10 Monochromatic Living Room Ideas That Are So On Trend

We’ve gone through most of our lives believing that more color is better when it comes to decorating. And while that might be true with some spaces, we can’t help but think that a monochromatic color palette can be inextricably chic in its own right — especially in living rooms. Just think: a crisp all-white room that's clean without even trying too hard or a gray parlor that exudes style from floor to ceiling.

And it's not just white or gray monochromatic color schemes that we're loving on: it's the all-over reds, blues and unexpected pinks that brighten up a room and transform the space into something entirely new. 

In pursuit of the best monochromatic living room inspiration, we searched Instagram high and low. Below, we rounded up 10 of our favorite spaces that are convincing us to color coordinate our homes ASAP.

01 Play With Texture

Without even trying, a neutral color palette can instantly transform an inside space, with the right styling. Here, we love how the decor plays into the leafy green nature of the color by accenting the room with gold accents, sleek lines, and cleverly hidden animals.

02 Go Crisp and Clean

The secret to a room that looks truly clean is the right shade of white: not too blue-toned, but definitely not cream. The payoff of finding this clean white color is a space that looks completely effortless and put together. After that, you just have to remember to keep it clean.

03 Try Greige

Modern Alabaster Chandelier with Antique Brass Finish - Adjustable Height for Dining Area Lighting, Ideal for Dining Room and Modern Living Room Fixtures

If we had to pick our favorite neutral, there would be a hard tie between gray and beige — both flattering in their own ways. That’s why we love “greige,” the perfect blend between the two shades. The shade matches perfectly with other subtle tones, like soft sage greens and creams. But when it takes over an entire room on its own, it’s pure magic.

04 Think Blue

Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Globe Chandelier - Adjustable Height with Two-Toned Metals for Dining Room, Living Room, and Sitting Room Lighting

Nothing quite exudes the essence of importance more than deep, royal blue. In a monochromatic room, its best accented with large paintings, thick drapery, velvet touches, and, of course, classic chandelier lighting. If you ask us, after 5 minutes in this room, we’d feel on top of the world. 

05 Try a Warm White

Vintage Crystal Raindrop Elegance Chandelier - Faceted-Glass Crystals and Rain Drops Display for Dining Room and Living Room Lighting

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: we love white rooms. But off-white rooms that use shades of cream are just as good (if not better). The neutral color palette is relaxing and soothing, as if any stress floats away the second you sit down on one of the comfy couches. 

06 Go Green

It's hard to pick which shade of green is our absolute favorite—but it's no secret that any are welcome to transform a space. Opting for green shades as the dominant hue throughout a room gives a spacious, nature-filled vibe. We love how this room implements an olive green for the walls, a slightly darker shade for the couch, and naturally an abundance of plants to tie everything together. The wooden accents help add an earthy, natural feel.

07 Keep Brown Interesting

As far as colors go, brown has never had the best reputation. But where some see limitations, we see opportunity. It’s all about mixing and matching textures: bronzed metals, light woods, plush tans. The result—a monochromatic room that’s anything but basic and boring.

08 Pick a Theme

Somewhere between green and blue lies a seafoam color that is undeniably appealing as an interior design color palette. To play into the idea of lush underwater feeling, incorporate plants, luxurious fabrics, and twinkling lights.

09 Use Pink as a Neutral

Pink can, and should be, considered a neutral. Dusty, blush pink acts more like a neutral beige than it does an accent color. With that said, a neutral blush pink color theme is just what a room needs. Add in a pink sectional couch and luscious pink curtains, and a room feels completely sophisticated. 

10 Be Bold and Bright

Red is one of those colors that evoke a lot of emotion: romance, excitement, drama, power. And in a room, this means there’s a massive flow of energy. Rather than incorporating this color palette with paint (which we would normally do right off the bat), go for accent furniture, fun wallpaper, and accessories to bring this deep color to life.