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8. Rich

Chocolate

When neutrals aren’t cutting it, up your

luxe levels with this indulgent shade

CREATE A WARM WELCOME Rich, TRY IT IN A
warm and decadent, shades of brown ooze BEDROOM
luxury and class – from dark chocolate and
cocoa, warm coffee and chestnut, to milkier Dark chocolate and
chestnut make a
truffle and cappuccino. Warm tones will cosy decadent combination
up chilly rooms, or in sunnier south-facing that oozes hotel chic.
spaces, choose grey or blue-toned browns. With its rich, coppery
tones, chestnut makes a
MIX IN MILKY WHITE Though dark, warm background colour
chocolate brown makes a surprisingly for a bedroom, with dark
velvety chocolate
soothing background that’s restful in
upholstery and bedding THE PERFECT MATCH
bedrooms and welcoming in living rooms giving it a smarter edge. Ideal Home recommends
and hallways. Temper it with areas of matt Chestnut matt emulsion,
white and cream on woodwork, shutters TRY IT IN £38 for 2.5ltr, Neptune
and panelling to relax its intensity. A KITCHEN
A brave choice for a
BRING SOME SHIMMER Warm
kitchen, but used in key
metallics make the perfect foil for chocolate areas – such as inside an
on mirrors, frames and fittings. Work in alcove – chocolate looks
plenty of low-level lighting in darker schemes. stunning. Whites and
creams or soft rose
KEEP IT SIMPLE BUT SUMPTUOUS and pale mint will pop
Don’t overdo it with too much ornate detail, against it, so showcase a
collection of kitchenware
let rich colours and textures speak for
or ceramics by displaying
themselves. Go for plush velvet and chenille it against a backdrop
on upholstery, curtains and soft furnishings. of dark chocolate.

Chimney Brick
intelligent matt
emulsion, £50 for
2.5ltr, Little Greene