The brown palette is rightfully considered one of the most comfortable and calm. The color is not spectral, that is, it is obtained by mixing several basic shades: green and red; yellow, red and indigo; yellow, red, white and green; orange and blue. Depending on their ratio and saturation, different shades of brown are obtained, admiring their versatility.
The use of brown tones in the design of the living room allows you to achieve a number of positive effects:
- a feeling of warmth, especially important during the period of prolonged autumn rains and winter frosts;
- spiritual comfort and strong associations with the comfort of home, favorite drinks - coffee, cocoa, as well as aromatic pastries and chocolate sweets;
- a calming effect that has a positive effect on the nervous system, relieving stress and irritability;
- a huge charge of positive energy and a feeling of security, reliability;
- a slight touch of respectability, stability and conservatism, an excellent way to create a luxurious, expensive interior;
- close connection with natural materials, natural textures, in demand in most stylistic trends - eco, Provence, classic, Scandinavian, rustic.
When choosing a light or dark brown palette as the main color, you need to understand that a monochromatic interior looks unpresentable and boring. Experienced designers recommend using gradients with a variety of harmoniously combined shades, or additions in the form of other colors. And also, do not be afraid to experiment with unusual accents and pieces of furniture that create a unique, individual atmosphere.
Brown living room design
To prevent the interior from looking monotonous, the main color should be diluted with additional ones. There are a great many possible variations. You can choose colors that suit your mood, worldview and personal preferences, creating a unique design.
- Typically, the base shade is used either in wall decoration or furniture. Dark wenge looks elegant on the facades of the living room set against the background of beige, white or pastel walls and a golden-light floor. Or the owners prefer to highlight the leather or velvet upholstery of the sofa and armchairs with dark chocolate. You can also paint or wallpaper the walls in a suitable shade, or choose an interesting two-color combination.
- Richly bright colors go well with chocolate and coffee tones. To give the hall additional energy and an elegant look, choose solar-fiery helmets - scarlet, orange, ocher, lemon. Peach and coral, powdery pink and turquoise look more elegant.
- Any shades of green, including olive, light green or malachite, make up a natural, harmonious duet of woody tones. This natural combination has a calming effect and refreshes the space. In addition, lush, bright greenery, including living indoor plants, has a beneficial effect on the psychological state of residents.
- Combinations with white, light beige and cream shades look no less relevant. Unusual compositions can be made with lemon yellow and lilac flowers.
- Dark red, burgundy, as well as bronze and aged gold help create luxurious, respectable designs that reek of antiquity and conservatism.
- An ideal option for discreet, classic interiors is a combination of dark or reddish chocolate with black details.
When choosing a color palette, you should know: dark gray and black elements are added with caution so as not to end up with a gloomy, dull room.
Successful combinations
Walls, furniture, curtains should not be chosen in gray tones. You will need a spot of color that will enliven the interior of the room. If gray is the main one, then you can choose others in contrast. But you shouldn’t take more than 3 tones.
With white
The combination of white and gray in the bedroom is ideal as it has a relaxing effect. In a small room, more white is needed, and saturated shades are chosen from gray shades. Geometric patterns and abstractions on walls and pieces of furniture will look interesting. The emphasis on the white bed distracts from the fussy base tone. Snow-white tulle curtains and a light carpet will complement the bedroom design. You can contrast white walls with furniture in gray tones. A bed with a textile headboard will provide special warmth, and a small rug will complement it.
With pink
The severity of gray in the bedroom can be softened with pink. Pearly colors are ideal next to powdery tones. Fuchsia accents liven up the light gray walls. Here you should not overdo it with pink, otherwise sophistication will turn into excessive naivety. It is enough to include 30% of the tone of a girlish blush.
With blue
Playing with the color blue will help refresh your bedroom. Even one contrasting spot, like a blue vase, can bring out the shades of gray and ash in the room. The price of neutral furnishings will increase if you combine adjacent tones of blue and grayish.
With yellow
The color of stone and concrete makes the bedroom gloomy. And golden yellow will add light. But do not overdo it with yellow trim, otherwise the harmony of the interior will be disrupted. It is better to accentuate the textiles of the room with yellow. You can choose gray-yellow prints on walls, carpets, paintings.
With brown
Gray can be partnered with all shades of brown in the bedroom. Dark or light, they will delimit the zones of the room. If the bed is in a romantic haze, then the linen closets are made of natural dark wood. A dry interior will become warm when combined with a brownish floor. Rug patterns and picture frames will also make your bedroom feel cozy.
With blue
The gray-blue palette of the bedroom will add vigor in the morning. A cold combination is especially recommended in rooms facing southeast or south. Neutral colors relax you after an active day at work. In such an environment they relax emotionally.
Design Ideas for Brown and Beige Living Rooms
In the process of developing a new design with a friendly beige-brown duo, experienced specialists use a number of universal solutions that can be called classic. They are randomly combined with innovative developments and complemented with modern technology and decor. Such ideas are great for both private homes and tiny rooms in Khrushchev-era buildings or modern studios. You just need to choose specific details that you like and will beautifully highlight the chosen interior style.
- Against the background of light beige, almost cream walls, white upholstery of armchairs and sofas, as well as cabinet furniture in dark chocolate or wenge color, look great. Wooden parts of upholstered furniture - armrests and built-in shelves, the front part of the frame, legs - can be painted in a dark, almost black color.
- Rich chocolate sofa upholstery made of velvet or leather, beautifully setting off the light walls and golden brown laminate. Massive furniture can be complemented with a fragile-looking glass or elegant wooden coffee table, a fluffy carpet or a wicker mat on the floor.
- Cafe-au-lait walls go well with light beige and light gold or white furniture. Living plants in tubs, original table lamps or floor lamps serve as excellent accents. It is also permissible to decorate the accent wall in a rich chocolate color, with fancy patterns or charming mosaics, and make the rest neutral-light.
To give the interior a more elegant look, 1-2 bright accents in the form of a scarlet or light green chair, deep lilac or sunny yellow sofa cushions, and blankets are enough. Mirrors in massive, gilded or bronze frames fit perfectly into the overall ambience.
Selecting textiles for a brown living room
Home textiles are a great tool for creating coziness. They successfully complement classic styles and soften the overly strict lines of modern designs. Curtains, sofa cushions, rugs and carpets are selected so that they blend harmoniously with the rest of the decor.
- White and black, chocolate, dark purple and coffee fabrics look great against the background of cream walls and upholstery.
- For a light brown interior, choose milky coffee and dusty olive, powdery pink and cream, walnut and turquoise, gray-blue curtains and other textile elements.
- Floral prints, polka dots, vertical and horizontal stripes, checks go well with both dark and light brown walls.
In addition, with the help of home textiles it is easy to diversify the atmosphere, make it more elegant and festive. You just need to choose bright, eye-catching colors or prints.
Reasons for popularity and color features
Brown sofas are very popular not only when decorating the interior of a living space, but also in offices and study spaces. The furniture has the following advantages:
- good compatibility with most styles;
- a large number of varieties, designs;
- brown furniture is produced by almost all well-known companies;
- external respectability (especially for leather models);
- creating a cozy, warm atmosphere;
- color is used in budget and luxury models;
- looks natural.
Brown color has a calming effect. There is a rich palette of shades from light brown to dark chocolate. Depending on the interior design style, sofas in the following colors are used:
- Beige-brown. It is versatile, very delicate and visually increases the space of the room.
- Taupe. Suitable for any style solution.
- Dark brown. It has strict lines and a discreet design, so it is perfect for decorating an office.
- With a reddish tint. Such furniture has an unusual appearance, so it can become the main element of the interior.
Dark brown
Beige-brown
With a touch of red
Taupe
Wall decoration in a brown living room
- Vanilla finishing gives the room an airy, light, light appearance. You can use a plain coating or wallpaper with small stripes.
- A light pearl gray shade visually expands the space and creates a calming, neutral atmosphere.
- Shades of ivory and cream go well with wood tones.
Suitable for bold experiments: indigo and ultraviolet; burgundy and light green; orange and lemon.
