A white couch with a tufted back sits over a beige and brown floral carpet. A large window trimmed with sheer and beige curtain filters natural light in the background. Another window is adorned with a brown floral valance. A small dark wood stand sits in the corner holding a white antique vase with an orange and brown flower arrangement and a copper pumpkin. A golden vintage frame displays a painting above it. A wicker basket sits under the window and a floral accent pillow rests on the couch.
26 Cozy And Calm Brown Living Room Ideas For Total Relaxation
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January 27, 2023
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Your living room should be a place where you unwind and enjoy time with family or even guests. The right décor can really set the vibe for a room and incorporating cozy and calming neutral colors can make your living room the perfect place to relax. Brown living room ideas are classic, yet can be complemented with modern décor to create a truly unique and timeless space.
Adding different colors such as cream, or light blue with both dark and light browns can add the right amount of brightness to keep the room from feeling overly dark. Rugs, accent pillows, and throws can also add color and pull together the complete look or theme. If you want to create a space that is calm and comforting, take a look at these brown living room ideas.
02 of Bright White and Brown Living Room Ideas
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A bright white living room is illuminated with natural light coming through open windows. A black modern fan hangs from the vaulted ceiling over a white rug with beige and brown furniture. A small gallery wall of artwork adorns the wall between two windows and over a brown cabinet with potted plants and a white lamp. A wooden side table sits just inside the door holding additional lamps and plants with a round mirror embellishing the wall behind it. Stacked stools set on the lightly stained hardwood floor along with a tall snake plant in a white planter.
03 of Black and White Living Room With Shiplap Fireplace
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A black, round chandelier glistens with soft light above a wooded coffee table over a black and white area rug with a floral design. The table is decorated with a large book, white candles, and a beaded wood garland. A wire basket holds a potted fern. A large gray chair sits in the corner of the room holding throw pillows and a fluffy white blanket. A white fireplace with a wooden mantel and a shiplap accent wall holds a vintage mirror next to stacked books and a glass jar full of greenery. A white dresser is positioned on another wall next to a tall lamp finished in black.
04 of Cozy Brown Living Room Ideas
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Brown leather couches hold pastel-colored accent pillows in a white-painted living room. A wood coffee table is situated in front of them and is decorated with a round white, tray holding an antique clock and a beige planter with frosted greenery. A white table runner is displayed under it and a wooden box holds blankets. Farmhouse signs are arranged on the walls of a kitchen and a vintage clock hangs out from a hallway and brown wooden chairs are pulled up to a table near a white shelving unit.
05 of Brown Living Room Ideas With Fall Décor
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Built-in bookshelves are lined with colorful books next to a white and brick fireplace. The mantel is decorated with a large farmhouse sign and floral arrangement. A wood paneling ceiling hangs over a matching hardwood floor. A white couch sits in front of a white shiplap wall with two windows partially covered with brown bamboo shades. Copper accent pillows are arranged on the couch and a matching plaid throw adorns the rectangular ottoman. Two brown wood chairs sit on the other wall under books and a farmhouse sign. A small end table holds stacked books and fall décor.
06 of Neutral Dining Room With Fall Table Décor
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A gorgeous wooden farmhouse dining table is surrounded by tufted beige upholstered chairs. Black vases and candlesticks create a rustic centerpiece beneath a round black chandelier. A gray and white rug with floral prints sits underneath covering a natural hardwood floor. A beige wall holds a window with white blinds and a gallery of botanical prints. A tall wicker basket planter holds an artificial tree in front of the window.
07 of Tufted Ottoman Tucked Beneath Table
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A bronze ring chandelier is suspended from the ceiling of this compact living room. A tufted ottoman is tucked beneath a coffee table for a small living room. A brown sectional displays an arrangement of multi-colored pillows.
08 of Dark Brown Living Room Furniture Ideas
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Dark brown leather furniture is arranged around a wood coffee table in this living room. The table has a dark brown base and is embellished with a brown vase full of flowers. Black and white accents are spread nearby. Beige and black accent pillows with tassels are tossed on the couch. A round end table sits nearby holding a white vase with a beige shade. White kitchen cabinets stand out in the background with a black farmhouse table shining over a round wooden table.
09 of Ottoman Seating in a Neutral Living Room
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A white sectional is accented with neutral pillows with striped patterns and fluffy textures. A tufted black leather ottoman sits in the center of the room over a black and white rug. It’s embellished with a round wooden tray with rope accents holding a cold bowl with a eucalyptus plant. Two brown leather ottomans serve as extra seating. A bright white accent wall holds framed images and a brown and white rail stands in the background.
10 of White and Brown Rustic Living Room Décor
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Two large rustic feather paintings hang above a black brick fireplace with a wood mantel. A brown leather couch sits nearby adorned with brown and white pillows and a blue-striped throw. A wheeled coffee table made of wooden beams holds a white candle with a soft glowing flame on top of stacked books with wooded bead garland and a large potted plant. A white chair holds black pillows and a gray blanket in front of white bookcases with clear cabinet doors lined with books. A white western-style rug covers the floor.
11 of Brown Living Room Ideas
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A large window filters natural light into a brown living room with the help of beige and brown striped curtain panels hanging from a black metal curtain rod. A brown leather couch hugs one white wall and is adorned with large striped accent pillows and a blue blanket. Wood chairs with white cushions sit on the opposite wall and on top of a brown mosaic-printed rug. A narrow wood coffee table is centered in the room holding figurines, a book, and a carved bowl. A wooden stool sits nearby holding small trinkets. A brown cabinet with drawers sits under the window and displays a white vase of dried flowers and a large empty black vase.
12 of Brown Living Room With Gray Accents
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A marble coffee table is decorated with a wooden tray and a beige, carved bowl in the center of this living room. A second wooden tray holds a white chain accent and sits beside a white vase with greenery. A brown suede couch sits nearby decorated with gray throw pillows with stripes and floral prints. Two shaded pendant lamps cast light above and a black and white natural print adorns the wall between them.
13 of Leather Furniture With Black Shiplap Fireplace
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A tray ceiling reveals dark brown wood paneling with a silver ceiling fan. Brown leather furniture is arranged around the room over a gray and white area rug. A black shiplap corner fireplace holds a wooden mantle with a green garland, slender candles, and a flat-screen TV. An antique whitewashed coffee table sits near the furniture and black and white blankets and accent pillows adorn the chair and couch. Bright natural light shines through sheer white curtains and a glass door.
14 of Beige and Brown Living Room Ideas
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Two beige upholstered chairs sit next to a window with split shutters and beige curtains with a maroon stripe on the edges. A vintage crate sits between them adorned with a rustic gold case full of bright pink tulips and a book. A dark wood coffee table displays a large wicker basket presents a large glass candle holder and a wicker planter with greenery. Geometric-printed accent pillows spruce up the chairs and a nearby wooden lamp casts soft light through a beige shade.
15 of Living Room with a Rustic White Trunk
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This living room contains a rustic white trunk coffee table decorated with a wood plate, books, candle, and plant. There are brown leather couches with white throw pillows and a light woven rug on the floor.
16 of Rustic Living Room Ideas With Wood Paneling
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A stunning wood staircase with a wood paneling accent wall and farmhouse sign leads to a neutral living room. Dark brown furniture is embellished with gray and beige pillows and a blue and brown plaid rug sits underneath. Large planters of evergreen trees sit at the base of the staircase and a deer mount and dried flowers are displayed behind the couch. A tripod lamp with a white shade casts soft yellow light in the corner of the stairwell and a gallery wall lines the staircase wall.
17 of White, Blue, and Brown Couch Pillows on Leather Sofas
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A spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling is featured here, along with a modern gold metal light fixture above a black metal and marble-topped coffee table. White, blue, and brown couch pillows accessorize two brown leather sofas resting on a navy and beige striped rug.
18 of White and Brown Living Room Ideas
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An off-white sectional steals the show in this neutral room, accessorized with white and paisley print pillows. A brown wooden coffee table with drawers sits in the center holding a wooden oval tray with a white planter. A side table holds a galvanized metal vase and a white lamp with a matching shade. A tiered tray also adorns the table with various small plants. Four large windows allow natural light to gleam in through sheer curtains with a brown and white plaid pattern.
19 of Brown Living Room With Wood Ceiling
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A ceiling with wood paneling holds a large metal geometric chandelier. A fireplace with a wooden chevron design casts a warm glow in this brown living room. A gray couch is accented with striped pillows and a white blanket. Two brown wicker chairs sit opposite the couch. Two round wooden coffee tables with black legs sit on a beige throw rug adorned with a wooden tray holding a white tea set and magazines. A wicker basket holds additional neutral accent pillows on the floor and a live Japanese maple tree stands in the corner near large windows.
20 of Brown Living Room With Cathedral Ceiling
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This open living room features cathedral ceilings lined with wood paneling and large windows trimmed with matching wood details. A plush beige sectional sits under the windows with cream-colored accent pillows. A copper accent chair sits among large potted trees and next to a gray couch natural wood side tables and a matching coffee table holds baskets and potted plants. A round ottoman is a perfect place to sit or prop up your feet after a long day.
21 of Brown Leather Accent Furniture in Cozy Living Room
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An antique wood chair with brown leather upholstery sits on a wooden floor near a gray rug. A white fuzzy throw is draped over the back. Nearby, a white upholstered couch and matching chair are decorated with brown and gray accent pillows. A square natural wood coffee table displayed round wicker baskets underneath and large farmhouse windows shine natural light through white shutters and green wreaths. A brick accent wall holds a fireplace with white stockings near a lighted tree. A trio of black wire pendant lights hangs nearby.
22 of Coastal Living Room Ideas With Brown Décor
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A large white dresser with multiple drawers is positioned under a wood-framed mirror. The dresser holds rustic coastal artwork, a planter with a small tree, and small neutral accents. Two small chairs covered with blue striped slips sit nearby with textured white pillows. A rectangular wicker basket acts as a coffee table adorned with a white planter holding a vivid green vine and a large conch shell.
23 of Brown Living Room Ideas With Bird Décor
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A sleek wooden end table with carved accents and shelves holds white bowls, stacked books, glass vases, and beige planters with small trees. A bird figure and a wooden lamp sit on top under a white farmhouse window and a bird print. Beige chairs sit in the foreground with a small wooden end table holding a clear glass vase of greenery. This living room’s cathedral ceiling is trimmed with dark, stained wooden beams and a neutral kitchen shows through an entryway.
24 of White Shiplap and Brown Leather Accented Living Room
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This living room is designed with white shiplap walls and a brown cowhide rug on the hardwood floors. A white sofa sits beneath a large window, with white and brown leather throw pillows leaning against the back cushion. Two leather armchairs are decorated with black and white textured pillows.
25 of Black and White Living Room With Brown Décor
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White shiplap trims a wall and holds a vintage farmhouse clock above a white console stand with a flat-screen TV. A black shelf holds a vintage scale with fall décor and smaller farmhouse signs. A white fireplace with a wood mantel sits on another wall holding a wooden farmhouse frame, frosted green garland, and white candlesticks. Pumpkins sit near the hearth. A brown rug covers the floor and a wooden coffee table is decorated with a white throw and a basket of fall flowers and décor. Brown suede furniture holds white accent pillows to create a cozy space.
26 of Boho Brown Living Room Ideas
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An antique beige couch with stud accents holds tan and white pillows and a fur throw next to a wooden trunk that acts as a coffee table and holds a white bowl full of greenery. A ladder stand against a beige wall in the background holding a neutral throw with a tripod metal lamp and a white shade. A round mirror trimmed with gold hangs on the same wall next to a stand with a textured brown planter and a bushy green plant. A white dresser is decorated with boho art prints and modern vases holding dried flowers.
