While most of us love to see a pop of color in our interiors, there are many others who swear by neutral decor in their living rooms or bedrooms. Sure, in theory, the neutral decor does sound dull and lifeless when compared to vibrant, eclectic interiors. However, with the right mix of tones, textures, and patterns, even the most monochrome interiors can look elegant and inviting. You can easily find a neutral living room design that is warm and inviting or a neutral bedroom decor that is calm and relaxing. The pared-back decor actually allows you to do as you wish whether it is focusing on a particular style or mixing different styles. Certainly, the best thing about neutral interior style is its flexibility and timelessness.
If you think the neutral decor is all about monochromes or dull beige tones, you couldn’t be more wrong. In fact, warm earthy tones, soft pastels, and unique tones like dove gray, charcoal, taupe, etc. make neutral interiors warm, inviting, and truly classic. Another great feature of this style is its versatility. It’s quite easy to mix different styles with this decor. You can easily change your neutral design to something different with a few simple changes. Similarly, the pared-back look makes it easy to bring character and individuality to your designs. If you too are looking for a soothing color palette that complements any style or budget, you’re in the right place. Here are some truly impressive neutral designs that will help you create elegant, understated interiors.
{ 1 } Soothing Neutral Living Room Design
Soft Colors For A Relaxing Retreat In Neutral Living Room By Susan Venn Interior Design
When you have just one or two colors, it is easier to create quiet interiors that are calm and relaxing. The combination of beige and gray gives this living room a soft and soothing appeal. You can introduce different patterns to create interest like the geometric pattern area rug, the various prints on the pillows, or the gray armchairs in this room. Of all the rooms in our houses, creating a comfortable living room is perhaps the most important as most of us spend so much time there. While everyone has their own style and interior design ideas, For example : Some would love classic design with antique paintings and modern interior with classy furniture and some would admire green plants along with a beautiful red sea aquarium for a fresh look , creating a cozy space where you can just shut off from the world is a goal that we all share. There are so many aspects of your living room design to consider, from lighting to furniture, and each of these aspects must be absolutely perfect to create the ultimate space.
{ 2 } Beige Tones In Living Room Decor
Understated Yet Elegant Living Room Interiors By SOCO Interiors | Photo By Giovanni
Beige is such a soft, mild color that it can come across as dull if you don’t use it properly. However, in the right place and setting, beige can truly add shine to your interiors. It is especially helpful when you want the decor to be understated yet elegant. And if you want to highlight other features and need a pared-back decor. The soft beige decor in this living room goes well with the accent lights. The light tones of the color let you focus on the interesting architectural features of the room instead of distracting from it. The soft fabrics and simple patterns keep the decor from being too dull and understated.
{ 3 } Neutral French Country Living Room
Effortlessly Chic French Country Living Room By Model Design Inc. | Photo By Chipper Hatter
Neutral tones make it easy to create sophisticated interiors that are understated yet very elegant. And if you are lucky enough to have a home with rich architectural details, a neutral palette can help you highlight it. For example, the French-style full-length windows, stone floors, and traditional style fireplace in this living room are visually interesting. The pared-back, neutral color palette keeps the focus on these details. The traditional furniture and beige linen curtains give the room an elegant look. You can also add a plush area rug or carpet in earthy colors to bring some warmth to the decor. You can also look at these effortlessly chic French bedroom design ideas for inspiration.
{ 4 } Farmhouse Living Room Design
Shades of Brown and Beige In Living Room By Ryan Street & Associates | Photo By Alise O’Brien
Many people believe that neutral decor is all about beige, cream, and gray. While that’s true, it’s not always a single color dominating the entire decor. Neutral decor is all about using light tones with different shades and grains of the same color. All you have to do is select a color or two and use its various shades to bring visual interest to the decor. Just like this farmhouse living room design uses shades of brown and beige to create warm and inviting interiors. You can also use light cream tones on the walls and curtains with a darker shade of beige for furnishings. Let the wood tones in your architecture, like the exposed beams or window trims, and in your furniture bring warmth to the design. And if you want to create interest, use a stylish chandelier or include some classic patterns like the plaid pillows shown here.
{ 5 } Glamorous Mediterranean Living Room
Bold and Opulent Neutral Living Room Design By Perla Lichi Design
Who says monochrome neutral decor cannot be glamorous and grand? This living room is here to prove you wrong once and for all! From the molding on the walls and detailed carvings to the intricate millwork and lacquered flooring, everything in this room speaks of luxury. Even the furniture with curves and details and the button-tufted center table bring a traditional opulence to the design. Other ornate decor items like the candelabras, vases, etc. give a finishing touch to complete the look. But it is the gold tones of the decor that add a sparkle to the room!
{ 6 } Pastel Colors In Neutral Living Room
Floral Accents and Muted Tones In Neutral Living Room Design
A neutral design is about light understated color palettes that bring warmth and serenity but stay in the background. That doesn’t mean you can only work with shades of white, beige, and gray. Pastel shades of any color can also work for neutral design. Whatever color you select for your living room, just go with muted tones and pastels wherever possible. Take this living room for example. The wallpapers are light cream and muted green shades. And the floor lamp shade and furniture upholstery also match the colors of the wallpaper with a light pastel blue tone. The wood tones also give a classic neutral feel. However, the floral accents in the wallpapers keep the decor interesting.
{ 7 } Luxurious Look In Neutral Decor
Golden Accents And Plush Furnishing In Traditional Living Room By C Weaks Interiors
The golden accents in this living room decor do a really good job of punching up the plain hues. The soft cream walls and draperies keep the decor light and fresh. The sofas are a shade darker than the walls and bring a different texture to the decor. The patterned upholstery of the traditional armchairs creates some visual interest. You don’t need to introduce bright pops of color to bring some life to the decor. Warm wood tones of the furniture and the black accents in the coffee table, lamps, etc. bring depth and character to the room. The golden frame on the mirror and gold chandelier brings a luxe look and old-world charm to the design.
{ 8 } Simple Living Room In Pale Colors
Understated Elegance In Simple Living Room By James Said
With the right colors and tones, even a neutral living room can look super chic and glamorous. From the walls and furniture to the greek-key bordered area rug, this living room is awash in different shades of beige. The wall moldings and button tufted sofa give a traditional opulent look to the decor. The use of reflective surfaces like glass, mirror, chrome, and silver also gives a luxe feel. However, the lack of other colors even in these elements gives the decor a neutral look.
{ 9 } Earthy Colors In Traditional Living Room
Warm and Welcoming Decor In Living Room Interiors By Steven G | Photo By Barry Grossman
A neutral color palette and transitional furnishings give this traditional living room a timeless appeal. All you need is an earthy color palette like the soft beige and wood tones used here. Once you have your color scheme decided, make sure you stick to it. You can try a few variations in shades like going a shade darker or lighter for the area rug. The key is to make sure the base color remains the same. It is best to use wood tones as your second color to bring some warmth to the decor while keeping it neutral. Choose cozy seating and warm accent lights to make the room look comfortable and welcoming. Similarly, adding a fireplace can also give you a chance to bring warmth and spruce up the decor. Add some flowers and green foliage to freshen up the decor.
{ 10 } Soft Colors In Neutral Decor
Elegant Living Room In Soft Neutral Colors By Twelve Chairs | Photo By Samara Vise
This living room has all the elements of traditional decor. You have wall trim, bay windows, Victorian furniture, classic chandelier, and traditional fireplace. With such heavily traditional decor, this room could easily look like a period masterpiece of Victorian design. However, the soft, neutral colors of the decor give it timeless flexibility. This neutral traditional living room will look just s stylishly chic even years later as it is today. This is because the light colors of the furniture, area rug and curtains allow the modern elements of the design to take center stage. The light curtains let in ample light to fill up the room with warmth and brightness. Add to it the beautiful wall art and mirror gallery and the room looks even more elegantly chic!
{ 11 } Minimalist Traditional Living Room
Traditional Living Room With Simple, Minimal Decor By C Weaks Interiors
The minimalist design of this living room allows the architectural details to shine. The simple color palette of creamy white, dark brown, and beige makes the furniture fade into the background so that the stunning design can take center stage. The beautiful ceiling trim, wall molding, arches, and millwork give the room a period look. The traditional fireplace with ornate sculptural details further enhances the elegant traditional feel. The dark hardwood floors contrast with the soft beige area rug and striped Safavieh Mercer armchairs.
{ 12 } Rustic Neutral Living Room Design
Calming Tones And Textural Sophistication In Neutral Living Room By Cashmere Interior | Photo By Audrey Hall
This rustic mountain home with a neutral color palette has a refined and serene decor. The white walls and the whitewashed wooden beams form a simple backdrop for the slightly darker shades of beige, wood, and gray. All by itself, this color palette can look dull and lifeless. However, you can add textures and patterns to warm up your interiors. The textured area rug, patterned pillows, ottoman, and armchair upholstery bring some interest to the room. You can also add some interest with furniture pieces that have a vintage feel or some detailed work like the gray side table used here. Similarly, you can use the wood tones of the furniture like the coffee table, tufted bench, lamps, and other decor items to create contrast and bring warmth to the room. A simple pared-back and light decor can help you create a zen feel in your living room.