Is your living room ready for a revamp? We’ll show you how to set the moods of the moment with our four inspiring new colour palettes. With increasingly digitalized lives and busier schedules we have a growing desire to take a step back and contemplate what makes us human. Tap into what makes you who you are with palettes that create a home for Care, Play, Meaning or Creativity.

1. The soothing modern living room

Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052) is at the heart of this sophisticated room, with an air of understated luxury.

Its soft pastel shade gives a calm, flowing background to help you slow down and take better care of yourself and your environment. For a modern take on a period feature, paint a high horizontal stripe in a warm sandy tone with a hint of spice.

Decorate with linear metallic accessories – black metals and angular lamp stands will give a sleek look. Add textured cushions and blankets for comfort and finish with a matching rug to tie all the colours together.

Which colours?

Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052)

Bellcourt Castle 45YY 53/151

2. The joyful bright living room

Bring in positivity with vibrant tones reminiscent of childhood wonder. Multicoloured stripes are stylishly disruptive. See how easy it is to paint your own stripes here. Use pink and yellow in the highest stripes for a rising sense of lighthearted playfulness.

Paint Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052) in the biggest block at the bottom of your wall to balance the intensity of the pink and yellow. Add fun pops of vivid colour with ottomans in pink and blue. Accessorize with a mustard rug that matches the tone on your wall to unify your décor.

Which colours?

Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052)

Cedar Shadow 50YR 36/263

Sapling 50YY 51/519

3. The calming minimal living room

Create a peaceful space to relax and reflect. A gentle taupe is the perfect background to enjoy mellow evenings. Complement with a smooth chocolate shade on smaller wall spaces for contrast.

Stick to the essentials and decorate with unfussy accessories in natural wood and stone textures, for a serene minimal living room.

Natural and artificial light can change the way colours appear and the mood they set. Want a top tip for picking shades? 

Which colours?

Grey Gimmick 22YR 17/023

Wayside Inn 00YY 63/024 

4. The expressive autumn living room

Rediscover what’s important in life, bring friends and loved ones together in a welcoming home. A rich olive green reflects deep autumnal hues for a warm and inviting background to lively gatherings. Pair with a bold navy for added drama.

Accentuate the earthy theme with wooden furniture and woven pieces. Express your personality with holiday treasures and handcrafted accessories for interesting talking points.

Which colours?

Charcoal Choice 91YR 08/025

Indigo Depths 46BB 08/059

Prefer to host while showcasing your cooking expertise? See how you can bring the Colour of the Year 2020 palettes to life in your kitchen.

Take a look at how to use Colour of the Year 2020 palettes in your living room here.