Brown & Green: A Classic Colour Combination
Take your cue from nature and bring warmth into your interiors with this colour combination
When you choose colour combinations that occur in nature, it’s hard to go wrong. Varying shades of brown and green will always work together, with greens from lime to leaf paired with a range of browns from twig to chocolate. I admit, I just made up “twig” brown, but I’m willing to bet some paint company has a shade with that name somewhere. Whether one is the main colour and the other the accent, or the pair are both accent colours, this is a colour combination that has stood the test of time.
Jewel toned ottomans, including one in emerald green, complement the deep chocolate walls. The fireplace embodies the main colour scheme of chocolate, off-white and emerald.
Here is a good example of brown and green packing a punch as an accent colour duo. The wood ceiling and these accents are the perfect complement to the outdoor view; the transition from indoors to outdoor is practically seamless here.
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Check out these unusual colour combinations for interior walls
When I look at this picture I wonder if those beautiful antique bottles on the balcony inspired the palette of this relaxing room.
Taupe, celery and oatmeal combined results in a serene bedroom.
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Here’s how brown can be the hero of your decor
This designer has a lot of fun with shades of green, anchored by a chocolate sofa. Another check in the pro column for chocolate: It's rather kid-friendly as there isn't much out there that will leave a noticeable stain!
Want to be surprised by the sex of your baby but need to get that nursery together before your due date? Or perhaps you have an aversion to pastels? Green and brown can be a vibrant, kid-friendly, gender-neutral combination.
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There is a lot going on in this room, but the green rug anchors it without stealing attention from the oversized photograph. The bright green and dark brown pillows hold their own in this careful colour balancing act.
Green is a great accent colour for a range of wood. Here the tile and the stained glass details are ideal choices to bring out the beauty in these wood craftsman trim details.
These paint colours complement wood details
These paint colours complement wood details
Here celery green and white harmonise with a light wood vanity console. I hereby name the colour of the vanity “Twig Brown.”
Sticking with the strict and simple palette of chocolate brown, vibrant green and crisp white makes this small bathroom feel a lot larger, and packs a big visual punch.
Celery green brings a range of brown shades and textures to life in this tropical space.
A hint of moss is just the right accent in a rich chocolate-dominated room.
Likewise, just a hint of green on the throw pillows enlivens this modern bedscape.
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Decorating Guide: How to Work With Brown Colour
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Decorating Guide: How to Work With Brown Colour
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