A combined cooking and eating space is often our most frequently used room , but the living room is still a cherished part of any home . Its primary role is as a haven for relaxation . Here you can curl up in a cosy armchair with a book or stretch out on a sofa to watch a movie .
With space at a premium in so many modern homes , the living room may be required to perform various other tasks , depending on the time of day or even the time of year . So , before reaching for your paintbrush , think first about how you use this valuable public room .
‘ Pastels can look jolly and fun ; or subtle and understated ’
Defining the true identity of your living space will bring you closer to choosing the right pastel shades for it . Is it a place for family television sessions on a Saturday night or an adult space for drinks and conversation ? Is it a small cosy snug or a large multi-tasking area that doubles as an office or spare room ?
Think next about how best to reflect the room ’ s purpose through the colours you use in it . Pastels can look jolly and fun ; or subtle and understated . If you are seeking a sophisticated , grown-up feel for your sophisticated , grown-up living room , then pick pastels from the complex , muted end of the spectrum . Think blues and lavenders with plenty of grey in them , faded-apricot or raw-plaster shades , berry tones and even a touch of gold .
If , on the other hand , your living space is a busy family hub , full of life and activity , then brighter tones and lipstick shades will work well in it . It is hard to generalize about pastels , since the they are available in such a huge variety , but as a rule of thumb when thinking about the impression a pastel will create , remember that pink is playful , lavenders and blues are calming , greens are spring-like and optimistic , white yellows are fresh and sunny .
Soft pink and green are the predominant colours in this living room , chosen because they soften a large , grand space and give it a playful , intimate feel .
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