Three Ways To Elevate Your Neutral Home
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Neutral doesn’t have to be boring. With the right accessories and fabrics, neutral homes create a warm and cosy environment without appearing uninteresting or lacking character.
Here are my top tips to transform your neutral home into a calming space for you to enjoy.
Layering texture
Texture is key to any room design but specifically when your base is a neutral colour palette. Whites, beiges and creams all come from the same colour family therefore it can sometimes be tricky to achieve a dimensional look.
Think about layering your surfaces, from the floor to the walls, not just the small pieces of home decor. `Every surface has potential for texture such as tiling, rugs, ceramics and textiles. Aim to mix up a range of materials by adding many layers to build an elevated look. Try pairing jutes with concrete, or wood with metal so that your eyes are drawn to every corner of the room
Rule of three
When selecting your colour palette the general rule to follow is 60:30:10. This means that your main colour will take up 60% of the room (e.g. walls), a second colour 30% (e.g. furniture) and 10% as an accent colour (e.g. accessories.
For example, in a neutral home you may like to choose a taupe shade for the wall (60%), add in some white furnishings (30%) and then complete the look with a contrasting accent colour of black (10%). This will ensure that you create an interesting scheme that varies in tone and texture.
Organic shapes
Consider adding irregular shapes to your concept that give the room some fluidity and imperfection. There is a distinct beauty in imperfections, creating a focal point or adding interest to a space that will prevent your neutral home from looking boring.
Objects such as an irregular shaped mirror, imperfect vintage finds or artwork with natural shapes and lines add interest and allow your accessories to mimic the natural world.
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