Timeless Brown, Olive and Cream Classic Living Room Design

This post is all about my living room design.

This living room design screams cozy to me with the deep brown shades and the fluffy pillows on the sofa. It has a bit of an old English country vibe, where everything feels a little worn in, a little loved, and you just want to curl up with a book and a cup of tea.

I’ve linked everything you see in the design below so you can shop the look and bring it to life in your own home. The furniture and decor pieces are from Pottery Barn, and I’ve also paired four Benjamin Moore paint colors that work beautifully with this room — scroll down to the bottom to see the design with each color on the walls!

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These soft, creamy curtains let in tons of natural light while still feeling cozy and warm. Hanging them high and wide makes the window look so much bigger, which is my favorite little trick.

This set of tiny landscape prints with wide white mats looks so curated and gallery-like. I love how they add art without overwhelming the wall.

This dreamy, misty wall art is the perfect centerpiece above the sofa. The muted browns and greens pull every color in the room together as if it were made for this space.

This soft greige sofa with its tailored skirt is the calm foundation the whole room needed. It’s neutral enough to let the bolder pieces shine but still feels cozy.

These rich brown tufted chairs with nailhead trim are true statement pieces.

This small cabinet pairs perfectly with the coffee table and offers hidden storage. It feels like a true heirloom piece that’ll never go out of style.

This oversized candle-style chandelier adds just the right amount of drama.

This chunky coffee table with gold corner details is one of my favorite pieces in the whole room. It’s got so much character and the drawers are great for hiding remotes and coasters.

This neutral woven rug brings in so much texture and keeps the room from feeling too dark. It’s also super forgiving with kids and pets, which is a big win in my book.

This table lamp with its textured base and cream shade is the perfect little accent on the cabinet. It gives off a soft, cozy light that’s ideal for evenings.

This little pedestal table tucks right between the armchairs and is just the right size for a coffee mug. The classic turned base adds such a charming traditional detail.

This slim gold floor lamp is so elegant and takes up hardly any space next to the sofa. I love that little cream shade because it gives off such a warm, classic glow at night.

These earthy vases on the coffee table and throughout the room have such a beautiful, aged look. Grouping them together in different sizes makes them feel like a little collection.

These textured pillows add the sweetest earthy contrast against the sofa. I think they make the room feel grounded and keep the sofa from feeling boring.

Paint Color Matches

Choosing a paint color can be one of the most challenging aspects of designing a room. Here are four Benjamin Moore paint color options to give you an idea of how the room could look with different wall colors.

I hope these mood boards helped inspire your decorating journey and that you found something that will work well in your home. Be sure to check out my other mood boards or submit a custom room design request form!

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