
Paint is a quick and easy way to make a statement in a living room. 'People are increasingly bold when it comes to choosing flooring for living rooms, with practical, neutral carpets no longer necessarily the automatic choice, instead, we’re seeing more on-trend patterns and colours being used for a far more aspirational style.' 10. 'Carpet can provide an instant refresh, it also adds comfort, natural insulation and is an excellent choice for living rooms, being warmer than hard flooring and softer on the soles of feet,' says Punum Chada, buyer at Carpetright. A super soft fitted living room carpet idea such as this Splendour design from Carpetright will help the space cozy and inviting. To keep purple room ideas looking fresh and contemporary try introducing furniture with streamline silhouettes and sculptural light fittings. If you're looking to create bold, head-turning scheme why not decorate in wall-to-wall lilac and a matching fitted carpet? While it may sound daring, using the same color across all surfaces can help a small living room to feel larger. (Image credit: Carpetright iSense Splendour Saxony carpet in Lilac) If you are thinking about introducing lilac over upholstery in a white living room then consider a tactile material such as velvet, or a textured weave as this will not only bring soft color but cozy texture, too. ‘Lilac works well with greys for sophistication, deep blues and pinks and also fawns and creams where a more warm toned lilac is used, or for a contrast try a touch of olive green,’ adds Sarah. It is a lovely soft color and perhaps more ambiguous than many pinks with the underlying blue tone enabling it to sit well with blues,’ says fabric designer Sarah Hardaker (opens in new tab).


‘Lilac is a soothing color and can add a touch of sophistication if used with greys. A beautiful pairing with white and grey, soft lilac is a great way to bring a touch of femininity to living areas and is an exciting alternative to the blush pink which has been so popular over recent years.

White living room ideas are fresh, bright and timeless, but they can benefit from some delicate touches of color to help create depth.
