Welcome to our gallery of gorgeous living room color ideas featuring comforting earth tones!
“Earth tones” describes a palette of colors inspired by nature. Browns, grays, greens, and tans are natural tones that work harmoniously to mimic the color scheme of the great outdoors.
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Scroll through our curated photos of living room design ideas using earth-tone colors for inspiration on your own projects.
1. Bright Green Accents Honey, Brown and Gold Earth-Tones
The warm brown and honey casing of the fireplace overlooks this fantastic space. Gold walls and draperies complement the lighter earth tone of the furniture and carpeting, while an espresso coffee table balances the room. Bold splashes of bright green act as accents and add to the appeal.
2. Brown, Tan and Gray Hues Combined in Earth-Tone Space
Brown, tan, and gray tones make up the bulk of this jaw-dropping room with its earthy color palette. A curved sectional couch bows around a circular modern coffee table, and impressive stonework gives this space a cozy, natural cave-like feel. Bold primary colors draw your eye in and are surprisingly at home in this earth-tone-rich space.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Angelica Henry Design.
3. Gray, Brown and Plum Colors Complement Each Other
This cozy living room area is as functional as it is gorgeous. A large stone hearth takes center stage while grays, browns, and plums complement each other. Two flat-screen TVs allow for optimal viewing at multiple angles in the room, and a view of the entryway can be seen where guests can be quickly ushered into this comfortable space.
4. Rich Chocolate Furnishings and Honey Hardwood Flooring
Rich chocolate brown leather seating and a fabulous hardwood coffee table and bar area work together to make the furniture pieces in this space the real scene stealers. Honey hardwood flooring delights, while a cream area rug brings a lightness to the area. Recessed lighting hovers over the space, and the dark curling tendrils of the decorative metal wall art are mimicked on the railing of the stairs.
5. Brown, Tan and Cream Colors Tied Together with White Accents
A wonderful brick stone fireplace overshadows the above living room and its earthy interior design, which is rich in browns, tans, and creams. White accent pieces tie into the dining area of this open-concept home, while a wall full of windows allows natural light to envelop the area.
6. Light Hardwood Contrasts with Chocolate Brown Walls
Light hardwood flooring contrasts beautifully with the chocolate brown walls. Arched doorways add interest, while an inviting beige sofa complements the darker earth tones. An area rug breaks up the monotony of the hardwood flooring, and in season, a gorgeous lilac bush can be spied through the window, adding a splash of color and beauty.
7. Gray and Brown Patchwork Stone Tile Hearth
The impressive structure playing host to the furnace fireplace is made of gorgeous gray and brown patchwork stone tiles. A cream sofa sits quietly to the side, inviting guests to sit and enjoy the cozy warmth of the hearth.
8. Milk Chocolate Furnishings Surround Cream Coffee Table
This minimalist modern living room space is brilliant in the simplicity of its neutral tones. The perfect lines of the dark hardwood plank flooring complement the straight lines of the modern furniture perfectly. The cream shade of the coffee table is mimicked in the sizable canvas behind the milk chocolate sofa, while the luxurious stone tile-work offers beauty and durability.
9. Brown and Tan Colors Predominate in Contemporary Setting
This contemporary home predominately features browns and tans in the decor ideas. The long, horizontally lined sofa is wisely paired with complementary vertical drapes. A large wooden coffee sits atop deep beige carpeting, which warms the space and adds softness. A dining area is also in view in this open floor plan, with the light hardwood floors offering a contrast to the dark wood of the furniture.
10. Brown, Tan and Green Colors All in Play in Double-Height Space
Soaring ceilings are the star of the show in this sensational living room. Browns, tans, greens, and complementary earth-tone colors are all in play. The rustic stone fireplace hosts a flat-screen television, and modern artwork offers a splash of color and contrast. Bowed windows circle the space, allowing natural light to filter through this phenomenal living room.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Jaffa Group.
11. Beige, Cream and Chocolate Brown Color Scheme
Beiges, creams, and deep chocolate brown work together to create a small living area that is comfortable and pleasing to the eye. Pops of white in accent pillows and shutters provide added interest, while a large picture window peeks into a garden.
12. Rich Brown Coffee Table Set on Rust-Colored Carpet
This deep, rich brown coffee table sits upon a rust-colored carpet and offers sensational contrast to the furniture. A snow-white armchair draws the eye; the same color can be seen in decorative objects and orchids on the table. Several houseplants offer a pop of green, while a cream fireplace hosts a pair of mint vases and other small decor items on its mantle.
13. Ebony Leather Contrasts with Tan, Cream and Brown Colors
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While primarily comprised of tans, creams, and deep browns, the bold black leather of the furniture and coordinating accents cannot be overlooked. Earth tones abound, and the ebony of the leather sofa and circular ottoman provide sensational contrast.
14. Gray, Tan and Cream Room Features Teal Accents
Teal accent pillows and accessories contrast with the neutral palette of this gray, tan, and cream room. Several houseplants provide greenery, and a natural fiber area rug brings us that much closer to the great outdoors. Pops of white can also be seen, and interestingly patterned draperies and throw pillows create a dynamic space.
15. Caramel Brown and Cream Combine in Earth-Tone Color Scheme
This small living area is awash in earth tones and different shades, surrounded by windows looking into a garden area. The earthy colors in the decorating ideas include caramel brown and cream.
16. Tan, Cream and Dark Brown Earth Tones
This living room is a lesson in the understated elegance of a neutral color palette. The soft, tan, modern sectional is home to complementary accent pillows and is the perfect place to sit, chat with friends, read, or relax. The large, dark coffee table is beautifully centered, and a dark armchair with white padding sits off the side.
17. Natural Elements Work in Tandem with Shades of Brown
This masculine living space incorporates natural material and earth tones to their full potential. A plush, overstuffed, light brown ottoman acts as a resting place for weary feet for guests of two sofas. A large traditional area rug sits atop a dark hardwood planked floor, adding warmth to this rich space. A stone fireplace makes the space cozy, while numerous delicately designed windows brighten the space with outdoor light.
18. Rustic Interior Design Features Brown, Tan and Burgundy
A phenomenal rustic living area incorporates brown, tan, and burgundy hues to create a truly breathtaking space. The natural wood ceiling beams preside over the area, while great doors open up to a patio and offer a stunning view of the outside world.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Red Rock Contractors.
19. Deep Brown, Beige and Ivory Combined in a Luxurious Space
A traditional living room space where the interior designer incorporates deep brown, beige, and ivory hues to achieve a look rich in luxury and comfort. A sizable area rug sits atop a hardwood floor, while a grand entertainment center faces the leather sofas. Tall arched windows give a peek into the outdoors, and a fireplace waits to bring cozy warmth to the entire area.
20. Medium Brown and Creamy Tan Colors Warm Up Living Room
The perfect space for entertaining, this living room features an extra large comfortable sectional, stone fireplace, medium brown hardwood floors, and a creamy tan paint color for the walls. The soaring ceiling adds the illusion of extra space, and the plentiful windows brighten the entire space.
21. Chocolate Brown, Matte Gray and Buttery Gold Accents
A large chocolate sectional sits atop a matte gray floor. An ivory area rug breaks up the space, while throw pillows coordinate with the buttery gold of the walls. A large picture window looks into a gorgeous garden, while a modern painting offers bursts of complementary blues.
22. Light Brown and Cream Earth Tones Used Throughout Space
This stunning living area overlooks a crystal blue ocean. The seating area comprises light brown square cushions surrounding two natural fiber coffee tables. A peek into the dining area reveals further earth tones, with both spaces complementing each other beautifully.
23. Chocolate and Camel Browns Anchor Stone and Wood Work
A beautiful living room space rich in earth tones and varied textures. The overstuffed leather chocolate brown sectional offers plenty of seating for guests in this open-concept floor plan. A camel-colored area rug sits atop an ivory-white floor, while gorgeous stone and woodwork are prevalent throughout. A houseplant and vase of twigs offer texture and interest to this space, while accents such as a leopard print throw, large natural stone, and animal sculptures work together to make this space natural and welcoming.
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