Explore tropical tones.
Exotic locales produce distinctive color schemes, including this palette that features coffee-bean brown. Putty gray and creamy white are cool counterpoints to the warm brown—while yellow, citron and leafy green evoke images of sunbeams, tropical blooms and verdant growth.
Apply a rich brown shade.
Brown walls can enhance the warmth of a room, as seen here in this cozy study. Golden wood finishes, a throw splashed with copper, and a bronze side table blend forest-harvested hues and textures. White woodwork, an upholstered chair and a cowhide rug pop against the room’s dark surfaces; yellowish-green foliage and flowers give the room a refreshing lift.