The Best Wall Colours For Each Room In The Home

If you're planning on decorating your home, you may or may not realise that choosing the right colour for each room in the home can have a huge impact. Certain colours can make a room seem smaller or larger. Some colours can make a room seem more cosy and inviting, while other colours can brighten a dark room or even make a room feel warmer.

To help you make the right choices, interior designer Ryan McDonough at MyJobQuote.co.uk has come up with this list of the best wall colours for each room in the home. So, if you’re planning on redecorating any time soon, take a look at this list for a bit of inspiration on the colour scheme.

Living Room

In the living room, you want to create a cosy atmosphere that invites conversation. Red is a stimulating colour, so it works well in this room. For the cosiest vibes, choose a muted red for the walls. Balance the shade with gold, yellow, brown and dark green accents.

Even in a muted shade, red isn’t for everyone. If you want to go another way, consider a pale grey shade. Pale greys are still very on-trend. This shade will allow any brightly coloured pieces of décor or accents to truly stand out. A white living room works in a similar way. However, bright white can be too overpowering for some people.

Blues are increasing in popularity in the living room. There are many different shades of blue to choose from, such as relaxing ocean blue, teal, and sophisticated dark blue. Darker colours work well if you want to make your living room feel more intimate.

Kitchen

There are many different colours that can work in the kitchen, and it all depends on the kind of feeling that you're aiming to achieve. Warm colours such as red and orange make excellent colour choices for the kitchen. These shades can help to stimulate the appetite and make the room feel much more cosy.

If you would prefer to go with a minimalistic vibe, choose whites, creams, and gentle shades of blue. Avoid choosing dark or cool shades of blue, as these can make the kitchen seem dark and cold. If you want to go with a darker vibe in the kitchen, choose warm earthy colours such as earthy brown.

If you have white cabinets, white-painted walls can work very well. However, you want to add plenty of accents to prevent the room from looking too clinical. White also complements many different shades of coloured cabinets. Painting your kitchen cabinets is a great way to improve the appearance of your kitchen.

Hallway

The hallway is the first thing people will see when they walk into your home. With this in mind, you want to make it a welcoming and inviting space. Paint colour can make all the difference in making your entryway seem more inviting.

Go for neutral colours such as white, cream, or light grey. Lighter shades will help to make your hall seem brighter and more open. Plus, light shades can also make your hallway seem larger than it is. This can help to make it appear more welcoming.

Pair your hallway walls with a large mirror to help reflect the light further, brightening the space even more. Neutral shades such as the ones listed above work well with a range of accent colours, so you have the freedom to decorate your hallway just as you like, adding a bit of your personality as you go.

Dining Room

Bold colours work very well in your dining room. Choose a hue that will really stand out. Intense blues and greens work very well in this room and can look very sophisticated. Coloured, moody tones for the dining room are very on-trend right now.

If your dining room struggles with natural light, then you may want to opt for something a bit lighter. Beige and white work well in a dining room with limited natural light. These shades can help to bounce the light around the room, making the room seem brighter and larger.

Pair your dining room walls with some sophisticated accents. Gold and silver tones work very well in the dining room. Gold works particularly well with darker hues, such as the blues and greens described earlier.

Bedroom

The bedroom is for relaxing, so it's important to choose colours that are not too overstimulating in this room. Avoid shades such as yellow or bright red, as these colours may stimulate your brain and make it more difficult for you to fall asleep.

Blue shades work very well in the bedroom, especially those that mimic the colours of the sky, as these can be very relaxing. If you're not a fan of the colour blue, consider an aloe green colour. This can help bring a nature vibe into your bedroom, which can also help you to relax.

Deep greys also work very well in the bedroom. When working with deep shades, you can balance the room with a lighter shade on the flooring. If you have a small bedroom, choose paler, neutral shades to help make the room feel bigger.

Bathroom

Soft colours work best in the bathroom as they can help you relax and will be more flattering to your skin tone. You may be tempted to experiment with brighter shades in the bathroom. However, in a small bathroom, brighter shades can be far too overwhelming.

Ivory, gentle rose, and light blue shades work very well in the bathroom. Pale yellow tones can mimic sunlight, and this works very well in bathrooms with limited natural light. In smaller bathrooms, choose a light shade such as white or pale grey to help make the room appear bigger. For a coastal vibe, try sky blue with a few coastal-style accents throughout the room. Don't forget to paint the ceiling too. White is best for helping to make the room seem larger, and this can also help to make your ceilings seem higher.

Avoid too many patterns in the bathroom. Bathrooms tend to be smaller than most other rooms in the home, and too many patterns can make the room seem too busy. If you have a traditional-style bathroom, you can complement the theme of the room with creams or pale grey.

Home Office

Yellow is a very stimulating colour that can help to wake you up and make you focus, so it’s the perfect choice for a home office. Avoid dark colours such as blue or black, and avoid bright white in the office, as this can seem too clinical.

Shades of green also work well in this space, as they can help your brain avoid distractions. If you don't want to commit to green on the walls, place a few plants in your office to add that bit of needed greenery.

If you want to create a tranquil atmosphere in your home office, opt for pastel shades. Pastel colours can help you get your head down and concentrate. Pair these shades with some leafy green houseplants to help bring some nature into the room. Real houseplants can also help to purify the air in the room.

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