If you want to refresh your living room in a way that will make it warm and inviting in a calming color palette, then let us walk you through our favorite ways to create an earthy living room!
Your living room should be one of the most calming and relaxing spaces in your home, and an earthy theme is perfect for that.
You know how they say that in order to relax, you should get out into nature? This can be the next best thing!
In this post, we’ll take you through some of the best ways to create your own cozy earthy living room that you will love.
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Super Cozy Earthy Living Rooms
1. Choose neutral tones and earthy colors
When thinking about how to make your living room cozy and earthy, one of the first things is to decide on a color scheme. To keep with that earthy feel, neutral tones and colors that remind you of nature are clearly the best choices.
Shades of beige, taupes, creams, olives, and warm browns are inviting and warm. You could absolutely throw in some other tones like clay red or different shades of blue to create a sense of depth as well.
Not only are these perfect colors to give you an earthy living room, but they’re also super easy to mix and match as neutrals work with each other in so many ways.
2. Use wooden elements
Another great way to bring that earthy vibe to your living room is by adding wooden elements to your space. The easiest, of course, is by having hardwood flooring, but that’s not the only option if that’s not in the budget.
Instead you can focus on other wooden pieces that you can add throughout. For example, a nice wooden coffee table or a wooden book shelf are both great larger options that can bring that natural feel to your living room.
You can also focus on smaller decor items, such as wooden photo frames or other tabletop items, like pieces of art or wooden bowls.
3. Add greenery
Adding some kind of plant life to your space is one of the first things that usually pops into someone’s mind when you want to make an area in your home more “earthy”, and it’s completely right.
Using some greenery is the perfect way to literally breathe life into your living room. When it comes to plants, there’s really no wrong way to decorate, but it’s more so what works for you, your lifestyle, and your family.
For example, if you’re looking for something a little more low-maintenance, you might want to stick with a snake plant or ZZ plant. Always remember that if you have pets, make sure that whatever plant you choose does not have toxic properties!
4. Find some stone
Just like with wooden elements, stone is another great way to create a living room that has a cozy, earthy feel to it. And also like wood, it can be a little harder (and more expensive) to add a lot of stone to your space.
A great way to incorporate stone would be to add some stone tile flooring or adding stone to your fireplace, if you have one. If you can’t work with the previous two options, then no worries, there are plenty of gorgeous stone decor items that you can add to your living room instead.
A crowd favorite is definitely marble. Getting a coffee table or console with a little bit of marble incorporated in it makes for a stunning piece. You can also go even smaller with your stone pieces, such as vases, small statues, and even paintings.
5. Stick with woven items
There’s something to be said about the cozy feeling that certain “woven” items bring. It’s almost like it’s a homemade object, perfectly made for your space. When we say “woven” objects, we’re referring to the woven baskets that are such a great piece of functional decor, as well as a super cozy woven knit blanket.
These objects are pretty different from each other, but both work perfectly for that earthy vibe that you want. Adding a woven basket is a great addition to any living room for storage and adding texture, while the woven knit blanket is for cuddling up on the couch on a cold night.
6. Add texture
Adding texture is another great way to create a living room with a very earthy feel. Most of what’s already written above will help you add some texture, but let’s take it a step further! A few easy ways to do this is by layering rugs or mixing different textiles for your pillows and throw blankets.
For example, you could first put down a jute rug and then layer it with another softer, plush rug. With pillows and blankets, you could mix and match what kinds of fabrics that you use, including velvet, linen, and knit.
7. Get some pottery
Pottery is such a gorgeous addition to a living room that you’re trying to bring an earthy feel to. The combination of natural elements brings such a warmth to your space.
Choosing a natural material such as terracotta or stoneware only adds to the vibe. Also, pottery is so fun because you can combine it with other pieces of decor. For example, you could combine a gorgeous ceramic vase with some greenery.
8. Use warm lighting
This is one that people tend to forget about, but it’s one of the most important tips on this list. But when you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Get rid of any harsh lighting, if you can, especially overhead lighting.
Opt for more warm, soft lighting with table lamps, candles, and even string lighting. Although this seems like a small change, it will make all of the difference!
9. Clear the clutter
Let’s get to the most important one on this list: keep your space clear of clutter, as much as you can of course. Kids don’t always make this easy. Okay, they never make it easy, but that’s why we’re a big supporter of having as much “storage” space as possible in your living room.
For example, those woven baskets we talked about earlier? Those are perfect for hiding clutter or any other junk that may be taking up residence in your living room!
