There has been a great deal of talk about colour lately on . Threads are buzzing with debate around Pantone’s 2013 Shade of the Year, Emerald, which seems to be getting mixed reviews. What about the true neutrals audience out there? Isn’t there anything new for them? In this season of green, crimson and everything sparkly, I did not wish to leave out people who love cream, gray and beige.
Neutrals can also stir up mixed feelings. “Boring,” “gloomy” and “flat” are words I’ve heard people use when describing neutrals. Well, I am expecting to change your mind. Below are some new approaches to utilize neutrals to create tasteful, sophisticated rooms which are anything but boring. See for yourself: Neutrals have not looked so good!
Mary Douglas Drysdale
Mix different shades of the same colour. The operative color here is beige, but distinct shades work together to create this sophisticated bedroom look.
Cecilie Starin Design Inc..
Use metallic details in rooms using neutral colors. Picture frames are all excellent ways to include shimmer on walls or layered with furniture.
Best & Company
In a room with neutral colors, look at using distressed furniture to get a textural layer that adds an interesting patina. These black lampshades have a fantastic anchoring effect in the dining room.
Branca, Inc..
Use reflective pieces to include interest to rooms using a neutral palette. This gorgeous room display with a classic mirror is the best focus for this neutral area.
Benjamin Dhong Interiors
Use wood effects to create texture. There are so many great faux wood products out there in beautiful neutral colors. This wallpaper is magnificent and produces a textural elegance that is certainly not boring.
Benjamin Dhong Interiors
Use monster prints in fabrics and art against neutral colors. Is that the space in the shelves. This room is silent and calming because it is not cluttered.
Geometrics within a neutral palette create a soft contemporary aesthetic. Notice the geometric patterns in the rug, the coffee table, as well as the bands of this end table.
Tara Seawright Interior Design
With neutral palettes you can throw in an abrupt, whimsical detail. These cowhide chairs are simply the thing to contrast the neutral colors and include interest.
Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC
At an area of neutrals it’s very important to add texture, and flooring are a terrific location for this. Layering rugs is an simple texture trick. Notice this sisal rug using a white cowhide layered directly on top. This can be carried out with a bigger Persian rug on top of a rug.
Jamie Laubhan-Oliver
Mix materials for a dramatic effect. Take a look at how many distinct materials are mixed together here. Wood, acrylic and mirror all combine together for a visually stimulating area. Do not match your woods; different colors and textures are more interesting.
Thom Filicia Inc..
One of my favorite tricks for toilets using a neutral palette would be to put down a heavily stained rug. It’s really all you need to contrast the monochromatic colour scheme. I really like Persian rugs for this effect, but contemporary patterns work well, also.
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