Budapest Post

Cum Deo pro Patria et Libertate
Budapest, Europe and world news

Interior designers reveal why brown is the color you need to bring into your home this year

Interior designers reveal why brown is the color you need to bring into your home this year

As fashionable figures fill the streets with brown, interior designers urge you to let it into your home

Everybody who is anybody is head to toe in brown this season. From Alexa Chung to Bella Hadid, the most admired stylish symbols of SS21 are glazing the streets with every combination of this tanned and tawny color. Though, as some of our most admired interior designers argue, why should street style have all the fun? It's time we bring this underrated color into our homes.

If you want to understand the true power of brown, then firstly, remember this: even the acclaimed advocate of vibrant colors, Eva Sonaike is a self-proclaimed lover of brown. In fact, despite its neutral connotations, her home is a haven of brown furniture, which she uses to compliment her kaleidoscopic decor.

'I am an ambassador for color but love to integrate brown though selected furniture pieces,' Eva confessed. 'I have a large antique French wooden dining table, which is surrounded by bright orange, upholstered mid-century chairs. The brown brings a sense of calm and tranquility into the vibrant space.'

If you’re inspired by Eva’s combination of shades, you can learn how to choose cool color combinations for your home.'



‘Just as wearing brown takes a little more planning and coordination, brown decor requires preparation. As the interior designer, Minnie Kemp, explains, the key is not to overly satisfy your desire for darker decor.

'Flourless smooth chocolate cake, deep nutty brown hues of heaven, served with a dusting of powdered sugar, almost impossible to enjoy just one slice. Just like using the color brown in an interior space, practice restraint, resist the temptation to overindulge as you will end up being sick. Nobody wants Bruce Bogtrotter round for afternoon tea.'

Minnie continues: 'Personally, I like to keep my brown's natural. Wycliffe Stutchbury's studies in the narrative beauty of wood, hanging on the wall, David Krynauw Haywire lighting in Wenge or copper finish over the dining table, which is, of course, Maarten Baas’, Sculpt Veneer Table in Walnut Veneer.



A solid natural finish grounds a space and gives one a sense of calm. Especially in these times of isolation, it brings the outside indoors. For upholstery: C&C Milano’ 'Miguel' in Chocolate or biscuit, this is soft yet hard-wearing, and sumptuous – perfect for a sofa or a big cozy armchair,' Minnie shared, before adding:

'The first thing that comes to mind when I think of the color brown is a contrasting happy blue. Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen are the masters of this combination; just feast your eyes upon the spare bedroom in their Sussex farmhouse, delicate details and small servings of nut brittle, a small taste that always leaves one wanting more.'



Furthermore, if anybody knows about discovering the precise balance of brown in your home, it is the luxury paint company, Little Greene, who have a selection of pristine browns amid their current color collection. This is, however, unsurprising, when you also consider the calming qualities of brown, at a time when we all look to unwind in the homes we rarely leave. As Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene, emphasizes:

'It's not just warm neutrals that create a sense of calm and comfort; darker shades have a soothing quality too. Sumptuous, deep brown colors provide a luxurious, nurturing feel, emulating a sense of intimacy and creating a sanctuary. Using deep, dark shades in living spaces creates a dramatic, intimate, and cocooning feel. Dark colors like 'Elysian Ground' and' Scullery' make a real statement when used all-over, as they have an innate warmth that creates a space inviting and enveloping without feeling heavy and imposing.'



'If you're looking to incorporate brown alongside a more neutral palette consider creating a focal point through color blocking using neutrals to frame bolder,; she adds. 'Consider deeper browns or pair woodwork in 'Chocolate Color' with a deep green such as 'Dark Brunswick Green' to create a real design statement.'

Looking for more ways to make your home a more tranquil, neutral sanctuary? Browse our 27 stylish ideas for a calm and restful bedroom scheme.

AI Disclaimer: An advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system generated the content of this page on its own. This innovative technology conducts extensive research from a variety of reliable sources, performs rigorous fact-checking and verification, cleans up and balances biased or manipulated content, and presents a minimal factual summary that is just enough yet essential for you to function as an informed and educated citizen. Please keep in mind, however, that this system is an evolving technology, and as a result, the article may contain accidental inaccuracies or errors. We urge you to help us improve our site by reporting any inaccuracies you find using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page. Your helpful feedback helps us improve our system and deliver more precise content. When you find an article of interest here, please look for the full and extensive coverage of this topic in traditional news sources, as they are written by professional journalists that we try to support, not replace. We appreciate your understanding and assistance.
Newsletter

Related Articles

0:00
0:00
Close
Severe Heatwave Claims 2,300 Lives Across Europe
Declining Beer Consumption Signals Cultural Shift in Germany
Emails Leaked: How Passenger Luggage Became a Side Income for Airport Workers
Polish MEP: “Dear Leftists - China is laughing at you, Russia is laughing, India is laughing”
Western Europe Records Hottest June on Record
BRICS Expands Membership with Indonesia and Ten New Partner Countries
Elon Musk Founds a Party Following a Poll on X: "You Wanted It – You Got It!"
China’s Central Bank Consults European Peers on Low-Rate Strategies
France Requests Airlines to Cut Flights at Paris Airports Amid Planned Air Traffic Controller Strike
Poland Implements Border Checks Amid Growing Migration Tensions
Emirates Airline Expands Market Share with New $20 Million Campaign
Amazon Reaches Milestone with Deployment of One Millionth Robot
Yulia Putintseva Calls for Spectator Ejection at Wimbledon Over Safety Concerns
House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Former Jill Biden Aide Amid Investigation into Alleged Concealment of President Biden's Cognitive Health
Amazon Reaches Major Automation Milestone with Over One Million Robots
Extreme Heat Wave Sweeps Across Europe, Hitting Record Temperatures
Meta Announces Formation of Ambitious AI Unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs
Robots Compete in Football Tournament in China Amid Injuries
China Unveils Miniature Insect-Like Surveillance Drone
Marc Marquez Claims Victory at Dutch Grand Prix Amidst Family Misfortune
Germany Votes to Suspend Family Reunification for Asylum Seekers
Budapest Pride Parade Draws 200,000 Participants Amid Government Ban
Southern Europe Experiences Extreme Heat
Xiaomi's YU7 SUV Launch Garners Record Pre-Orders Amid Market Challenges
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Lavish Wedding in Venice
Russia Launches Largest Air Assault on Ukraine Since Invasion
Massive Anti-Government Protests Erupt in Belgrade
Iran Executes Alleged Israeli Spies and Arrests Hundreds Amid Post-War Crackdown
Hungary's Prime Minister Criticizes NATO's Role in Ukraine
EU TO HUNGARY: LET THEM PRIDE OR PREP FOR SHADE. ORBÁN TO EU: STAY IN YOUR LANE AND FIX YOUR OWN MESS.
Hungarian Scientist to Conduct 30 Research Experiments on the International Space Station
NATO Members Agree to 5% Defense Spending Target by 2035
NATO Leaders Endorse Plan for Increased Defence Spending
U.S. Crude Oil Prices Drop Below $65 Amid Market Volatility
International Astronaut Team Launched to Space Station
Macron and Merz: Europe must arm itself in an unstable world
Germany and Italy Under Pressure to Repatriate $245bn of Gold from US Vaults
Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Alleged Mossad Operatives After Sabotage Claims
Trump Praises Iran’s ‘Very Weak’ Response After U.S. Strikes and Presses Israel to Pursue Peace
Oil Prices Set to Surge After US Strikes Iran
BA and Singapore Airlines Cancel Dubai Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
Trump Faces Backlash from MAGA Base Over Iran Strikes
Meta Bets $14 B on Alexandr Wang to Drive AI Ambitions
FedEx Founder Fred Smith, ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Company, Dies at 80
Chinese Factories Shift Away from U.S. Amid Trump‑Era Tariffs
Pimco Seizes Opportunity in Japan’s Dislocated Bond Market
Labubu Doll Drives Pop Mart to Status as China’s Most Valuable Toy Maker
Global Coal Demand Defies Paris Accord Goals
United States Conducts Precision Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Trump says
×