Need proof this earth-friendly hue can be equally as pretty as reliable? Brown, a color often associated with safety and security, can make for the most beautiful living room spaces if you embrace it.

But if your mind automatically drifts to brown painted walls, let's change gears. You can effortlessly layer in this sturdy color in an infinite number of unexpected ways.

Here are 20 stylish brown living room ideas you hadn’t thought to try.

01 Use Brown Accent Chairs

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You can never go wrong with adding accent chairs to your living room. These single seats bring comfort while lining up your other living room elements, like your rug, sofa, and end tables. Plus, accent chairs create a seating arrangement that builds a conversation area to relax with friends and family.

02 Skip White Window Casing and Baseboards

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If you prefer rustic, old-world craftsmanship or a prairie-style look, stick to natural, stained wood for your window casings and baseboards (instead of painting each white). As you consider any of these brown living room ideas, err on the side of caution: be sure to offset any darkness brought on by brown elements through color-balancing techniques.

03 Install Brown Paneled Walls

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Looking for a classic look that delivers high drama? Design a brown accent wall with paneling. This ideal backdrop can house artwork or help out a dull wall that's in desperate need of some design magic.

04 Fill Your Living Space With Brown Décor

Height-Adjustable Pendant Light with Mango Wood Shade, Rustic Warmth, Versatile Design, and Contract Grade Durability for Bedroom, Living Room, and Kitchen

For a lively rhythm, dot your room with subtle touches of brown, a trick guaranteed to make any living space feel pristine.  By choosing the unique fixture, you can enhance your home’s color and character while making an environmentally conscious choice.  Illuminate your space with the natural beauty of mango wood and enjoy the transformative effect it brings to your home.

05 Buy Brown Tables

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A wooden coffee table is a long-lasting staple and a functional piece that will forever hold its design appeal. Wooden coffee tables can also come in several shapes, sizes, and colors—ideal for any style goals—whether you’re going for a casual, unstuffy look or a traditional feel.

06 Install Brown Curtains

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Curtains are a practical design addition that can also enhance the beauty of your home. Blackout curtains are specially designed to block out more light from entering your room (whether it's streetlights, car headlights, or sunlight). Here, these checkered light brown curtains add an earthy, soft touch to this living space.

07 Accessorize With Brown Ceramics

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Your big-ticket items like a cushy sofa and rug spearhead your space's design, but what brings a room together depends on the power of accessorizing. Enter: ceramic décor pieces. Ceramics look stylish, and have been around for centuries.

08 Add Warmth Through Brown Art

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Bringing in bold brown art is a beautiful way to recast a plain space. Larger pieces of art can also look more sophisticated and chic than grouping together smaller pieces if you have an extensive wall to fill.