How to Keep Neutral Interior Design Interesting

September 19, 2024

Our clients are newly empty nesters who wanted some help with their furniture and decor selections. The clients loved neutrals but still wanted an interesting design. Click the link below to watch a home tour or keep reading to learn how she designed a dream home for these clients.

The Neutral Nest Project
Play With Texture
One of the best ways to keep a neutral palette engaging is by layering textures. When you’re working with a restrained color palette, textures help add depth and dimension. You want to think about mixing different materials—plush velvet cushions, rustic wooden furniture, linen drapes, or a chunky wool throw. Combining smooth, rough, shiny, and matte finishes will make the space feel rich and full of character. Meg likes to use stone, wood, and woven fibers to create organic texture variations, enhancing the depth of the space.
Layer Different Shades of Neutrals
One of the best ways to keep a neutral palette engaging is by layering textures. When you’re working with a restrained color palette, textures help add depth and dimension. You want to think about mixing different materials—plush velvet cushions, rustic wooden furniture, linen drapes, or a chunky wool throw. Combining smooth, rough, shiny, and matte finishes will make the space feel rich and full of character. Meg likes to use stone, wood, and woven fibers to create organic texture variations, enhancing the depth of the space.
Emphasize Natural Light
Neutral colors have the unique ability to reflect natural light, making spaces feel more open and airy. When designing with a neutral palette, allow natural light to flood the room by using light, sheer curtains, or large windows. This will make the space feel brighter and highlight the subtle variations in tone and texture. Meg likes to add reflective decor and accents that bounce the light around the room and enhance the airy feel of the space.

Designing with neutral colors is anything but boring. When done right, a neutral palette can serve as a sophisticated and timeless foundation, allowing for creativity in texture, shape, and accent choices. Using neutrals in your interior design provides endless possibilities to keep the design exciting and inviting.