The Timeless Living Room Paint Color That Never Goes Out of Style, According to Designers

A living room with white walls and a large window behind a cream-colored couch.

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Not everyone wants to design a living room over and over again. While there are some who wouldn’t mind picking out paints and fabrics every few months—either because of their careers or hobbies—the vast majority of us would much rather wait years between home updates. Sure, passing trends may be tempting to emulate, but the overarching goal is usually to create a living room with timeless appeal. The only problem? You have to know how to pick and choose components with staying power.

“A living room should feel inviting, layered, and flexible enough to evolve with changing styles,” says Vyanca Soto, owner and principal designer at Market Studio Interiors. I always look for colors that act as a refined backdrop—ones that work with natural and artificial light and complement a variety of textures. You want a space that feels intentional.”

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