Last week I posted on blue, red, and pink rooms, so continuing in this vein, today I'll post some of my favorite brown and aubergine rooms.
These two dark, rich colors really pack a punch, and they go a long way in creating a luxurious and warm atmosphere. I love the way the light and bright colors of fabrics and accessories play off of dark walls. If you're scared of dark colors, perhaps you should embrace them in a small way, such as in a powder room. Flat browns and aubergines are always right, but if you want a high wattage effect, then go for the lacquered look. And if Billy Baldwin embraced these dark colors, then you know you can't go wrong!
These two dark, rich colors really pack a punch, and they go a long way in creating a luxurious and warm atmosphere. I love the way the light and bright colors of fabrics and accessories play off of dark walls. If you're scared of dark colors, perhaps you should embrace them in a small way, such as in a powder room. Flat browns and aubergines are always right, but if you want a high wattage effect, then go for the lacquered look. And if Billy Baldwin embraced these dark colors, then you know you can't go wrong!
Dining Room by Richard Keith Langham; color is Flat Brown by Pratt and Lambert (photo courtesy of Southern Accents)
Room for the 2005 House Beautiful Showhouse by Joe Nye
Room at top by Mario Buatta in a custom lacquered aubergine
That Joe Nye room is one of my favorites! Love the Chinese export porcelain against the dark walls.
ReplyDeleteMy mother's half bath off her "tv room" is Aubergine. Her interior decorator is fabulous. Initially I said yuck, but then I saw it and it's great looking. It's sort of a textured paint.
ReplyDeleteStyle Court- Yes, the porcelain looks GREAT against the brown walls!
ReplyDeleteA.- I want an aubergine room badly! I love that color, esp. when it's lacquered.
ReplyDeleteLaquered aubergine walls... How luxe!!!
ReplyDeleteLacquered aubergine walls...now you're talking. Flat brown walls...I shall remain the silent minority.
ReplyDeleteI love the 2nd picture.
ReplyDeleteXO
Anna