Ideas for Decorating Every Room With the Color Brown

It’s time to get cozy; after all, it’s November. And can you think of a better way to make your home cozy than adding shades of brown to your home decor? Other than lighting (which always tops the cozy list), adding warm brown tones is the best way to make your home cozy. 

No matter what you currently have in your home, there is an excellent chance that adding brown to your living space will look amazing! There are so many shades of brown, from dark browns in natural wood to light shades in natural materials. You might have crisp white slipcovers or a brown leather sofa. Either way, add brown. 

Photo Credit: Amber Lewis

Photo Credit: Amber Lewis

Brown decor is trending thanks to designers and influencers like Amber Lewis and Caitlin Flemming. An earthy brown can be added to anything, from throw pillows to upholstery to furniture pieces. 

Photo Credit: Caitlin Flemming

Would you paint your walls brown?

We have white walls, but I must admit, it’s tempting to go with brown walls, at least in some rooms. I love how people now paint ceilings in dark colors or walls and ceilings. It’s so inviting. 

There are so many different shades of brown. Where do you even start to find the right one? I began with Farrow & Ball. When I look at a paint deck that’s 3″ thick, my head spins. I don’t know how people narrow it down to one color from thousands. There are warm browns, rich chocolate brown, and deep chocolate brown…but Farrow & Ball narrows it down to four brown colors: mahogany, Brassica, Tanner’s Brown, and Pelt. 

You can order your FREE colour card from Farrow & Ball here.

I am sure there are more than four beautiful colors of brown paint, but this is where I start when painting anything. It’s how we chose our most recent door color, lichen. Previously, we painted it India Yellow. Finding the right green or yellow would have been impossible without the help of Farrow & Ball. 

What is brown’s appeal in home decor? 

Brown pairs with everything. Pair brown with warm neutrals, terracotta, gray or greige, red browns, blue, sage green, crimson red, white, mustard yellow, or citron. Brown interiors are warm and inviting. And you don’t have to paint (although I sure would love to); you can add the color brown in many ways: wood furniture, leather, fabrics, rugs in different tones, lighting, art. 

A few of my favorite things that are brown

I love all the natural colors of brown. Think of all the shades of brown just in dried hydrangeas in November. Acorn leaves are the most beautiful shades of light browns. When they cling to the branches at the first snowfall, you see how gorgeous various shades of brown look with white. 

Art, lamps, rattan, textiles…just a few things I love in every shade of brown.

1. Linen Lumbar Grainsack Pillow // 2. Wembley Cordless Touch Lamp // 3. Onion Baskets // 4. Aesop Soap and Handcream // 5. Small Votive Holders // 6. Vintage French Glazed Crock/Vase // 7. Gingham Sheets // 8. Remi Wool Rug // 9. Vintage Floral Painting from Paris // 10. Vintage French Floral Salad Plates

Left: 1. Cascais Rattan Sconce // 2. Albion Mohair Throw // 3. Antiqued Velvet Ribbon // 4. Janna European Flax Linen Pillow // 5. Vintage French 5-peg Coat Rack // 6. Glittery Velvet Mushroom, Trio // 7. Vintage French Olive Dish // 8. Petite Como Lamp // 9. Mendocino Pillow Cover

A few favorite Books:

Right: 1. Mountain House by Nina Freudenberger // 2. The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home by Shea McGee 3. Remodelista in Maine: A Design Lover’s Guide to Inspired, Down-to-Earth Style by Annie Quigley // 4. Travel Home by Caitlin Flemming Julie Goebel // 5. Sense of Place: Design Inspired by Where We Live by Caitlin Flemming Julie Goebel // 6. Made for Living: Collected Interior for All Sorts of Styles by Amber Lewis // 7. Call It Home: The Details That Matter by Amber Lewis // 8. Creat: At Home With Old & New by Ali Heath // 9. Not pictured:
The Slow Down: For the Love of Home by Leanne Ford

1. Balmoral Pillow Cover // 2. Sicily Napkins // 3. Jordan Desk Table Lamp // 4. Brown Windowpane Woven Throw Blanket 5. Coffee Floral Stoneware Plate // 6. Libeco Belgian Linen Stripe Kitchen Towels // 7. Worthington Petite Lamp // 8. Romy Handwoven Wool Rug

GAP Cargo Jeans

As if the above is not enough FAVORITE THINGS this week, I must mention a recent find that I have been wearing on repeat lately! Hear me out…They are the Mid-Rise Cheetah Cargo Jeans from GAP. They are a perfect fit, not too high-waisted, but just right. Loose, but not baggy. They look good with everything from a red sweater to a black blazer. On Monday, I’ll be sharing how I style them. One pair of jeans, five looks! Make sure you’re following me on Instagram @most_lovely_things

Sephora Insider Sale

With the help of an accommodating Sephora sales associate, I discovered the Makeup Forever Foundation and Concealer. I went in thinking I wanted something different, and she tested my skin using some device they have at Sephora and found the perfect product in the ideal shade. And it was not even expensive. 

The Insider sale is also a good time to stock up on my favorite deodorant, Donna Karan Cashmere Mist.

For hair, I recently discovered Good Behavior 4-in-1 Prep Spray, which I can’t live without. Ever since I stopped getting my hair chemically straightened, even though I have straight hair, I needed something to smooth out my aging hair. And this is it!

Now, Let’s check out what Mary Ann and Cindy found this week!

Cindy Hattersley Design

Classic Casual Home