Trend Alert: Bold Earthy Hues

Whether pulling color ideas from the mountains, oceans, deserts or forests, the earth is our best source of inspiration. Bring the world’s beautiful hues into your home in a new, stunning way.

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Make an Earthy Impression

Not just relegated to browns, sands and grays, earth tones run the range from reds and oranges to greens and blues. And even the safest of earthy shades can be amped up to transform a room from bland to striking. From kitchens and bathrooms to bedrooms and living rooms, these color palettes inspired by Mother Earth are sure to inspire a refresh of your home.

From: Lauren Nelson

Achieve All-Out Glam

Gorgeous stonework wraps this main bathroom in full-on drama. Floor-to-ceiling slabs are the epitome of pure luxury that’s highlighted by trendy mixed metals — oil-rubbed bronze and brass — in the fixtures and hardware. A bright white double vanity and soaker tub, along with a picturesque window, break up the deep hues, allowing the eye to rest.

From: FLO Design Studio

Swim Into the Deep Blues

For this waterside retreat, designer Karen B. Wolf pulled inspiration from the deep blue seas. Dark navy cabinetry pairs with a chevron-striped backsplash for this entertaining-ready wet bar. The rest of the space is kept white and bright for a sophisticated nautical aesthetic.

From: Karen B Wolf Interiors

Look Up Into the Blacks

Compose a more intimate environment for your bedroom by painting the ceiling black. Even painted black, the wood planks add a decidedly more rustic feel than if the ceiling had been left flat. Soft neutrals juxtapose against the shades of ebony.

From: Pineapple House Interior Design

Consider One Shade for All

Create an all-encompassing design by painting your walls and ceiling the same shade. A rich green hue envelopes this cozy living room, giving the space a warm, inviting atmosphere. Traditional furnishings upholstered in bold reds and oranges enliven the room with color.

From: White Arrow

…Or Use a Color Sparingly

On the other hand, if a room saturated with color isn’t your speed, bring in small doses of a bold earthy hue. Forest green curtains add depth to the sparse color palette in this sweetly cottage bedroom.

From: White Arrow

Establish a Decor Backdrop

A warm gray sets the scene for a full-of-color display. Jewel-toned upholsteries, a glossy black mantel and a striped black-and-white ceiling blend an eclectic glam style that jumps off the slate walls. Floating modern firewood racks flank the painted stone fireplace, which is chicly of-the-moment without sacrificing any of its original charm.

From: Crystal Sinclair

Bring in One Bold Color

Modern farmhouse at its best, this kitchen starts with raw wood cabinetry, muted gray countertops and a square-tiled backsplash. The island is painted a vivid green and centers the space with a pop of color. A shiplap coffered ceiling brings architectural detail overhead.

From: Naomi Stein

Embrace History and Today

Rustic and utterly inviting, this former horse barn was transformed into a guest cottage. Decorated with antique farm tools, the space keeps a part of its past alive, while providing luxe amenities, such as a copper soaking tub. Sage green walls trimmed in earthy red make for a calm, welcoming color palette.

From: Brown Harris Stevens - NYC

Ground Your Room in Warmth

Terracotta tiles warm a space like none other. Distressed black cabinets and sepia countertops, as well as concrete countertops wrapped with Spanish tiles, infuse the kitchen with an Old-World design.

From: Seven Gables Real Estate

Deliver With the Geometrics

Utterly contemporary, the living room doesn’t feel stark because of the rich wood panels. Metallic etching on the panels echoes the graphic design of the tone-on-tone wallpaper. Enrich a simple palette by adding jewel hues and fun patterns through accessories.

From: Joe Human

Create a Homey Vibe

A step into this heart of the home instantly transports you into a kitchen made for cast iron pans, passed-down recipes and gatherings of loved ones. Pine green cabinetry mixes beautifully with natural wood cabinetry and rustic ceiling beams, and for an extra bump of color, the window frames are also painted the same green as the cabinets.

From: Long & Foster® Real Estate, Inc.

Sink Into Luxury

Channeling European traditionalism, this expansive bathroom is seeped in a golden hue. The wall treatment brings instant texture to the space, and elaborate moldings, exposed beams and stained-glass windows fill the room in grandeur.

From: Seven Gables Real Estate

Design With Contrast

Anchor a bright and airy palette with deeper earthy hues. This modern kitchen leans into clean lines and minimal style with built-in cabinets that have a no-frill and no-hardware front. Glass pendants illuminate the extra-long island clad in a waterfall countertop.

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Revel in the Natural Side

Use varied tones of the same hue to create an interesting and cohesive design. Deep charcoal wainscoting leads into a mural of mountains, painted in calming muted grays. A leather headboard and faux fur pillows enhance the natural aesthetic.

From: Joe Human

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Trend Alert: Bold Earthy Hues

Related To:

Shop This Look

Make an Earthy Impression

Achieve All-Out Glam

Swim Into the Deep Blues

Look Up Into the Blacks

Consider One Shade for All

…Or Use a Color Sparingly

Establish a Decor Backdrop

Bring in One Bold Color

Embrace History and Today

Ground Your Room in Warmth

Deliver With the Geometrics

Create a Homey Vibe

Sink Into Luxury

Design With Contrast

Revel in the Natural Side

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