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Wall colour ideas: 12 room colour combinations

Room colour ideas from calm neutrals to royal purples.

Room with deep red feature walls, wall lights, a glass desk and a warm wooden floor

Choosing a wall colour for each room shapes how the home feels. Some rooms suit calm neutrals, others can carry richer, royal combinations like violet and gold.

Here are 12 room colour ideas.

Living-dining room with a teal accent wall, light grey walls, round mirror and grey dining chairs

01Light purple and grey

Soft and modern.

Warm terracotta orange wall and stepped plinth with a vase of cotton stems

02Violet and gold

A royal combination for bedrooms.

03Lavender and white

Calm and fresh.

04Plum accent wall

Deep and luxurious.

05Royal blue and cream

Formal and elegant.

06Emerald and brass

Rich and festive.

07Warm white

Timeless and bright.

08Greige

Soft and versatile.

09Terracotta

Earthy warmth.

10Sage

Calm and natural.

11Dusty blue

Serene and cool.

12Mustard accent

Cheerful pop.

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How to pick room colours

  • Bedrooms: muted, restful colours.
  • Living rooms: warm neutrals with one accent.
  • Kids rooms: soft but cheerful.
  • Royal combinations: deep colours with metallics, in well-lit rooms.
  • Test samples before committing.

Materials and rough cost factors

  • Paint quality.
  • Textures and accents.
  • Area.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is a royal colour combination for a bedroom?+

Violet or royal blue with gold, or emerald with brass.

What goes with light purple?+

Grey, white, silver and soft pink.

Which wall colour suits most rooms?+

Warm white or greige as a base.

Are dark colours good for small rooms?+

Use them as accents only; light colours keep small rooms open.

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