What color should I paint my living room and kitchen?

Reader’s question

"I have wenge kitchen with two yellow lacquer upper cabinets, white corian for my countertop and living room into one large open space. The sofa is upholstered in olive-green linen velvet and the living room furniture is in wenge. What paint colors should I choose for the walls?"

Our recommendations

Choosing the right paint color depends on your personal preferences and your desired decor.

It is also essential what paint color you choose as it serves as the backdrop for the entire design.

You can use ivory or biscuit shades if you prefer a classic look in your space. These shades match with olive-green and yellow colors and create an interior of serene elegance.

You can use ivory shades

You can use biscuit shades

In contemporary space design you can experiment with pastel blue shades as they make the room sleek, sophisticated.

In contemporary space design you can experiment with pastel blue shades

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