By Cathy Hobbs
From Tribune News Service
Blacks, browns, oranges, reds and even yellows are often considered to be earth tones that can help add warmth and coziness to a space. Earth tones work especially well in spaces that are overly cool or large and cavernous, as they add a welcoming feeling.
Looking for ways to infuse warmth into your home? Here are some top do’s and don’ts for using earth tones.
Do’s
Do blend a neutral palette of earth tones such as brown, black and taupe.
Do use earth tones as foundation colors to serve as a blank canvas and springboard to a color story.
Do use earth tones to add a sense of warmth and coziness to a space.
Do add organic elements such as greenery or succulents.
Do incorporate textiles to infuse earth tones into a space.
Don’ts
Don’t overuse the same earth tone in the same space. Use tints, tones and shades.
A neutral furniture piece against a neutral wall. (Scott Gabriel Morris/TNS)
Don’t be afraid to black and brown together for a rich, luxurious feel.
Don’t overlook opportunities to incorporate earth tones in unexpected ways like a piece of artwork or furniture.
Don’t use earth tones in spaces that are overly dark, as they may make a space feel small and closed in.
Don’t ignore black and brown as foundation colors for other earth tones as part of an overall color scheme.
Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.
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