In today\u2019s technology-driven world, sometimes we all just need to touch grass<\/a>. And for some, that means bringing a little greenery into your home by using earthy color palettes in your interior design. Maybe you\u2019ve been toying with the idea of getting a mossy<\/a> rug, or found yourself gravitating toward an olive couch. Maybe you\u2019re thinking of painting your bedroom walls a rich brown, or crafting a cozy, neutral-toned reading nook that takes decor inspiration from a treehouse?<\/p>\n If so, you\u2019re in good company: Earthy colors seem to be everywhere in 2026. This year, actual moss<\/a>, grass, and other earthy materials have made appearances at fashion weeks and at art museums, including a flax and hemp sculpture<\/a> by artist Kl\u00e1ra Hosnedlov\u00e1 that recently debuted at the New Museum. At least one fashion designer\u2019s collection included a piece of clothing that looked like a wearable, living terrarium. Interior designers have noticed the down-to-earth trend at home<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n David Flack of Flack Studio<\/a> in Melbourne\u2014who designed Troye Sivan\u2019s home<\/a> in the Australian city\u2014previously told Vogue<\/em><\/a> that he expected to see more earthy brown and umber-based colors in interiors in 2026. \u201cMuddy neutrals feel like a warm hug\u2014they can command a larger space and a through-line with connecting colors throughout the home,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n That said, you may want to wade into the water before diving in headfirst. Here is what you need to know about decorating with earthy colors.<\/p>\n A layered, textural green bathroom designed by Kelly Zerbini of Dunnam Zerbini Design.<\/p>\n <\/span>Photo: Read McKendree, Courtesy of Kelly Zerbini<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n What exactly is<\/em> an earthy color, anyway? When I think of earth tones, I mainly think of sage green<\/a>, sand, terracotta, and charcoal. But the definition can be a bit broader than that, expanding to include a range of colors unified more by their vibrancy than their shade.<\/p>\n \u201cTo me, earthy colors are hues that feel rooted in the natural world,\u201d interior designer Kelly Zerbini<\/a> tells Vogue<\/em>. \u201cThey tend to be slightly muted versions of their pure color, with the saturation dialed back. People often confuse earthy with muddy, but it doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re limited to beige and brown.\u201d Zerbini, a principal at New York-based Dunnam Zerbini Design, adds that she thinks of colors found in nature\u2014like clay, olive, camel, ochre, slate blue, and moss\u2014as earth tones, which she likes to call \u201ccolor non colors.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTechnically, something may be green or blue, but once it\u2019s softened into an earthy version, it begins to behave almost like a neutral and becomes incredibly versatile,\u201d Zerbini says.<\/p>\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/assets.vogue.com\/photos\/6a0f6a5309f3b49eab1e6596\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/2025-04-23-KellyZerbini-ReadMcKendree-0029_A_V3.jpeg\"\/)
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What is the appeal of earthy colors in interior design and home decor?<\/h2>\n
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