Upward in a Living Room: Walls, Upholstery and Sightlines

The decision for this particular color

Upward can be considered for living room if its color and depth suit the space; the first design question is an everyday blue for a bright room and its shaded corners. Upward's denim-blue and gray character gives a clear color direction at a light-to-medium depth.

Why the white linen and pale oak relationship matters

Pale oak and white linen can keep the room restrained, but the adjoining shaded area still needs to support the same blue impression.

The manufacturer's coordinating suggestions include Icicle SW6238, Extra White SW7006 and Natural Linen SW9109. These are separate named colors to sample, not interchangeable formulas. For the material direction considered here—white linen and pale oak—choose which surface each candidate would occupy before deciding that the whole set belongs in the room.

Review the seating area from the doorway

Place Upward behind the largest fabric rather than beside a favorite cushion. Bring white linen and pale oak into the same view and judge from the entry. Decide whether the wall should be the main color statement, then return patterned objects one at a time to avoid an accidental competition.

Build the rest of the room around the result

Review the blue in the room's weaker light before adding it to an open hall. The whole-house color assessment covers that related choice. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.

For the living room, view Upward behind the main upholstery from the entrance. Restore the curtains and everyday objects before approval so the room is assessed as it will be used. The coordinating color options covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.