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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017
The Hooker Furniture Dining Room Archivist 54in Round Dining Table with 1-18in Leaf sits comfortably inside this mainly beige dining room.
Brown is no less than the earth’s color and as complex as Mother Earth herself, this hue has many associated colors as well as meanings. Brown is linked to other earth colors such as green, yellow, red, orange, black, gray, white, pink, silver, turquoise, gold and the other brown-looking hue, beige.
Brown is not just the color of the earth but also the color of stone and wood. When it comes to characteristics, it pertains to elegance, reliability, stability, healing, security, grounding, honesty, and warmth. It is also a neutral color so you can safely work with this hue in your home.
Benefits of Brown
Brown is a warm hue that can effectively stimulate one’s appetite. When not used correctly, though, be warned as it can appear dull.
Brown also represents simplicity, steadfastness, dependability, friendliness, and health. All shades of brown represent the very color of the soil so it is organic and all natural. It is a nurturing and comforting hue.
Brown can also effectively affect the body and the mind by evoking feelings of peace and wholesomeness. It can also create feelings of connection, organization, warmth, and relaxation.
Brown is all about wholesomeness because of its connection to the earth. It is always grounded, one that would make you feel that you belong.
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Classic Brown
Think of dark wooden cabinets, off-white tiles, and brushed nickel. Combine these and you create the perfect link between traditional and modern interior designs. Add a creative flair by putting some vintage-looking stools in your space.
Clerestory windows can help in bringing in more natural light. Don’t be afraid to mix the old and the new so that you achieve a stunning look.
Enhanced Features
You can also use brown to improve the architectural details in your home. Remember how plain white walls can make a room look dull? You can improve the look by adding a wedge bookcase, a red cushioned chair, and some accessories that have an interesting punch of color.
Soothing Brown
An ideal color palette for workspaces is no less than neutrals. These offer a relaxing vibe that is difficult to match.
Palettes of taupes, tans and lighter browns will also work on home office furnishings and accessories. Layer the browns for added interest. As you layer, don’t forget to put a punch of any interesting color elsewhere. Green is a notable hue to consider.
Brown Is Warmth
Brown is the go-to hue when designing for warmth. In a sitting area, for instance, you can have a lounge chair outfitted with the contrasting colors of chocolate and cream. This duo would work well in creating high-style furniture.
Brown Mosaic Backsplash
One of the boldest kitchen backsplashes that you can use is the brown glass mosaic tiling. This same concept can be used with ceramic tiles which you can use between countertops and cabinetry. As you do this, remember to incorporate your personal touch in the kitchen.
Brown Is Calm
Different shades of brown offer an aura of calm especially inside the bedroom. A canopy style bed can have a brown duvet with throw pillows in a lighter shade of this same color.
You can also add a wave of calm as you layer on visual interest. You can unify the ensemble through color, patterns, solids and a mixture of stripes. Don’t focus on just one element, learn to understand how each work with all the others.
Cinnamon Is Also Brown
Try finding a furniture fabric that will fit the brown home challenge. Neutrals are a wonderful option in seating areas. Imagine a cinnamon-colored couch that would contrast with the light yellow walls, oversized artwork on walls, and the floor lamps.
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Friday, March 3rd, 2017
See the beauty of brown on brown on this setting: Hooker Furniture Dining Room Sattler Display Cabinet against a neutral background.
Does brown make you feel warm or secure? It is true that colors evoke certain psychological reactions and they can even strongly influence the way people behave. Brown is a hue that looks earthy and solid but with the wrong usage, it could look boring or dull.
Light browns like beige are usually used as a neutral backdrop in interior design and in fashion. It is a natural color that can be used to evoke a sense of reliability and strength. It can also be seen as a symbol of resilience, safety and dependability.
The downside of brown is that it can also create feelings of sadness, loneliness or melancholy. When used in large quantities, brown also could look too conventional or empty.
So, how should you effectively use brown in your home?
Brown Is Not Ordinary
You have to come to a point when you admit that brown is not an everyday kind of fashion. The bathroom can have a darker shade of brown with a tinge of orange to depict a relaxed and cozy ambience. This might not seem to contribute much as you try to imagine it now but during winter, picture yourself entering a powder blue bathroom?
Now you get the purpose of brown and orange, right?
Brown Means Comfy
Brown is the color of a hot mug of cocoa or a burnt bricks. This is the color that has the power to create nostalgic feelings. Use this color in a bedroom where you would want such emotions to arise. This can also be used throughout your home especially when you want to create a cozy ambience.
Brown Fusions
Take note that brown is a hue that is best enhanced by a contrast of white. A wainscot in a bathroom can have the winning combination of chocolate brown and white. Minus the white walls, this bathroom will feel dark – just dark, not dramatic.
Nature has provided an amazing display of inspiration during fall. It is best to capture those hues and experience fall all year round. Use yellows, oranges and deeper greens with warm tones of brown. This can be repeated throughout your home.
The best and most practical choice is to invest in a wooden furniture or a brown, leather sofa. Create some energy in your space by putting in some interesting artwork, decorative accents and throws. These accessories must come in shades of amber, rust and mustard.
When brown marries blue, you would realize what the term complement really means. The cool tone of blue balances the sturdy look of brown. Use blue also if you want to add a modern flair in a mainly brown, traditional setting.
When you use brown with pastel colors such as pink and blue, you get a dose of sophistication. Here, pastels won’t appear too youthful, instead, it will add to the drama of brown fabrics and wooden furniture.
The triad of blue, green and brown is an energetic combination. The cooler colors (blue and green) tend to balance the strength of brown.
Rejuvenate your home with this wonderful color trio. Pick patterned accent chairs, colorful pillows and window panels.
For warm-colored palettes, fuse a lot of taupes, tans, mid-browns and any accent color. Yellow artworks and bright-colored accent pillows will surely do wonders in a background of neutrals.
Have you ever thought that brown could go with purple? Well, it can. Just think of those dark stains on your wooden cabinets then pair them with beautiful plum walls. This union would provide a depth that reaches a different level of drama in your home.
Lastly, what could be best paired with brown than other calculated layers of this same color? Wood furniture will look great under ambient lighting, framed art, traditional rug and brown textiles.
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Monday, August 1st, 2016
The marriage of black and brown in this pretty ensemble is difficult to ignore. This piece comes from FFDM’s Viniterra Collection.
Black and brown may both be classified as dark colors but they are actually on opposite sides of a neutral palette. Black may be brash or bold while brown can be boring if not used properly. You may not love the idea of using any of these two colors but it goes without saying that they have their own special place in interior design. There are many reasons that black and brown can also work in your home; here are some –
Black Is the Star
Black is a color that will never miss in terms of style, not that it can never go wrong but it would be impossible not to see the mistake.
A feature wall can be painted black. If you do that, any stuff that you place by it would surely be highlighted. This wall could also instantly magnetize the attention of visitors. Pick black if you are ready to make a huge statement or are in need of a focal point in a huge space.
Brown by the Sidelines
Unlike black, this color doesn’t beg for attention. This is why it is an excellent choice for any room that’s kept busy by patterns. This is the color that you should turn to if you want a more restful and cohesive look.
A brown sofa, though right in the middle of the room, might not be the one that you would instantly notice in a living room. It is only subtly beautiful so other design elements can be featured. Pick brown for bigger furniture pieces that won’t necessarily steal the show.
Black With Neutrals
The audaciousness of black may be strong for other colors to take especially when you use a lot, however, it can be mixed with neutrals. Black can highlight undertones adding drama, even life. When you are working with a neutral palette, all you have to do is add a dash of brown. Featuring black will spell the difference between drab and fab.
Brown + Other Colors
One of the strengths of brown is its power to relate to different hues. Brown is often a mix of colors but just with a tad more orange or red for a warmer look. This color works on an eclectic palette since it can connect with other hues.
Black can work with colors but brown is always the safer bet.
Black + Patterns
The crisp look of black makes it a wonderful choice for prints and patterns. It is especially awesome with bold geometric patterns complete with strong angles.
Brown + Patterns
Brown is better when used with soft patterns and organic curves. It also works with a lot of light and white. Branch motifs and leaves are also amazing partners for this color.
Brown Spells Texture
Brown looks great in rich textures and vice versa. The softness of brown emphasizes more on texture while black, more often than not, visually overpowers it. Pick brown for elements such as a faux-fur blanket, a hide rug, or shearling-style pillows.
You could also never go wrong with a brown leather sofa. Find a piece that’s a tan or chocolate brown shade so it would give the space a touch of elegance.
1586-10466A-BRN Epic Utility Credenza blends well with the yellow and white chair, the framed geometric art, and the black stairs.
Black with Black Electronic
There are traditional themes that house modern elements. More often than not, these are electronics such as the TV. A huge flat screen TV may not automatically fit any theme. Adding glossy black design elements is necessary if you want it to harmonize everything. A lacquered chair or a side table should do the trick.
The kitchen is another room in your home where black accents would also look nice. These are those small, often unnoticeable areas such as a countertop, pendant light or dishwasher control knobs.
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