Brown Is the New Black, Here’s How to Embrace the Trend in Your Home

It's the colour du jour for chic home styling.

From rich chocolate to light hazelnut, all shades of brown have been taking over our feeds, wardrobes, and interiors in 2022. And when top designers Danielle Colding, Athena Calderone, Justina Blakeney, and Mark D. Sikes, name the color as one to embrace in Vogue’s annual home decor trend report, you know it's something to take note of.

These warm-toned neutrals help foster a feeling of intimacy and comfort and offer a softer alternative to a classic black. “Earthier colors such as browns can evoke feelings of security, reliability, warmth, and approachability," says clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, Noosha Anzab. It comes as no surprise then, that after years of the pandemic and uncertainty brown is seeing a significant resurgence in interior design. The trend also ties in with the recent comeback of the '70s aesthetic where earthy tones were widely used.

Thankfully, it’s easy to introduce these tones into your home's interior design scheme and below, we explore some simple ways to do so.

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1. Brown leather seating

Whether it's a weathered brown leather on a classic Chesterfield sofa or a tan-colored armchair, warmer-toned leather will be a timeless addition to your living area. Style these pieces with Olive or Oatmeal cushions and throws for a flattering earthy combo.

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2. Warm bedding

Given your bed is the focal point of your bedroom, opting for brown tones in your bedding choices is an easy way to embrace the trend. Warm tones in the bedroom foster a feeling of intimacy and have a cocooning effect on the space. Our latest colorways Cacao and Hazelnut are a divine duo of decadent hues inspired by oaky interiors and sepia-tinted sunsets, these on-trend brown tones are warm, cozy, and ultra-inviting.

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3. Get painting

One of the top paint colour trends for 2022 is 'warm neutrals'. "Warm neutrals in ivory, greiges, and browns create the perfect cocooning color palette," says the team at Wattyl paints. This could mean swathing an entire room in brown or adding a feature wall to a living space. Wallpaper is another great option that can add texture to a room.

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4. Embrace dark timber

Light-colored timber has been the go-to for the last few years, but darker timber tones have made a strong appearance in 2022. "Blond oak is versatile and very pretty, but many designers are turning to dark, rich walnut to create moody, dramatic spaces that draw you in," says interior stylist, Jessica Bellef. "From custom joinery in bathrooms and kitchens to furniture and architectural accents, designers are embracing darker timber tones and the result is evocative and cocooning."

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5. Lay down a rug

Adding a stylish rug to a living space will instantly elevate the look and feel as well as provide warmth and softness underfoot. Opting for a brown-toned rug will add a neutral foundation that will ground a room. Flatwoven rugs and geometric patterns are particularly on-trend for 2022.

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6. Hang some art

A soothing backdrop or statement focal point, hanging art is one of the easiest ways instantly enrich your space. Australian artist Emma Currie's tonal prints are inspired by muted brown tones and the turning of the seasons and perfectly embrace the brown trend.