How to Work With Brown Colour
It's all over nature and the decorating world too. From light latte to dark walnut, there's a brown for everyone
Browns are an extremely popular decorating choice. They’re rich and neutral and warm. They can add drama to smaller spaces or help add cosiness to larger ones. Brown is a mix of orange, red, rose or yellow with black or grey. In value it starts near beige and ends near walnut or espresso, and its hues can range from almost grey (I like to call it “grawn") to nearly orange. It’s all over the place in nature; think animal fur, bark, dirt, dry leaves. A great way to add brown to a room is by using natural wood.
Darker browns always look great with bright white. Brown also looks good with aqua, teal, light blues, oranges and pinks. It usually doesn’t usually work well with royal blues or purples (but every rule has exceptions). Here are 14 examples of brown done right.
Darker browns always look great with bright white. Brown also looks good with aqua, teal, light blues, oranges and pinks. It usually doesn’t usually work well with royal blues or purples (but every rule has exceptions). Here are 14 examples of brown done right.
A soft mushroom brown with bright white. This shade of brown adds to the fluffy, light feeling of this room. It keeps it cosy andlight.
Between the walls, the furniture and the accessories, this room has a lot of different browns going on. It works because they are all in the same family and they are brought together by neutral creams.
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Choosing a satin instead of a flat finish can make brown walls seem to glow. Flat brown runs a risk of looking a bit ashy.
Browse through images of brown interiors
Browse through images of brown interiors
A dark brown is perfectly fine for a small space. A white ceiling along with white trim and finishes keeps everything crisp and bright. Doesn’t this look cheery?
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This is the more modern version of dark brown and crisp white in the bathroom. The ceiling here is brown and there is no crown moulding, but the contrast between the brown and the white walls helps bring out the architecture.
The very definition of "grawn."
A dark, warm brown with light blue, a classic combo.
More brown and light blue. The nice bright pops of coral orange are the perfect complement to both colours.
Dark brown cabinetry looks awfully dated these days, unless it is done with clean lines and paired with a nice, crisp white. This is warm and modern at the same time.
Browns, beige, cream, grey and orange – proof that it can work.
Take a look at these 10 living room colour combinations
Take a look at these 10 living room colour combinations
Wood panelling has come back in all sorts of modern and fresh ways. A few tips: Don’t cover every wall in wood, or it will look like a sauna. Consider horizontal lines rather than vertical ones. Oh, and it should go without saying that you use real wood.
Even dark panelling can look fresh and modern as long as it’s balanced with light.
Nice orange-brown wood panelling paired with greys and whites and lots of light. It’s rich and warm, but not oppressive.
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Read more:
How Brown Can Be the Hero of Your Decor
Colour Me Bold: 11 Ways to Energise Your Home
Tell us:
How have you used brown around your home? Share images/tell us in the Comments below.
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