{"id":9775,"date":"2023-04-27T17:26:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T16:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloguat.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/?p=9775"},"modified":"2023-04-27T17:32:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T16:32:19","slug":"heres-how-to-decorate-with-earth-tones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/heres-how-to-decorate-with-earth-tones","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How to Decorate with Earth Tones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your home is a place of sanctuary. It\u2019s important that your home feels homely and that its aesthetics reflect its purpose. Incorporating earthy tones, such as a neutral palette, browns, oranges, greens and more, can help you to do that. You can choose to either go all-in or to use earthy accents, with either method bringing some warmth and cosiness to your space. From your furniture to your walls and all that\u2019s in between, here\u2019s some ideas on how you can decorate with earth tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Earthy Tones?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The answer is very much in the name. Earthy tones are shades that you would find out in nature, from the very Earth itself. Earthy colours are far ranging, including shades of terracotta, similar to desert colours, tans, browns, greens, reds, blues and more. A neutral colour palette is widely made up of varying shades of earthy tones and is incredibly versatile, making it a popular choice in both contemporary and traditional homes. There has been a real movement towards strengthening connections between our interiors and the outside world, bringing us closer to nature and earthy colours<\/a> are a simple yet effective way to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Make My House Feel Earthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Shoreditch 3 seater Chaise in Easy Clean Plush Velvet Umber<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple ways to utilise an earthy colour palette – it largely depends on the style and aesthetic you\u2019d like for your space. If you\u2019re going for a minimal Scandi look<\/a>, lighter neutral colours would be ideal to work with, whereas if you\u2019re looking to create a cosy, inviting space<\/a>, richer colours like burnt oranges, browns or greens<\/a> would be a great option. This guide will focus largely on how to create both earthy tones in your living room and bedroom earth tones, with options to completely change your d\u00e9cor or add a few small touches to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taupe Living Room Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Charnwood Corner Range in Easy Clean Matt Velvet Egyptian Cotton <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A neutral shade midway between brown and grey, taupe is a stylish, elegant earthy tone which works beautifully in a living room. There are lots of different shades to choose from so when considering taupe living room ideas, it\u2019s important to work out which one will give you the desired effect. In smaller rooms without much natural light, a lighter shade of taupe will help to make your room feel more spacious, while a darker taupe will create that feeling of cosiness and warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of taupe is its versatility. It works well with the majority of colours, giving you an abundance of choice in terms of what to pair it with. If using taupe on your walls, you could introduce bolder colours in your furniture \u2013 blue is a complementary colour to taupe and could be a stylish option for a sofa<\/a>, or you could stick to a more minimal route and choose a neutral colour, adding a splash of colour through your accessories. When using earth colours, texture is important \u2013 make sure to have an array of different textures so that your d\u00e9cor doesn\u2019t feel too flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taupe Bedroom Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to introduce earth tones in your bedroom, using taupe will give you the chance to create a warm, inviting, and relaxing space. When painting your walls taupe, consider what bedding and throws to use which will complement it, with the option of choosing a neutral bed frame<\/a> to further tie into the theme. Additional natural bedroom ideas include neutral rugs using natural materials and the use of wood through your additional furniture, with differing shades of brown and a variety of textures enriching your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate Living Room Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Sherwood Chaise in Easy Clean Plush Velvet Liver<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Warm and cosy, chocolate brown is a colour that envelopes you and as thus, is a great option for a living room<\/a>. Considering the depth of this colour, unless you have a lot of natural light, it may be too overwhelming for your walls and instead could be utilised through your furniture. Layering texture and colour will help you to make the most of this beautiful colour. If you choose a chocolate brown sofa<\/a>, think about beige throws and natural rugs, and create an earthy tones living room with splashes of reds and burnt oranges, which pair well with rich browns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate Bedroom Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bring some warmth and cosiness into your bedroom with a chocolate brown palette. Whether you choose to utilise it as a feature wall or through your bed frame<\/a>, it will create the perfect environment to snuggle in and relax. Pair with neutral colours such as greys, creams or greens or add a burst of colour with a vibrant teal, mustard or pink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Living Room Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Cowes 2 seater sofa bed in Easy Clean Plush Velvet Palm <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When thinking of green in the context of an earthy tones colour palette, there are numerous shades that fit the bill. As earthy tones are anything that is connected to the natural world, shades such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n