You Want a Cosy Neutral Space, Not Boring
You want cosy and neutral, not boring. A neutral space doesn't have to be boring or feel like a cold, white box. Here are a few quick ways to add warmth and interest to neutral interiors:
Opt for Earthy Colour Palettes With Warm Undertone
Earthy, natural colours incorporated into styling and combined with wood tones.
If you're gonna go for neutral, opt for an earthy palette with warm undertones. Think warm whites and beige. You can also make a neutral space feel more grounded by bringing in darker shades of greens, browns or black.
Mix and Match Textures
Layered textures in handwoven jute rug, wooden accents, tables and chairs, pot plants, books, linen throws, cushions and artwork.
Mix and match textures from indoor plants, wool, linen, dried flowers, to wood, metals and ceramics. By combining and layering textures, you prevent a space from feeling flat and one-dimensional.
Layer Patterns
Neutral plain fabrics layered with striped throw, cushion, and juxtaposed against a large traditional area rug in a floral beige and blue print.
Natural beige coloured slip cover linen sofa, layered with patterned cushions in stripes, plaid and check.
Neutral doesn't mean plain. You can introduce patterns such as stripes, checks, plaid, and florals (in your chosen colour palette and warm undertones) for even more interest and depth.
Add an Element of Surprise
Unexpected colourful touches: a pale, clay pink hallway featuring colourful artwork on the wall, creates separation between the hallway and the neutral living area.
You can even add an element of surprise and contrast by adding in a colourful piece of artwork within a neutral space.
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