Julianne Hough may have just written a book, but, based on the appearance of her living room, she could write a whole new one on how to decorate with brown. The actress's stunning space expertly combines varied textures and materials in shades of color from almost-white linen to deep chocolate. The result is a cozy, grounded oasis.
A recent Instagram post announcement of the book shows Hough perched on a settee in her brown living room . Behind her, layers of striped cushions and a chocolate brown throw blanket bring in warmth and visual interest. Her light, dark brown and white oriental rug adds texture to the floor, complemented by a leather ottoman.
White walls brighten the space and keep the layers of brown from looking overwhelmingly dark. Beyond just looking beautiful in her home, Hough's 'warming cocoa hues' are becoming a huge color trend for the year. 'Move over gray, brown is the new neutral,' says Lena Gierasinska, interior design, and color expert at Barker and Stonehouse .
She continues: 'First seen on the SS24 catwalks, brown is now emerging as a key interior trend too. Warm, organic, and with more character and depth than grey, brown is the perfect neutral base layer for the home because it works well alongside so many different colors and materials.' A post shared by Julianne Hough (@juleshough) A photo posted by on Further, the merits of decorating with brown aren't limited to one shade, it's popular largely because it is so versatile.
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