When it comes to decoration, the living room is the most important room in the house. This is where guests are entertained and family sit together, so the space must express the homeowner's tastes and even speak for their personality. The living room wall ideas are numerous and you shouldn't just limit yourself to choosing a suitable color. Take a look at these examples of modern wall design and you would be convinced.
The wall color is crucial for the feeling of the room. And since colors can create different moods, you need to be conscious of their impact. Choose two different shades of a color, for example cream and chocolate brown, and combine them in a consistent color scheme. A wall painted in a contrasting color is a great way to really show off your furniture and home accessories. The aubergine accent wall, as you can see in the example, stands in stark yet visually appealing contrast to the white sofa, side table, wall shelf and planter.
Living room wall ideas with wallpaper
Wallpaper is always a great way to hide wall flaws, add color and texture, and harmoniously tie together elements in your living space. However, wallpaper trends have changed a lot over the years. It is therefore better to rely on subtle colors and simple designs. The photo wallpapers with individually selected motifs are becoming more and more popular and look very modern. If you want a particularly modern wall design for your living room, then 3D wall panels, wooden wall paneling and facing stones are the optionsin natural stone looka very original idea.
Original wooden wall panels
Wall panels are a quick and interesting solution when it comes to decorating the walls. Not only are they made from different materials, but they are also available in any color and a variety of patterns. Panels can be used to perfectly hide unevenness on walls that, in the worst case, could even be highlighted with wall paint or wallpaper.
Olive green wall paint
This accent wall, for which a light olive green was chosen, is subtle but very beautiful. Apart from the curtains, it is the only color accent in this room. Furniture, flooring and accessories, as well as decorations, all have a neutral color such as white, beige or gray. The furnishings in combination with the green wall color look harmonious and cozy.
Interesting wall design with floral ornaments
This wall design, which consists of ornamental floral motifs, is a real eye-catcher. The lavish design replaces a wall unit and at the same time serves as an effective decoration. It goes perfectly with the brown color of the rest of the walls. Since the television was also placed on this wall and the seating area faces there, you can enjoy the wall design at any time.
Black and white photo wallpaper “City lights”
Of course you can also highlight the area behind the sofa. Photo wallpapers that can be used to create a specific theme are often chosen for this purpose. Photos of big cities are modern and therefore wonderfully suitable for modern interior design styles. A black and white photo wallpaper also looks very elegant.
Colorful wall stripes
The wall design with stripes in different colors brings a touch of dynamism to this small living room. The rest of the room is completely white. By the way, the easiest way to achieve a striped look is with wallpaper that can easily be attached to the wall. This saves you time-consuming and expensive painting work.
Straps and facing bricks
Brick slips and facing bricks are very popular these days for both inside and outside. They are very easy to lay together with glue and can be found in very different colors and designs. The beautiful structure of the straps can be further emphasized by spotlights directed downwards.
Oblique stripes in 3 colors
If you want to give your four walls a very personal touch with color, you have several options to choose from. Geometric patterns look particularly effective. By the way, two- and three-color walls are not only suitable for colorful children's rooms.
Taupe wall paint and purple high gloss cabinets
You can use the color taupe to create an elegant backdrop for furniture and accessories. Taupe is actually a gray tone that tends towards brown and looks very cozy. The trend color can be combined particularly well with all shades of brown, dark reds such as Bordeaux as well as old pink and fuchsia. A little more freshness comes into play when taupe is combined with ecru or off-white.
Wooden wall paneling in a medium tone
If you want to use colorful home accessories when furnishing, you should keep the wall and floor design subtle. This means that decorations in bright colors – such as sofa cushions and curtains – can develop their charm without making the room appear overloaded.
Facing stones with a brick look
An open living area is not for everyone. With a little planning, however, the room can gain in width and size. The lighting concept plays a crucial role. As a rule, the aim is to create a harmonious interaction between several small light sources that are distributed across the room.
Light natural stone and dark wood
Light, cream-colored natural stone also fits perfectly into the modern interior style. Different colors are what makes this material so attractive. In combination with dark wood (walnut or wenge), the light natural stone comes into its own particularly well.
Open loft apartments are considered particularly chic these days. Typical of the interior design are high ceilings, brick walls and huge window fronts. The rafters are intentionally made visible. The high ceiling not only allows for furnishing with high cupboards, but also allows multiple lights to be installed at different heights. Particularly large and extravagant chandeliers are also ideal for high ceilings.
To visually divide large rooms, you can use different color palettes. Gray tones dominate in the living area, while cream nuances and natural materials such as wood and rattan create a relaxed atmosphere in the dining area. The materials for the wall cladding are in contrast to each other: modern versus natural.
Porcelain stoneware tiles are also ideal as wall coverings for the living room. Regardless of whether it is a marble, stone or wood effect – there are many other factors that determine the effect of the wall tiles in the room. Tile manufacturers are also taking up the contemporary trend and offering more and more cement-look tiles.
Natural stone has been used as fireplace cladding for centuries. This emphasizes the power of the fireplace. This building material is also recommended from a thermal perspective. This wall covering idea can also be reinterpreted for modern fireplace inserts. The facing bricks, tiles and stone slabs should only be heat-resistant.
It's not just the free-standing fireplace that's an eye-catcher in this living room. The wall behind it has become a real design element. The firewood is stacked and stored on elegant black steel wall holders. This means the logs are always ready to hand and also serve a decorative purpose.
