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.
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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.
I love how a great rug can completely ground a space. Rich in texture and designed for everyday living, this tufted style brings the same warm, relaxed feel seen in Jaclyn Smith’s living room (at an accessible price).
This armchair proves that comfort and style can go hand in hand. Its clean, square silhouette and solid wood legs nod to classic mid-century design, while the generously cushioned seat makes it perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Farreli 39″ Wide Solid Wood Display Stand
For a slightly more modern twist on Jaclyn’s cabinet, this curved furnishing offers similar storage possibilities. It’s perfect for displaying your beautiful china or can be used more whimsically with a mix of tchotchkes.
Wooden Mid Tone Lamp With Pleated Shade
A pleated shade and wooden base can feel traditional or more scandi minimalist, depending on where they are used. If you want to integrate the beautiful wood of Jaclyn’s home in an accessible way, this piece is a wonderful place to start.
Hi-Lo Checker Velvet Pillow by Sarah Sherman Samuel
A velvet pillow is one of the easiest ways to introduce color to a cream armchair. This one has a sumptuous velvet texture, adding an extra dose of visual interest you won’t be able to get enough of.
Gold frames are the perfect traditional accent to bring a hint of luxury style to your living room. This would look gorgeous with a family portrait or oil painting alike.
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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