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Decor Tips for an Earth Tone Living Room

Earth tones are an interior design staple, especially in eras in the where the environment is on on everyone’s minds. People want to reconnect with nature and live more organically. Today, these hues are still at the forefront, inspiring homeowners to create calm, inviting spaces with natural elements. 

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The Smartlooks Window & Wall Decor design team is here to share some tips for working with a natural, neutral color palette and share some of the best ways to incorporate it into your home.

What Are Earth Tones in Interior Design?

Earth tones are colors derived from natural elements, reflecting the soil, rocks, and common foliage colors:

  • Beige and Taupe: Sandy and stony neutral colors that can act as an earthy base.
  • Olive and Forest Green: Offer the organic richness of trees and plants.
  • Rust and Terracotta: These warm tones are reminiscent of clay and autumn leaves.
  • Warm Grays: These base cool tones remind one of stones and metals.

Why is earth-tone interior design trending again? Its natural appeal connects people to the outdoors, offering a sense of calm and stability in a fast-paced world. Earth tones are also versatile, complementing a wide range of traditional and modern styles.

How to Design an Earth Tone Living Room

A living room is a perfect place to experiment with earth tones since it is often a central gathering space.

Choose a Dominant Earth Tone

Start by selecting a dominant hue for your earth-tone living room. A neutral base, like beige or warm gray, is a fine starting point. You can add accents in deeper shades, like forest green or terracotta tones to pop in color. These accents or blues, reds, oranges, and greens will create depth—for instance, consider a terracotta sofa paired with olive green throw pillows.

Use Textures to Enhance the Palette

Add different textures to add dimension to your Earth tones interior design:

  • Wooden furniture or flooring adds natural warmth.
  • Textured rugs or throw blankets can enhance the tactile experience of the space.
  • Decorative elements like stone or ceramic vases tie the other elements together.

Incorporate Plants and Natural Elements

Greenery will amplify the natural feel of your living room. Houseplants bring a splash of green and a fresh atmosphere.

Don’t Forget the Window Treatments

Window treatments shape a room’s overall aesthetic. We recommend Hunter Douglas window shades in neutral tones to maintain the earthy feel of your space while allowing you to adjust light levels and privacy.

  1. Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades: With globally sourced fabrics in 70+ choices, Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades provide easy operation and dimensional beauty. You can order them in sheer, semi-sheer and semi-opaque materials.
  2. Provenance® Woven Wood Shades: These stunning natural shades feature wood, reeds, grasses, and bamboo materials and a high-end design profile. We can customize them in Roman, Waterfall Roman, Recessed Roman, and Vertical Drapery styles.
  3. Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades: These Earth-tone Hunter Douglas window shades come in 70+ fabric and color choices. Artfully designed, Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades are sophisticated yet understated.

Get Down to Earth With Smartlooks Window & Wall Decor

Our selection of earth tone Hunter Douglas window shades and custom furnishings will bring your design vision to life. Contact us in Richardson, Texas, and we’ll help you find the ideal solutions for your home that reflect your style. We work with clients in Richardson and the Dallas Metroplex, including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Fairview, Wylie, Sachse, Murphy, Parker, Garland, Rowlett, Rockwall, Heath, Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and surrounding areas.