for a powerful contrast.

  • A loft living room with an eye-catching black artwork on the wall
  • A minimal white loft interior with a white sofa, black artwork, white rug

via Historiska Hem

The white sofa and rug blend into the walls of this clean living room and make the elegant accessories, large beige art print, and sheepskin pouf stand out in a soft yet elegant way.

A living room with white walls, white rug, white sofa, beige accessories

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Jens Eliasson for Bjurfors

In this white living room with a white sofa and rug, it’s the darker furniture pieces, cushions, curtains, and accessories that steal the show.

A white living room with a white sofa, white rug, brown tones in the furniture and accessories

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

This is the most minimal white couch living room inspiration on the list if you ask me. The white sofa is paired up with black artwork, a few dark wood furniture pieces, and black accent lighting for a powerful contrast.

  • A minimal white living room with white walls, white sofa, white area rug, black floors
  • A minimal white living room with white walls, white sofa, white area rug, black floors
  • A minimal white living room with white walls, white sofa, white area rug, black floors

via Sjöman Frisk

The white couch, white rug, and white wall color form the perfect blank canvas for the beautiful earth tones in the accessories and textiles that add a soft warm glow to this living room interior.

  • A white sofa against white walls in a living room with earth tone accessories and fabrics
  • A white sofa against white walls in a living room with earth tone accessories and fabrics

via Alvhem

White sofas against white walls and light flooring will make your space look bigger, so they are an ideal furniture combination for a studio apartment or one-bedroom interior.

A minimal white living room with a white sofa, white curtains, white rug and a black bentwood chair

via Stadshem

Since the mint green fireplace is the element that deserves all the attention in this interior, the white sofa provides the perfect minimal design style to make it shine along with the brown tints in the gallery wall and the green plant by the window.

A white sofa, white rug, white walls, mint green fireplace, gallery wall

via Alvhem

Dark blue living room walls paired up with contrasting white sofas

White sofas tend to pop out of dark blue walls in such an elegant way, as shown in the examples below. The blue and white palette can be paired up with warm tones, black accents, or bright greens to give it a bit more style.

a dark blue living room wall with a white sofa and a colorful area rug, gallery wall

via Entrance Makleri

a dark blue living room wall with a white sofa and a white area rug

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

A white sofa with beige and brown cushions stands out against warm beige walls

The white fabric sofa paired with the white armchair, white teddy lounge chair, white paper lampshade, and white area rug lighten up this gorgeous living room with warm beige walls. The white also comes back on the historic doors, windows, and the white trim underneath the ceiling.

A living room with warm beige walls and a white sofa, paired with white soft furnishings

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Mariette Svensson for sale via Stadshem

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23 sage green living room ideas for a subtle, fresh look

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A sage green living room can be stylish and refreshing, without having to go bold in your paint color choice. Sage green is a versatile color that can be combined with a plethora of secondary tones and with its reference to nature, it can add a beautiful fresh touch to a space, without being too overpowering. While it’s a great color choice for a living room, it’s perfect for a bedroom or even kitchen cabinets as well.

Take a look at the living rooms with sage green walls in the list below to get an idea of what this beautiful paint color can due to your room. If you are unsure about this color choice, you can always opt for an accent wall in your interior design and gradually paint the entire room later if you like the look.

Sage green walls and white furniture in a calming living space

The sage green paint color on the walls in this living room really transforms this ordinary space into a well-balanced interior that looks both fresh and warm at the same time. The sage green on the walls is paired up with throw pillows and curtains in warm tones, which results in a cozy and welcoming setting.

The white sofa combined with the white area rug and the natural tones on the coffee table and the lounge chair really stands out against the herringbone hardwood flooring and the sage green walls. The green plants spread throughout the space bring out the green hues in the wall color and complete the interior decor.

Sage green living room walls combined with a white sofa, white area rug and natural wood tones

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Accentuate White Corn Molding with Sage Green Living Room Walls

In this beautiful turn-of-the-century living room, the baseboards and historic features in the fireplace and crown molding stand out against the calming shade of green on the walls. The abundance of natural light brightens up the green tones and a small gallery wall above the sofa pops out next to the mirror reflecting the plant.

A living and dining room with sage green walls and turn-of-the-century features

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

A sage green paint with yellow undertones combined with warm tones

This gorgeous sage green living room has a very warm look, brought on by the combination of brown tones in the wooden coffee table, Ivar storage cabinets, wall shelving, and the natural area rug underneath the white sofa.

The yellow undertones in the soft paint color stand out against the white trim underneath the ceiling and the gold trumpet wall lamp finishes the look off nicely.

  • A neutral tone living area with a subtle hue of sage green on the wall
  • A neutral tone living area with a subtle hue of sage green on the wall
  • A neutral tone living area with a subtle hue of sage green on the wall

via Stadshem

A fresh sage green living room with sage green window frames

The sage green walls in this majestic turn-of-the-century apartment give the room a fresh look that is enhanced by the slightly darker tone of sage green on the window and door frames for an impressive effect.

The mixture of purple and pink in the accessories stands out against the sage green walls in a powerful way, adding lots of character and style to this lovely interior.

The adjacent bedroom and kitchen are painted in the same wall color for a cohesive effect that is both soothing and stylish at the same time.

  • Sage green living room walls and a darker tone window and door frames
  • Sage green living room walls and a darker tone window and door frames
  • Sage green living room walls and a darker tone window and door frames
  • Sage green living room walls and a darker tone window and door frames
  • Sage green living room walls and a darker tone window and door frames

via Historiska Hem

Sage green walls and white floors in a studio living room

This living room also includes a bed and the multi-functional space has been given a bright look by painting the walls in a fresh sage green that highlights the white plank floors and the white ceiling.

Both the bedroom and living room sections are decorated with white textiles as a base color, which is then enhanced by subtle beiges that brighten the look and add a soothing feel to the decor. The beige fabric pendant light above the coffee table stands out against the sage green backdrop and the white antique dresser in between the bed and sofa adds a unique decor element to the room.

  • A sage green living area with a combined bedroom, sofa area and dining area
  • A sage green living area with a combined bedroom, sofa area and dining area
  • A sage green living area with a combined bedroom, sofa area and dining area

via Kvarteret Makleri

Sage walls with warm undertones and walnut dining chairs

Sage green living rooms can have either a fresh or a warm appearance. The yellow undertones in this sage green paint color push the interior palette more toward the warm side. The warm undertones are enhanced by the beautiful walnut dining chairs around the dining table, while the sofa area has a very light appearance created by the white textiles and soft furnishings.

  • Sage green living room walls with yellow undertones, walnut dining chairs, white sofa
  • Sage green living room walls with yellow undertones, walnut dining chairs, white sofa
  • Sage green living room walls with yellow undertones, walnut dining chairs, white sofa
  • Sage green living room walls with yellow undertones, walnut dining chairs, white sofa

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

A sage green wall color paired up with a dark blue velvet couch

While most of the living room ideas in this list pair up sage green paint with a lighter color palette in the furniture, this refreshing mix of bright sage green walls and a dark blue velvet couch shows how darker tones can work with sage green walls too.

The white area rug and rice paper pendant light balance out the dark blue velvet fabric on the sofa, while the wooden bench against the sage green accent wall creates the perfect spot for a small gallery wall in neutral colors.

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Mariah Salander for Bjurfors

Sage green wall paneling and a white historic fireplace

The light sage green tone on the walls and on the sage green wall paneling on the storage modules adds a subtle and elegant touch to this majestic living room with white crown molding, white hardwood floors, and a big black coffee table that stands out so nicely in this look.

The wall color makes the white historic fireplace with the gold detail decorating the corner of this living room stand out in a nice way. I believe the gold detail in the fireplace also inspired the modern chandelier in the middle of the space.

  • A living roomw ith sage green walls, sage green wall panelling on the storage module, black coffee table
  • A living roomw ith sage green walls, sage green wall panelling on the storage module, black coffee table
  • A living roomw ith sage green walls, sage green wall panelling on the storage module, black coffee table
  • A living roomw ith sage green walls, sage green wall panelling on the storage module, black coffee table

via Stadshem

White furniture paired up with sage green walls and a gallery wall

The living room gallery wall in soothing neutral shades stands out against the sage green paint color on the walls in this living room. The white sofa, white area rug, and white curtains lighten up the space, while the brown and black tones in the armchair and the leather pouf add a lovely contrast to the style.

  • A living room with sage green walls, gallery wall, white sofa, vintage cabinet
  • A living room with sage green walls, gallery wall, white sofa, vintage cabinet
  • A living room with sage green walls, gallery wall, white sofa, vintage cabinet
  • A living room with sage green walls, gallery wall, white sofa, vintage cabinet
  • A living room with sage green walls, gallery wall, white sofa, vintage cabinet

via Stadshem

A sage green accent wall paired up with greys and beiges

The white walls in this living room are paired up with a beautiful sage green accent wall against which the sofa is paced. The beige and grey tones in the accessories and furnishings have a warm and calming effect on the interior design, while the green plant in the corner next to the window highlights the beautiful sage tone on the accent wall.

On an accent wall like this, you can also opt for a sage green wallpaper design with a subtle pattern to add a bit more depth.

  • A living room with a sage green accent wall, grey sofa, beige accents
  • A living room with a sage green accent wall, grey sofa, beige accents

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi for Alvhem

Sage green with cool undertones in a classy living room

This beautiful living room lays in between the master bedroom on the one side and a guest bedroom on the other, both painted white. The sage green living room walls have a subtle blue undertone that contrasts nicely with the warm and neutral palette in the furniture and decor pieces.

The gold floor lamp, large art print, and vintage cabinet add a unique touch to the interior design and the white doorways, window frames, and crown molding break up the sage-green living room walls.

  • Sage green walls with cool undertones in a living room with warm hardwood floors
  • Sage green walls with cool undertones in a living room with warm hardwood floors
  • Sage green walls with cool undertones in a living room with warm hardwood floors

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Combined living room and bedroom in a subtle sage green wall color

This is a great example of a studio apartment with sage green walls. The lovely shade of sage green is very subtle and light, allowing the daylight to be reflected in a very soft way, making the small one-bedroom apartment feel spacious.

Both the lounge area and the corner where the bed is placed are decorated with darker tones in the textiles, adding contrast to the decor.

  • A studio home with sage green walls, beige textiles and accessories
  • A studio home with sage green walls, beige textiles and accessories
  • A studio home with sage green walls, beige textiles and accessories

via Stadshem

A warm living room with subtle sage green walls

The sage green paint color in this turn-of-the-century dining and living room brings out the white ceilings and the warm hardwood flooring that define the space. The different shades of wood in the dining table, dining chairs, and coffee table pair up nicely with the white sofa and the soft beige curtains in front of the windows.

The green plants bring out the green tones in the painted walls and add a subtle note of color to the decor.

  • Sage green living room walls, warm hardwood flooring, white sofa, black wall lamp
  • Sage green living room walls, warm hardwood flooring, white sofa, black wall lamp
  • Sage green living room walls, warm hardwood flooring, white sofa, black wall lamp
  • Sage green living room walls, warm hardwood flooring, white sofa, black wall lamp
  • Sage green living room walls, warm hardwood flooring, white sofa, black wall lamp

via Stadshem

A darker sage green wall color in a living room with white floors

The dark sage green paint color in this living room brings out the beautiful white crown molding and the white-soaped hardwood flooring in a lovely way. The white sofa combined with the dark area rug and the deeper green tones in the art prints creates a balanced contrast in the space.

The adjacent bedroom is painted white, which puts even more attention on the sage green walls in the main living area.

  • Sage green living room walls, white sofa, white floors
  • Sage green living room walls, white sofa, white floors
  • Sage green living room walls, white sofa, white floors
  • Sage green living room walls, white sofa, white floors
  • Sage green living room walls, white sofa, white floors

via Entrance Makleri

A light sage green living room with a matching artwork

Sage green is a versatile color that can replace whites when you go for a light tone. A light sage green can have a calming effect just like an off-white, yet it does add a bit more character to your living room.

The sage green walls in this living room are paired up with a white sofa and area rug and a contrasting black floor lamp and lounge chair. The artwork above the sofa includes the same sage green color for a beautiful tone-on-tone effect.

  • Pale sage green walls in a living room with a white sofa and black lounge chair
  • Pale sage green walls in a living room with a white sofa and black lounge chair

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

A light sage green paint color and white furnishings

The subtle sage green wall color in this living room is enhanced by white furniture pieces and a white rug for a balanced look that s enhanced with wood tones to add more warmth. The green plant in the corner next to the sofa pops out of this decor setting and is a true eye-catcher.

  • Light sage green walls with yellow undertones in a light palette living room
  • Light sage green walls with yellow undertones in a light palette living room
  • Light sage green walls with yellow undertones in a light palette living room
  • Light sage green walls with yellow undertones in a light palette living room
  • Light sage green walls with yellow undertones in a light palette living room

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

A sage green dining and living room with cool undertones

The combination of sage green, soft grey, and black accent pieces works so nicely in this spacious living room. The sage green wall color brings out the ceiling height and the beautiful crown molding in the space, while the grey sofa and area rug work well with the black pieces in the interior.

  • Sage green living room walls with white crown molding
  • Sage green living room walls with white crown molding
  • Sage green living room walls with white crown molding
  • Sage green living room walls with white crown molding

via Entrance Makleri

Light sage green combined with a grey sofa and a black lounge chair

The fireplace in the corner of this living room is enhanced by the sage green walls on either side, setting the white details apart. The round mirror on top of the grey sofa reflects the space nicely and adds extra depth to the interior design.

Rather than working with a sage green accent wall, the white wall sections around the fireplace break up the green wall surfaces in a similar way.

  • A sage green living room with wood tones and a white fireplace
  • A sage green living room with wood tones and a white fireplace
  • A sage green living room with wood tones and a white fireplace

via Alvhem

Pair your Sage green walls with Red and Pink tones

While sage green paint works well with any neutral color palette, you can create a unique look by adding red, coral, and pink to the mixture.

The soft textured area rug in combination with the white sofa and the sage green paint creates the perfect backdrop for the contrasting black coffee table and the pink and red tones in the frames art prints.

The light furniture and lighting balance out the slightly deeper sage green paint color on the walls.

  • A sage green living room with pink and red tones, white sofa, black coffee table
  • A sage green living room with pink and red tones, white sofa, black coffee table
  • A sage green living room with pink and red tones, white sofa, black coffee table
  • A sage green living room with pink and red tones, white sofa, black coffee table
  • A sage green living room with pink and red tones, white sofa, black coffee table

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Maria Sahlander for Bjurfors

Add Black Accents to Your Sage Green Living Room Walls

The living room below features the most muted of the sage green paint colors on the list. The white curtains, sofa, and area rug brighten up this setting, while the black wall lamp and sideboard add a contrasting element.

A muted sage green living room with white textiles and black accents

Styled by Martina Mattsson, photographed by Krister Engström, via Kvarteret Makleri

Pair a Dark Sage Green Living Room with Warm Tones and Darker Greys

The dark shade of sage green on the living room walls in the example below is paired with a grey limewash bedroom wall color and a darker palette in the textiles and sofa. This color combination results in a contrasting setting from which the elegant crown molding underneath the ceiling stands out.

A living room with a dark sage green color on the walls and a darker textile palette

via Alvhem

Break Up Your Wall Color with a Wall Rug

The green palette created by the living room walls and the green plants is lightened by the white sofa and area rug. The wall rug and the beige and brown tones in the textiles add a warm glow to this elegant and modern living room.

Sage green living room walls paired with a white sofa, white area rug and a beige wall rug above the sofa

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Jens Eliasson for Bjurfors

Pair Light Sage with a darker Sage Green Accent Wall

This beautiful living and sleeping space with white floors, and beige textiles has a combination of two different sage-green walls. The three main walls have been painted in a very subtle and muted sage. A sage-green accent wall adds a darker sage green to the setting and provides the space with a bit of depth.

A living and sleeping space with light sage green walls paired with a darker sage green accent wall

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

What Colour goes with a sage green living room?

If you want your sage green walls to shine on their own, decorate in a neutral color palette and mix whites, beiges, brown, and wood tones for a soft look in your room. A neutral color palette will add a soothing effect to your interior design, while a light palette in your furniture and soft furnishings will make the sage green walls stand out in a soft yet powerful way.

Bring the outdoors indoors and decorate with fresh green plants that complement a sage green wall color. The plants can work as ideal accessories in a space with sage green walls.

If you want to go bold, decorate with shades of red, pink, and purple to contrast against a sage green accent wall. Since both colors are on the opposite side of the color wheel, you can create a unique look like this. To stay on the safe side, try decorating with throw pillows or art prints in powerful colors, rather than picking out larger furniture pieces.

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19 Living room wainscoting ideas for the modern interior

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Wainscoting is most often applied to high-traffic spaces like a mudroom, bathroom, stairway, foyer, or powder room, where beadboard paneling is quite common to protect the wall surface. Wainscoting can add such an elegant touch to living rooms as well though and can provide them with a classic look.

Take a look at the living room wainscoting ideas below if you are thinking about installing wainscoting in your interior. Some of the ideas are constructed with wood paneling, while others use small moldings attached to the wall.

Finish the look off with a tone-on-tone wall color, a darker or lighter tone, or even a striped wallpaper on top of the wainscoting if you are feeling adventurous.

White wainscoting combined with beige walls

The beautiful beige wall color is applied in between the wainscoting and the white crown molding underneath the ceiling. Since only the top portion of the walls is painted, the interior doesn’t get too dark considering the dark hardwood flooring.

The curtains and the pendant light in the middle of the space have a warm beige tone, which pairs up nicely with the warm grey tone on the walls.

White wainscoting combined with beige walls

Styled by Emma Fisher, photographed by Frederik Karlsson for Alvhem

Wainscoting on a glass partition

The glass partition wall between the kitchen and living in this turn-of-the-century apartment has subtle wainscoting paneling applied to it, to make the new element fit within the old architectural details of the apartment.

This custom look works perfectly in combination with the historic glass doors and the grey marble fireplace in the corner of the living room. The new built-ins match perfectly with the time period of the historic elements in the space.

  • A glass partition with wainscoting applied to the bottom
  • A glass partition with wainscoting applied to the bottom

via Alvhem

Tone-on-tone wainscoting matching the paint color on the walls

The walls and wainscoting in this gorgeous interior are painted in the same color for a tone-on-tone look that provides a subtle textural effect. The wainscoting takes up about one-third of the wall and a large white trim underneath the ceiling combined with the grey walls accentuates the room height of this interior.

When decorating this beautiful space, a mixture of antique and modern-style furniture was carefully selected to create an eclectic interior decor style that honors the historic elements in the house.

  • A cozy living room in an eclectic Scandinavian interior style with wainscoting on the walls
  • A cozy living room in an eclectic Scandinavian interior style with wainscoting on the walls

via Sjoman Frisk

Traditional wainscoting in a majestic interior with grey walls

This beautiful interior has intricate board and batten that goes halfway up the grey walls. The wainscoting, door frames, and floorboards are painted the same as the walls for a homogeneous look from which the white molding on the ceiling stands out in a powerful way.

The crystal chandelier in the middle of the space, combined with the two blue velvet couches and the mirror set on the wall create a classic interior style that complements the wainscoting nicely.

  • Traditional wainscoting in a majestic interior with grey walls
  • Traditional wainscoting in a majestic interior with grey walls

via Alvhem

White wainscoting against white walls for a minimal look

White wainscoting has been applied to the lower portion of the wall, adding clean lines to this playful living room.

This is probably one of the simplest wainscoting ideas on the list, as it features an all-white look and is paired up with a slightly darker color on the floor. The beautiful gallery wall above the sofa aligns on the bottom with the top of the wainscoting. The rest of the interior is kept quite minimal, to let the details shine.

  • White wainscoting against white walls, grey floor
  • White wainscoting against white walls, grey floor

Home by Idestrup Via Lokalbolig, found on Homesick

Ceiling-high wainscoting on dark grey walls

Another simple wainscoting idea, yet reaching new heights this time, with moldings that go from the floorboards up to the ceiling. The art piece above the black velvet sofa fits right in the middle of the wainscoting and the white trim accentuates the dark color on the walls in a lovely way.

  • Dark grey walls combined with grey moldings and white trim underneath the ceiling
  • Dark grey walls combined with grey moldings and white trim underneath the ceiling

via Behrer

Wainscoting that continues from the entryway into the living space

The wainscoting in this hallway continues into the living room, connecting both spaces together beautifully. The entryway in this house has a beautifully curved doorway that is accentuated even more because of the high beadboard on the walls.

The eclectic mix of modern and vintage works nicely in this historic house and the gold mirror side table set reflects the details in the interior in a lovely way.

  • White wainscoting against white walls
  • White wainscoting against white walls

via Artilleriet studio

Warm beige wood paneling and organically shaped furniture

The large historic windows in this combined dining room and sofa area give the space a very classic look, which is enhanced by the use of the warm beige wood paneling on the walls. The warm beige paint color on the board and batten is paired up with an off-white wall color on the upper wall for an elegant and warm look.

The gallery wall on the top half combined with the organic furniture pieces adds a modern appearance to this classic interior with lots of visual interest.

  • A beige living room with beige wainscoting, curvy furniture, gallery wall, patchwork curtains
  • A beige living room with beige wainscoting, curvy furniture, gallery wall, patchwork curtains
  • A home office corner with wainscoting and the Ferm Living Feve desk and Arum table lamp

Ferm Living designs a suite in the Hotel Villa Copenhagen

A modern dining room with white traditional wainscoting

The board and batten with a picture ledge on top adds a classic touch to the modern dining room setting. This is one of the more traditional wainscoting ideas on the list and it follows the curved walls in a beautiful way.

The wainscoting is paired up with blue walls in this dining room, which adds a beautiful contrast with the intricate details in the white wood paneling. The details on the white fireplace go so well with the details on the wainscoting and these soft curves and details also come back in the pendant light above the dining table.

From the blue dining room, you can look into the other space, which has beautiful wallpaper coming through.

  • A modern dining room with white traditional wainscoting and blue walls
  • A modern dining room with white traditional wainscoting and blue walls
  • A modern dining room with white traditional wainscoting and blue walls
  • A modern dining room with white traditional wainscoting and blue walls

Styled by Emma Fischer and Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Minimal wainscoting in a minimal interior

Apart from the wainscoting applied to the wall, the rest of this interior is kept very minimal. The glass coffee table in the middle of the space pairs up nicely with the soft furnishings and the wall lamp is the only wall decor that decorates the area above the wainscoting.

via Nuura

A black and white interior with white wainscoting

This simple interior is enhanced by wood panel wainscoting that adds a classic touch to this otherwise modest interior. The black furniture stands out against the white walls and adds power to this monochromatic interior look.

A black and white interior with white wainscoting

via Bjurfors

A modern sitting room with subtle wainscoting

This house has the most beautiful curved windows and high ceilings. The interior is remodeled with a beautiful hardwood floor and wainscoting that wraps around the corner of the curved door and continues on the wall in the other room.

The off-white paint is used on both the walls and wainscoting, while a regular white is picked out for the ceiling, setting the two apart beautifully and making the black wood window and frames stand out in a contrasting way.

A modern sitting room with subtle wainscoting and rounded windows

photographed by Kristofer Johnsson and designed by  AO/JND interiors forNordiska Kök

Light grey walls combined with a darker tone on the wainscoting

Most of the wainscoting ideas in this list either include tone-on-tone or white wood paneling on the walls. In this beautiful interior, however, the wainscoting has been covered with a darker paint, which has a beautiful effect on the space.

The wainscoting is applied to every wall in this combined living and dining room, accentuating the size and angles in the floor plan.

  • A living room with light grey walls and darker grey wainscoting, light soaped wooden floors and grey mouldings combined with a black HAY loop stand dining table, Ferm Living Herman dining chairs , white open shelving on the wall and bar chart with an arched mirror above it
  • A living room with light grey walls and darker grey wainscoting, light soaped wooden floors and grey mouldings combined with a black HAY loop stand dining table, Ferm Living Herman dining chairs , white open shelving on the wall and bar chart with an arched mirror above it
  • A living room with light grey walls and darker grey wainscoting, light soaped wooden floors and grey mouldings combined with a black HAY loop stand dining table, Ferm Living Herman dining chairs , white open shelving on the wall and bar chart with an arched mirror above it

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem

Full-wall wainscoting in a spacious historic apartment

The combination of the wainscoting with the intricate molding and the overhead lighting in the same color provides this turn-of-the-century apartment with a custom look and accentuates the beautiful angled walls.

The combination of the modern marble cube tables and the curved sofa has a beautiful effect on this already stylish interior with soft wam grey paint on the walls.

  • Full-wall wainscoting in a spacious historic apartment
  • Full-wall wainscoting in a spacious historic apartment
  • Full-wall wainscoting in a spacious historic apartment

via Wrede

Intricate board and batten in a majestic dining room

The beautiful white board and batten paneling in this dining room is matched with intricate wood details in the ceiling, white crown molding, and beautiful historic doors and window frames for a majestic look.

The dining set includes a black oval table and metal dining chairs, which adds a modern and functional element to this classic dining room.

  • Intricate board and batten in a majestic dining room, wainscoting
  • Intricate board and batten in a majestic dining room, wainscoting

Styled by Nouvel Interior, photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors

Simple wainscoting in a large space with angled walls

The subtle and simple design of the wainscoting enhances this beautiful interior and accentuates the angled walls leading up to the stained glass window, which is the real eye-catcher in this room.

The black wood and rattan storage cabinets and the black TV frame stand out against this light wall color, while the beige armchairs add a beautiful warm tone to the setting.

  • Simple wainscoting in a large space with angled walls
  • Simple wainscoting in a large space with angled walls
  • Simple wainscoting in a large space with angled walls

via Behrer

White wainscoting with contrasting blue walls

This is another one of those inspiring wainscoting ideas with a dark blue wall on the top half of the wall, resulting in a beautiful play between the wall paint and the wainscoting.

This white-soaped flooring and the white ceiling add a light and modern touch to the interior, while the dark wood tone of the vintage dining room table and chairs warms the look in a lovely way.

  • A dining room with white wainscoting and dark blue walls, vintage dining room table and chairs
  • A dining room with white wainscoting and dark blue walls, vintage dining room table and chairs
  • A dining room with white wainscoting and dark blue walls, vintage dining room table and chairs

via Entrance Makleri

Grey wainscoting paired with beige living room walls

The balance created by the grey color on the wainscoting and the beige paint on the walls in this interior works in such a powerful way and accentuates the historic features of the building. Because of this powerful color combination, this is one of my personal favorite wainscoting ideas on this list.

A living and dining room with beige walls and light grey wainscoting

Photographed by Mia Borgelin, styled by Lind, for sale via Historiska Hem

Light grey walls and grey wainscoting

The grey wainscoting in the gorgeous historic living room is painted in the same color as the window and door frames for an integrated look. The wall above the wainscoting is painted in a lighter shade of grey, to accentuate the darker grey elements in the space.

A living room with light grey walls and grey wainscoting, paired with mustard yellow couches

Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Fredric Boukari for Historiska Hem

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12 living room gallery wall ideas for an impressive look

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A gallery wall is a great way to give your living room a personal look and to spruce up a large empty wall. Integrating your favorite artwork into your wall decor can have an impressive effect on a space and can transform the most basic models of furniture in a budget-friendly way.

Below, you can find my favorite living room gallery wall ideas with different compositions, frame sizes, art pieces, and styles. All the examples add a personal touch to a modern interior already because of the selection of the art pieces, yet if you want to go even more personal, you can always add family photographs.

A framed art gallery wall connecting two living room levels

The dining room and living room in this loft space are on different levels, however, the gallery wall connects both living spaces together in a creative way.

Mixing and matching your favorite prints or favorite photos in similar color palettes will add texture to your space, yet in a modest and subtle way. The gallery wall in this living room includes black, white, and beige tones, which you can also find back in the color palette of the furniture pieces and accessories.

A neutral color gallery wall in a living room on two levels

Photographed by Anders Bergstedt, for Entrance Makleri

An eclectic gallery wall fills the entire wall space

This floor-to-ceiling gallery wall includes abstract art and vibrant colors with a mix of landscape and portrait images in black, white, and wooden frames. The one-of-a-kind prints in modern frames add endless visual interest and transform the room design into a multifaceted design that is truly one-of-a-kind.

Gallery walls with a mixture of colors and frame sizes tend to give you a bolder look and allow you to add a bit of color to the living room furniture as well.

  • A colorful gallery wall in a living room with red tones
  • A colorful gallery wall in a living room with red tones

Styled by Rydman, photographed by Östling for Historiska Hem

A subtle gallery wall composition on a light grey wall

The simple drawings, clean lines, and art prints in a neutral color palette finished off with oak picture frames add a cohesive look to this soft and subtle living room design.

The wall opposite the sofa is a perfect location for a gallery wall, as it doesn’t have any other functionality in front of it, allowing you to spread the pieces out and fill the entire surface with wall art.

  • A gallery wall in neutral colors and oak frames on a light grey living room wall
  • A gallery wall in neutral colors and oak frames on a light grey living room wall
  • A gallery wall in neutral colors and oak frames on a light grey living room wall

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Mariah Salander for Bjurfors

Vintage wall art forms the perfect gallery wall

This living room with cool grey walls includes an impressive accent wall created of encyclopedia-style art pieces in different-sized picture frames. These vintage wall art pieces add interest to the space and bring the living room wall visually closer to the rest of the space.

The selection of wall art in neutral colors stands out against the cool-grey wall color and it’s the one element that stands out the most in this beautiful space.

  • A beautiful gallery wall spread over the entire wall in a living room with a cool-grey wall color
  • A beautiful gallery wall spread over the entire wall in a living room with a cool-grey wall color

Styled by Emma Fischer and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

A mix of vintage and modern on a gallery wall above the sofa

The combination of artwork in mismatched frames hanging in a beautiful pattern above the sofa is the perfect solution for this otherwise modest living room with great historic features.

Gallery walls with vintage pieces add character, while the smaller frames and details tend to add depth to the living room wall. This adds character to the simple living room furniture, which shows the possibilities of personalizing a room with a mixture of great artwork.

A gallery wall with vintage and modern artworks in a mixture of different style frames in a minimal living room

via Stadshem

Three gallery walls in the same living room for an impressive effect

Artwork is a common theme in this beautiful living room with a unique spin. Three gallery walls adorn the walls of this historic interior. The final look is impressive and results in a plethora of amazing art pieces combined into one space.

When sitting on the sofa, you can adorn the artwork on all the walls, with smaller art pieces combined with wall plates above the full-width wall shelf, large pieces on the opposite wall, and the TV integrated with art pieces on the third wall.

  • A majestic living room with dark grey ceilings and a gallery wall spread over three of the living room walls
  • A majestic living room with dark grey ceilings and a gallery wall spread over three of the living room walls
  • A majestic living room with dark grey ceilings and a gallery wall spread over three of the living room walls

via Entrance Makleri

A photo gallery wall on a dark background

Just a few pieces on this blank wall with a small doorway have such a great effect on this space. The gallery wall has been fitted in a smaller space, yet because of the dark wall color it has such an impressive look.

If you want to get a bit more personal, this look can also be achieved with black-and-white family photos in black frames.

A dark grey accent wall with a black and white gallery wall

via Ahre

Gallery art wall above the doorway

This beautiful gallery wall on the top half of this two-tone wall includes artwork in different mediums, resulting in an interesting combination that starts at the dining table and continues on top of the doorway leading up to the bedroom.

  • A beige living room with curvy furniture, gallery wall, patchwork curtains
  • A beige living room with curvy furniture, gallery wall, patchwork curtains

Ferm Living at the  Villa Copenhagen

Art hung onto an old doorway

An old doorway is an ideal spot to create a gallery wall as it’s one of those awkward spots that you wouldn’t otherwise make useful. In this beautiful light grey apartment, the gallery wall in natural tones and different frame sizes is framed by the old doorframe, which makes it even more of a focal point in the otherwise rather empty space.

  • A simple gallery wall in neutral tones hanging in an old doorway
  • A simple gallery wall in neutral tones hanging in an old doorway

via Alvhem

A colorful picture wall in an eclectic living room

I think this is the best gallery wall inspiration if you are looking to add color to your place. The colorful artwork in this gallery wall is aligned on the top, giving it a clean look and feel above the full-width wall shelf that can be filled with books and accessories.

The colors in the gallery wall complement wonderfully with the color palette in the living room furniture for an eclectic mix with an interesting mix of colors.

  • A colorful gallery wall aligned at the top in an eclectic living room
  • A colorful gallery wall aligned at the top in an eclectic living room

Styling by Åsa Copparstad , photographed by Emily Laye for Historiska Hem

A modern gallery wall in neutral tones

This gallery wall above the small dining table includes small and medium-sized framed pieces. The artwork in natural colors is complemented with matching frames in black to add clean lines of contrast to this white space.

When you want to create a clean-looking gallery wall, it’s a great idea to match materials to your art piece so you will end up with a balanced color scheme.

A modern gallery wall in neutral tones and black frames against a white wall in a minimal dining room setting

via Alvhem

A black and white gallery wall mixed with vintage pieces

The black and white gallery wall on display above the dining table in this space is a perfect match for the vintage dining table, chairs, and the grey-painted vintage sideboard. The wall art is hanging on both of the walls surrounding the dining room, and two frames standing on the sideboard complete the look in a playful way.

A black and white gallery wall mixed with vintage pieces above a dining table

via Bosthlm

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13 contrasting living rooms with dark grey walls

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Dark grey walls can have a moody effect in a room, yet when you combine them with an exciting mix of materials and a neutral color palette they can also be an instant boost in character and personality in an interior design. A darker color usually fits best in interiors that get a lot of natural light coming in, but when you are looking to add an extra moody vibe to a room, this isn’t a must.

If you are thinking about picking out a grey paint color for your living room that is a few shades darker, make sure to take a look at the beautiful and inspiring examples below. And for those of you who need some inspiration on which paint samples to try out, I have included a list of paint colors at the bottom of this post.

Dark grey walls and a light grey trim on the ceiling

This beautiful turn-of-the-century living room pairs up charcoal grey walls with a darker grey paint color on the windows and a lighter grey right below the ceiling. This combination of grey paint shades accentuates the historic window frames and adds personality. By painting the top of the wall in a light grey, it accentuates the height of the ceilings.

The grey fabric sofa combined with the white area rug and the white teddy lounge chair contrasts nicely with the dark walls, while the wood tones in the herringbone flooring and the elegant round coffee table add a lot of warmth to the palette.

A living room with dark grey walls, grey sofa, round mirror

via Sjöman Frisk

Dark grey walls in a small one-bedroom apartment with white floors

While the general interior advice will tell you to pick out a lighter wall color for small spaces, a darker color can add such character and personality, which can be very beneficial when you don’t have the floor space to work in your favor.

The living room in this small apartment has dark grey walls, which are contrasted by the white-painted hardwood flooring and the white ceiling. The cream velvet sofa and the white coffee table add more lightness to the palette, while the brown leather armchair, rug, and pillow add a lot of warmth.

A living room with dark grey walls and a white floor

via Entrance Makleri 

Grey walls combined with warm orange tones in a room filled with natural light

The warm grey walls in this turn-of-the-century living room bring out the white ceilings, crown molding, and window frames in a nice way. The base palette of the soft furnishings has been picked out in a light palette as well while tints of brown and orange add warm accents against the grey walls.

The black Flos 265 wall lamp works well against the soft grey wall color and I love the way the fresh green leaves of the small tree in front of the window pop out as the only green tone in the interior design.

A living room with dark grey walls, white sof, white fluffy area rug, warm accent colors, black Flos 265 wall lamp

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Grey walls with warm undertones contrasted by black accents in the furniture

The warm undertones in this stone grey wall color pair up nicely with beige tones in the curtains, textiles, and artwork in this spacious living and dining room. The grey fluffy area rug adds a lot of texture to the setting, while the black accent pieces in the furniture add a lot of contrast and character to the space.

A living room with dark grey walls, black sofa, blak chairs, beige curtains

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi and Emma Fischer, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Grey walls with warm undertones and a warm hardwood floor

The warm tones of the beautiful herringbone hardwood flooring in this living room are paired up with a grey wall color with warm undertones and a combination of black and white furniture pieces and soft furnishings.

The white curtains, area rug, sofa, and lounge chair make the color palette of the room a lot lighter, while the black accent pieces like the shelf, side table, and picture frames add a lot of contrast to the setting.

A living room with dark grey walls, white curtains, beige sofa, light grey area rug, teddy lounge chair

Styling by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photography by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

An impressive white ceiling contrasted by dark grey walls and white floors

The impressive historic features in this living room stand out so nicely against the grey room color. The grey walls are sandwiched between the ornate white ceiling and the white-painted hardwood flooring, which puts a lot of attention on the beautiful fireplace in the corner.

The grey sofa combined with the beige area rug and the black coffee table works well in this palette and the Wästberg Alma wall lamp is a real focal point against the living room walls.

A living room with dark grey walls, grey sofa, white hardwood floors, white fireplace

via Alvhem

A dark grey feature wall combined with full-width white curtains

The dark charcoal feature wall has such an impressive and dramatic effect in this living room. The deep grey, black sofa and the black coffee table contrast so nicely against the white walls and the white curtains, while the artwork on the wall breaks this big surface of grey.

A living room with a dark grey feature wall, black sofa, white curtains

Styled by Intro Interior, photographed by Mariah Salander for Bjurfors

Dark grey walls combined with dark curtains and a white sofa

The natural light coming through those windows is dimmed out by the sheer dark grey curtains, which adds a moody effect to this living room that is strengthened by the dark grey wall color.

The grey area adds another grey element to this interior design, which is then lightened up by the big white fabric sofa, the white paper lamp, and the white in the artwork and throw pillows.

A living room with dark grey walls, white sofa, wood lounge chair, dark grey curtains

Styled by JosefssonLjung Interiör AB, photographed by Anders Bergstedt forEntrance Makleri

Mid-grey walls and a white living room palette

This grey wall color is a few shades lighter as in the other examples in the list, yet this light tone does a perfect job as a darker backdrop for the white palette in the sofa area and the wood and black palette in the dining room area of the interior.

The neutral walls work so well in combination with the white fabrics in the sofa area and I love the way they are paired up with the gallery wall with monochrome prints and the spider-like formation of simple light fittings on the ceiling.

A living room with dark grey walls, white sofa, gallery wall

Styled by Emma Fischer, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Dark grey walls that make the white crown molding pop

The charcoal grey walls in this light-flooded living room have slightly cool undertones that pair up so nicely with the warm wood tones in the hardwood flooring and the beige textiles on the white sofa have a calming effect in the room.

The dark grey walls make the white trim on the ceiling pop out wonderfully and I love the way the walnut String pocket shelf pairs up with this wall color. The white sofa is matched with a white coffee table, light grey area rug, and a white pouf which is a great way to balance out the darkness of the wall color.

A living room with dark grey walls, white sofa

Styling by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem

Dark grey walls as the perfect backdrop for a white sofa

By painting the walls up to the ceiling, without a trim, you create a very modern look with clean lines. The grey walls are lightened by the white sofa and light oak hardwood flooring and I love the dark blue, black, and brown accents in the artwork and the textiles that add both warm and cool accents to the mix along with the other neutrals in the palette.

A living room with dark grey walls, white sofa, black accents

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors

Grey walls paired with an elegant interior design and warm beige curtains

The impressively high ceilings in this beautiful living room are accentuated by the grey wall color. The beige curtains warm up the daylight coming into those tall, rounded windows and the black accent colors add depth and drama to the setting.

A living room with dark grey walls, white trim, beige curtains, black velvet sofa, teal velvet dining chairs, light grey area rug

via Behrer

A dream home with historic features and dark grey living room walls

This beautiful living room with high ceilings and amazing historic elements features a dark paint color on the walls, floorboards, and the built-in bookshelf for an elegant yet dramatic effect in the space.

The accent color of the blue velvet sofa brings out subtle blue undertones in the wall paint and the different shades of pink, red, blue, yellow, and green in the living room gallery wall add visual interest to the setting.

A living room with dark grey walls and a blue velvet sofa with a gallery wall on top

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Maria Sahlander, for sale via Bjurfors

Dark grey paint colors to give a try

Plummet

Farrow & Ball

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Peppercorn

Sherwin Williams

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Iron Mountain

Benjamin Moore

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Railings

Farrow & Ball

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Off-black

Farrow & Ball

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Grizzle Gray

Sherwin Williams

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32 inspiring living rooms with beige walls

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While picking out paint colors for your interior, I’m sure beige has crossed your mind. It’s a neutral paint color that is often picked out in all sorts of homes because of how accessible beige is to pair up with other interior elements. For this reason though in the past years, it has been called boring as well.

Below I gathered the most inspiring living room designs with beige walls that are far from boring and I promise you they will make you want to whip out your paintbrush.

Warm beige walls combined with beige and white soft furnishings

This living room with historic features has been painted in a warm beige paint color with subtle red undertones. The wood tints in the floor and furniture, combined with the warm velvet armchair and the textile fabric lamp warm up the color of the living room wall, while the white sofa and the blue pillowcases add cool colors to the mix.

via Stadshem

Beige walls with red undertones and an abundance of natural light

The beige walls in this living room have stronger red undertones, which brings out the beautiful crown molding and white hardwood flooring in a nice way. The look has been finished off by a beige rug, a white sofa, white lighting fixtures, and a fresh green fiddle fig tree by the window.

A living room with beige walls, white sofa, white area rug, white floors, crown molding, white lamps

Photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

A subtle beige living room with an elegant look

Depending on from which angle you look at these walls, this wall color could fall in the beige or off-white category. Nevertheless, its modest and subtle qualities bring out the beautiful tones in the artwork and the pink and brown accessories in the interior design.

I also like the way the black Valerie Objects wall lamp contrasts against the perfect canvas of the wall color.

A living room with beige walls, light grey sofa, Valerie Objects wall lamp, white area rug, white coffe table

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

Beige paint with yellow undertones in the living room and dining room

The strong yellow undertones in the wall paint in this living and dining room contrast so nicely against the dark hardwood flooring and the white fabric sofa in the space. The beige makes the beautiful gallery wall stand out in a nice way and highlights the white trim on the ceiling.

A living room with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, gallery wall, white sofa

via Historiska Hem

Warm beige walls and white soft furnishings with a fresh green touch

The red undertones in the beige paint color on the walls in this living room pair up so nicely with the crisp white textiles on the sofa and the long-haired area rug. The oak and brown tints in the coffee tables and the fresh green fiddle fig tree in the corner add an interesting touch to the interior design of this space where the wall color takes center stage.

A living room with beige walls, white sofa, white area rug, fiddle fig tree, wood coffee tables

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Beige walls in a small studio apartment with a loft bed

The beige wall color really accentuates the white trim, white hardwood flooring, and the white elements on the loft bed in this studio home in an excellent way. The dark red and brown tones in the pillowcases on the gray sofa add more warmth to the look, while the black accent pieces add a lovely touch of color.

A living room with beige walls, studio home, loft bed, grey sofa, gallery wall

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

An entire interior in beige tones mixed up with wood elements

You can contrast your wall color with your soft furnishings, but you can also go for a tone-on-tone effect in your interior and select your furniture, throw pillows, and wall art all in the same color palette just like in this combined living and dining room.

A living room with beige walls, beige furniture, beige sofa, beige artwork, white area rug, wood coffee table

via Alvhem

A beige room finished off with green and brown tones

The beige walls in this living room are paired up with subtle green tones in the gallery wall which accentuates the historic fireplace that is the main focal point in this interior. The brown area rug makes the room feel soft and cozy and the large paper shade lamp adds a light element to the interior.

A living room with beige walls, green tones in the art prints, green fireplace

via Stadshem

A barely there beige color on the wall for a subtle look

This beige wall color is barely there and almost white, yet the wall colors still contrast nicely with the wood of the furniture and floor and with the black-and-white color palette of the living room decor.

A living room with beige walls, light grey sofa, wood furniture, art prints on the wall, black wall lamp

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

A cool beige wall color combined with warm tones in the furnishings and artwork

The cool beige color on the walls in this living room really brings out the excellent selection of artwork and furniture. The beige color palette of the different elements complements each other so nicely, for a powerful effect in the space.

Styled by Sundlingkicken and photographed by Osman Tahir Studio

Beige paint with green undertones for a fresh look

The green undertones in the paint color have a fresh effect on the interior, while the warm-toned beiges and browns in the throw pillows, furniture, and artwork add a bit of warmth to this otherwise white interior palette.

A living room with beige walls, white sofa, white area rug

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

Beige walls and white floors combined with dark accent pieces

The black sofa, black Bestlite BL3 floor lamp, and black leather armchair add a wonderful contrast to this otherwise white and beige interior. The beige on the walls brings out the crown molding in this historic living room and the sheer white curtains add a no-nonsense elegance to the setting.

A living room with beige walls, black sofa, Gubi Bestlite floor lamp, white curtains, crown molding

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

A beige and dark brown color palette

The brown tones in the furniture, gallery wall, and soft furnishings really enhance the look of this beige living room. The different shades make this warm palette interesting and the fabric textures in the interior add visual interest to the design.

A living room with beige walls, brown lounge chairs, String shelf, gallery wall

via Stadshem

Green undertones and a fresh green plant for a cozy look

The green undertones of the wall color are accentuated by the fresh green fiddle fig tree in the corner, while the gallery wall and the beautiful selection of throw pillows add points of interest to this small space.

A living room with beige walls, beige sofa, beige area rug, fiddle fig plant

via Stadshem

Warm beiges and subtle black accents

The white fabric sofa is the main focal point in this all-beige interior, and the clean white surface just seems to jump out in front of the beige color in the walls. The black accents on the Gubi Pedrera coffee table, the pendant light, and the gallery wall complete the look in a nice way.

A living room with beige walls, white sofa, Gubi Pedrera coffee table, white area rug, white curtains

via Stadshem

A living space with muted beige walls

The classic colors on the walls and in the furniture pieces are enhanced by an interesting yet muted color palette in the art prints on the wall. The warm beige velvet armchair and the beige fluffy area rug add a lot of texture to the interior, while the contrast between the cooler beige walls and the warm beige curtains adds interest to the window area.

A living room with beige walls, gallery wall, orange lounge chair, beige area rug, Gubi Pedrera coffee table

via Stadshem

Warm beige accentuates the white trim color and floorboards

This beige room is decorated in quite a simple way, which draws all attention to the beautiful historic fireplace in the corner.

A living room with beige walls, historic fireplace, grey sofa, gallery wall

Styled by Emma Fischer and Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

A muted beige wall color combined with a black-and-white setting

The white color palette in the living room and the wood tints in the dining area in this interior are enhanced by the subtle beige wall color. The dark hardwood flooring is lightened by a large white area rug and white curtains, while the black accent pieces add a welcome element of contrast.

A living room with beige walls, white sofa, black coffee tables set

via Entrance Makleri

Adjacent beige rooms that can be seen from each other

The two different beige wall colors in this interior play together in a wonderful way. The light beige walls in the living room are subtle, while the beige in the dining room has more red undertones and is a shade darker.

A living room with beige walls, white rug, beige lounge chair

via Jotun Lady 

A neutral color scheme with lots of fabric textures

The subtle beige paint color in this living room contributes to the minimal interior setting of the furniture. The result is a calm and understated look that highlights the material qualities and textures of the fabrics that fill the space.

A living room with beige walls, minimal interior, black wall lamp, white sofa, white area rug

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Jens Eliasson for Bjurfors

Beige walls combined with bold colors in the accessories

The bright orange, blue and red tints in this living room go with beige walls and these bright accents combined with neutral colors make the interior characterful and interesting. The beige walls bring out the white crown molding and the beautiful white-soaped hardwood flooring and the Vertigo pendant from Petite Friture really make a statement in this interior.

A living room with beige walls, orange and blue accent colors, bold colors, white area rug, Vertigo Petite Friture pendant lamp

via Alvhem

A beige living room flooded with daylight

The beautiful large window in this space is framed with white curtains, combined with a white sofa and a white area rug. All these whites are softened out by the beige color on the walls and a few dark wood tones in the furniture.

A living room with beige walls, white curtains, white sofa, white area rug

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Subtle beige walls combined with a warm color palette in the textiles

The subtle beige wall in this living room is the perfect backdrop for a beautiful gallery wall and a beautiful mixture of red, orange, and pink tones in the curtains, sofa pillows, and area rug.

A living room with beige walls, brown and red fabrics, beige area rug, white crown molding

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

A cozy yet minimal interior with a subtle beige wall color

The minimal interior in the sofa area of this living room is enhanced by the vintage cherry cabinets in the corner and the subtle beige on the walls. The black lounge chair adds a lot of contrast to the light palette and the green plants add the finishing touch to this look.

A living room with beige walls, vintage cherry cabinet, fiddle fig tree, white sofa, black leather lounge chair

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

Wood tints and beige walls in a minimal living space

The warm look of this interior is mainly because of the beautiful tone of beige on the walls. The paint color complements the wood tints in the furniture and the white lampshades in a beautiful way, while the beige and black art prints add a finishing touch to the living room interior.

A living room with beige walls, grey sofa, white pendant lamp

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

White moldings accentuated by beige wall paint

The impressive crown moldings on those white ceilings would not be as apparent if it weren’t for the deep beige color on the walls. The contrast between the ceilings, floors, and walls is very powerful and the furniture selection in white combined with beige and wood accessories only strengthens this effect.

A living room with beige walls, white sofa, white crown moldng, black wall lamp

Styled by Greydeco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

White soft furnishings and soft neutrals create contrast in a warm interior

The darker tone on the beige walls brings out the gorgeous crown molding and the white ceiling in an elegant way. Along with the white historic doors in the room, the white couch and the white soft furnishings balance out the palette. They mix nicely with other colors like brown and wood tones that add depth to the decor.

Beige living room walls paired with white soft furnishings in a historic apartment

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Mariette Svensson for sale via Stadshem

A Colorful TV Gallery Wall against a Light Beige Backdrop

This turn-of-the-century living room receives abundant natural light, which is warmed up by the subtle cool beige tone on the living room walls. The TV gallery wall on top of the red bench stands out in this beige living room and adds a vibrant element to the color scheme.

A gallery wall including a TV on top of a red bench, against beige living room walls

Photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem

The Same Paint Colors on the Walls and Ikea Ivar Cabinet

The neutral color beige is used on both the walls and the painted IKEA Ivar cabinet in this living room. This tone-on-tone look sets the stage for the contrasting decor in the space. The white sofa paired with wood elements and black accents complements this living room perfectly.

A cool beige tone on the living room walls, paired with an IKEA Ivar cabinet painted in the same tone

styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Bjurfors

Go with Beige to Accentuate tall ceilings

Beige is a great color to use in a living space with tall ceilings like the one pictured below. The light coming through the large windows is softened by the warm tone on the walls for an elegant effect.

The mixture of black, brown, and neutral tones in the space enhances the look and adds a subtle contrast to the setting.

A living room with tall ceilings, a subtle beige wall color and black accent furniture pieces

Styled by Emma FischerLinnéa H. Manaberi, and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Work with Different Colors to add depth and Style

If you’re worried your beige living room will look boring or uninspired, you can make the look more unique and characterful with subtle pops of color. A pop of pink, orange, yellow, teal, or blue will create a focal point that stands out against the shades of beige.

A classic living room with beige walls, light wood flooring and subtle pops of color

Styled by Lindholm, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem

Match your Beige Paint with a Beige Sofa and Natural Details

To achieve a warm and tonal effect, pair warm beige walls with a beige sofa and a natural color palette in your furniture pieces. Pick out white textiles to brighten the palette and achieve a light look.

If you want to go a step further, include a gallery wall in beige tones to make your room feel balanced and tranquil.

A beige living room paired with a beige sofa, white textiles and a beige gallery wall

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Jens Eliasson for Bjurfors

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