Chocolate Brown: The Colour of the Season & How to Style It at Home
As we move through 2025, rich hues are taking centre stage in Australian interiors—and one tone is emerging as the front-runner: chocolate brown. Warm, grounding, and deeply sophisticated, this indulgent colour brings a sense of calm and comfort to any space.
Whether you’re a minimalist who loves neutral layering or someone drawn to bold, tonal palettes, chocolate brown offers a timeless and versatile foundation. Here’s how to embrace this season’s most sought-after colour in your home, using sculptural pieces from the House of 9 collection.
1. Start with Small Accents
You don’t need to repaint a whole room to explore this trend. Begin by introducing chocolate brown through thoughtfully curated homewares that add depth and richness.
Our Iris Scalloped Marble Tray in Emperador Dark Brown combines tonal warmth with a luxe, smooth finish. Style it on a coffee table, entry console, or bedside table to create a sophisticated anchor for grouped items like candles, coasters, or a bud vase.
Chocolate brown shines when balanced with soft neutrals like beige, oatmeal, and ivory. Layer in natural textures—linen, rattan, stone—to keep the look grounded and modern.
Styling Tip: Place the Iris Scalloped Marble Tray atop a linen table runner or textured surface to highlight the contrast in materials and tones. Add dried florals or wooden accents for warmth.
Deeper tones like chocolate brown provide an excellent opportunity to play with sculptural forms. Use darker decor to create visual weight and focus in your space.
Our Zander Candle Holder in Emperador Dark Marble is a beautifully sculpted candle holder in rich, chocolate-toned marble bringing elegance and substance to a styled shelf, dining table, or bathroom vanity. Its earthy hue grounds lighter surroundings and adds architectural depth.
To make chocolate brown feel fresh and contemporary, layer it with other tonal browns—from creamy latte to burnt caramel. This creates a palette that feels curated and calm.
Styling Tip: Pair our Zander Marble Candle Holder with ceramic pieces in soft beige or tan, and layer textiles like throws or cushions in cinnamon or tobacco tones for a monochromatic look that still feels dynamic.
Chocolate brown works beautifully beyond living spaces. Try adding it to your bathroom, hallway, or even styled shelves in your kitchen to bring warmth and richness where it's least expected.
Use the Iris Scalloped Marble Tray to style your beauty products on a stone benchtop. The rich hue adds a spa-like serenity to even the smallest corners of your home.
Chocolate brown is more than just a trend—it’s a timeless return to warmth, earthiness, and emotional comfort in the home. With the right styling and curated pieces, it becomes a neutral that’s anything but boring.
Explore our collection at House of 9 and embrace the richness of chocolate brown in your own timeless way.
