courageously colorful living rooms

painting your living room a color beyond the safety of "greige" can seem like an intimidating undertaking, but the results can be astounding and can completely alter a space without breaking the bank.

here is some color inspiration from some noteworthy designers who transformed spaces into sumptuous living rooms by adding bold color.

emerald green living room by Miles Redd (image courtesy Lonny Magazine)

soft aqua living room with punches of canary yellow upholstery by New Orleanian turned St Louis designer Amie Corley (notice her many perch. picks - paper mache birds; white lamp; peony pillow) We love her!!

gorgeous living room by california designer Marjorie Skouras

another view of Skouras' design. we love her use of the union jack tapestry.

and finally a fabulous fire engine red space by the talented Mary McDonald. the black velvet chairs are the perfect contrast.

so enjoy your holiday weekend and paint your living room a gorgeous hue that speaks to you and let us know how it turned out!

p.s. there's always a can of kilz.