14 Living Rooms That Prove Beige Is Not Boring
These living spaces will have the most hardened non-believer singing paeans to beige
Pretty much everyone loves neutrals but beige, despite belonging to the same family, has earned itself somewhat of a bad rep. Of course, a wholly beige palette that has walls, furniture and fabrics merging into one can be terribly bland, more so than any other colour. But, it has a lot more going for it than what one might think. It’s a natural shade, coordinates with virtually every other shade in the rainbow and can look spectacular when used the right way.
These living rooms will serve as your inspiration to get out of the ‘beige is boring’ mindset and set you off on a journey to discover the joys of decorating in beige.
These living rooms will serve as your inspiration to get out of the ‘beige is boring’ mindset and set you off on a journey to discover the joys of decorating in beige.
2. In a room with a beige palette, feel free to add one or two strikingly colourful elements for a bit of variety, either on the wall or on the floor,
3. Beige-on-beige décor creates a neutral palette that places focus on clean lines and smart accents – in this case, the sleek contours of the furniture and the geometric light fixture.
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4. It’s hard to think of beige as an accent colour, but this carpet manages to do just that. Not only does it balance the dark colour palette but it also brings lightness and warmth to the space.
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Browse through Houzz photos of Indian living rooms for more ideas
5. Everything goes where beige is concerned. Darker shades and varied textures – such as patterned fabrics, leather accent chairs and solid lampshades – are ways to make your beige-inspired living room pop.
6. Layering beige works wonderfully well, too. Here, walls, curtains, sofas, cushions, rugs, all combine in a conventional theme to create an ultra-chic vibe.
7. Wooden elements are a great choice for a beige living room. They bring warmth, texture and colour to an understated living space.
8. With beige as the main colour, light and dark contrasting details enhance this neutral living room’s attractiveness – and when there’s pattern involved, it takes the style quotient up a notch.
9. Redoing vintage and antique furniture in beige creates a classic theme, with the freshly added fabrics adding subtlety to the curvy contours.
10. Contemporary style is easy to achieve when using soft shades of beige. In this sumptuous living room, patterned wallpaper, a soft rug, velvety armchairs and floor-to-ceiling drapes create an atmosphere of grandeur.
11. Playing off beige against pale blue results in a surprisingly dynamic environment – the warmth of one balances the coolness of the other, resulting in a look that’s classy and sophisticated.
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Look up more ways to make a beige room pop
12. A harmonious blend of light and dark neutral shades instantly creates a lavish living room that has a big factor of comfort and an even bigger factor of luxury – all against the backdrop of a beige wall.
14. Beige brings out the best in any decor. Used in a living room, beige can be understated, calling attention to architectural elements, such as the cornices and the ribbed columns in this living room.
Read more:
Why Have a Neutral-Coloured Bedroom
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Would you use beige in your living room? Do share your thoughts in Comments below.
Read more:
Why Have a Neutral-Coloured Bedroom
Is This the Best Colour for Your Living Room Walls?
Tell us:
Would you use beige in your living room? Do share your thoughts in Comments below.
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