Colour Crush - Styling with Neutrals.
Who said styling with neutrals meant boring interiors?! We are here to tell you that bold isn’t always better. In fact, there are SO many benefits to a neutral styling scheme; neutral is timeless, it works with any interior style and gives a super sophisticated, understated look with ease.
Take Kimmy K’s home for reference - we’ve all seen that Architectural Digest feature - sleek, simple and yet impressive-as-ever. And, if it’s good enough for Kim, it’s good enough for us! So, stay tuned as we share our top tips for nailing the neutral look in your own home.
Avoid white-on-white
We find a common misconception is people say the word neutral and then immediately think of the colour white. Yet, when it comes to interior design, the word neutral actually refers to being without colour, which means it can relate to any hue from beige and ivory to taupe, black and grey.
Using all white might make your home feel more like a stark, cold asylum, rather than the intended fresh, calming environment. Our suggestion here is to break up the all white look with some varying shades of neutrals to ensure tonal balance and cohesion.
Texture, always!
No matter what interior scheme you are working with, texture is always super important. But, for an all-neutral palette, texture is more vital than ever in order to break up the space and avoid any stagnancy.
You can inject texture in many different ways like through your furniture pieces, such as fabric sofas or rattan furniture items. There’s also the finer details like floor rugs, artwork, chunky knitted throws and decorative cushions that can help to add interest and dimension to a neutral setting.
Utilise warm timbers
In order to nail the neutral look, you need depth and complexity. This can be difficult to achieve with matchy - matchy pieces. Instead, we suggest embracing warm timber elements wherever possible as these will help to create visual interest throughout the space.
The key here is to mix timbers of the same tonal family. For example, if you’re an Oak lover, then other timbers like Elm and Teak could be for you. They will all bring their own unique characteristics in terms of texture, pattern and tone – without clashing or competing with the oak.
Metallic or black accents are a great idea!
Don’t be afraid to add a touch of black or metallics - it’s amazing the impact it will have in taking your neutral space to the next level. Black is grounding, adds depth and draws the eye whilst metallics add a load of detail and textural interest. Adding these elements are key to breaking up potential monotony too, which is a big win when working with neutrals. Try a metallic tray or lamp, paired with neutral furniture items with black detailing.