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5 of the best brown chairs & how to style them
In this article, I’ll take you through the fundamentals of brown chairs; from colour schemes to styling, as well as my personal picks of the best brown chairs. Keep reading for all the insight you need.
24th January 2024
A warming and versatile shade, it’s easy to see why the colour brown is having a comeback. Whether it’s a brown leather armchair, brown accent chair or fabric dining chair, the earthy hue is once again a popular choice for fixtures and furniture in many homes.
In this article, I’ll take you through the fundamentals of brown chairs; from colour schemes to styling, as well as my personal pick of the best brown chairs. Keep reading for all the insight you need!
What colours go with a brown chair?
As an incredibly versatile shade, you’ll be pleased to know that brown chairs go with lots of different colours, giving you even more of a reason to invest in that chocolate brown chair, brown recliner chair or set of dark brown dining chairs you’ve had your eye on!
Here are some of the best shades to complement brown furniture:
Cream & white
Any shade of brown looks great alongside cream and white. Because brown, be it light or dark brown, is a naturally deep and rich colour, so surrounding it with something as fresh as white or cream really makes the brown pop without competing with it.
Orange & red
For something brilliantly bold, orange and reds match beautifully with brown. . Brown has an undertone of copper to it, so when you position it against orange or red, it naturally blends right in.
Having a brown chair with splashes of burnt orange or deep burgundy around it, through the use of cushions, curtains, throws and rugs) (you could even go as bright as pillar box red) will provide a lovely, warm and inviting end result that isn’t too vibrant and in-your-face.
Beige
It makes sense for beige and brown to go together because sandy beige contains red undertones that naturally work in harmony with brown. Beige is the ideal option if you want a neutral shade, but feel that white is too clinical or cream is too bland. Beige gives you the best of both worlds – neutral, with a great contrast for a bit of interest.
Grey
As another neutral, grey and brown work wonderfully together to create a sophisticated palette. Whilst grey offers a contemporary, cool tone, brown’s hues offer a warm contrast, giving you a colour scheme that evokes a calming and welcoming environment.
Green
It seems only sensible that brown should go so well with another earth colour. An amazingly versatile shade, any one of green’s plethora of hues will lend itself well to brown, blending beautifully to create a nature-inspired scheme and unrivalled colour combination.
How do you style a brown leather chair?
With such a fantastic array of colour combinations to choose from, styling your brown chair should be a relatively simple task.
Through the use of soft furnishings and accessories, such as throws and cushions, you can give your chair an added layer of interest and texture easily. It’s important to flag here that you need to be mindful about not overloading your chair. It may be that you only have space for one statement cushion or a thinner throw that isn’t going to swamp your chair. A small splash of a contrasting shade may be all you need to give your brown chair a new look.
Does grey go with brown furniture?
It really does. As a pair of neutrals, they’re like two peas in a pod. Both are neutral, so work hand-in-hand with each other. However, it’s probably best you make sure one’s light and one’s dark because dark grey and dark brown can look too gloomy, while light grey and light brown can look a little lacklustre. Light versus brown always works well.
Image credit: @our.bamburgh's LLB Illustrious Snuggler Chair in Dapple Chocolate
5 of the best brown chairs
You’ve read my styling advice, now here are my top five product picks:
1. Verona Pair Of Brown Dining Chairs
Offering the perfect update to your dining table, the Verona chairs are stylish upholstered and feature square stitched details to the back panel and industrial style angled black metal legs.
2. Esme Plain Swivel Chair
The Esme chair in Marble Collection Brown is a stunner of a chair.
Incorporating crushed velvet accents and stud detailing, as well as swivel functionality, it’s a real look-at-me piece!
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3. Sisi Italia Lucca Standard Chair
This Lucca standard chair is the ultimate brown leather armchair!
Deep and sturdy, with chunky arms providing plenty of support and a generously-cushioned back, it combines genuine Italian leather and high quality craftsmanship.
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4.Brodie Leather Standard Chair
Combining premium comfort and an unbeatable design, the Brodie leather standard armchair proudly boasts a timeless look with luxurious, high quality leather upholstery, support stitching and retro-inspired slim tapered legs.
It also comes complete with foam seat interiors as standard for added support.
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5. Bloom Velvet Love Chair
Sitting elegantly in brown, the Bloom Velvet Love Chair is covered in cosy velvet fabric and comes with fibre-filled interiors to offer a seat that’s both soft and stylish.
Big enough for two, the love chair is finished with floral designed scatter cushions for added comfort.
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Brown is a brilliantly grounded and diverse shade to incorporate into the home. It’s why brown chairs and sofas are such a living room staple. Dress them up or dress them down, brown chairs are a tried, tested and trending choice, and we can’t wait to see yours in-situ!
I hope I have given you some great reasons to add a brown chair to your home. For more brown interiors inspiration, read our articles, 6 ways to bring brown into your home and Brown sofa living ideas.
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