Designers are spotlighting chestnut brown as the decorating color à la mode, a new take on the recent rise in the use of brown in interior design. The rich tone is popping up again and again in the schemes of interior designers, and with good reason. We spoke to a handful of interior design experts about this very specific color trend , how we should use it, and the benefits of welcoming it into our space.
Repeatedly, we were told that this deep, but liveable color creates a cossetting feel. Its relation to the natural world as an earthy color builds that all-important indoor-outdoor connection, and its neutrality creates a great backdrop for lively pops of contrasting colors. We spoke with interior designers who are loving this soft yet slightly dramatic shade and got their tips on how to use it.
How to decorate with chestnut brown, according to interior designers ‘This rusty, dusty, blushy brown conveys a sense of regality, serenity, and comfort. This color is wonderfully suited to more intimate spaces such as a pantry , powder room, or bedroom', explains Sean Anderson, founder of Sean Anderson Design . He continues, 'It’s compressive and encapsulating, giving the space a sense of comfort.
Darker woods and brass tones pair beautifully, as do pops of lighter accents, seen in the lighting and chair fabric’. Felicia Hung, co-founder of the concept store Shop Quarters explains the decorating choice she made in her retail space; 'We used a palette of natural, earthy, org.