Decorating with neutral colours is a timelessly popular choice in home interior design. Its sheer versatility complements both traditional and contemporary styles making it a favourite among homeowners and designers alike. Neutral interiors offer the choice of a wide palette of shades, from off-whites and earthy beiges to clay tones, deep browns and charcoals. This range provides endless opportunities to create depth and texture within your home. By exploring neutral interior ideas, you can discover how to craft elegant and harmonious living spaces throughout your home.
1 – Use Warm Neutrals to Create a Cosy Space
Aim to use a warmer palette of neutrals to ensure a truly cosy and comforting interior design, rather than tones like grey and charcoal, as these may introduce a cold and lifeless feel to your home. These warmer tones have been labelled as ‘new neutrals’, and have stormed interior design trends. We advise considering a selection of varying neutral tones to add depth to an otherwise flat room, introducing a sense of dimension and texture.
Above, Boscostone Beige Rectified Matt Stone Effect Porcelain Wall and Floor Tile
2 – Consider Your Use of Light
Historically, neutral tones are very easy to complement and work with – they tend to work with any other colour you have in mind. It is, however, important to understand how your neutrals work alongside light throughout the room, focusing on the way it reflects and enhances the overall comfort and appeal. A lighter palette is key to making a small room feel larger, as the light from the room will reflect. Consider the undertones of your neutral shades and how they will complement the tone of light you plan to use, whether that be warm or cool.
Above, Roma White Travertine Effect Italian Porcelain Wall Tile
3 – Complementing Neutrals with Vibrant Colours
If you’re eager to welcome a bold, vibrant colour into your home but are apprehensive about what colours will work alongside it, consider using neutrals! They are a versatile choice that is sure to complement a wide variety of shades, tones and palettes. A great example of this is the use of vibrant kitchen units, complemented by neutral splashback. In our example, we’ve welcomed this beautiful navy blue across the kitchen cabinets and combined it with our elegant Roma beige tiles, resulting in a soothing but modern kitchen design.
Above, Roma Beige Travertine Effect Italian Porcelain Wall Tile
4 – Reintroduce Depth with Textures
Using texture within your home design is a vital step in welcoming a sense of depth to the space, preventing it from becoming too flat and lifeless. Depending on where in the home you’re designing, there is a variety of ways of doing this. For example, in the bathroom, your towels, vanity units, shower glass and accessories can be a great opportunity for introducing various textures and designs. Think fluted glass shower panels, fluffy towels and wicker baskets, all of which will seamlessly blend in with a natural colour scheme. You may even consider using textured tiles, further enhancing a tactile space.
Above, Towns Taupe Nimes Decor Wall Tiles
5 – Take Extra Consideration when Decorating with White
For the longest time white has been associated with coastal-style interiors, paired with navy blues and striped designs. However, as we embrace this new neutral style so many are adopting, white has been reinvented, as a safe backdrop to a variety of tones and shades. When used incorrectly, you run the risk of white making your space feel lifeless and dull, so, as long as white isn’t the main feature of your space, it can be a great way of grounding the look.
Above, Zellige Antique White Diamond Decor Gloss Porcelain Tile
6 – Don’t be Afraid to Use Pattern
We often shy away from welcoming patterns into our homes out of fear that it will be too much or too overwhelming. This doesn’t have to be the case! Neutral patterns are a great place to start when introducing patterns to the home, as there is no risk of vibrant, clashing colours becoming an issue. Pair patterns with simple textures and tones for a cohesive and seamless overall design.
Above, Idyllic Floral Art Decor Matt Large Ceramic Wall Tile
7 – Welcome Natural Textures Throughout your Home
By this, we mean considering the use of stone effect, marble effect, wood effect or even concrete effect tiles throughout the home, as they are a great way of welcoming that beautiful neutral tone we all love while injecting a sense of natural texture to complement. Take, for example, our Slate Way tiles, a perfect combination of neutral tones and colours, and a stunning slate effect design. packed with character and interest. Their beautiful design is sure to impress your guests while working harmoniously with there’s of your soothing scheme.
Above, Slate Way Grey Matt Porcelain Floor Tile
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