Brown is a combination of the primary colours – red, yellow and blue. It is a serious, down-to-earth colour that is naturally rich. This colour is warm, friendly, approachable and engulfs one in a feeling of calm. It is comforting and makes people feel safe.
Since it is a colour that doesn't seek attention, preferring to stay in the background, brown allows the other colours around it to shine, enhancing its surroundings. Lighter browns, especially tan, taupe and beige, make great backgrounds, helping accompanying colours appear richer and brighter. Light brown offers minimal risk but has more impact than white or ivory.
Often considered an autumn and winter colour, brown can show a degree of sophistication and elegance depending on what it is associated with it. For example, a brown designer rug with soft white or ivory décor can appear stylish and classy. This colour combination is more casual compared to the boldness of a black and white combo.
Dark wood furniture and brushed nickel paired with brown rugs create the perfect mesh between modern and traditional design. It brings refinement to a neutral room when styled with crisp, white woodwork. While a brown floor rug with green is usually earthy and layering neutrals can make the green pop.
Brown is also quite versatile. It works well with beachy blues and greens or dramatic jewel tones. Brown can be mixed with brighter, bolder accent colours and comes to life through patterns. The mix of patterns in furnishings is the key to success.
Decorating with brown is definitely not boring. Brown is a rich colour that is warm, comforting and helps accompanying colours appear brighter. Brown wool rugs can be paired with certain elements and décor to appear sophisticated, elegant, modern or traditional. Click here to browse our collection of luxurious brown rugs or create your own brown custom rug.
