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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Zara Stacey

What color should I paint my walls if my furniture is brown? 6 expert-approved color combinations

What color should I paint my walls if my furniture is brown? Brown leather armchair, dark gray painted paneling, green bedroom with green throw, cream dining room with wooden table and chairs.

Whether it's a brown leather sofa or armchair in a living room, or a wooden table in a dining room or kitchen, there is no denying the enduring popularity of brown furniture – and when paired with the right wall color, it can be beautifully elevated to a whole new level.

So, which wall colors work best? Our design experts reveal that both warm and cool shades can work wonderfully for room color ideas with brown furniture; as brown is such an adaptable neutral, it can be perfectly paired with a whole host of different colors.

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