You can ask anyone that knows me well or has least come to my home – I’m not overly colourful.
Don’t get me wrong I like colour, I like it a lot! My kids rooms are full or colour, prints, patterns and texture but for my main living space – I have remained neutral.
I love my home and my style at home. I like neutrals. Some might call it plain or boring but I have to disagree.
I love neutral decor, and I feel like there are some real benefits to remaining neutral.
1 – Neutrals are a classic.
They never go out of style, ever. So if you decorate with neutrals you aren’t dating your space or making big commitments that might not work out.
2 – Neutrals work well with lots of texture.
Decorating in all neutrals gives you the chance to really get creative with mixing textures (and lots of textures) and of course print!My family room has printed drapery and pillows plus textures like brick, cowhide, shag, fur, knits and more.
3- Neutrals are calming.
Yes, some colours are too but I find the mix of neutral shades to create a calm and soothing space.
4 – All neutral spaces are easy to update.
Getting bored with an all neutral space? Adding a new accent colour is so easy and you have a lot of freedom to play with any colour you like!
5 – Neutrals work with neutrals.
When it comes to decorating, if you don’t know what you are doing or you can’t commit to anything opt for mixing neutrals, it’s a no-fail decorating scheme. It always works and is always in style. All neutrals work well together.
6 – Neutrals work with all styles.
If you like modern, country, traditional even industrial interior decorating styles, neutrals work with neutrals. Take black and white for instance, depending on how it’s used and styled in can look country (think Buffalo Check), it can take on a glamorous feel in a more formal or traditional home or look very modern with crisp white walls with black decor accents.
Decorating your home should always be a reflection of your taste and style- so don’t conform to what’s trending – be yourself, that’s always in style!
