Ideas for My Country Living Room in Blues & Browns

Walls

• Set the stage for your country living room by creating a back drop of blue and brown walls. Paint the top half of the walls a shade of light or sky blue. Wood bead board stained either light or dark brown not only brings the color brown into the space, but also adds a rustic architectural element to the space. Another option is to paint the bottom half of the walls a shade of light blue and hang blue toile or gingham wallpaper on the top half of the walls and divide the two with a brown wood chair rail.

Furnishings

• To create a rustic country look, consider overstuffed sofas and chairs upholstered with brown leather. Another option is to bring in a couch upholstered with blue cotton and brown wood rocking chairs. Use brown wicker pieces topped with blue cushions and pillows. For a coffee table, a reclaimed barn door stained light or dark brown will work well with the country vibe and an antique brown wood sideboard or china closet can serve as storage.

Textiles

• Another way to bring in the blue and brown color combination is with textiles. Hang blue gingham or brown linen curtains on the windows. Drape a brown crocheted throw blanket or a blue patchwork blanket on the back of the couch. Throw pillows covered with a decorative blue or brown floral print and set on the sofa add to the motif.

Accessories

• Add blue and brown in your country living room with decorative accessories. Fill a decorative blue jug with wildflowers and use it as a centerpiece on the reclaimed barn door coffee table. Cover the floor with a braided brown area rug. Set brown wicker baskets on the floor of the space to hold magazines, books or extra throw blankets. Display a collection of antique blue plates on a focal wall. Top brown lamps with light blue shades.