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Various shades of brown – Wooden furniture for the living room

In the fashion world, the colour brown is considered quite difficult to use. In order for it to look good, its shade must be perfectly matched to the colour of the hair and skin of the person wearing it. It is completely different in the world of interior design, where bronze is one of the most popular colours. Light shades of brown look great in modern and provincial interiors, while dark wood is the perfect choice for rooms decorated in rustic style. Brown furniture adds cosiness to a room. The only question that remains is what shade of brown to use?

Cosy living rooms - Rustic style furniture

Brown furniture in the living room is associated with rustic styles. You cannot imagine this style without a bespoke wooden wardrobe or chunky table. By far the most popular furniture used is made from dark wood, like oak. It introduces a unique atmosphere to the room. However with rustic design not all the furniture needs to be made of natural wood. A rustic desk will fit perfectly with an MDF bookcase. This type of compromise will allow you to save money while still maintaining a rustic style. When we visualise this arrangement it brings to mind the coziness and warmth of a home fire. We can add to the picture a chunky dining table and chairs, old leather books to the bookcase and comfortable armchairs. Since dark wood furniture can be a bit overwhelming, it is worth adding to the room colourful accents. For example, a sofa with a floral pattern or hand-embroidered napkins for the table, will add the finishing touches, using natural white accessories will also add to and soften the effect.

Harmony and simplicity – Furniture in the Scandinavian style

Brown furniture is also characteristic of the Scandinavian style. However, this time the style is focused on lighter shades of brown. Scandinavian furniture is often associated with shades of grey, but beige works just as well. It is these shades that add a feeling of warmth to Scandinavian interiors. A great choice is beige shelves in a bookcase. The grey or beige delicate shade, so characteristic of this aesthetic, fits into the Scandinavian style perfectly. The bookcase can be used for various things, a bookcase for family books or It can also be a practical partition that separates the living room from the dining area.

Classic or Modern – What style is better suited for brown furniture?

Does brown furniture fit into traditional style? Definitely! This applies to both wooden and upholstered furniture. For wooden Furniture, warm shades, like oak or walnut, work best. A solid wooden sideboard and desk will make the livingroom take on a unique atmosphere. Among the upholstered furniture, eco-leather models are particularly popular. Dark armchairs and a sofa will complete the look. Wooden furniture also works great in modern rooms. In modern rooms light shades, like pine, ash or beech should be used, A wooden bookcase will blend in perfectly with these expressive colours. If you want to add a metal table or a patterned sofa to it, modem design allows for crazy choices, which actually complement the wood.