Neutrals are back, and it’s Taken Spring by Storm! It is no secret that trends come and go in design, but a neutral color palette has lasting power. Before we used greys as our primary neutral color of choice, browns and taupes were trending. In 2021 a new thing arrived, and I think it might stay for a while. Neutrals are back, and it has taken spring by storm. This article will provide inspiration to execute a neutral minimalistic design aesthetic that facilitates a functional living style.

If you are familiar with Scandinavian design and Japandi Style, then your research is nearly complete. It would be best to draw inspiration from those design ideas to understand this ascetic way of life. The two concepts form a refined version of Contemporary Minimalism, which concentrates on the fundamental qualities of materials or the spectator relationship between the viewer, object, and spatial layout. In essence, we are aiming to emulate a museum-like experience, specifically for our homes. Here are my leading suggestions on designing neutrals in your home with the theory out of the way.

Embrace a Monochromatic, Muted Color Palette in Neutral Design

Consider a monochromatic color palette. Designing a monochromatic color palette can be tricky simply because a neutral color palette is very dull. Do not fret; these tips can quickly remedy this. Part of living a minimalist lifestyle is also reducing anything that tends to be busy and distracting. Cutting out the fuss by using one color quickly achieves a tranquil space.

When choosing a color, consider neutral or pastel and use that color in different hues throughout the room. It opens the space, narrows the focus on the individual object chosen, and creates a homogenous design.

Choose Bold Contrasting Furniture

Make a bold statement with contrasting furniture. It can be anything that speaks to you yet tells a story. Like many interior spaces that make bold statements, the furniture or decorative décor item chosen typically has great significance. This design case study includes a detailed, carefully selected organic free-formed Couch.

The orange bolster pillows’ break up the monotony in the design. As you continue to create a program for the zones you will have in your spaces, let the furniture operate as the focal point. Less is more when each item you choose has a purpose.

Create Intentional Spatial Composition When Using a Neutral Design

As mentioned earlier, Contemporary Minimalism is a relationship between the room, the objects chosen, and how we experience spatial composition. As you consider how you would like to arrange your furniture in the room or design materials you choose, ponder on spatial relationships in the foreground, background, and even the center of the room. The placement of furniture and décor items becomes part of storytelling. Without adequate planning, the composition does not come alive. If you want more on this concept, read my take on using design principles to design any room here.

The spatial composition from the case study above embraces simple, clean lines, forms, and natural materials choices. This design has chosen to let the architecture speak for itself. As you design your neutral room, consider the selected pieces as sculptures. Creating intentional spatial composition makes the design museum-like.

Do Not Neglect The Use of Texture & Materiality

If you are at a loss with the room’s curating process, focus on textures, textiles, and organic materials. I have a saying that goes, “Leave behind the kitschy; pick out honest materials, and the room will design itself.” It never fails when I focus on wall textures, aged natural wood, or large ceramic pieces’; it streamlines the design process.

A simple design does not need “stuff “to validate its intentions. Like in this photo, I see wood tones, a textured stone wall with a beautiful abstract face, and a neutral color palette. The design is rich in intent and not mundane. Now, I cannot leave you hanging without giving you my take on a Neutral Design style encompassing natural materials.

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