From warm neutrals to moody and vibrant verdant hues, designers share their favorite earthy tones for a cozy retreat.
SWEET SAND
Photo: Summer Ennis
Cheryl Luckett
Dwell by Cheryl Interiors, Charlotte
Likeable by Sherwin Williams
“When it come to earth tones, I like a little more unexpected color. This warm neutral with a hint of pink is the epitome of sophistication.”
EARTHY ELEMENTS
Photo: Julie Soefer
Marie Flanigan
Marie Flanigan Interiors, Houston
Hushed Hue by Benjamin Moore
“While it’s still light in color, this paint has beautiful earthy, warm undertones. I used it in my own home, as seen here, because it pairs beautifully with natural tones and textures.”
DEEP IN THOUGHT
Photo: Matthew Millman
Jay Jeffers
Jay Jeffers, San Francisco
Deep Secret by Benjamin Moore
“I used this shade in my own home in San Francisco, and I love the dark and sexy mood that it evokes.”
VIBRANT NATURE
Photo: Dustin Peck
Courtney McLeod
Right Meets Left Interior Design, New York City
Bamboo Shoot by Sherwin Williams
“For this bathroom, I combined modern fixtures with a historical color palette and classic motifs. I had the hand-painted wall border customized to coordinate with the earthy light Bamboo Shoot by Sherwin Williams that I splashed on the walls, molding, and baseboard.”
NATURAL REMEDY
Photo: Marco Ricca
Katie Leede
Katie Leede & Co., New York City
Hemp by The Paint Lab
“I find incorporating the unusual undertones of soil and earth, like this moody shade that we used in a recent Sag Harbor project, to be a soothing backdrop to our more spirited selections for the wallpaper and fabrics.”
DESERT DEN
Photo: Yoshihiro Makino
Josh Greene
Josh Greene Design, New York City
Iris 2 by The Paint Lab
“Terracotta feels right. It’s like blush but more butch. Perhaps because I spend time in the California desert but that level of color feels like it strikes the right note. Especially in this family room in Rancho Mirage, which was inspired by the 1970s and 1980s.”
WOODSY WARMTH
Photo: Grey Crawford
Jeff Andrews
Jeff Andrews Design, Los Angeles
Mouse’s Back by Farrow & Ball
“I’ve used this color in living rooms and bedrooms predominantly, and I love it because it’s almost muddy. It’s not khaki, or olive or brown, but it creates a cozy feeling.”
STORMY SEAS
Photo: Julie Soefer
Nina Magon
Nina Magon Studio, Houston
Seaworthy by Sherwin Williams
“It’s such a versatile color that is associated with openness and depth like the ocean.”
