Designer tobi fairley knows a thing or two about decorating with color, and one of the safest ways to do it is to create a neutral backdrop and then layer with colorful accessories. When thinking about living room colors, most people have a tendency to go super neutral or boldly colorful in living rooms, but be careful of going overboard with either. In this living room, a dark teal accent color covers the fireplace mantel, serving as a colorful focal point in an otherwise neutral space. In this colorful living room she used rich red and blue accents to add a healthy dose of color, but should the homeowners ever want a change they can simply switch out the pillows and window treatments. This color is another good choice if you want warmth and vibrancy in your living room.