Rust is the color I keep reaching for in interiors – here’s why it always works

Living room with rust chair and wood and white furniture.

Interior designer Nina Takesh is one of Homes & Gardens' new Editors-At-Large for By Design, sharing her thoughts on decor. See the rest of her articles here.

Rust has become one of those room color ideas I return to again and again in my work. It’s warm without feeling heavy, earthy without turning rustic, and bold without overwhelming a room. Sitting perfectly between red and brown, rust feels modern, approachable, and timeless all at once.