Chocolate Furniture

Warm, rich chocolate finishes, upholstery and accents make a tasteful addition to your home decor. This decadent and sophisticated dark brown lends depth to light color palettes balances bold hues and gives any space a natural vibe. Is chocolate furniture the right fit for your home? Consider the many uses of this chic, versatile shade to decide for yourself. More

Popular Chocolate Color Schemes

While some home decorators feel intimidated by dark colors, chocolate is actually one of the easiest hues to add to your decor. Because it's neutral, brown is a breeze to coordinate with almost any other shade for a relaxed yet elegant look. Check out these mocha color palettes for inspiration when decorating with chocolate:

• Engaging Earth Tones: Colors from nature such as chestnut, rust and moss will always feel like a natural pairing. Try decorating a soothing, nature-themed bedroom with a chocolate headboard, sandy beige comforter and terracotta pillows. A coffee-brown sofa coordinates well with a sage rug and forest-green throw pillows to bring the outdoors into your family room.
• Elegant Neutrals: Those who prefer their decor stately and subdued may prefer neutral color schemes. Sleek leather chairs in chocolate lend dimension to a cream living room set, and a dark umber ottoman is the perfect accompaniment to a tan reading chair. Go monochromatic with shades of chocolate, or mix gray, white and brown to your heart's content.
• Chocolate and Pastels: While it may seem surprising, deep brown works well with pastels for a look that's equal parts soft and chic. For example, choosing a chocolate beanbag chair for your tween's lilac, ice-blue or blush-pink room keeps her color scheme both sweet and sophisticated.

Chocolate-Finished Furniture

Walnut, hickory and other dark wood finishes are popular for modern or traditional furniture. Chocolate dining room sets, dining chairs and servers pop against light walls in kitchens and dining rooms, while deep brown bedroom furniture makes your nighttime retreat feel luxurious.

Upholstery in Chocolate

Stylish and practical, mocha hues are a favorite for fabric accents and upholstery. Dark shades like pecan and espresso tend to hold up well to frequent use. Pick chocolate sectional sofas, loveseats and recliners for family spaces to make cleanup a cinch. Dark brown is also a common color for leather furniture, another durable choice to keep things kid and pet friendly.

Chocolate Accents

In decorating, as in life, a little can go a long way with rich, concentrated chocolate. Home decor such as dark brown throw blankets and accent benches add just a little cocoa to the mix. Balance a vibrant living room set with a chocolate accent chair, or lend some character to white kitchens with mahogany barstools. Give any room a sweet finishing touch with a hint of chocolate.