Colour of the month Many Shades of Brown - December 2018
“Brown in the color of nature itself. Brown is the color of an oakwood shelf. Brown is the road or the dirt. Brown is the trunks of the trees Or the rusty and worn-down keys. Brown is a table. Brown is the ground. Brown is the penny that I found.”
Colour of the month Many Shades of Brown - December 2018
Rich, dark, warm brown brings a sophisticated feel to interiors, and more intense brown tones can add a luxurious richness to your home.
Brown tones for me conjure up an "oldy worldly" feel, and knowledge that winter is finally nestling in. With that in mind, I have decided to create an environment using the many shades of brown, which you can play with around your home.
Self-portrait paintings of Rembrandt and Vilhelm Hammershøi and Art Deco fan wallpaper with gold accents adorn the living room walls. Deep brown velvet damask plush cushions on a Chesterfield leather sofa; a beautiful ornate Baroque mirror hanging above a flickering fire reflecting back the entire room. An Italian style chandelier with glass beads and drops create an elegant and sophisticated look.
Through a wooden panelled corridor, enter the kitchen with herringbone flooring, introducing depth to space. A beautiful, rich brown pendant light hangs over the large oak distressed dining table. Otto tiles bring texture and an interesting surface to the walls. Porcelain brown bowls - a collection from Serax designed by Pascale Naessens homespun style- add the finishing touches to the kitchen.
Striking gold-leaf palm wallpaper lends a rich mood to the bathroom, or you can opt for solid chocolate brown walls with a row of tall candles and glass vases to bring warmth to your room.
Picture a bedroom in shades of brown and with a painting by Rembrandt of 'A Bearded Man Wearing a Hat', circa 1655-1660 hanging on Art Deco motif wallpaper. On a simple, flat wooden framed bed, sits luxurious acacia bedding in rich cotton sateens, mini jacquards and bark effect yarn-dyed stripes, all from the Calvin Klein Home range. Finish off the bedroom with dark wood, vintage style side cabinet with books and a birch etched glass lamp holder.
