Designers turn to brown color palettes when they want to create neutral rooms that are both rich and inviting. For brown is a color that can skew dark and warm or light and airy - if you choose the right tones and pair it with the right shades, it's perhaps the most versatile decor shade there is.
In fact, these tones exist in all the most sophisticated schemes as there are a wide range of colors that go with brown. 'I always think that whatever color you choose, it should have a hint of the earth in it,' says the acclaimed British designer, Russell Sage. 'Instead of, say, a banana yellow, go for one that has a more brown pigment. Or instead of a bright red, tone it down a few notches with some brown.'
