When it comes to putting together your dream room, thinking of the colour palette is integral to creating a space that feels complete and put together. While you don’t have to be a colour expert, learning your way around the colour wheel can be great for sticking to complementary colours, especially if you are aiming for a calming atmosphere. Neutral palettes are perfect for rejuvenation, restoration, and relaxation; ideal in a living room. 

Add a feature wall 

No, really. While you might think of a colour wall as a pop of colour that can be distracting. With the right colour choice, a feature wall can highlight the calming neutrality of the surrounding furniture. Think a cool beige or a warm orange to add some drama to the space. A neutral colour scheme usually relies on a layered composition of subtle and muted colour tones. However, it is helpful to keep an eye on the individual colour tones, like a colour wall,  to ensure that there is enough contrast for the eye to distinguish the various layers.

Take a feature wall to the next level with a full scale mural, a watercolour design is great for adding a restful colour scheme to accessorise with your chosen shades. 

Let the blinds and curtains add pattern

A neutral living space tends to favour block colours, in a limited range of colours. However, a perfect way to introduce patterns and designs is through the window area. Simple floral patterns in neutral tones can add visual interest to the bright window space, even opting for a brighter colour like chartreuse to complement the more woody and earth neutral tones in the rest of the house. 

Be creative with decoration

Just because it isn’t Christmas anymore doesn’t mean you can’t adorn your mantelpiece with vases and plants. The central focal point makes an ideal surface to create stylish themed displays for every season. The windowsill is also a great way of adding personality to the space without taking up any room.

Materials Matter

From the soft furnishings to the hard, materials and the textures you employ to decorate your space are key to creating a relaxing atmosphere. While neutral designs lend themselves towards minimalism, don’t be afraid to layer blankets and even rugs, this can create an effortless cosy vibe perfect for a living room or bedroom.

Wood work is also great for complimenting neutral colours, whether it’s a bold shade or soothing neutral, painting woodwork a colour rather than the usual white or brown makes a refreshing twist. Sage green painted doors and skirting against beige walls is a great way to add a calm colour palette to your space without making too much of a statement. 

Our Cotswold Cream collection is ideal for a neutral space, you can find it collection here.

Play with size

Whether you want to lengthen the space or make the place feel cosy, experimenting with levels can be great for adding drama. Think about the scale of the vases you chose or the length of the plants, juxtaposing height and width can be great for incorporating interesting design elements and highlighting your favourite areas. 

Lighting is also an important area to think about size, a stylish lamp or oversized shade can become like a piece of art with the right surrounding. The right bulb is also key to creating the right ambiance, warm lighting is best for relaxing areas. 

With these five tips in mind, we hope your journey to a neutral oasis will be a breeze. And remember, in a neutrally designed space there is plenty of room for experimentation as you have stuck to a strict colour palette therefore don’t be shy when it comes to infusing elements of your personality into the space! 

Happy decorating!