4 Wall and Sofa Color Combinations That Are a Shortcut for Designing a Really Expensive-Looking Living Room

Image of a dark plum, purple sofa in a dark living room where the walls are painted in a dusty pink. There is a mini drinks table next to the sofa.

There are a few big decisions to make when designing a living room from scratch. Namely, what color you should paint your walls, and what furniture you need to fit. If you're feeling lost on where to start, a good place is your wall and sofa color combination — the key to an elevated and expensive-looking space.

Sure, you could opt for a white sofa or wall — it's a safe bet — but the true magic most often happens when you push the boundaries of your wall and sofa color a bit further. A rich rust-red sofa with a dirty neutral wall or an emerald green wall with a textured beige couch, perhaps? Confidence oozes with luxury, and luxury often reads as expensive.