Decorating with Elegant Neutral Tones

Neutrals are a decorator's friend. They can be kept subdued and calming with subtle accents, or they can create a backdrop for brightly colored focal point accessories. The families of grays, beiges, creams, etc., can be applied to create almost any look you desire, from soft and dreamy to elegant to bold. They can brighten and warm a space, or give it a feeling of coolness.

Tones of beige and gray are brightened up with yellow accents
(Jennifer Brouwer Design)

Soft beige walls provide a nice backdrop for the Chinese red painted sideboard
(LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID)

A crisp, clean, white and gray kitchen features brightly colored glass and other accents
(Charles Luck Stone Center)

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A white, black, and gray space features color from the artwork on the wall
(Jodie Rosen Design)

This pool house is decorated in all neutral tones, however color comes in via the large windows, from outdoors
(Jamie Beckwith Interiors)

A classy, traditional family room with neutral walls and softly colored accents
(Hull Historical)

Layered light-to-dark neutral tones adorn this elegant bedroom 
(Zuniga Interiors)