The Beauty of Brown

Various woods and leathers meld to create a welcoming mood in this cozy living room in shades of brown. Designer Judith Balis suggests: "Calm the eye by breaking up harsh angular lines of architectural features with soft curvy pieces and accessories like these opposing camel-backed sofas and round copper mirror."

Different shades of brown can work very well together, even in the same furniture piece like this custom chair. Design by Darla Blake. Photo by Dan Steinberg.

This isn't your grandmother's wood paneling. These rich panels delineate a dining room and offers a sleek, neutral backdrop for the eye-catching modern painting. Design by Christopher J. Grubb. Photography by Scott Mayoral.

Warm colors make a small bathroom seem larger. Create a sophisticated look like this one by mixing rich woods with a granite countertop and rich salmon accessories. Design by Beth Haley.