{"id":71238,"date":"2021-04-26T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T09:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.designpoolpatterns.com\/four-tips-for-combining-neutrals-in-home-decor\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T17:55:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T17:55:24","slug":"four-tips-for-combining-neutrals-in-home-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designpoolpatterns.com\/four-tips-for-combining-neutrals-in-home-decor\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Tips for Combining Neutrals in Home Decor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recently, I interviewed Lisa Lev, of Lisa Lev Design<\/a> based in Toronto. I asked her, “What is your most challenging, yet satisfying, project to date?” She replied, “the Clarendon job.” This modern rehab of a heritage home for a repeat customer, was challenging for her. This client has a bad reaction to color and Lisa loves starting from the color scheme. But as you can see, Lisa embraced the challenge by combining neutrals to great effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo credit: Alex Lukey<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Here is what I learned from her about combining neutrals. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Let the architectural details speak<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider the bones of the space before adding any elements. Is there an architectural detail that can be showcased? Are there arch ceilings or interesting moldings? By starting with these fixtures as the room\u2019s focal point, it is easier not to upstage them in the decorative process. For example, in the Clarendon entrance hall, there is a lovely large-scale herringbone pattern. It may have passed unnoticed if there was additional color in that room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Variety is key to an interesting room<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even a room devoid of architectural features can be made to have depth and complexity by blending a variety of neutral colors, finishes, and textures. Here are some of the ways that variety can be achieved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n