30 Brown Rooms That Feel Cozy, Sophisticated and Surprisingly Fresh

Interior design and color trends are ever-evolving, but making bold color choices that perfectly showcase your own unique style is always in style. While other earth tones, like grassy greens, watery blues and taupe, continue to be popular, more and more designers are cozying up to saturated shades of brown, like the yummy cocoa enveloping this sunny master suite.

Wrapped in rich, chocolatey brown from ceiling to floor trim, this color drenched bedroom proves how calming brown can be. And the home value pros at Zillow agree. Their most recent survey found that brown bedrooms were tops when increasing resale prices, with homebuyers responding that they'd offer $2K more for homes with a bedroom painted in the serene shade. Looking for ways to incorporate this trending hue into your home? Read on for designer-approved ideas for every room.

This Colorado mountain house underwent a major reno to serve as the Gaines family's very own fixer-upper and mountain getaway. Chip and Joanna designed the entry so guests and family are greeted with multiple warm shades of brown with antique oak boards cladding the foyer's walls and ceiling, while the adjacent living room boasts a massive fieldstone fireplace and the home's original brick floor.

While this living room's coffee-hued, paneled walls (coated in Raku by C2 Paint) certainly set a warm and cozy scene, the Bordeaux-hued leather Chesterfield sofa adds a subtle but spicy bit of contrast.

Marquetry, or small thin slices of colorful and heavily figured wood applied in a decorative pattern, is a centuries-old artform that takes furniture from simply functional to daringly decorative. In this luxe powder room, the vanity's rich wood tones and decorative graining command center stage while gold-accented, chocolate-brown sisal wallpaper glams up the space.

Decorative plate walls are definitely having a moment — and, when you've spent years collecting 19th-century English and American transferware as designer James Farmer has, you want to put those pretties on display. Trickier to find than blue-and-white transferware (the most produced color), brown plates were mainly produced during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, but heritage brands (like Johnson Brothers,) continued to manufacture the timeless patterns well into the 20th Century.

To score antique beauties like these for yourself, scour local flea markets, vintage fairs and estate sales. Online secondhand retailers are also a great resource, but be prepared to pay more for the click-and-pay convenience.

Entering this bathroom from House of Rolison is a total vibe, largely thanks to the warm, nutty brown board-and-batten walls. A modern marble countertop, checkerboard tile floor and a 60s- and 70s-inspired horn inlay mirror mix eras in a way that feels fresh.

Proof positive that dark colors needn't make a space feel dark, this bedroom's richly stained paneled walls and trim visually recede, helping the space feel larger. Designer Marie Flanigan layered in pale carpet, bedding and accents, along with a sculptural overhead light fixture to brighten up the space.

Contrary to popular belief that small spaces must be white to feel bright, designer Brian Patrick Flynn proves that richer shades, like this dark espresso, can make a petite room, closet or pantry feel larger — as long as there's ample overhead light.

Inspired by the cozy charm of an English cottage kitchen, the team at Copper Sky Design + Remodel chose elements that were timeless instead of trendy for this award-winning design. Sage green cabinets stretch up to the 10-foot ceiling, while the designers grounded the expansive space with warm-toned tile that looks like weathered terracotta or brick pavers. (It's actually glazed porcelain tile, which brings modern durability and comfort underfoot.)

Knotty pine paneling draws your eye up to the soaring ceiling in this sunny foyer. Desginer James Farmer chose Schumacher's Coconut Grove wallpaper to add more rich, umber tones. The warm, figural pine that crowns the ceiling is more than just a pretty face. It’s also a durable and sustainable material that's been a top choice for tongue-and-groove paneling in European architecture for centuries.

Earthy brown walls (painted Nutshell by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams) bring a naturally refined feel to this powder room designed by Brian Patrick Flynn. The rich wood vanity, woven sconce and landscape artwork play up the nature-inspired appeal.

While colorful painted cabinets are still a designer favorite, kitchen cabinetry that showcases wood's natural tones is a trend that's coming on strong. Here, designer Shannon Eddings coated the kitchen's French doors and central island in a soft, pistachio green to create eye-catching, warm/cool contrast with the natural, oak cabinetry.

Brunschwig & Fils Bird and Thistle wallpaper featuring shades of beige and brown fills this petite powder room with pattern and a sense of movement. A vintage tortoiseshell bamboo mirror and brass lamps add to the small bath's warmth while a dark, slate blue vanity creates colorful contrast.

Tucked away in a guest cottage that's part of the Gaines family's Colorado mountain home, this newly renovated bedroom features the same timeless style that Chip and Jo bring to all their projects — and feels like the cozy room version of your favorite flannel shirt with mushroom-hued plaid wallpaper.

Shades of brown showcase a more-is-more approach in this coastal bedroom. Proving that different wood hues can pair beautifully, a dark walnut Eastlake (late Victorian) mirror looks right at home atop a midcentury faux bamboo dresser in a light, natural finish. Cocoa-colored grasscloth is the textural backdrop against which a trio of handwoven African baskets create eye-catching 3-D artwork.

A group of antique European boiserie (or carved wood) panels create an artful accent in this welcoming guest room where wood-framed headboards are softened up with cocoa brown plaid upholstery. Designer James Farmer worked in other warm accents with a honey-hued console table between the beds and plump pillows, covered in Schumacher 'Lotus Garden' fabric in a fiery shade.

Reminiscent of a Jazz Age speakeasy, this luxe home game room, designed by Lindye Galloway, has an intimate, lounge-like feel thanks to the ceiling, walls and trim all painted with the same saturated, chocolatey brown shade. Lindye provided seating for a crowd with a long, custom channel-tufted banquette and four low, barrel chairs. Small tables provide a perch for your cocktail when the pool game heats up.

Richly stained white oak paneling and trim warms up this bathroom niche where a soaking tub holds center court under a massive leaded window. Custom, pinch-pleated linen draperies support the cozy corner's warm color palette with a scrolling brown botanical print.

Take a design cue from HGTV Dream Home and cozy up your bedroom with natural touches, like matchstick blinds shading the windows and a plush, sculpted wool rug underfoot. Designer Brian Patrick Flynn layers luxe fabrics on the king-size bed with menswear-inspired plaid pillows and touches of velvet and organic cotton.

Showcasing the natural warm patina of Southern longleaf heart pine, this Alabama study's renovation stays true to the home's 1845 roots while cozying up the space for a busy, modern-day family of four. By restoring — instead of replacing — the home's original bookshelves, designer James Farmer preserved part of the home's history while celebrating the rich beauty of the locally sourced wood.

When you want to make a statement, paint the town (or in this case, the room) all the same rich shade of chocolate. This hue definitely has wow factor, especially when used from floor to ceiling in a high-gloss finish. To break up the continuous color, designer Isabel Ladd intermingled exciting patterns, ivory curtains and notes of metallic gold.

Designer Shannon Eddings made this homey living area even more comfortable and inviting with warm, latte-colored walls and a built-in bar coated in a contrasting shade of cinnamon. A cozy gold sectional and vintage-inspired decor amp up the homespun charm.

White kitchens, long a darling of the design world, show no signs of fizzling out anytime soon. To really spice up a white kitchen, mix in a bit of dark contrast, via a statement-making kitchen island as designer Marie Flanigan has here with a massive custom stained island, topped with Rosso Levanto marble.

In this classic southern estate, designer James Farmer creates a lovely contrast between warm and cool shades with pale cabinetry, trim and Carrara marble tile paired with sepia-toned floral wallpaper and a custom Roman shade in a saturated brown damask fabric.

Unlike the rich chocolates of yesteryear, this mauve-brown hue (Hot Cocoa by Sherwin Williams) is deep yet muted, acting as a comfy neutral to any space. Whether you pull in the shade by painting your kitchen cabinets or opt for small notes through throw blankets and pillows, you’ll bring in of-the-moment color that’ll last more than a season.

There are some color palettes that are just as current now as they were a hundred years ago, and this is one of them. Slate blue and shades of brown elevate this Craftsman living room from Copper Sky Design + Remodel with a decidedly historic yet timeless design.

Earthy browns ground a room in warmth and comfort. Grounded with a buffalo check rug, the close-knit seating area exudes a modern country aesthetic with its tan leather chairs, antler decor and built-in bookshelves. Faux fur throws add a cozy tactile appeal.

A textured accent wall creates movement in this cocoa-colored master bedroom from Baker Design Group. Layering rich browns and warm neutrals create a luxe, relaxing atmosphere, while metallic accents add glamor.

In this Montecito, Calif., home, modern southwestern style reigns supreme. All-white walls, ceiling beams and fireplace act as a timeless backdrop to multiple cozy arrangements of furniture: one for intimate conversations and one for watching TV. A pair of barrel armchairs deliver a dose of warmth to the space.