Jaclyn Smith's Living Room Reinvents Traditional Interiors With a Brown and Cream Color Palette

The right color scheme can make an old design philosophy feel new again. Especially in traditional spaces, applying a contemporary color palette can help a space look less self-serious and more modern. Jaclyn Smith's cream, wood, brown, and berry-toned living room provides a blueprint.

The Charlie's Angels actress purchased her Georgian colonial-style mansion in Beverly Hills in 1991, and its style reflects both its historic roots and Jaclyn's personal style. Her cream walls are home to gorgeous moulding arching over herringbone hardwood floors. She brightens this traditional scheme with a reddish rug, cream accent chair, and large mirror to create an airy feel.

Rather than competing, the room's style and the living room color palette work together to create a unique and striking impact.

The most grounding element of Jaclyn's color scheme is the dark wood sideboard and floors. Natural wood can become a major player in any room in your home, and deeper tones seem to be the designer pick du jour. Its ideal for elevating a classic look.

Georgia Metcalfe, Design Expert and Creative Director at French Bedroom states: 'Dark wooden furniture is now officially back en vogue, the rich and warm tones of dark wood creating a welcoming and cocooning atmosphere. When paired with clean lines and brass hardware, dark pieces create the perfect backdrop for showcasing exceptional accessories and embodying a sense of timeless elegance.'

Recreate Jaclyn's Look at Home

A mixture of natural wood, and brighter textiles keep Jaclyn's living room looking fresh. Here are our editors' picks for recreating her style.

From the Persian-style rug, to the herringbone floors in Jaclyn's living room, pattern is the base that makes this space pop. To recreate the look, focus on subtle ways you can incorporate pattern in your own home. The floor is a great place to start.

Natalie Mudd, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Knot & Grain advises: 'Herringbone is very adaptable and a great choice for rooms of all sizes, including smaller ones, as the broken pattern adds texture without overpowering the space or making it feel too busy.'

Furthermore, adding a pop of reddish color helps to elevate a brown and cream color scheme, as we see in Jaclyn's space. It's the unexpected red theory in action. These colors are especially effective in September as the air outside cools.

'Berry shades of deep raspberry, mulberry, and elderberry evoke richness, romance, and a touch of mystery,' advises Georgia. 'They carry associations with ripe fruit, autumnal warmth, and the intimacy of candlelit evenings, making them naturally emotive and inviting when used in interior spaces.'

Jaclyn's living room demonstrates the careful interplay of different elements of design. By following her example, we can build spaces that tap into all of these elements.

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