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Decorating with brown is not always an obvious choice, and in the past it has had a reputation for being outdated. However, in recent years brown has become increasingly popular with those looking for a grounding, earthy neutral to bring warmth to interiors. 

With a spectrum stretching from cappuccino and taupe shades, to rich chestnut and dark chocolate, brown offers huge scope for creating all sorts of looks, from sophisticated and tailored to calm and nurturing.

'Whilst brown may have connotations of 70’s kitschy interiors – it can be achingly chic when used in the right environment. Browns run through many scales – from earthy mid-neutrals to the deepest and richest aubergine-tinged darks,' says Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball.

If you're thinking about decorating with brown then you're in the right place, as we've rounded up an array of brown room ideas to help get you inspired, along with a wealth of advice from interior design and color experts.  

Decorating with brown 

Decorating with brown should not be underrated say the experts, who are noticing more and more people discovering the beauty and benefits of the shade. While it can sometimes be difficult to use, brown can make for truly stunning interiors, and, being a warm and neutral shade, makes a particularly good living room color scheme. 

'I see more earth pigment based warmth gathering favour and would even suggest that more people will find how useful brown is as a wall paint in support of clever color in artwork and furnishings,' says Edward Bulmer, interior designer and founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paints .

'It is strong and warm but somehow respectful to other colors regardless of weight or shade. I love its sophistication and I feel it might just be time for deep browns to enjoy a well-deserved resurgence!' 

(Image credit: Edward Bulmer's London Brown)

1. Bring wow-factor with an all-brown scheme

(Image credit: Neptune)

Painting all surfaces of a room in a deep brown color is a bold move, but it can be a stunning kitchen color idea when balanced with bright elements and plenty of texture, as proven in this Neptune Suffolk kitchen.  

'Brown is an earthy, well-grounded color that compliments many colors. We have used our deep, rich Walnut paint extensively in this kitchen to create a moody, sophisticated ambiance,' says Simon Temprell, interior design manager at Neptune . 

'It has a beautiful vintage feel created by painting the walls and cabinetry in the same color, breaking it with the clean white marble countertops and bistro table. The reclaimed plank floor really helps to bring an important element of texture to contrast the flat matte finish.'

2. Use brown as a backdrop for decorating with antiques

(Image credit: Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler / Simon Brown )

Warm, mid-browns are a wonderful way to bring an inviting feel to a brown living room, plus can be a brilliant backdrop for decorating with art and antiques. 

‘I’ve used Farrow & Ball’s London Clay in my drawing room. I love it as a background for the paintings and the furniture.’ Its magenta pigment gives it a soft, earthy look,' says Emma Burns, managing director of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler.

'Red-based browns such as London Clay, one of our stalwart browns, make for an ideal living room or drawing room choice. Due to the red through it, it is perfect for light-starved spaces to deliver warm and cozy comfort in equal measure,' adds Patrick O’Donnell brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball . 

'Use an empathetic white on your ceiling and trim, something that shares a red undertone such as Dimity or Joa’s White for a perfect Bedfellow.'

3. Try a deep brown for a north-facing room

(Image credit: Interior by Studio Indigo / photograph, Luke White)

Before deciding on a brown paint color, it's important to consider the brightness of the room and to test the shades to see how they perform in different lights. While many gravitate towards using lighter colors in north-facing rooms, dark colors can be wonderfully effective says Mike Fisher, creative director and founder, Studio Indigo .

‘We believe north-facing rooms should be painted a dark or strong color, like brown, to make it more cocooning and those on the south side in lighter colors. The thinking is where you have darkness, you should bring color, warmth and joy.’

4. Use chocolate brown for an enveloping feel

(Image credit: Little Greene)

When used across all surfaces brown can be a fantastic shade for bringing an intimate feel to a living spaces. Generally the darker the shade, the more it brings a room in, so if you're trying to make a large kitchen feel more cocooning and cozy, a dark brown might do the trick.

'Chocolate brown shades are perfect for creating restful living spaces that bring comfort and warmth to the home, when used across all elements they can really envelop a space,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene . 

5. Pair brown with pattern and texture

(Image credit: Edward Bulmer London Brown with furniture from Lorfords Antiques)

If you are looking to decorate with colored furniture and beautiful patterned fabrics then decorating with brown can make a beautiful foundation for showing them off, as demonstrated in this living room painted in Edward Bulmer's London Brown.

'Being polychromatic, brown goes with everything but in deeper hues it is particularly good at flattering beautiful, well drawn patterns. Our ‘London Brown’ puts everything else in a good light,' says Edward Bulmer.

In this brown living room a pastel pink sofa and contemporary white armchairs lighten up the look, while delicately patterned curtains and a jute carpet bring texture.

6. Pair brown with warm colors

(Image credit: Neptune )

'When decorating with brown take care choosing accent color ideas,' says Simon Temprell of Neptune.

'Dark brown will work in any room, north or south facing, but be careful with your complimentary colors as they will have to be modified depending on the quality of light in the room. Avoid bright white, and opt, instead for warm, creamy whites with brown or yellow undertones.'

'This cabinet interior is painted in Chestnut, a deep terracotta shade that glows with welcome warmth and picks up the tan leather of our St. James saddle door pulls.'

7. Warm up brown with terracotta shades

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'Brown sits very well amongst other soft neutral tones such as terracotta and beige,' says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown, an idea which is beautifully demonstrated in this hallway idea.

Here, the mid-brown velvety walls bring a sophisticated and inviting feel to the space, but also make a beautiful base for a patterned Ikat with rich terracotta and an array of beautiful dishes and artefacts from across the globe. 

8. Bring the outside in with a nature-inspired wallpaper

(Image credit: Dado Atelier)

Dining rooms used for entertaining can be brilliant spaces for showcasing  decorative wallpapers.

Opting for a nature-inspired print in an earthy brown shade is perfect for creating a relaxed yet eye-catching look. Featuring a repeat bamboo design on taupe, this dining room wallpaper from Dado Atelier brings subtle pattern without being over-powering.

9. Introduce brown by decorating with wood

(Image credit: Anna Stathaki)

Introducing wood through surfaces and furnishings is a good way to embrace decorating with brown. Whether your taste is for rustic weathered finishes, or highly varnished antique pieces, wooden furniture is guaranteed to bring beautiful texture to any room and can even be embraced in bathrooms.

In this scheme by Anthi Graspa, the cool grey marble tiles and blue zellige bathroom wall tiles are tempered with a bath surround in rich reclaimed iroko wood.

10. Use brown to create a restful feel

(Image credit: Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back)

Mid to light taupe-browns are a lovely bathroom color idea for creating a warm and tranquil feel in rooms which can run the risk of feeling cold and clinical. With its green undertones, Mouse's Back by Farrow & Ball will help inject the calming tones of nature. 

'Earth browns such as Mouse’s Back offer effortless decorating opportunities, from a relaxing bedroom scheme wall color to an option for woodwork. Mouse’s Back gives a nurturing warmth and allows you to team with a broad spectrum of complementary colors, from subtle pinks to smoky greens and elegant regency blues,' says Patrick O’Donnell.

How do you decorate with brown?

Brown is a warm and versatile shade that can be used in any room as well as to create all sorts of interior looks, but it is particularly suited to living room paint ideas say the experts.

'Beige and brown both work well in shared areas such as the living room and the dining room, they are inviting colors that remind us of the outdoors and nature and so encourage us to relax,' says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown.

When it comes to what materials and tones to use alongside brown, Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene explains how, 'deep rich browns are beautifully complemented with textural elements such as muted linens, tactile wools and natural wood finishes, to create an intimate and inviting scheme.'

'They partner beautifully with neutral hues and natural tones such as ‘Clay’ and ‘Lute’ to create a tonal scheme or can be used in a color drenching scheme for a truly impactful, cozy finish. '

What color goes well with brown?

Being a polychromatic color, brown can pair well with many other shades on the color wheel, which makes a beautifully versatile option for decorating with say the experts.

'Brown is a rich color and sits well against white or blue. Brown paired with white combines the qualities of a natural earthiness with a strong contemporary style. Natural wood and materials like rattan and linens really work well here. If white is too mainstream for you brown pairs well with a navy blue,' says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown. 

'Dark chocolate brown will sit beautifully with warm, muted plaster-pink, such as our Old Rose, or you could bring some balance to this warm shade by contrasting it with a cooler shade such as Flax Blue or Cactus,' adds Simon Temprell from Neptune.

60 Brown Interior Design Ideas (Brown Room Designs)

Brown is the color of the earth and the wood we harvest from it that represents a traditional quality when it comes to interior design. We are proud to present these brown interior design ideas that honor the traditional spirit and at the same time show you that the traditional brown always has a place in our homes no matter how our world changes.

Related: Brown Foyer Ideas | Brown Living Room Ideas | Brown Dining Room Ideas | Brown Kitchen Ideas | Brown Primary Bathroom Ideas | Brown Bedroom Ideas

1. Brown Primary Bedrooms

The different tones of brown have varied effects when combined with other colors. Brown can make other colors stand out, making them look richer and brighter. It can also shine a spotlight on the objects around it and even play up a room’s architectural details. Naturally, brown injects warmth and a cozy look to a room. It also makes people feel safe, comfortable and grounded. It’s the color of choice for those who want to feel relaxed and create a bit of intimacy to their space. It’s also woodsy, rustic and can even be dramatic.

Brown primary bedroom featuring its own living space along with stylish ceiling design. The room also offers carpet flooring.

Spacious rustic primary bedroom featuring a stunning ceiling with exposed beams and carpet flooring, along with a stone fireplace.

This primary bedroom features hardwood flooring and a brown ceiling. It has a cozy bed and a fireplace, along with a stylish rug.

A rustic primary bedroom featuring a large bed set on an area rug covering the hardwood flooring. There’s an office desk along with a fireplace.

A primary bedroom with a doorway leading to the outdoor area. This room also has a tall ceiling with exposed beams.

Large brown primary bedroom featuring a stylish wall and wooden ceiling matching the hardwood flooring.

This living room offers two beds and a brown wall along with hardwood flooring.

A primary bedroom featuring brown wooden walls matching the hardwood flooring topped by a rug. The room offers a study desk and a comfy bed.

Spacious primary bedroom featuring a large cozy bed and a modish built-in study desk at the side.

See all brown primary bedrooms here.

2. Brown Dining Rooms

Besides the natural browns of wood, you will find many brown dining room design ideas related to metals, natural fibers, and stonework. If you start to think about all of the kinds of materials that you can use in your design, you’ll notice that many of them naturally come in brown. Hemp, bamboo, leather, and terracotta are great examples. Collect and piece together brown dining room design ideas so that you can create a unique combination. Think about natural elements as well as artificial materials. We’ve discussed many organic materials here. You could pair them with textiles that have rich, chocolate brown prints, or wallpaper made with brown design.

Large Mediterranean dining room featuring a brown dining table and chairs set on top of a brown area rug covering the hardwood flooring.

A dining area featuring brown shelving and cabinetry matching the hardwood flooring. It offers a glass top dining table paired with white chairs.

A dining area featuring a stylish dining table and chairs set surrounded by brown wooden walls and ceiling with exposed beams.

A simplistic dining area featuring a wooden dining table with white chairs along with a bench seating on the side.

A brown dining area featuring a wooden rectangular dining table set under the wooden vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.

A round dining table set with wooden chairs surrounded by brown walls and ceiling. The area also offers a fireplace.

There is an elegant golden-domed semi-flush lighting hanging over the heavy rectangular wooden dining table. This is paired with four brown leather upholstered Parsons chairs that pop out against the white area rug that marks the dining area over the hardwood flooring.

This formal dining room has chocolate brown walls with white wooden finishing on the lower half that blends with the white frames of the tall window. This brilliant window illuminates the dark brown wooden dining table and matching dining chairs that have black leather cushions.

The rustic wooden chairs surrounding the equally rustic wooden table have a burnt-like wooden quality to it that is unique. This perfectly matches the log cabin style walls and wooden ceiling that has exposed log beams supporting a peculiar pendant light with brass fish figures on it.

See all brown dining rooms here.

3. Brown Primary Bathrooms

Brown is one of the most popular colors used in bathrooms. We did a study and found that out of 948,706 bathrooms, 39.67% of those had a brown color scheme. That is about double the amount of white and gray which come in second and third place. Brown is such a popular color because it is so versatile and combines well with many other colors and designs.

Brown primary bathroom featuring a single sink lighted by a pair of wall lighting and a walk-in shower room.

Brown primary bathroom featuring wooden walls and ceiling. It has a long sink counter with two sinks lighted by wall lighting.

This primary bathroom features brown tiles walls along with an open shower and a vessel sink.

Large primary bathroom featuring a drop-in tub and a walk-in shower room surrounded by brown walls and stylish tiles flooring.

A brown kitchen with a drop-in tub and a walk-in shower room. The tub is situated near the glass windows overlooking the beautiful surroundings.

Small primary bathroom featuring brown checker tiles flooring and brown tiles walls. It offers a stylish walk-in shower room as well.

Small primary bathroom featuring a modish sink counter and a corner tub surrounded by brown tiles walls and floors.

A primary bathroom with two sinks and a drop-in tub situated near the French window overlooking the stunning surroundings.

A brown primary bathroom featuring classy walls and an elegant ottoman placed on the center. There are two sinks, a powder area and a walk-in shower room.

Large brown primary bathroom featuring a drop-in tub with a wooden platform along with a sink with a wooden counter.

See all brown primary bathrooms here.

4. Brown Kitchens

Despite its common use, making brown look good in your kitchen design can be a bit tough because “brown” constitutes a wide variety of colors and saturations, many of which are easier to implement than others. When people mention brown as a kitchen idea, they’re not just talking about the woody colors. Lighter browns toe the line with beige, whereas darker browns can be reminiscent of wood. In general, it’s cabinets and floors that will be brown by default, being made of wood.

Brown kitchen featuring black granite countertops on kitchen counters. It has a breakfast bar lighted by pendant lights.

A kitchen featuring brown cabinetry, brown kitchen counters and a brown center island with a rustic set of seats on the breakfast bar.

This kitchen boasts brown cabinetry, kitchen counters and center island along with brown tiles flooring.

This kitchen boasts a lovely breakfast bar counter with classy bar stools. The kitchen also features brown cabinetry and kitchen counters.

A brown kitchen featuring black marble countertops on both kitchen counters and breakfast bar.

Spacious kitchen featuring space for a breakfast bar lighted by three pendant lights. The kitchen also features brown cabinetry and kitchen counters.

A large kitchen featuring brown cabinetry, brown kitchen counters and a brown center island.

Spacious kitchen featuring a center island with a granite countertop. The brown kitchen counters also have granite countertops.

The smooth hardwood flooring contrasts the textured log cabin wooden ceiling with exposed log beams. These log beams support rows of modern spotlights and a trio of pendant lights that shine warm yellow light over the wooden kitchen island that matches with the peninsula.

See all brown kitchens here.

5. Brown Living Rooms

Before you are quick to pass on the color brown, think about what it represents. The color brown represents wholesomeness, stability, durability, honesty, and simplicity; what better words to describe a living room that makes one feel welcome and comfortable? Many people think that the color brown comes in a few shades of light and dark. If you’re having a hard time visualizing brown as your dominant design color, maybe you haven’t discovered the right shade of brown. There are cool and warm shades of brown, and within each tone, there are light, medium, and dark shades. If you have wood flooring, wood built-ins, or exposed wooden beams in your ceiling, it’s best to pick a shade of brown that pairs with the wood tone.

Large brown living room featuring two large area rugs, comfy seats and a fireplace. The room is lighted by a glamorous chandelier.

Large brown living room featuring multiple classy seats, a black piano in the corner and a fireplace. The area is lighted by two glamorous chandeliers.

A spacious living area featuring brown couches and multiple brown built-in bookshelves filled with books. The area’s flooring is covered by brown carpet.

Large living room featuring a large stone fireplace and a shiny hardwood flooring topped by a large area rug.

This living space features a gray sofa set on the hardwood flooring. The ceiling of the home is made of woods with exposed beams.

Large living space featuring hardwood flooring and a wooden ceiling. The room offers cozy seats and a fireplace with a TV on top of it.

A large great room featuring a living space with a gray sofa set on top of an area rug. The ceiling of the home is very stylish and is made of wood.

Large living room area featuring brown leather seats and a brown rug covering the hardwood flooring. The home also features a tall ceiling with exposed beams.

A living room featuring brown walls and a large fireplace along with a large widescreen TV on top of it.

See all brown living rooms here.

6. Brown Foyers

This wooden foyer has hardwood flooring that blends with the mudroom that dominates the wall by the wooden door. This mudroom has built-in shelves, shoe rack and hooks for coats and hats. The ceiling is painted white that contrasts the exposed wooden beams.

This log cabin foyer has walls made of stacked logs that complements the worn hardwood flooring. There is a nice corner with a wooden round table and a cushioned gray chair. On one wall is a console table decors and picture frames on it.

 

The brown wooden double doors has an elegant design of frosted glass panels framed with dark wood. This main door is flanked by two ornate wooden standing candle holders that blend in with the dark wood finish of the walls. The middle of the marble flooring is a patterned artwork of checkered brown tiles.

This is a wide and airy grand foyer that has a high ceiling and brown walls dominated by an abundance of tall windows that bring in natural light over the marble flooring. There is a mudroom by the wooden stairs that has shelves covered with frosted glass.

This grand foyer exudes luxury and elegance with its sleek black and white marble flooring paired with a set of brown leather cushioned armchairs and a fireplace on the brown wooden wall that has a wall-mounted mirror at the top for a degree of warmth.

 

The wooden main door of this foyer is surrounded by a white finishing that stands out against the brown walls and hardwood flooring. This flooring is topped with a floral patterned area rug that is brightened up by the natural light coming in from the frosted glass fixed into the main door and its sidelights.

This is a simple foyer that has a large wooden structure dominating two adjacent walls. It has built-in cabinets in three tiers all the way to the white ceiling. It also has open shelves that are used to display porcelain plates. In the middle of the hardwood flooring is a circular table with lion-head designs on its legs.

The earthy brown walls of this wide foyer is a nice background for the intricate details of the mosaic floor with an emblem in the middle and the white tray ceiling that is framed with intricate elegant details.

The brown wooden main door has a small arched transom window above it that illuminates the brown wooden ceiling that has exposed wooden beams. This is perfectly paired with the brown wooden flooring and the console table on the wall that has built-in drawers.

This is an elegant brown foyer dominated by the dark wooden finishings of the walls that complement the wooden flooring that is topped with a dark patterned area rug. There is an elegant small crystal chandelier hanging from the light brown ceiling.

See all brown foyers here.

Brown color in the interior: combinations, shades of brown, photo

Brown color in interior design

From the point of view of psychologists, this color has a calming effect, relaxes, gives a feeling of comfort and security. People surrounded by brown note that in such an environment it is easier for them to make difficult, responsible decisions. That is why all the tones of brown are chosen by accomplished, successful people who know well what they need from life and who know how to get it.

Tip: If you want to give the room solidity, fill it with homeliness and at the same time create a sense of "fortress" - brown the floors and furniture.

Brown is a rich color, it has a wide variety of shades and can be both warm and cool.

Since the color is natural, it looks natural on various textures. The structure of wood, the tenderness of silk, the hairiness of velvet, the gloss of leather, the roughness of stone, the weave of the mat - all these textures will help diversify the decoration of the room, bring freshness and individuality into it. The combination of brown in the interior with other colors is used in various styles - from classic to country. And it always adds a sense of home warmth and security.

Where should brown be used?

Shades of brown can be used in any room of an apartment or house, but it must be remembered that the smaller the area of ​​the room, the lighter the color should be.

Brown color in the design of the living room

As a rule, this is the largest room in the apartment, so brown shades in the living room can be used without restrictions. It remains only to choose the desired tone and think over the combination with other elements of the decor. So, brown furniture against a brown background of the walls will not be noticeable, especially if their color is close in tone and saturation.

Bedroom interior in brown color

Bedroom interior in brown color will contribute to calm rest and complete relaxation. A small room looks incredibly elegant, entirely decorated with different shades of the same color. You can “dilute” it with the white color of the ceiling and bed linen.

Children's room in brown

The child grows and develops, so the stability that brown brings is not very suitable for a nursery, but its calming effect can positively affect children with increased activity. In the child's room, it is worth using separate brown elements, complementing them with cheerful, active colors.

Brown color in the interior of the kitchen

In the interior of the kitchen, the brown color indicates the solidity of the owners. It is associated with family traditions. In addition, it is a “delicious” color that contributes to the enjoyment of food, and at the same time does not provoke overeating.

Brown bathroom interior

The larger the area, the more reasons to decorate the bathroom interior in brown. Brick, natural stone, terracotta tiles - these materials have a natural brown tone and give the interior an ecological orientation. The combination of dark brown wall decoration with white plumbing looks very stylish.

Various shades of brown in the interior

The combination of brown alone in the interior, but in different shades, is often used by designers to create elegant and stylish living spaces. Against such a background, both furniture and decorative accents look advantageous. By applying a variety of tones and varying color saturation, you can create visual effects of increasing space, “raise” ceilings, and even out the wrong proportions of rooms.

Combination of brown with other colors in the interior

Brown shades go well with the following color groups:

  1. Neutrals;
  2. Contrast;
  3. Accent.

The first group includes colors used in interiors as background colors. It is primarily white, as well as gray and beige.

White and brown in the interior

The combination of white and brown in the interior is considered classic and suits any style. At the same time, they can have a variety of shades and differ in saturation. So, against the background of thick chocolate, a milky-white tone looks great, and a rich creamy tone suits a light coffee shade. Combining shades and their saturation, you can get contrasting or calm interiors.

Beige and brown in the interior

Brown and beige in the interior are excellent partners that harmoniously complement each other and create coziness. Beige adds tenderness to brutal brown, brightens it. This combination reflects the harmonious combination of masculine and feminine, and is especially suitable for decorating bedrooms.

Grey-brown in design

Gray is combined with brown when they want to “brighten” a room without adding other colors to it. Accent elements of the interior get a particularly bright sound in this version.

Gray-brown in interiors can be a great backdrop to showcase the rich brown tone of furniture, creating a pleasant contrast and at the same time, without tiring with a variety of colors.

The second group includes juicy, saturated, but not too bright colors.

Purple and brown in the interior

Brown and purple in the interior, combined, can give the room elegance and bring a touch of royal luxury.

Green and brown in the interior

The combination of green and brown in the interiors of the "eco" direction has already become a classic, and is especially widely used for decorating living rooms. Moreover, green can be both more active in this pair and act as an accent, and vice versa, soft and background in relation to bright brown.

Used in the same interior, green and brown colors have great expressive possibilities, due to the difference in shades and saturation. This pair can be used in any style, and, in addition, it has a positive effect on the human nervous system.

The third group includes bright tones traditionally considered accents, such as orange, bright blue or turquoise.

Orange and brown in design

Combining orange and brown in the interior, you can achieve a feeling of freshness, bring a "piece of sunshine" even into the darkest room.

Design in blue and brown

The interior in blue and brown can be decorated in both classic and nautical style, and conveys both the calmness and reliability of the Earth, and the mobility and changeability of the air, adding expression .

Interior in turquoise brown

Turquoise and brown have long been classics in nautical interiors. They add romance even when there is no direct reference to the "marine" theme in the design.

In addition, turquoise and brown are often used in modern styles - in this case, turquoise can be used in accessories, decor or appliances, and brown in flooring, walls, furniture or window and door decoration.

Brown-pink color in the interior

It may seem unexpected to use brown and pink colors in the interior of a children's room, but in fact this combination will be very beneficial for the child's nervous system.

Brown-blue in the interior

Brown and blue colors also work well, interiors in which the main task is to create a calm, cooling atmosphere are often decorated using this color pair.

In addition, you can not ignore the so-called "mixed" colors, allowing you to add paint directly to the main tone.

Yellow-brown in the interior

Light yellow-brown in the interior of a small darkened room will expand it and fill it with sunlight.

Red-brown color in the interior

Red-brown color in the interior of any room will give stability and solidity, as it will be associated with brickwork - a symbol of the reliability of home walls. It will make even the most modern interior more solid and traditional.

Brown color in the interior - design features of rooms in brown tones

Brown seems to many to be too strict and boring. But thanks to the large number of shades, it gives many options for creating interesting and original designs. Let's take a closer look at how to equip the interior in brown colors on any area in rooms for various purposes.

Comfort and coziness are the main words that can describe deep colors. Coffee soothes, gives a sense of security and stability.

The palette can be used in any room, there are no restrictions. But since brown is a rather dark color, there are several nuances when using it. They relate to the area of ​​​​the room. Too small a space, the abundance of dark surfaces will make it gloomy and even more miniature. This does not mean that chocolate is contraindicated, in this case it is worth including more light shades and bright accent details.

If there is a lot of brown in the interior, you need to combine textures and patterns. It is very easy to play with its textures: it can be stone, leather, natural wood, brick, silk fabrics.

The variety of shades of chocolate is huge. These are muted colors with a yellowish tint, and deep chocolate, and almost black. For interior design, the following are most often chosen:

Brown goes well with many shades. Let us analyze in more detail among which options it is worth choosing a “companion” for him.

Wall, floor and ceiling trim in brown

Warm chocolate tone is a good solution for rooms with windows facing north, where there is little sunlight. Any surface in this color is acceptable, only shades can differ.

In modern trends, the technique of partial repainting of the wall or its finishing in a different way is often used, when only one part is accented. Then brown can be combined with any gamut suitable for this, preferably light.

Glossy or matte stretch fabrics are appropriate for the ceiling. In order for the surface not to be too gloomy and oppressive, there should be enough lighting.

On the floor, brown is most common. It is chosen in the form of laminate, parquet, tiles. Depending on the chosen style, wall and ceiling finishes, the coating can be either light, almost beige, or dark chocolate.

What styles are used

The versatility of brown in the interior allows you to include it in various design directions.

  1. Classic. The restraint and nobility of colors made it the basis of the classics. It necessarily includes natural materials and natural colors. White, orange, wine will help to dilute the severity of chocolate.
  2. Country. In the style, 2-3 shades of dark coffee are used, which will help correct the flaws in the layout and place accents. Appropriate rough finish, the presence of raw textures, floral and checkered prints. Glossy surfaces should be replaced with matte ones that will add depth.
  3. Minimalism. Cold shades are suitable for him, which are combined with sand, milk, silver, turquoise. It is advisable to apply up to 2-3 options, directing all attention to the visual expansion of space and the functionality of each element.
  4. Scandinavian. The main ones are milk and white, which are diluted with chocolate in a small amount. Elements of dark chocolate or wenge will add more expressiveness, and walnut or coffee will add lightness and tranquility. Rough textures become an accent.
  5. Loft. In this direction, brown is combined with gray and milky. Raw boards on the floor, wooden beams on the ceiling, minimalist furniture - chocolate color gives them warmth and comfort.

Furniture and decor

In apartments, brown furniture is more common than decoration. For the living room, this can be a cozy sofa or armchair, in the bedroom - a headboard and a bedside table, in the kitchen - chairs and a table.

Together with upholstered furniture, the facades of case cabinets and chests of drawers can be chocolate. The most spectacular look is acquired by matte models, which are ideally combined with the same texture in silver, emerald and wine colors.

Chocolate decor in the interior is most often represented by compact carpets, blankets and bedspreads, curtains, pastel linens and kitchen textiles - tablecloths and potholders.

Brown room decor

In dark colors, with the right combination of shades and their harmonious dosing, you can equip any room.

Living room

If there are a lot of brown surfaces in the living room, choose materials with a variety of textures and patterns. So the design will not be boring and inexpressive.

The coloring looks elegant with gilding, glass details and rich fabrics. So it is associated with nobility and wealth. Among the colors that combine with brown in the interior, you need to choose the same exquisite ones: beige, wine, emerald. Combinations with black, gray, purple are considered unsuccessful in the living room.

Kitchen

The kitchen needs several textures and materials in brown, from solid wood floors and wood cabinets to glossy light brown ceilings. On the floor, it is ideal to place matte porcelain tiles, which do not slip and do not need frequent maintenance.

The interior will be complemented by brick walls, curtains made of natural materials, upholstery of the kitchen sofa or chairs with leather. The universal companion is white, but more unusual pairs are acceptable.

Bedroom

The ceiling coating should be light and plain with a glossy or matte finish. It is appropriate to paint the walls with a neutral shade or decorate with wallpaper with prints.

From furniture it is necessary to provide a spacious wardrobe, a dressing table and a bedside table. The accent will be the bed, namely its headboard. It should be upholstered in genuine leather, decorated with forged details or carvings.

Child

To include a fairly strict and restrained color in the nursery, it is worth considering a few nuances. Use several different textures: wood, fur, leather, plastic, and also choose wall decoration with a dynamic pattern. You can not do without colored decor - chocolate will help balance it and not irritate the children's nervous system.

For a small nursery, it is advisable to give preference to light brown to reduce the risk of making it even smaller. Dark chocolate is appropriate only for a large area.

Entrance hall

It is desirable to combine a strict shade in the hallway with bright colors. Suitable lemon, orange, green. But there should not be many of them, as there is a chance of making the design in brown tones repulsive and indistinct.

The traditional combination is the combination of brown and beige. This is a good option for rooms where there is natural wood furniture. The beauty of the classic design will be emphasized by elegant lighting fixtures, and the abundance of mirrors will make it possible to achieve a visual increase in the area.

Bathroom

The use of dark tiles in the decoration of the walls of the bathroom will make it possible to visually adjust the parameters of the space according to your wishes. For example, thin vertical stripes made of chocolate tiles will help to stretch the ceiling. Their horizontal placement will make the bathroom a little more spacious.

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