Vivid, warm and gorgeously inviting, brown paint has so much to offer for both heritage and contemporary interiors. The sheer range of tones, from deep chocolate and dark coffee to creamy caramel and butterscotch, makes it an incredibly adaptable paint that perfectly partners with a surprisingly varied collection of tones. The orange and yellow undertones mean that brown paint works particularly well with warming colours. However, for subtle, understated elegance, it also teams up beautifully with neutral paints and sublime cream. For a burst of energy, add red to the mix, either as an accent or within a more complex wallpaper or wall mural, finishing with a final flourish of crisp white.
Brown paint brings a restful, earthy feel to a living room when combined with harmonising colours such as sage green. Or go full retro with a mid-century palette that includes spicy reds, yellows and oranges. For a dash of opulence, add a mocha brown to bronze metallics and accent with cream or taupe for a sublimely sophisticated mix. Or add that authentic rustic feel to a country cottage kitchen with brass and copper touches.
