Trends come and go. For example, “Radiant Orchid” was declared the color of 2014. But who can afford to redesign the living room every time a new color trend appears? When it comes to decorating, brown is considered a timeless classic. Shades of brown range from chocolate and dark cocoa to bittersweet truffle. Discover our 26 modern living room interior design ideas that successfully highlight the warmth of brown.
Modern living room interior design ideas in shades of brown
If you want to create a welcoming and comfortable living room without sacrificing modern elegance, consider painting the walls brown. This is an excellent way to bring the colors of nature into your home. Choose furniture and flooring in light wood tones such as oak, pine and maple so the room does not become dark and gloomy. Another option is to combine brown walls with white furniture, which makes the furniture stand out. Color combinations such as turquoise and brown, cream and brown, and orange-brown are very stylish. Brown also pairs well with gray, because both colors are cool and neutral, a combination especially popular in modern design.
Living room interior design ideas – combine brown, turquoise and white
To keep a brown living room from looking too dark, decorate with bright accessories. Cream and taupe blend beautifully with brown walls and add brightness to the room. Bring stronger color into the design with sofa cushions, rugs and decorative items. Yellow, green, red and orange are perfect for this. Fill the room with green houseplants to create a fresh accent and emphasize the natural mood.
Dark hardwood floors and light wooden shelves
Cream furniture
Beige corner sofa with built-in wooden shelves
Cream colored sofa with a chocolate color accent wall
Brown and cream mixed well
Brown shaggy carpet and warm yellow light
Stone fireplace
Decorative accents made from brass
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Peter Dark
Anna Lohan
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