A study is where you want your eyes to relax, so this scheme keeps things warm and low-key. Linen Beige covers the walls with a soft, sandy glow, and Soft Chalk White on the trim and ceiling keeps the edges clean and bright without going stark.
For the built-ins and any cabinets, Putty Greige sits just a step deeper than the walls — close enough to feel calm, different enough to give the room some shape. It is a very 2026 move to layer neutrals this way instead of reaching for a bold contrast.
Then the wood does the heavy lifting. Walnut Brown on a desk, floor, or shelving adds that grounded, lived-in feeling, and a touch of Deep Espresso — think a reading chair, picture frames, or door hardware — gives your eye one rich place to land. Keep the beige and white as your big calm surfaces, and let the browns show up in smaller doses.