Interior design on a budget : Neutral Colors
Ever
painted a room a room purple or orange or pasted a bold, striking wallpaper
only to repaint it with something else not long after? Or how about a big
colored sofa that you were convinced goes so well with the rest of your decor,
but you are now thinking of giving it away to family?
One of the
main characteristics of neutral colors is that you are less likely to get bored
of them. Or if you do get bored, it does not cost nearly as much to fix it.
Imagine if you pasted an ivory colored wallpaper with subtle patterns, if you
get bored you can simply buy new furnishings or knick knacks around it to bring
new life to your space, without going through the trouble of repainting your
entire house. About that sofa from before, you can simply mix and match
different colored/textured pillows as you wish instead of buying a new sofa
altogether. Ultimately, you will most likely save money in the long run
purchasing paints, wallpaper or large furniture in neutral colors than bold,
solid-color paints or elaborate motifs.
Neutral
colors will also make the rest of the room stand out more. Adding some knick
knacks to your living room may not have much effect on the atmosphere of your
space if you have wallpaper in big, bold colors. Smaller or more subtle
textures in the decor such as your sheer curtains or house plants will
generally stand out much more in a neutral color dominant room. This basically
increases the value of your other furnishings as the details are more
noticeable and appreciable to people entering the room.
Lastly,
neutral dominant decor is more easily customizable. You will simply have a
wider range of complementary decorations or furniture that can go really well
with those colors, many of which may be easier on your budget. With a
non-neutral dominant decor, you will most likely have less options to accessorize
with which may also mean less cost-effective alternatives.