It's no secret that the '60s and '70s are back in a big way—in home design, but also in fashion. And with it, the triumphant return of a versatile color that was so big during that time: brown! This color may evoke memories of your grandma's home, but the brown shag rugs, wood paneling, and laminate flooring are a world away from what the coolest designers are doing now to bring this color back into style in a fresh, modern way.

Interested in incorporating this color into your own home? We pulled a collection of designer images that prove to be a masterclass in using brown in modern, sophisticated ways.

Get Bold With a Brown Checkerboard Wall

Checkerboard is a classic tile pattern choice and has seen an enormous resurgence over the past few years. This bathroom, by KLH Homes, uses brow

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