"The color brown is experiencing an identity crisis; once a design darling in the mid-aughts, it started receiving a bad rap as more interior designers leaned into bold, colorful interiors. But when you think about it, brown is far from bland. When it's paired thoughtfully, it can completely transform and ground any space. Next to the right shade, brown feels warmer, vibrant, and way more interesting."
"Next to the right shade, brown feels warmer, vibrant, and way more interesting. "Brown works so well in interiors right now because it feels grounding, warm, and timeless," says Erica Yaw, lead designer at Colorado-based Rumor Designs. "It connects us to nature, which makes spaces feel more relaxed and inviting." The key to creating unique, powerful interiors is to play with this hue's many variations."
""These organic variations bring depth and visual interest to a space, making brown feel rich and dynamic rather than flat or dated," he adds. Texture is also crucial for designing brown interiors that feel especially interesting, advises Niki Cheng, cofounder of New York City's 18th Street Design Collective. "Layering those variations is what gives a space character and soul - it's never flat, always dimensional," she says."
The color brown moved from mid-aughts popularity to diminished favor as designers embraced bold colors. Properly selected brown shades can warm, ground, and enliven rooms. Layering multiple brown variations and incorporating natural materials such as patterned woods like burl adds depth and visual interest. Texture and layered materials give brown interiors character, dimension, and soul. Brown pairs strongly with complementary hues and benefits from thoughtful combinations rather than isolation. Designers present twenty interiors that showcase distinct brown pairings and provide practical guidance, including three tips for choosing colors to match different brown tones.
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