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Trendy Color Combos: Brown and Plum

Every year, new colors become trendy in the interior design world. One year it may be pink, the next it's turquoise, the year after that it's orange. One of this year's trendy color combinations is the pairing of warm, chocolatey brown and elegant plum purple. These two colors can be used in nearly every room of the home and can be included in kitchen designs, bathroom designs, bedroom designs and beyond.

Brown and plum are particularly easy colors to work with. To start, whatever room you are designing, the furniture or cabinetry can be done in warm wood tones. For example, in living room designs, the coffee table, side tables and media center may all be done up in deep ebony wood tones or in dark, warm walnut tones.

The walls can then be painted a shade of plum. However, plum can be overwhelming since it is such a dark, luxurious color. So it's perfectly acceptable to pair this hue with a shade a few hues lighter and use the plum as an accent wall color instead.

On a side note, because the furniture for this color combination is in neutral shades, you'll find that when plum is out and a new color comes in, it's easy to update with a fresh coat of paint. Good interior design is always versatile and this color combination is no exception.

For wall decor, floral prints are perfect for accenting this color combination. Oil paintings of violets, calla lilies or lavender are all perfect options. You can also pair this color combination easily with other botanical prints.

It is not out of the question to add in a third color to this color scheme. Green is a perfect choice. Good decorating ideas, whether they be decorating ideas for living rooms or bedroom decorating ideas, always include versatility. Deep, rich greens or even light hues of green work perfectly alongside this color combination.

Other color option to add into the space could be light shades of linen. Remember, plum and brown are both rich, deep colors and they can easily become overwhelming. Pairing an accent wall in either hue with linen colored walls is always recommended, as these shades can make the room feel dark. However, you can also pair linen colored accessories with the room, such as curtains and upholstery, to help keep the space light and airy without taking away from the overall color scheme of the room.