5 ways to use a soothing neutral colour scheme in your home

While it may appear to be a safe choice, even perhaps a boring one, there's plenty to make a case for a neutral colour palette. This versatile colours scheme never goes out of style, and allows you to easily create a cohesive design scheme across the home. It's also an effective backdrop to highlight crisp furniture or colourful upholstery and accessories, making it a breeze to adapt your decor to suit differentdesign trendsor seasons. Insmall homes, a neutral colour palette is especially useful to create an illusion of space as it reflects light. Here are five ways to incorporate a neutral colour palette into your home.

1.使用不同的颜色

Once you've chosen a neutral tone, use different shades and tints to create a cohesive decor. Instead of conventional colours like beige and white, explore other neutral shades like mauve, sage green, grey,terracotta、淡紫色和海军。

2. Plan your lighting scheme

The right lighting can add depth to a neutral design scheme.

The appearance of a neutral space will change depending on thelighting. Use natural or artificial light to add depth to a room with a neutral colour palette.

3. Add pops of colour and texture

Teal furnishing brings colour to the neutral-coloured bedroom in this Mumbai home designed by Malavika Sukathankar.

Devaki Dhuldhoya

Add a punch of colour and accentuate the space with colourful throw cushions, pillows, upholstery, an accent wall and so on. Complement the decor with geometric or floral patterns on the carpet or curtains. Layer the space with woven rugs, throws, or textured paint to create visual interest.

4. Add natural accents

Designer Kirti Dodeja used clean-lined wood furniture, jute rugs, and potted plants to bring warmth to this Noida home that's bathed in white.

Amlanjyoti Bora

Wooden flooring and indoor plants will add life and colour to a neutral decor.

5. Use mirrors and glass in your decor

Decorate the space with metal accessories, or reflective surfaces like mirrors and glass to add subtle glamour and instantly lift the decor.

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