Beige Living Rooms Are Breathtaking And Can Be Far From Boring

Many people consider beige as a boring color, and this is actually true for homes that rely solely on beige interior. Of course, beige walls combined with beige furniture will make the magic disappear, but that doesn’t make decorating with beige a bad idea.

Beige is, in fact, a natural and relaxing color, one you will never get bored of, and that you can combine with all shades and tones. These advantages make beige an easy and ‘livable’ choice, and could serve as your inspiration for making exiting beige interiors.

It’s time to give beige a chance, and to experiment using one of these amazing beige interior design ideas:

Beige with blue

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It feels somehow natural to combine beige with blue. Light beige furniture, for instance looks perfectly balanced with sophisticated blue walls, or even accents such as rugs and pillows.

While there is not that much of a noticeable difference in beige tones, playing with blue nuances can still produce a dynamic environment. Besides, the combination looks classy and sophisticated, and will certainly impress every guest.

Beige and blue is a good match for the kitchen too. We recommend you to use them there, but also in every room that needs some ‘spaciousness touch’.

It can either be a blue cabinet, a comforting blue shade for the walls, or a beige island with light-blue chairs. Whatever you choose, you can be sure that you’ll get yourself a brand new chic room.

Beige with lilac, turquoise, and cream

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This palette comes first in Shabby Chic solutions, because it creates an eye-pleasant room that generates gentle and romantic feelings.

The warmest possible environment can be achieved with olive, purple, or chocolate tones, since all of their hues are somehow welcoming and positive.

Needles to say, the palette is absolutely trendy, and you should get ready to hear every designer suggesting it. For those who want their place to feel more romantic, we recommend combinations of beige and gentle pink.

Beige in modern interiors

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Another reason why you avoided beige so far is that you perceived it is as a traditional choice that has nothing to do with your modern combo. But did you know that beige never goes out of style? If you thought that choosing beige in a contemporary home is a risk, you’ve probably avoided a risk that pays off well.

Beige doesn’t have to be the safe harbor-it can be the accenting detail of a modern home! Beige will attract attention in a non-intrusive way, and it will keep viewers astonished rather than unnecessarily distracted. I don’t know about you, but I think this is an extraordinary feature for such a simple color.

Beige background for your furniture

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The biggest advantage of choosing beige for the walls is that it unties your hands to pick any color you want for the furniture.

Beige is a really neutral background, meaning that it will match brown leather sofas, red club chairs, yellow lamps, or whatever furniture solution you may have in mind.

Another plus in this situation is that it will take you no more than two colors to obtain an overall mood, and the room will never look crowded and overdone.

A third color is also allowed for creative souls, as long as it is restricted to small accents or art. When you think about it, a strong third color could be perfect to infuse interest into a room (in case you feel there is a lack of it).

Beige carpets

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A beige carpet in a modern hue is a really smart solution for summery and fresh rooms. It makes the place look spacious and airy, but it is also good to keep warmth inside during winter months.

If you’re having troubles matching the carpet, we recommend some interesting pattern choice, something like beige with violet, or beige with green and blue stripes. Shabby Chic is irreplaceable for this type of solutions..

Beige walls as galleries

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Both white and beige walls are perfect for art treatment, and they allow you to hang whatever you feel inspired by. For some people, it is bold and large canvases, while others find a simple dramatic photo to be enough to ‘revive’ the place. Hanging art on a neutral wall means you won’t have to worry about it drawing attention-it will always be in the centre of it!

Eclectic rooms

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Eclectic rooms with plenty of colors can really benefit from beige as their backdrop. The first reason is that beige has quite a record of tolerating colors, while the second is its warmness (incomparable with cool and crispy white).

Multiple beiges

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Did you know the warm ivory, dolce de leche, and mocha are all beige nuances? It doesn’t have to be the beige that came to your mind at the beginning of this article-it can be any gradient from the scale of gorgeous creams.

In interior design, creamy stands for dreamy, and you can use this to your advantage to make the most relaxing room back at home.

Neutrals in general

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One of the most modern and stylish interior solutions is to apply a palette of neutral colors with a single one to be the star of your place.

For instance, you can place a silver-gray sofa next to a beige wall, or bring magenta wool pillows to add a warm and dynamic vibe.

Black and white is an accent contrast to use with beige walls, especially when furniture is natural, and fabrics are organic. Textural interest can also be added with glass tables or marble tops. See? Everything goes when beige is concerned!

Beige and organic neutrals

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With a warm beige nuance, you’re free to choose other organic neutrals in order to make the place more elegant and sophisticated.

We’d tell you to incorporate warm grays and creams, or to invest in texture instead. Darker shades are always welcomed, as those can really give a purpose to your beige walls.

A suggestion for the living room

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Living rooms need to be receptive and warm, which is why you should go with yellow-beige walls, and at least one large piece of furniture in a warm beige nuance.

The next step is to choose items that can break this monotony, ideally colorful pictures or dark blue accessories. What could be perfect is to install a light brown fireplace, or to purchase appliances in interesting colors.

Beige and crispy white

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The reason why this designer trick is so successful is that random homeowners rarely think about it. Beige and crispy white are an awesome contrast that adds liveliness and serenity to every place where it is being applied.

It all depends on you: your white or beige walls can either be a monotonous obstacle, or a purposeful design feature that serves for eye-pleasant experimenting. You choose!

Beige with sand

The combination is soothing and harmonious, and it can really serve to bring nature inside. Think about it-doesn’t it remind you of the coast?

You can enrich it with deeper tones of brown and blue, without risking losing the positive energy that comes from the beige-sand combination. We recommend this solution especially for bedrooms and bathrooms.

Beige living room design inspiration

Beige living rooms scream the word contemporary. Using one tone of color is an ultra modern design choice. However, when decorating with an all beige palette you need to work a little bit to avoid a boring looking room. Think about the different tones of beige that can be used.

Think about different textures and think about interesting furniture and accent pieces. Combining those elements in different ways will create an eye catching and interesting looking beige living room.

Beige is modern but it is also comfortable. Walking into an all beige room is like taking a deep breath of cleansing, fresh air. It is good for the soul and restful to the eye to walk into a room decorated with one color. Using different shades of beige is a way to use one color but still give a room spark and personality. Using different textures when accenting the room is also a way to create an eye catching look.

Think about using pillows in fun fabrics and using furniture throws that are cozy and thick. Finally, think about the accent furniture that will be spread about the room. A table lamp with character and an end table with interesting legs will give people something engaging to look at in the all beige living room.

A room should also reflect the owner’s personality and quirks. Being creative and adding pieces that highlight the owner’s interests and identity is paramount.