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What Colors Go With Brown? 20 Stylish Combinations for Any Room
We’re excited to share that Apartment Therapy recently featured one of our kitchen remodels — a warm, modern space designed by Melissa Filter and Millicent Murphy of the Meadowlark Design+Build team. In the article, Melissa shares how to make the classic color brown feel fresh and inviting again:
“Brown brings warmth and depth, but the secret is contrast,” Melissa explains. “By layering in white counters, light floors, and natural light, the space feels fresh and bright.”
The piece highlights how thoughtful material combinations and intentional use of light can transform a space — principles that guide all of our projects.
Read the full feature here on Apartment Therapy.
At Meadowlark Design+Build, we believe that Design Matters — and we’re proud to see our team’s work recognized by one of the most trusted voices in home design.
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3 Designer Tips for Working with Brown
Inspired by our feature in Apartment Therapy, we wanted to share a few key design takeaways from the article — practical ways to make brown feel fresh, inviting, and full of character in your home:
When used thoughtfully, brown can bring warmth, sophistication, and timeless appeal to a space. Here are a few designer-inspired ideas for making it shine:
1. Draw from nature for a calm, cohesive look. Take cues from the outdoors — brown naturally complements other earthy hues like olive, terracotta, and golden ochre. You can also mix in muted cool tones that share that same grounded feel, depending on your home’s color story.
2. Use contrast to create energy. Brown truly stands out when paired with something unexpected. Try setting it against deep maroon, inky black, or a vibrant accent like lime or cobalt. This play between warmth and contrast adds depth and keeps the palette feeling dynamic, not dull.
3. Layer textures as well as tones. One of brown’s biggest strengths is how versatile it is in different materials. Blend finishes like wood, leather, velvet, and bronze to build richness within a single palette. Mixing textures gives the space a tactile, dimensional quality that feels both inviting and refined.
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