Make your home feel cozy with earth tones
Blacks, browns, oranges, reds and even yellows are often considered to be earth tones that can help add warmth and coziness to a space.
Earth tones work especially well in spaces that are overly cool or large and cavernous, as they add a welcoming feeling.
Looking for ways to infuse warmth into your home? Here are some top do’s and don’ts for using earth tones.
Things you should do
■ Do blend a neutral palette of earth tones such as brown, black and taupe.
■ Do use earth tones as foundation colors to serve as a blank canvas and springboard to a color story.
■ Do use earth tones to add a sense of warmth and coziness to a space.
■ Do add organic elements such as greenery or succulents.
■ Do incorporate textiles to infuse earth tones into a space.
Things you shouldn’t do
■ Don’t overuse the same earth tone in the same space. Use tints, tones and shades.
■ Don’t be afraid to use black and brown together for a rich, luxurious feel.
■ Don’t overlook opportunities to incorporate earth tones in unexpected ways like a piece of artwork or furniture.
■ Don’t use earth tones in spaces that are overly dark, as they may make a space feel small and closed in.
■ Don’t ignore black and brown as foundation colors for other earth tones as part of an overall color scheme.