However, modern painting ideas are starting to trend. You don’t have to paint the entire wall to make it an accent wall. You can work with the architecture to only paint a portion of the wall like the area of the wall around your fireplace, extending the color up the wall to the ceiling. Or you could paint a single stripe that fills the space between two windows. For a unique look, continue that stripe on the wall to stretch across the ceiling. A third option is to paint a custom shape on the wall that will frame your TV.

For more accent wall ideas, check out The Top 80+ Best Accent Wall Ideas .

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2. Bold Colors Living Room Paint Ideas

Bold colors are ones with rich hues and can be called vibrant. They are colors like peacock teal, canary yellow, tangerine orange, fire engine red, or even void black. You have two options when painting with these colors. Either keep them limited to an accent wall or commit fully and paint all of the walls.

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If you choose a bold color for your accent wall, then you can make bold furniture choices. This will balance the wall and tie everything together.

If you decide to paint all of the walls the bold color, then limit the decor to more neutral colors and patterns. This will balance the room. Choose wood accents that will give a touch of nature and balance. Try placing a grey sofa in the room for a modern neutral look.

A third option, and one that’s difficult to pull off, is a monochromatic look. Paint the walls with your chosen bright color. Then use that same color for everything else in the room. Try to find the same color in different materials. This will add texture, detail, and interest to the room.

What’s nice about bold and bright colors is that you can use it in both a large and small living room. The bright color can ground a large room and increase the size of a small room.