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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sophie Edwards

I thought chocolate brown was 2025's most uninspired trend – but the nostalgic color pairing in Jackie Kennedy's 1970s living room proves that the 'dated' shade is utterly timeless

Jackie kennedy against the manhattan skyline.

When 2025 color trend reports started dropping at the beginning of the year, one shade appeared on every list: chocolate brown. I couldn't stifle the yawn escaping my lips. It felt like a continuation of the same sad, beige, 'quiet luxury' interiors we've been seeing since 2023.

An archival image of Jackie Kennedy's pink and brown living room from the 1970s in New York has completely changed my mind.

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