Green has many faces — the vibrant clang of kelly green, the more subtle impression of a muted green, or the sophisticated warmth of an olive tone. A daring choice for living room walls, green definitely makes a statement. Check out these five inspirational rooms and ten suggestions for paint colors to get the look. More

Whether it's a single painted wall or a Red-on-Red-on-Red room inspired by Diana Vreeland, this is one color that adds warmth and richness to a room. Favored in traditional living rooms, red is classic but can boldly liven up a modern interior. More

Navy blue is the consummate chameleon: it can be dark and dramatic or fresh and preppy, modern or traditional. However you use it, navy always turns heads. Take inspiration from these inky living rooms and see how you can achieve the look in your own home below. More

If you haven't already noticed, we're all about color this month on Apartment Therapy! One of my favorite ways to celebrate color is a good before and after — and this one does not disappoint. Check out how this living room moves from beigeville to a lively, energized space that isn't too over the top. More

White has that great quality of reading as understatedly chic. Whether your preference for white comes in the form of glaze, lacquer or paint, there are a variety of accessories on the market to choose from. More

If you don't want to paint your living room white, but want to keep the space nice and bright, pale gray is a great alternative. It provides a nice neutral backdrop for your furniture and art, but still makes your trim pop. Light gray isn't simply a blend of black and white; it's actually quite complex. Depending on the time of day and amount of light shining in, gray can have a range of color showing through, from a pinch of pink, to a hint of blue. More

If any single piece of furniture could be called the heart of the home, it would be the sofa. It is the place where family and friends nest together, where you stretch out after a long day's work and where you settle in to be entertained by the internet or television. These bold and bright sofas will delight your brain and relax your body. More

It seems that gray has become the new neutral of choice. From soft, cool grays to darker, warmer ones, there's a gray to suit every taste. But for many, nothing beats a deep, rich charcoal. Tenebrous and moody with a cozy, elegant edge, charcoal is a reminder of the first hints of evening when the gloaming shadows come out to play. Bold enough to create a distinct backdrop, it's also neutral enough to let other colors come to the fore. More

Warm, stimulating colors work well in the social areas of a home. And what could be warmer than a bright, sunny yellow? The mind may wander to school buses and Big Bird, but there's a lot more to these bold, vivid hues. And when pulled off right, they can have a wonderful energizing effect on a room: from rich, glowing gold to punchy, acidic citrus, we've rounded up a selection of vibrant yellows guaranteed to inspire a smile.

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A patterned sofa is a bold choice. Five years from now, if you decide to change your style, you can always dress that beige sofa up with a new throw and cushions, but a sofa in a bold pattern is more permanent — and a lot harder to decorate around. That said, if you've fallen in love with a big floral or a gutsy ikat or a bossy plaid, here are three different ways to make it work. More