1. THINKING THAT YOU HAVE TO GO FOR PALE, COOL COLORS IN A SMALL LIVING ROOM
If you only paint using pale or cool colors in a small living room, you could be missing a trick. It is a myth to suggest that dark or advancing colors don't work within small spaces. And, contrary to popular belief, light colors will not make a small or dark space light.
2. NOT CHOOSING COLOR IN HARMONY WITH THE REST OF YOUR HOME
Many interior designers will say, as a general rule of thumb, that you should never paint your entire home one singular color for fear it will fall flat. That isn’t to say that you can’t use the same color palette throughout your entire home. For example, if you love decorating with neutrals, then use different variations of this one color palette to create harmony and interest from room to room.
3. ONLY EVER PAINTING THE CEILING WHITE
The architectural details and ceilings in our living rooms are ripe for rediscovery, and done right, can be an interesting way to enhance the feeling of space and character. Ceilings offer scope to expand your creativity beyond your four walls, therefore painting a ceiling white is certainly not the only color option you should consider.
4. NOT TAKING COLOR PSYCHOLOGY INTO CONSIDERATION
Your living room is one of the most seen parts of your home’s interior and makes an important impression on friends and family as this is usually the place where we congregate. Therefore, choosing the right color for your living room – one that truly makes you happier at home – is vital.
5. NOT CONSIDERING THE LIVING ROOM AS A FAMILY SPACE
Beautiful and decorative living rooms are those that balance practicality and personality, so it is worth considering pattern alongside your paint ideas. Quite often, many people forget that pattern can be just, if not more, exciting than adding single color schemes.
6. NOT MATCHING COLOR COMBINATIONS ACCORDING TO COLOR THEORY
Color theory in its entirety can be complicated but there are a few basic principles to help steer you in the right direction, explains Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball.
A carefully considered color-clashing combination can create a living room that truly sings with joy. This is a space for both socializing and retreat, so you want shades that both enliven and comfort you.
7. NOT THINKING ABOUT LIGHTING IN CONJUNCTION WITH COLOR
Decorators will often say they don’t follow rules when it comes to choosing a living room color scheme but something that is helpful to bear in mind is that certain colors can be altered by both natural and artificial light courses.