The living room unites the things that make your house a home. Leisure, comfort, togetherness. It's the setting for countless memories and peaceful moments. So it's not surprising that paint colors for living rooms have a huge impact on the overall mood of your home.

Depending on your home's unique personality, your space can be soothing or statement-making. It can have old-fashioned charm or modern appeal. Whatever your style, these gorgeous colors are the top choices for your living room whether you're looking to hire a painter or do it yourself.

1.Orange

Orange is one of those colours people are unsure about using, whether you like it as a standalone colour or not. You may paint on a living room wall from apricot to bright tangerine or cadmium orange, the choice is huge.

But there are a few helpful guidelines. In general, the softer shades of orange work well to create a sense of warmth in a room while the brighter more vivacious tones are better used to invoke a sense of fun and life.

Thinking back to the principles of the colour wheel that you probably touched on in an art and design class at school, you may remember that the complementary colour to orange is blue - think of the famous painters who combined the two colours with so much success.

Monet is, of course, a particularly famous example, but not the only person to have thought about putting the two colours together.

But blue is not the only option. Not by a long shot. Orange works well with many of the neutral colours like grey, brown etc.

Orange also goes well with harmony or analogous colours, the ones that lie next to it on the colour wheel - shades of green yellow or red. Be sure to experiment to find the right tone.

2.Green

Green is the color of harmony and renewal. Because it echoes the hues of the natural world, it's one of the best paint colors for living rooms.

If you don't have the space (or the energy) for a bevy of house plants, green walls will be the splash of life your living room needs. Green can be fresh and subtle at the same time; it's the perfect alternative for those who find neutrals too boring.

3.Blue

Blue is someone's favorite color, so it's a no-brainer for the room that brings everyone together. A blue living room has a calming, stabilizing effect on your home. There are many attractive shades of blue, and they all go well with neutrals like brown and cream.

If your living room has hardwood floors, blue is an especially stylish choice. Blue living rooms seem clean and orderly without sacrificing color.

4.Black

Black is not the most obvious color for a living room--but that's what makes it so great. A living room with black walls is unexpected and dramatic. Architectural details in the room draw more attention. Your furniture pops against the dark backdrop.

If your living room gets a lot of sun, black walls can temper the glare of natural light. There are many ways to design a black living room, and they all make a strong statement that will be the centerpiece of your home.

5.Creamy White

Variations of cream and white provide a sophisticated base for a living room color scheme. Use a variety of textures and a small amount of color throughout the room to make a mostly neutral space more interesting.

You can replace furniture in the living room, open shelves, and wood trim. Decorate with some navy blue throw pillows for a more comfortable style.