Everyone knows that neutral colors can be paired with anything. But their combination often raises questions. Is it acceptable to mix gray and beige? And if so, in what key? In fact, all neutral colors, which include black, white, grey, brown and beige, are close friends and relatives. If you dilute black with white, you get gray. If you add brown to light gray, the result will be gray-beige. If you introduce a little black into beige, gray will appear. Thanks to this proximity, the “neutrals” are ideally combined with each other.
Benefits of beige color
When faced with choosing a color scheme for the living room, you first need to answer the following question: “What should the room be like: a place for meetings and communication, for intimate and business conversations?”
Let's try to figure it out.
- Firstly. The living room should be filled with an atmosphere of comfort.
- Secondly. Communication requires a peaceful environment.
- Third. The hall should be characterized by elegance.
A beige, “natural” color can bring all this into the room.
Plus a couple more compelling arguments:
- The beige palette is suitable for both a small room in an apartment and a spacious one, for example, in a hotel.
- Beige decor goes well with any style, it is universal.
In general, these advantages make “beige living rooms” quite trendy in today’s design, and when arranging a room, many people prefer the beige color. So, this is “the one”, the right color for the living room. Forward!
Types by material
Leather
- Genuine Leather. High-quality, expensive and natural material. The leather looks impressive, but has a characteristic odor, is difficult to clean off ink and is easily scratched by clothing fittings and animal claws.
- Eco leather. Durable material consisting of polymer and fabric. Visually, eco leather looks the same as natural material, has a durable and elastic composition, and a lower cost.
- Leatherette. Fully synthetic material. May have different colors and textures. If damaged, it cannot be repaired and practically does not allow air to pass through.
Fabric
- Matting. Natural fabric made from plant materials, has a unique weaving pattern. The material is environmentally friendly and durable.
- Velours. Soft fabric with long pile on the front side. The material looks impressive, forming shimmers.
- Flock differs from ordinary fabric material; it consists of a fabric base and glued pile. The surface is soft, velvety.
- Velvet. Beautiful fabric with long pile is not durable and collects dust, like velor. Suitable for sofa covers.
- Linen. A natural material, the fabric is not very durable, so linen is more suitable for covers.
Shades of beige
The many shades of this color expand the range of design choices and can satisfy the most demanding taste in room decoration.
Let's see what shades these are:
- Cream. This shade is often used for walls and living room ceilings. Cream-colored furniture and textiles look great in the room. Decorative elements are sometimes chosen in a darker shade.
- Sand. Both cold and warm tones are used. This shade is complemented with white, chocolate beige or coffee color. For example, rich sand-beige walls and a natural wood floor (with the same furniture) go well together.
- Ivory. The “ivory” shade visually adds space, refreshes the atmosphere, and brings a feeling of luxury. Often used in floor coverings. Furniture and linen curtains of this shade look great.
- Apricot. Very soft shade. Relevant for a room with large windows that “look” to the north.
- Yellow. Mostly applicable for living room decoration. Lamps, curtains, sofa cushions, and vases can be of this shade.
Beige-brown
Brown color is very close to beige in many respects. This allows you to create calm and natural combinations. This coloring visually expands the room and gives the house light.
To create contrasting elements, you can add dark tones of brown.
You can add brown notes using various materials:
- Trees,
- Silks,
- skins,
- Brick,
- Stone.
Such combinations are especially relevant for interiors decorated in classical styles.
Color and style
It was already mentioned above that beige color goes well with any style.
Let's look at this in a little more detail:
- Classic. In this style, beige hotels look especially chic. Here light and rich colors “rhyme”: usually a soft tone on the walls, light upholstery on the furniture and a floor in a “chocolate” shade.
- Minimalism. This style (which, by the way, is gaining popularity) requires the absence of unnecessary items. The beige living room is decorated in one tone. Furniture should not be of irregular geometry. The decor is minimal. A small rug and light, no-frills curtains will be enough.
- Country. The “rural” style, beloved by many, with furniture made from natural materials and walls decorated with decorative stone-like tiles. This beige living room will be complemented by linen curtains of the corresponding color and wheat-colored curtains.
- Modern. Also a good approach to decorating a beige living room. The hall is decorated with paintings, graphics, abstraction, and mosaic works.
Types of sofas by design
Straight
A classic straight beige sofa will look harmonious in any interior style.
The size range is quite wide, which allows you to choose the optimal size for the room. The most compact model is a two-seater, its length is about 1.7 meters; most often a three-seater version is used in the interior of an apartment, and a large four-seater model is suitable for spacious living rooms and a home theater.
The photo shows a bright kitchen-living room in a Scandinavian style. The sofa and decorative items are made from natural materials.
Angular
This option is convenient both in spacious rooms and small bedrooms. The model makes good use of the corners of the room, can have a full-fledged sebaceous area, and does not take up much space.
Modular
Modular sofas consist of several parts that can be interchanged to create a more comfortable combination. Modular sofas are also suitable for rooms of different sizes.
What colors does beige go with?
Having chosen beige color as the dominant color of the living room, it is often combined with others. The following combinations are considered especially popular.
- Beige and chocolate. Special chic in modern design. This composition can be created unobtrusively, for example, with curtains, curtains, and furniture pillows. A chocolate-colored coffee table will look great on a beige floor.
- Beige with gray. Also one of the popular combinations. For a small beige room, light gray decor is better, for large rooms - bright colors. At the same time, there should be no saturated gray in the decoration of walls and ceilings, so as not to visually shrink the room.
- Beige and turquoise. A combination with turquoise, as well as blue or dark blue colors can visually enlarge the living room and refresh it, and patterns in blue tones on curtains, carpets or sofa cushions will add additional charm.
- Beige and fuchsia. This combination is a way to create the perfect contrast in the design of the room. Panels, curtains, fuchsia-colored furniture upholstery in a beige room will be very harmonious.
Excellent combinations of beige colors in the living room are obtained with golden color (emphasizes solidity, aristocracy), red (as small patterns on the carpet, ottomans, especially suitable for a large room with small windows), green, light green, olive (gives the room sophistication), white (win-win combination).
Beige pink
Beige in combination with pink allows you to create a calm, peaceful atmosphere that sets you up for relaxation.
- This interior helps relieve stress and tension.
- The color pink has been proven to have a positive effect on appetite, so it is especially appropriate in the kitchen or dining area.
- Due to its relaxing effect, pink is also good for the bedroom.
About furniture, curtains and other nuances
To achieve harmony, you need to know about some nuances of color schemes in relation to furniture, curtains, decorative elements, as well as walls and floors.
Furniture in a dominant color requires a bright accent on decorative elements. At the same time, there should not be too many of them, so as not to overload the space and deprive the living room of comfort. Upholstered furniture should be lighter than the color of the floor.
Curtains and curtains do not have the right to merge with the ceiling, walls and floor. Therefore, beige curtains (by the way, giving the room an airy feel) should differ from all of the above in at least a shade. So, in a small room, for example, curtains in the color “light beige” will fit well (they will visually expand it).
A stretch light beige glossy ceiling can also visually expand the room (besides, due to the reflection of objects in it, the room also seems to add more air).
When arranging a beige living room in one style or another, you can consider using wicker baskets, bamboo products, spotlights, and gilded picture frames. And also the pairs “leather sofa - cork wallpaper” and “shaggy carpet - glossy floor covering”.
And further. All accessories of an “additional” color should not be overly bright or large.
By using such secrets and little design “tricks”, you can make any living room in beige tones truly cozy, comfortable, and meeting its purpose.
Beige yellow
Yellow fills the interior with light and warmth. It has an invigorating effect and improves mood. But it is not recommended to use too much of this range in the interior, so beige is usually used as the main color, otherwise the design may turn out to be too “overheated”.
The amount of yellow should be at the level of 20-30%.
It is ideal to use beige curtains, armchairs, ottomans or decorative elements.
Photo of beige color in the living room interior
Types by layout mechanism
| View | Description | Mechanism | Photo |
| Sofa book (click-clack) | The backrest is fixed in three positions: lying, half-sitting, sitting. The click-clack model has adjustable side parts. | ||
| Eurobook | The mechanism is simple and reliable. The seat extends and the backrest falls in its place. There is a linen drawer under the seat. | ||
| Accordion | The sleeping place is divided into three parts and folded according to the accordion principle. | ||
| Roll-out | The mechanism does not require any distance from the wall. The lower part of the seat rolls out and pulls the rest of the structure along with it. | ||
| Cot | The folding mechanism is recessed into a niche under the seat. There are two types: French and American. The general principle is the same, the difference is in the transformation of the back. | ||
| Dolphin | When unfolded, the mechanism “emerges” from under the seat; to do this, you need to pull the lower part. |
Decor
Pillows
Decorative pillows will make the interior cozy and complete. Pillows of any color will go well with a beige sofa, from white or blue to brown and black. The color and pattern may overlap with other items, such as curtains. The color of the pillows can also support a thematic idea, for example blue for a marine interior or green for an eco style.
Plaid and bedspread
Bedspreads and blankets not only add coziness to the interior of the room, but also perform a useful function by protecting the light surface of the sofa. The color and pattern may differ radically from the overall color scheme or overlap with some decorative items.
Case
It is convenient because it can change the look of the room due to the material and design. This is the most convenient option for light shades and is easy to clean. The cover material can be fabric or leather. The design can be anything; if desired, it can be easily replaced with another.
Carpet for the sofa
A carpet will make the interior of the room more comfortable and support the style. The color can be in the same color scheme as the pieces of furniture, or it can be radically different, standing out against the general background. For a classic interior, you can choose a beige carpet with short pile and a floral pattern; for a modern direction, a plain carpet with long pile is suitable.
Sofa with ottoman
Looks impressive in the living room or bedroom. The model is comfortable and will easily decorate a room in a modern style.
Sofa with table on the armrest
A beautiful and practical design idea. The table on the armrest can be made of wood in wenge color or in light colors. This model is suitable for relaxing with a cup of tea or a book.
The photo shows a spacious studio apartment in a modern style. The relaxation area features an interesting modular sofa with a coffee table.
Bathroom
Using beige you can perfectly decorate your bathroom. Almost all manufacturers produce such tiles, so you can purchase decorative finishing materials in accordance with the budget allocated for the purchase. Ceramic tiles for the bathroom are the most rational choice because they are resistant to moisture, are easy to clean and can maintain their original appearance throughout their entire service life.
The bathroom is not only a place for taking water procedures. In this room we relax and unwind, so it should provide adequate conditions for this. Warm colors are best for a room as they promote relaxation. That is why they are so often found in modern bathroom spaces. Also, such materials help to visually enlarge the room, which is important for every city apartment. Therefore, sunny light or coffee shades are a win-win solution for decorating a bathroom. Surfaces can be made plain or with additional decor to diversify them. It is important not to be afraid to experiment in order to make interiors comfortable and enjoyable for the whole family.
Design tips
In addition to those described above, there are several planning nuances that will help you properly organize the space.
- Kitchen + living room - that's good! If you have the opportunity to combine the kitchen with the living room, feel free to make your idea a reality. This is not only a modern option for organizing space, but also an opportunity to enlarge both zones. For those who have a question about how to deal with odors coming from the kitchen, there is only one answer: purchasing and installing a powerful hood.
- Furniture arrangement. To choose the right furniture locations, you need to decide on the center of the living room - almost all interior items will be concentrated around it. Center does not mean solely the center of the room. Usually the so-called center is where the main “life” of the living room is concentrated. This could be a fireplace, a TV (most often), a table, etc.
- TV installation location. If the center of the room is around the TV, then follow some tips for installing it. Firstly, do not hang / place the TV in the passage part of the room - no one should interfere with its viewing. Secondly, to avoid glare, do not install the TV near a window. Thirdly, determine the installation height correctly so that all family members can watch comfortably.
- Hide closets so that the room is a place of relaxation and nothing gets in the way of relaxation. Method 1 – allocate a wall of a room with a smaller size for cabinets if the living room is rectangular. If the entire space of the smaller wall is occupied by shelves and cabinets, the room will seem to be drawn in to a square, more regular shape. Method 2 – hide cabinets. If the TV is located in the center of the largest wall, then columns can be erected on the sides of the TV area, and storage areas can be built into the niches formed on both sides, disguising them with neat facades.
