Tired of bland and boring rooms? Take a look at how the use of texture, pattern and architecture can create a room with true staying power. Don’t get us wrong, we love vibrant, colorful spaces, but these 8 rooms just may inspire you to trade in your colors for something a little more serene.
But for a soothing palette with staying power, you can’t beat these noteworthy neutrals. Mark D. Sikes is uniquely gifted at weaving rooms with the perfect mix of neutrals, layered textures, and visual interest. His signature skirted table anchors the room, adding a tailored beauty that remains timeless.
Natural fibers, like those in this gorgeous Phillips Jeffries wallpaper, loads of texture, and fun patterns, keep the tans, blacks, browns and shades of gray that define a neutral palette varied and distinct. The wicker mirror adds character with its fun shape and the wonderful texture of the natural fiber.
Black and white marble floors lead to the charming dining room with its round table, perfect for conversation, while the acrylic chairs add a touch of whimsy. A beautiful oriental rug grounds the room with its inviting color and pattern.
Sometimes the simplest things can make the most beautiful statements. An antique hardwood floor, white cabinetry, warm brass hardware, and the perfect touch of black on these round-back chairs combine to create a comfortable and inviting kitchen. The Dutch door completes the look with its utter charm.
We love how the different shades of cream add interest and keep this living room feeling incredibly layered. Wooden chairs with linen fabric, petite leather stools, and the square coffee table add an organic feature to an otherwise refined room. The large windows framing the trees seem to welcome the outdoors inside.
We love how simple branches bring instant life to any neutral design. The classic round entry table with its linen, inverted-pleat tablecloth is beautifully complemented by the hanging lantern. The gallery wall looks effortlessly hung, but we know better… Designer Beth Webb achieves this collected look by balancing scale and light, creating a unique design with an undeniable sense of soul. The variety of frames adds interest and character to the design.
From sunny kitchens to refined living spaces, neutrals pave the way for letting the beauty all around them shine. With the breathtaking water view from these living room windows, we couldn’t think of anything better.
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Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of 14 novels including her latest Falling for Peachtree Bluff. Many of her books are in various stages of option or development for film and television. She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband, son, and dog, Salt, where she is (always!) working on her next novel.
More About Falling for Peachtree Bluff
Welcome to Peachtree Bluff: a sweet, cozy small town where family is everything. The “go-to for elevated beach reads,” (People), Kristy Woodson Harvey, returns just in time for pumpkin spice season.
The air is crisper, the water is calmer, but, when it comes to the Murphy family, nothing is ever quite as simple as it seems.
