Velvety, Delicious Chocolate Brown Is the Design World’s Chicest Moody Neutral – Shop 24 Pieces That Bring Its Decadent Warmth Home

Chocolate brown has depth, versatility, and effortless elegance. Once you have a taste of this decadent color, you'll never want to stop decorating with it

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There's something undeniably alluring about chocolate brown in interior design. As a neutral, it has an innate ability to ground a space. But because of its richness, it holds a level of depth and drama that usually can only come from bolder shades. With brown, you get all the impact without the intensity of a dark blue or a deep green.

It's no wonder that chocolate brown has become such a prominent color trend in the design world. It's strong and captivating, but also soft and relaxing. In some scenarios, it leans ultra-luxe and sophisticated, but in others, it creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Any interior design style can benefit from a taste of chocolate brown – whether it be a room color drenched in the shade or furnishings upholstered in its charming tone.


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Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.