Trend Alert: Warm + Cozy Brown Rooms

Our favorite shade from HGTV Dream Home 2022 is a velvety hue reminiscent of hot cocoa. Not only does it add instant warmth to any space, but it’s also a trendy hue that feels completely timeless.

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Color Your Home in Comfort

Unlike the rich chocolates of yesteryear, this red-brown hue is deep yet muted, acting as a comfy neutral to any space. Whether you pull in the shade by painting your kitchen cabinets or opt for small notes through throw blankets and pillows, you’ll bring in of-the-moment color that’ll last more than a season.

Add in Depth of Color

Go ahead and embrace creamy white all over – in ivory walls, luxe marble and classic cabinets, but take a tip from this kitchen and bring in depth with a moment of sophisticated brown. The statement-making range hood in this heart of the home has a distressed finish that nods to a historic style.

From: Dale Sorensen Real Estate

Drape Your Windows

When you have a stunning view like this waterside retreat, floor-to-ceiling windows are a must for making the most of your surroundings. However, you also want the option to shut out the glaring sun when needed, as well as blocking out light at nights to keep sea turtles safe. The soft brown draperies cozy up this living room and add privacy.

From: FirstTeam Real Estate

Embrace the Glamour

Don’t be afraid to bring together a mix of materials and elements for an uber-luxe design. Damask-printed smoky wall panels blend with linear tilework and two paint colors: a muted brown on the back walls and sky-blue overhead. Instead of hanging an opulent chandelier from the ceiling, an oversized painting delivers the same amount of appeal.

From: Latter and Blum, Inc. Realtors

Opt for Contemporary Shine

Not just for classic Shaker cabinets, try our chosen shade on modern kitchen cabinet – with a high-gloss finish. Galvanized steel countertops cover this extra-large island, which serves as a prep area, cooktop, hangout spot and additional dining space.

From: Harry Norman, REALTORS

Back It Up in Brown

This dynamic room is full of color and pattern, from the tufted velvet sectional and ornate area rug to the geometric-printed curtains. Setting the backdrop to the whole room is a grid-style accent wall, featuring a deep brown hue, black grids and a mix of art and mirrors.

From: Village Properties

Deck Out With Wood

Wood is the perfect way to bring in warms shades of brown. This kitchen is made for gathering and finds its base in pale woods and sand-hued countertops. Medium-toned wood beams and transitions throughout the space bring the just-right amount of contrast and interest to the room.

From: Brown Harris Stevens - NYC

Look for Cushy Furniture

In this Montecito, Calif., home, modern southwestern style reigns supreme. All-white walls, ceiling beams and fireplace act as a timeless backdrop to multiple cozy arrangements of furniture: one for intimate conversations and one for watching TV. A pair of barrel armchairs deliver a dose of warmth to the space.

From: Village Properties

Combine Your Interiors + Exteriors

In this living space that seamlessly blends the indoors and out, creams and browns abound for a casual yet refined style. Expansive glass doors fully retract to double the living area, creating plenty of room for parties or just to enjoy the beautiful Arizona landscape.

From: Long Realty Company

Pair It With Black

When partnered with sleek black, the reddish-brown hue gets a sophisticated update. In this contemporary Georgia cabin, the modern bathroom has all the amenities ever needed. The window-paned view of the walk-in shower shows a space alive with houseplants, as well as spa-like sprays and showerheads.

From: Harry Norman, REALTORS

Cue the Metallics

Glam up shades of brown with metallics. In addition to brass hardware and fixtures, this bathroom has an archway of gold-and-white zigzag tile over the bathtub.

From: Smith & Associates Real Estate

Deliver a Homey Vibe

Earthy browns ground a room in warmth and comfort. Grounded with a buffalo check rug, the close-knit seating area exudes a modern country aesthetic with its tan leather chairs, antler decor and built-in bookshelves. Faux fur throws add a cozy tactile appeal.

From: Carissa Miller

Go All Out

When you want to make a statement, paint the town (or in this case, the room) all the same rich shade of chocolate. Though much deeper than our shade of Hot Cocoa, this hue definitely has wow factor, especially when used from floor to ceiling. To break up the constant color, Isabel Ladd Interiors intermingles exciting patterns, ivory curtains and notes of gold metallic.

From: Isabel Ladd Interiors

Try Out a Classic Color Combo

There are some color palettes that are just as current now as they were a hundred years ago, and this is one of them. Wedgewood blue and muted browns elevate this kitchen with a decidedly historic yet timeless design.

From: Bradshaw Designs

Mix and Match Designs

Draw from a variety of styles to create a room that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Gray grasscloth walls pair with Shaker wainscoting for a classic backdrop that juxtaposes against the contemporary abstract rug and chandelier. For an unexpected touch, a graffiti-marked canvas dwells on the wall.

From: D2 Interieurs

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