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What design trends have you seen leading the charge in 2025?
If you’re a designer or retailer who attended summer market this year, you likely noticed several new trends – from innovative outdoor furniture and decor to playful patterns and bold designs.
One of our favorite trends coming out of summer market and gaining traction in the industry is actually a nostalgic one for some. Making a bold comeback in 2025 is brown interiors – but in a fresh, innovative, luxurious way.
In this article, we’ll talk about the appeal of brown interiors, and provide some design inspiration for styling an interior using this familiar color scheme.
Why Brown is Back in Living Rooms, Bedrooms, and More
Brown interiors are back – and for good reason. From entirely color-washed interiors like Pantone’s Color of the year – Mocha Mousse to featured pieces of furniture and decor boasting shades of cocoa, tan, and wood – brown interiors can be a tasteful ode to the past. They can also be a simple way to incorporate natural earth tones into your interior, or create a cozy environment for visitors.
Benefits of a Brown Interior Design Theme
A brown interior design theme has a number of benefits for businesses and designers, including:
- Brown interiors are welcoming: Brown interiors have a warm, inviting feel to them that some brighter, white and gray interiors can’t compete with, providing your customers or clients with a comfortable space they’re eager to return to.
- Browns come with texture: Many brown materials have unique textures that are appealing to layer with one another – think of leather, wood, wicker, and even metal, and they’re versatile, compatible with a number of interior design styles.
- They can be bold or subtle: Interiors don’t need to be saturated with brown to complete the aesthetic – accessories and decor can be a sufficient nod to the trend.
- This trend is versatile: Brown interiors and decor are easy to mix and refresh – a significant benefit for businesses and designers that redecorate frequently.
5 Brown Interior Design Ideas Using Uttermost Pieces
Now considering the appeal of brown interiors and their advantages to businesses and designers alike, it’s time to get inspired with some of these brown interior design ideas.
Pinstripe 2 Door Cabinet
This mango wood cabinet with a light walnut finish and tambour border adds a modern, visual interest and unique texture to any brown interior. Matte black door pulls and legs offer a sleek, sophisticated finish that stands out against brown-shaded floors and walls.
Design tip: Top the pinstripe 2-door cabinet with a wooden bowl and some greenery for an earthy feel, or pair it with a mirror or wall art.
Rush & Dash Framed Prints
Looking to add a pop of brown to a brighter space? These Rush and Dash framed prints are a bold mix of brown tones and subtle black accents. The black gallery frame with a natural wood liner provides a bold contrast that helps it stand out against both white or dark brown accent walls.
Design tip: Consider switching around the orientation of these framed prints based on your space – these can be hung and stacked vertically or horizontally.
Hanover Arch Mirror
This Hanover Arched Mirror is surrounded by a thick, bronze frame and a brown marble bottom edge that add a sophisticated touch to a simple design. The piece is oversized, providing the opportunity to fill wall space and offer functionality to any room. This idea is especially beneficial for designers who want a subtle nod to brown design schemes.
Design tip: Not a fan of the arched style? No worries – consider this square Hanover Mirror instead with the same marble accent.
Percy Buffet Lamp
This Percy Buffet Lamp is another accent piece that can boast timeless elegance in any interior. It has ivory veining that can match any creamy, or light brown setting. The decorative brass plated stem coupled with a white linen shade offers a modern play on timeless materials.
Design tip: Pair either of the Hanover Mirrors above with the Percy Buffet Lamp to maximize the Emperador brown marble in each piece.
Griseus, Box
This decorative Griseus box is the perfect way to incorporate brown into a design scheme without it taking the main stage. The box mixes both brown and gray shades via travertine, a natural stone that creates a unique pattern in every piece. Because of its mix of shades, it fits well with any neutral paint color.
Design tip: Couple this piece with a cabinet styled with bronze handles, or the Percy Buffet Lamp above.
Bring Brown Interior Designs Back Into Your Home With the Help of a Wholesale Partner
The possibilities for brown interiors are seemingly endless. It’s crucial for designers and retailers to stay current on up-and-coming interior design trends and ideas like these to keep their current customers content and attract new ones.
Partnering with a wholesale furniture and decor supplier that’s constantly innovating and manufacturing innovative pieces based on trends like these can be invaluable for businesses and designers.
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