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A color expert shares the 8 shades you should use in your living room this year

Janice CostaJul 11, 2023, 20:02 IST

Dark greens, sophisticated pinks, and bright yellows are trending colors.Ground Picture/Shutterstock; Diana Rui/Shutterstock

Insider asked color expert and designer Maria Killam which hues for the living room are in style.
Killam recommends forgoing trending neutrals in favor of happy yellow, burnt orange, or cognac.

Consider a happy yellow sofa.

A bright-yellow sofa can actually be timeless.Manu Vega/Getty Images

Traditional blue provides endless options.

Blue is a versatile color option.Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Sophisticated pink offers design versatility.

Pink in the living room can look tasteful.lilasgh/Shutterstock

Deep green goes with everything.

A deep-green color scheme can be calming.Ume illustration/Shutterstock

Rich ochre works for modern or traditional decor.

Ochre can give off cozy vibes.Viktoria Lytvyn/Shutterstock

Warm burnt orange alleviates the design blahs.

Burnt orange can add personality to the living room.dbdavidova/Shutterstock

Cerulean blue-green adds joy.

Cerulean blue-green reflects the colors of the sky and water.Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Classic cognac brings a neutral space to life.

Cognac can make a bold statement.Edwin Tan/Getty Images

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