Best Paint Colors

Colour Spotlight: Soothe Your Soul With A Mellow Dose Of Straw

Author: Harleen Sidhu

Updated on January 8, 2024

Senior Market Editor Kai Ethier shares which hue she’s crushing on right now.

When Michael Thonet designed his iconic bistro chair using Vienna straw in the mid-1800s, little did he know we’d still be obsessing over it more than 150 years later. As we continue to crush on all things woven, why not decorate with the color that gives these pieces their warm, laid-back vibe? Versatile, subtle and uplifting, straw is our new favorite neutral.