New Year’s Sale: Get 20% off Dwell with promo code YEAR20
SubscribeSign In
Collection by Megan Hamaker

Decorating with Earth Tones: Brown

When it comes to interior design it seems like some colors get all the glory. Here, we turn the spotlight on one of the underdogs—Brown, and prove how the earth tone can be rich, warm, and act as a great equalizer and neutral palette in a space.

View 7 Photos
The calf leather–upholstered banquette between the grand salon and the bedroom was designed by Perret and is original to the apartment; Claus likes to imagine that it’s where Perret would curl up for a nap.
The calf leather–upholstered banquette between the grand salon and the bedroom was designed by Perret and is original to the apartment; Claus likes to imagine that it’s where Perret would curl up for a nap.
The open living and dining plan is flooded with natural light. The wicker PK22 lounge chairs are by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen. The suspension lamp is by DePadova.
The open living and dining plan is flooded with natural light. The wicker PK22 lounge chairs are by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen. The suspension lamp is by DePadova.
Muji's compact sofa is suitable for small spaces, whether it's a tight-squeeze apartment or a small guest room. Available in brown, light grey, and dark grey, this couch makes saving space and money easy.
Muji's compact sofa is suitable for small spaces, whether it's a tight-squeeze apartment or a small guest room. Available in brown, light grey, and dark grey, this couch makes saving space and money easy.
SUMO DRUM TABLE Brown makes for wonderful soft accent pieces as well. Troscan Design cofounder Dierdre Jordan, along with her woodworker husband, make pieces like this white oak table topped by a fixed dark bronze tray.
SUMO DRUM TABLE Brown makes for wonderful soft accent pieces as well. Troscan Design cofounder Dierdre Jordan, along with her woodworker husband, make pieces like this white oak table topped by a fixed dark bronze tray.
BRANCH LOG RACK For those sonofaguns lucky enough to enjoy a working fireplace in their home, it is just about the time of the season for warming. Whether you're working with Duraflame quick start or the real deal rounded up in your rugged backyard, Susan Bradley's wood-brown powder-coated steel rack will keep your kindling in line until it's time to light the fire.
BRANCH LOG RACK For those sonofaguns lucky enough to enjoy a working fireplace in their home, it is just about the time of the season for warming. Whether you're working with Duraflame quick start or the real deal rounded up in your rugged backyard, Susan Bradley's wood-brown powder-coated steel rack will keep your kindling in line until it's time to light the fire.
SOLIS LAMP When the light filters through the laser-cut streams under the various shades of earth tones it creates a radiating pattern resembling the sun's rays, making the resulting shadow as much a part of the fixture as the structure itself.
SOLIS LAMP When the light filters through the laser-cut streams under the various shades of earth tones it creates a radiating pattern resembling the sun's rays, making the resulting shadow as much a part of the fixture as the structure itself.