Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of brown living room ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having a brown living room?
- Warms up the living room – an earthy tone like brown is soothing which promotes the feeling of coziness when hanging out with your family
- Provides a versatile background to other colors – brown, as a neutral color, can let bright colored treasured pieces stand out in the living room
- Can be styled many ways – brown is available in many hues and tones, creating variety and texture in the overall living room design
What are the main options for brown living rooms?
- Application: walls, ceiling, furniture, doors, window treatment, fireplace
- Brown Variations: beige/light beige, espresso/dark espresso, light, dark, khaki, caramel, cedar
- Natural Brown Features: wood (bare, planks, reclaimed, barnwood, timber), bricks, wicker baskets, bronze chandeliers, sisal rug, travertine tiles, flagstone flooring
What follows are beautiful photos of brown living rooms, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Hand Painted Beams
Points of Interest ● coffered ceiling with hand painted stenciled beams ● 3 arch top French doors in light stained cherry finish ● lamp shade chandelier matching the wall sconces ● 2 beige sofas matching the ottoman coffee table ● light beige drapery with cedar brown borders
2. Ornate Chandelier
Points of Interest ● caramel colored walls and fireplace hood ● large brown solid wood coffee table ● oil-rubbed bronze candle chandelier ● 2 recessed bookshelves ● sunflower yellow fluted jar lamp on console table with decorative framed glass top
3. Rustic Wood
Points of Interest ● barnwood walls and ceiling ● aged brick fireplace with wooden mantel and triangular hearth ● sliding barn door with darker stained wood frame ● L-shaped brown leather sofa ● reclaimed hardwood floor
4. Natural Wood & Stone
Points of Interest ● knotty alder walls and ceiling ● mortared flagstone fireplace surround with stone flush hearth ● 2 beige butterfly chairs ● slim oval espresso side table doubling up as room separation ● blue and white striped director’s chair with espresso frame
5. Antique Armoire
Points of Interest ● antique dark stained wooden armoire ● arched cast iron fireplace doors ● light wood beams with corbels ● light beige sofa and loveseat with large nailhead accent ● hand painted cream wooden chest with Buffalo design
6. Barley Twist Legs
Points of Interest ● coffered ceiling with dark brown beams calling back the arched door frames ● glass topped looped wrought iron coffee table in antique brass finish ● 2 espresso stools with barley twist legs ● 2 khaki wingback chairs with cream throws
7. Tabletop Fireplace
Points of Interest ● unfinished wooden ceiling and ceiling mounted fireplace hood ● tiled tabletop fireplace with aged brick base ● solid wood bench with two-toned brown and tartan throw pillows ● brown wicker basket with burlap liner
8. Window Wall
Points of Interest ● multi-toned brown stone veneer fireplace with timber mantel ● large framed portrait on overmantel ● 2 beige sofas with brown and beige leaf patterned throw pillows ● window wall with triangular and trapezoidal transoms
9. Vaulted Ceiling
Points of Interest ● wood paneled vaulted ceiling with exposed beams ● multi-toned brown stone veneer accent wall with reclaimed wood fireplace mantel ● dark brown bi-fold glass doors to deck ● 2 lipped satin finish coffee tables
10. Tiered Side Table
Points of Interest ● brown coffered ceiling with 2 gold gilt finish chandeliers ● faux painted peach walls ● chevron tiled fireplace rear wall ● brown curtains on 2 in-swing brown framed glass doors ● 3-tiered lipped brown round side table
11. Arched Trusses
Points of Interest ● brown dentil molding on fireplace mantel ● arched dark brown trusses ● dark espresso china cabinet with granite countertop and C-shaped handles ● brown and black damask printed drapery on large window wall with upper muntins
12. Travertine Flooring
Points of Interest ● dark stained wooden coffee table with drawers ● beige curved back suede settee with beige silk throw pillows ● 3 antique bronze candle chandeliers ● open floor layout with travertine floor in Versailles pattern
13. Floating Timbers
Points of Interest ● exposed stone walls with floating timber shelves ● distressed wooden buffet table with 2 brown wavy reeded urns ● ledgestone open fireplace ● sisal rug with diamond pattern
14. Wood Slat Panels
Points of Interest ● caramel leather sofa ● deer mounts and taxidermy as wall decor ● wooden door with forged black metal strap hinges and handle ● slatted wood panels behind built-in shelves ● square brown leather ottoman ● slate flagstone flooring
15. Wood Spiral Staircase
Points of Interest ● light brown wood spiral staircase ● wood planked ceiling with exposed trusses ● tall stone veneer fireplace with mounted TV ● armchair with Native American inspired upholstery print and matching throw pillows
16. Curved Sofa
Points of Interest ● dark espresso leather curved sofa with matching ottoman coffee table ● wooden coffee table with oil-rubbed bronze metal inlay ● knotty pine walls ● six large picture window window wall looking out to deck ● multicolored mosaic area rug in earth tones
17. Convenient Niches
Points of Interest ● dark stained cherry large coffee table with drawers ● whitewashed stone fireplace ● dark brown doors on hidden TV niche ● vintage brown tufted leather wingback chair ● fireplace with built-in storage niches under mantel shelf
18. Meadow View
Points of Interest ● 2 dark brown leather armchairs ● light wooden coffee table with black metal legs ● black powder coated telescope with wooden tripod ● raised limestone hearth with stone veneer base ● wood planked ceiling with large wooden trusses
19. Solomonic Column
Points of Interest ● tan leather sofa with chocolate brown seat cushions ● cedar brown doorway header, corbel, and supporting Solomonic half-column ● arched hammered steel fireplace surround ● carved light wood sideboard
20. Overmantel Tapestry
Points of Interest ● carved wooden sofa base with dark glazed finish ● brown tufted leather wingback chair and a half ● wall-mounted tapestry above reclaimed dark timber fireplace mantel ● built-in under window storage ● 3 lime green wall sconces
21. TV Alcove
Points of Interest ● rounded interior balcony with iron railings supported by wooden columns ● tall stone veneer fireplace wall with wrought iron wall clock ● glass topped dark stained solid wood coffee table ● wood framed Gothic window on entryway ● arched TV alcove
22. Window Fanlights
Points of Interest ● medium brown wood paneled walls ● matching French doors with fanlight and picture window wall ● dark brown antique armoire with chicken wire inserts ● white and beige fabric Roman shades on French doors ● solid wood console table with cabriole legs
23. Arched Transoms
Points of Interest ● two facing dark brown leather sofas ● illuminated framed art above black fireplace mantel ● antique cast iron book press on coffee table ● arched transom windows ● toffee brown spotted deer hide area rug
24. Hammered Copper Hood
Points of Interest ● hammered copper fireplace hood with forged steel straps ● curved sauvage light brown leather sofa ● curved raised hearth with brown fender ● built-in recessed entertainment center ● barrel vaulted ceiling with pine beams
25. Decorative Medallion
Points of Interest ● brick fireplace surround with antique bronze medallion ● seafoam green Provencal armchair with matching ottoman ● stained armoire with arched top ● tall slim wicker basket with dried flowers ● brown round pedestal end table
26. Shutter Cabinet Doors
Points of Interest ● chaise lounge subtle light salmon hues ● black quartz extended raised hearth ● multi-toned brown shutter cabinet doors ● framed window wall looking out to terrace ● medium brown wood tray ceiling ● Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring
27. Ornate Carvings
Points of Interest ● beveled glass topped cocktail table with carved scroll and leaves cabriole legs ● carved cast stone fireplace surround ● wrought iron fireplace screen with gold acanthus leaf accent ● twin French wood commode with marble top