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When coming up with a colour scheme for your home, it’s likely that you’ve landed on ‘neutral’ a few times. The first thing people think when they say the word ‘neutral’, however, is ‘boring’.
By definition, neutral is supposed to be an inoffensive, bland route that is not distinguished by any positive or negative characteristics. This could be a little counterintuitive if you’ve taken the time to create a carefully orchestrated, detailed home.
But before you write off a neutral colour palette for something a little more ‘out there’, it’s important to take into account the benefits of a neutral colour scheme. We’re going to look into a few of those benefits below to see if we can sway your decision.
It Can Actually Invite Drama
One of the common misconceptions about the neutral colour scheme is that it does away with any excitement or drama, but actually, a neutral colour scheme can invite drama. It does this by providing a blank canvas. If you have neutral colours, you’re invited to experiment with textures, patterns, and ornaments that may otherwise have pushed the design into being ‘too eccentric’.
One of the popular artistic trends right now, for instance, is 3d paintings on glass. These are beautiful pieces that add far more depth and drama than 2D paintings can. With a neutral colour palette, they are given the platform to shine and draw the eye, becoming the showstopper in a room balanced between eccentricity and neutrality.
It Saves Yourself from Drama
Another point to consider is that a neutral colour palette can save you from any drama. By that we mean, choosing colours is hard! Every room in the house is different and, depending on how you’ve decorated it, each will command its own distinct personality. This is why so many people labour over colour guides.
With a neutral colour scheme, however, you can ensure that you save yourself the stress and trouble of finding the right colour. It works well in every room, from the kitchen to the living room, to the bathroom. You can also ensure that your home is timeless.
While you might choose a lime-green colour for your living room because it’s trending in 2024, that doesn’t mean it will stay trendy. A neutral colour scheme is undeniably timeless, and it can help your house to stay in style long into the future.
It Provides Coherency
With this in mind, a neutral colour scheme is also versatile and coherent. If each room demands its own colour, then your home can easily end up feeling a little confusing and ‘random’. Using neutral colours can help to create a sense of harmony, where each room flows into the other, and the style of each has a common connection.
Once again, this doesn’t mean you can’t accent your rooms with something a little more dramatic, but the baseline remains the same wherever you are. This being considered, while a neutral colour palette is undeniably a safe option, that doesn’t mean it’s a boring option. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
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