Natural Neutrals

I’m a BIG fan of Neutrals.

Not just because I find them to be calming and restful, but I also find them to be more timeless.
And let’s face it - the last thing we all need is to be constantly updating our homes to keep up with the latest trend.

I find that clients are often worried that “neutrals” might mean boring.

That couldn’t be further from the truth!

One of my favourite Instagram accounts is by Berkley Lewis, and excellent example of neutral, simple, clean but interesting design!

Just look at this:

Here we see the use of Black.
Expertly.

Black is a ‘neutral’.
Not because it is white, or beige, or cream, or taupe…
But because it isn’t in a colour family.

It actually perfectly partners with neutrals, because it makes the neutrals the star of the show.
It makes anything pop, and makes everything look good against it.

Neutrals for me - always harken back to nature.
It’s wood tones, natural linens, wicker, stone - these things make my heart very happy!

But when you add tasteful and intentional additions of black, everything is instantly upgraded.

In short, neutrals for me are the basis of all good design.
They speak back to Eden, to that earthy, rustic feel, before there was such a thing as gloss, heavy stains or vibrant colours.

I love colour.
But they belong in the fields with the flowers (or in a vase on the island!), where it all started!

What do you think?