But when it came to the shade of purple Garten wanted in her apartment library, she wasn't able to settle on just anything.

From neon shades to stark colors that are anything but cozy, these are the colors you need to avoid next time you consider a new paint shade for your living room walls.

For 2025, a handful of paint companies have predicted that purple will take over ... Moore’s Beach Plum in the living room. It’s a frothy lilac color." Downing even breaks it down room by ...