Cozy Up With Warm Clay Colors
Give your space an autumn color splash with shades of pumpkin and persimmon
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Color such as burnt sienna, terra cotta and russet may not be the vivid show-stopping colors of autumn, but they are still hues of the harvest. These are the quiet cousins of outrageous orange and radical red. They represent clay chimineas, chrysanthemums, ornamental corn and apple cider. These muted, earthy hues provide instant coziness and warmth to your home, which is just what you may be looking for during the colder months. These are definitely colors that will bring the autumn outdoors inside. I feel toasty just thinking about it!
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This bar area is a great example of how to use muted, autumn hues to create a monochromatic look. Here, soft shades of russet and apricot surround this space and gives it a very sumptuous feeling.
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Clay colors are earthy, but you don't have to limit them to traditional and rustic spaces. Terra cotta works very well in this contemporary dining room and it also accentuates the artwork.
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by LKM Design
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| Burnt orange upholstered chairs pick up all the other natural tones in this kitchen. This enticing color invites guest to pull up a chair to the island, and perhaps enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie! |
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by Maria Killam
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| Soft clay tones work very well with other light hues. Used as an accent, this shade of persimmon adds interest without overwhelming the room. |
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In this bathroom, a burnt sienna wall color complements the slate flooring which creates a very harmonious look. This type of orange is flattering to all skin tones, so it is a great choice for the bathroom.
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| Even in a space painted with a saturated cool blue, pops of terra cotta add instant warmth and create a beautiful contrast. |
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A rusty color is a great choice for a fireplace wall because it accentuates the warmth of the flame, and that doubles the cozy factor.
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| Umber is a color that leans more toward brown, but it has subtle orange undertones making it a warm and comfortable color for any gathering space in your home. |
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| Even a small amount of rusty orange can warm up a space, so consider using it for an accent wall in your home. Clay Colored Paint Picks: Chrysanthemum 6347 by Sherwin Williams Chilvalry Copper 240D-6 by Behr Harvest Moon 2167-30 by Benjamin Moore More Color Inspiration: Color Inspiration: From the Mediterranean Color Watch: Cozy Up With Brown |
Ideabook published on Oct. 2, 2011.
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I love all the spicy, warm colors in every photo above.
Also, I am searching for a muted clay or muted rusty color for our MB. The carpet is soft olive green. thank you.