Holding up two swatches, my mother asked: should a living room be painted light or dark ... "It's darker than white, not quite gray or beige, and such a pretty light wall color," she says.

“ [They] can strip a space of warmth and dimension, making it harder to create that inviting, layered feeling that makes a ...

From entertaining guests to winding down after a long day, the living room serves many functions. So, naturally, choosing a beautiful, versatile paint color for this space is absolutely crucial.