Maybe you’ve finally figured out your furniture or just landed on the best layout for your space, but somehow your room still feels a bit lackluster and even empty. Chances are you’re in need of a little wall color to help brighten and warm up your space.

Consider painting your walls, which will not only set the mood of your space but also provide you with a unique backdrop that enhances the look and feel of your furnishings. It may seem like a big commitment, but painting your walls is a simple update that’s guaranteed to be well worth your time in the long run.

We’re looking to rooms painted in cozy fall tones for a little inspiration. Read on to learn how a simple wall color change can totally transform the look and feel of any space.

 

The Mood: Cool & Calming

Paint Color: Wolf Gray

Why the Color Works:

If you’re not quite ready to make a bold color commitment with your walls, try painting them a cool grey tone.

This shade, while a far cry from your standard white – which can appear too crisp or stark – still acts like a neutral tone that lays a calm foundation for the space.

Walls painted a cool gray help foster up a soothing and inviting atmosphere and provide you with a neutral backdrop blends seamlessly with a wide range of furnishings and materials.

 

 

The Mood: Elegant & Formal

Paint Color: Sharkskin

Why the Color Works:

A deep green with grey undertones, this color creates an elevated look and an enveloping feeling in a room.

Because it’s a little more vivid, this deep hue works nicely with warmer wood tones and dark leathers, but also brings attention to the lighter tones, such as the sofa and neutral rug in this living room scenario.

If you’re looking for a wall color that’s just dark enough but still easy on the eyes, try a green that skews slightly grey in your space.

 

The Mood: Classic & Cozy

Paint Color: Incense Stick

Why the Color Works:

For a room that feels polished and cozy, try painting your walls in rich taupe.

With purple and gray undertones, taupe walls are a great way to make both neutral-hued furnishings as well as darker pieces stand out in the room.

It’s a somewhat bold color choice if you’re not used to more saturated palettes, but taupe has the power to give your space a classic and refined look that will still feel fresh years later.

If you’re after a room that highlights traditional comforts, this wall color might be the one for you.

 

The Mood: Bright & Warm

Paint Color: Golden Retriever

Why the Color Works:

If you’re looking to warm up and energize a space, consider painting your walls a bright color, like this deep beige-tinged gold.

Yellow, in any shade, is certain to enliven and invigorate a living space, and all your furnishings will pop against walls painted in a saturated yellow shade like this one.

Specifically, any accents or furnishings with touches of gray will help to balance out yellow walls as the two make for a naturally stylish color pairing, as in this living space.

If a deep yellow is too bold, try a softer, buttery yellow for a more neutral effect.

 

The Mood: Earthy & Welcoming

Paint Color: Deep Poinsettia

Why the Color Works:

Earthy colors, such as this burnished red, can create a richly warming atmosphere when used on the walls in a room.

Hearty reds like this one have the ability to add impact as well as warmth, and it can draw focus to the natural materials in a space, as in the light and dark woods and the woven pieces here.

The effect can also be a room with rustic appeal. If it’s bold and eclectic comfort you’re going for, this strong color choice will surely help you achieve it.

 

Want to try out some wall colors in your home? At Modsy, our designers can show you how different paint colors will look in your room, so you can see your space transformed, before you make the commitment.

 

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