5 Ways to Bring Colour Into A Neutral Home

If your home is sitting pretty in a palette of beige, white or cream, you are in good company. Neutral interiors are timeless for a reason, but there are moments when they can start to feel a little flat, safe and lacking in personality.

The good news is that you don't need to repaint the walls or replace a sofa to change things. In this article, Chrissie shares 5 tried and trusted ways to bring colour into your interior.

 

1. Lay the Groundwork with a Rug

If you want to introduce colour without touching your walls or furniture, a rug is the perfect place to start as it anchors the room and gives you something to build from. Keeping your walls the same colour while bringing in a rug that carries pattern and colour is one of the most reliable strategies an interior decorator can offer. Once your rug is down, your cushions, curtains, blinds and lampshades, have something to respond to. It makes layering feel intentional rather than haphazard, and the results are noticeably more considered.

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2. Let Your Cushions Do the Heavy Lifting

Cushions are one of the most powerful tools in the home decorator's kit. They are movable, removable and they are a clever way of experimenting with design trends without permanently investing in them. If you have been eyeing a particular colour or print but aren't quite sure it's for you, a couple of cushions will tell you everything you need to know. In a neutral room, cushions can pick up the tones in your rug or armchairs and tie the space together, or they can introduce something entirely new and inject personality into a scheme that has been playing it safe. The beauty is that if you change your mind, you can simply change the cushions.

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3. Be Brave with a Statement Chair or Ottoman

An armchair or ottoman upholstered in a bold ikat, printed fabric or an eye-catching pattern brings colour into the room in a way that feels considered and layered. A single statement chair will do more for a neutral room than almost any other decision. It gives the space a focal point, a sense of personality, and the kind of depth that a room full of matching neutrals simply cannot achieve on its own.

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4. Light Up Your Life

Lampshades are one of the most underestimated opportunities for bringing colour into a neutral interior and creating ambience in a room. A shade made from a richly coloured or printed fabric wraps the room in warmth, casting a glow that makes even the most neutral spaces feel alive. They draw the eye, anchor a corner and pull together the colours in your cushions, rug or occasional furniture. We carry a wide range of lampshades and lamp bases in store across a variety of styles and sizes, so whether you are looking for something classic or custom, there is something to suit every interior.

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5. Add Colour in the Detail with Trims

If you already love your curtains, cushions or blinds but feel like they need something more, trims are the answer. Braids, fringes and tassels are one of the most cost-effective ways to bring in a hint of colour and a sense of bespoke finishing without replacing anything. A plain linen curtain with a colourful braid down the leading edge creates interest and a unique point of difference. A cushion with a double fringe trim in two contrasting shades takes on a designer quality. On roman blinds, a box fringe along the base or a row of flat braid set in from the sides adds a luxurious, layered look.

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Ready to bring some colour home? Browse our full range of cushions, rugs, lampshades, trims and fabrics online at nochintz.com, or come in and see us in person at our stores in Mosman, Willoughby or Woollahra. Our team loves nothing more than helping you find the right pieces for your space, so bring along some photos of your interior and we'll point you in the right direction.