15 Neutral Living Room Ideas for Serene and Stylish Vibes!
Neutral living room ideas are some of the most stylish and serene ways to decorate your home. These chic, calming spaces have less visual clutter, more simplicity, and an air of openness and relaxation.
The best part of a neutral living room is that it can be easily updated with a few key pieces and pops of color when you’re ready for a new look.
A modern neutral living room
When it comes to creating a modern living room, the key is to keep things simple, sleek and uncluttered.
This minimal living room is the perfect example of how to do a modern neutral color scheme. The majority of the room is painted in a light, warm neutral, with a subtle accent wall behind the sofa that adds a touch of texture and pattern.
The furniture is all very simple in this room, but the use of a large sectional sofa and a statement coffee table creates a focal point and adds interest.
A neutral living room with pops of color
If you’re a fan of color, you can still have a neutral living room. This space by Lucy Tiffney is a great example of how to use a neutral color palette as a base and then add in pops of color like this vibrant, abstract art and the blue velvet sofa.
Adding color in this way means you can easily switch things up as your tastes change. If you decide you want to add in more colors, or the colors you have aren’t working, simply swap out your accessories and art for new pieces.
A neutral living room with a fireplace
A fireplace is often the focal point of a living room, and this one is no exception. The fireplace itself is a simple design, but the intricate marble surround makes it a showstopper.
The rest of the room is designed to complement the fireplace. The furniture is arranged to make the most of the cozy fire, and the neutral color palette keeps the focus on the fireplace.
A neutral living room with a sectional
If you have a large family or entertain often, a sectional sofa is a great choice for your living room. Not only does it offer plenty of seating, but it also creates a cozy, intimate vibe.
In this neutral living room designed by Studio McGee, the large sectional is paired with a leather ottoman and a pair of upholstered armchairs to create a space that’s perfect for lounging. A mix of throw pillows in different patterns and textures adds a pop of color and personality to the space.
A neutral living room with a gallery wall
If you’re worried about using too much of one color or shade in your living room, a gallery wall is a great way to break up the space and introduce new colors.
In this neutral living room designed by Emily Henderson, the gallery wall features an array of artwork in every color of the rainbow. The wide variety of colors and styles makes the gallery wall feel cohesive and intentional, and it adds a fun, playful vibe to the room.
A neutral living room with a statement light fixture
Just because you’re working with a neutral color scheme doesn’t mean you can’t make a statement with your lighting. In this living room designed by Emily Henderson, the classic white walls and sofas are brought to life with a bold, modern light fixture that looks like a piece of art.
The rest of the room is kept simple and neutral, with a few pops of color in the artwork and the throw pillows. The result is a space that feels serene and calming, but still has plenty of personality.
A neutral living room with a vaulted ceiling
If you are lucky enough to have a living room with a vaulted ceiling, you should definitely take advantage of the height to add some stunning design features. In this space, it’s all about the fireplace.
The fireplace in this room is a focal point, so the designer chose to keep the furniture and decor simple. A large, comfortable sectional is paired with a couple of leather armchairs, and the walls are kept bare to draw your eye to the fireplace.
A neutral living room with a coffered ceiling
This light and lovely living room by Jillian Lare Interior Design features a coffered ceiling. The white beams add a sense of structure to the space, and the geometric pattern they create adds visual interest to the ceiling.
The furniture in this living room is arranged in a way that makes the space feel cozy and welcoming. The large area rug helps to define the seating area, and the sofa is flanked by two armchairs. A coffee table in the center of the room provides a convenient place to set drinks and snacks.
A neutral living room with a tray ceiling
This neutral living room by Blackband Design is brimming with character. The designers used a variety of textures, patterns, and finishes to make the space feel layered and interesting.
The tray ceiling is the pièce de résistance in this design. The textured finish and subtle contrast between the white and light beige hues make it the focal point of the room.
A large pendant light would have been too much here, but a stunning chandelier is the perfect way to dress up the ceiling.
A neutral living room with shiplap walls
Shiplap is a popular wall treatment in modern farmhouse homes and is a great way to add texture and architectural interest to any space. In this living room by Sarah of Grace In My Space, the shiplap walls are painted a soft white to keep the room feeling bright and airy.
The neutral color palette is carried throughout the space in the furniture, decor, and rug. A large wood coffee table and a vintage-inspired area rug add warmth and pattern to the room, while the white furniture and walls keep the space feeling light and fresh.
A neutral living room with exposed beams
If you are lucky enough to have exposed beams in your living room, you can use them to guide your color choices. Here, the dark wood beams add a striking contrast to the white walls and ceiling, while the rest of the space is filled with a soft, earthy color palette that allows the beams to take center stage.
The key to this look is to keep the walls, ceiling, and floors in the space light and bright. That way, you can add in darker, more saturated colors without overwhelming the room.
A neutral living room with a stone accent wall
This neutral living room by Studio McGee is all about the textures! The stone wall adds an earthy, natural texture to the space, while the leather and suede furniture pieces bring in warmth and softness.
The stone wall is the focal point of the room, and the other textures and colors in the space are kept pretty neutral to let it shine. The white walls and rug are a great contrast to the stone, while the black accents add depth.
I love how the wood coffee table and side tables bring a bit of warmth to the space without taking away from the stone wall. And the greenery and flowers add a pop of color and freshness to the room!
A neutral living room with a wood accent wall
Wooden accent walls are an easy way to add texture and warmth to your living room. Plus, they’re versatile and can suit any design style.
In this neutral living room, a wooden accent wall becomes a focal point and adds interest to the space. The wood wall is complemented by a few other wooden elements, like the coffee table and side chair, to create a cohesive look.
A neutral living room with a black accent wall
If you’re worried about a neutral color palette feeling too bland, one great way to add interest is by incorporating a dark accent color. This works particularly well in a living room with a lot of natural light, as the dark color can help to ground the space.
In this example, a black accent wall creates a focal point in the room. And the rest of the decor is kept light and bright with a white sofa and neutral accessories.
A neutral living room with a large area rug
In this living room, a large area rug helps to define the space. The rug is the focal point of the room and the rest of the decor was chosen to complement the rug’s colors.
The rug’s neutral colors are echoed in the sofa and the coffee table. The rug’s pattern is also repeated in the throw pillows for a cohesive look.
Conclusion
We are huge fans of neutrals and we hope that these living room ideas have inspired you to embrace them too. A neutral living room is a classic living room, a look that will never date and always be on trend – just check out the rest of our living room ideas for proof.
