The neutral colour-palette really did crash and burn.
For years, everyone went crazy for it. Every man and their dog was going as neutral as they possibly could and, suddenly, character faded into the background. You could walk into any newly built home and it’d look the same as the one next to it, or even the one 10 streets away from it.
But of late, the sheen seems to be dying as people are moving towards more expressive, bold, and colourful interiors. For many, neutral shades are no longer as exciting or, for that matter, even as inspiring, and people’s approach towards designing their spaces has changed dramatically.
Read on to find out more.
People Crave Personality Through Bold Colours
Perhaps one of the most straightforward reasons is the fact that people love their houses to have character.
Sure, the beige walls may age well in a living room, and the clinical appeal of white kitchens may be the stuff of dreams. However, when imagining those spaces now, they feel cold and lack the character that most people now want.
More such rich jewel colours—deep blue, emerald green, and bright yellow—are coming in as new favourites, making the rooms more complete and sometimes dramatic. These hues are great for infusing life into areas that are cold or rather sterile as a result of too many neutrals.
Bolder Designs Provide Warmth & Comfort
Neutrals look elegant and clean, but at times they can be rather cold and cause discomfort to the eye. Don’t think that bold means brass and overbearing, it’s absolutely the opposite. Bold colours are more inviting, soothing, and relaxing, despite being opposite of what the name means. They absorb the light, but not too much that you feel like you’re sitting in the dark. Bold colours with the right lighting is a dream come true. And you can make light flow more through the rooms with simple changes like white internal doors with glass that helps the light move through the rooms.
Designers have lately been trying to come up with mood rooms—rooms where colour induces a feeling or an ambience. A bright terracotta dining room for romantic dinners or a warm sage-coloured bedroom to unwind—these vibrant warm tones help to set the mood and enhance the experience of being present in the area. They’re bold without going too bold. Not everyone likes the idea of the deep blues and greens.
How to Make Bold Colours Work in Your Home
If you’ve never really gone bold with colours before, it can be tricky to know how to work them into a home.
It’s all a question of proportion and purpose. One way to ensure this is to clash bright colours with more neutral or light-coloured tones, which may bring all the brightness without going too much overboard. For example, you could choose to daub one accent wall with dark blue and leave the rest pale greys, or employ flashy furniture against dull-coloured walls.
Adding several layers of textures, patterns, and materials makes dark colours more attractive without making them too overpowering for a space. Bold walls and furniture can be complemented by incorporating velvet cushions, patterned rugs, and metallic accents that add personality and depth to the space. Balance is essential.Did you let the neutral colour palette die in your home or have we inspired you to go to the dark side? Over everything, the neutral-tone colour board has been exhausted. Bolder colours and more vivid designs are the new neutral
