The living room is usually the place in a home to entertain guests, relax and just unwind after a long stressful day, and it can feel a great deal more inviting if there are bright colours. You can move away from the creams and browns and choose modern design colours such as oranges, pinks, purples, greens and yellows.

Brighter colours can represent summer and spring but they can work well in a living room all year round. It can be beneficial to choose wall and furniture colours that do not clash, and opting for oranges and pink can look quite tacky, so it’s about finding the balance.

Lime greens and citrus yellows can make a living room feel a lot more vibrant and there are many different combinations you can choose from. If your living room feels dark and uninspiring then you may want to consider more colours, and it’s an easy change that makes a huge difference.