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'Warm' Neutrals
The extensive use of grey and beige was amongst some of the WORST TRENDS last year and one of the interior design trends being phased out for 2024.
Interior designer, Peak Petersen says, 'stark white spaces are being replaced by earthy, layered palettes. Cool all grey rooms are also on the way out, as a preference for warmth and dimensionality is becoming more popular.'
Instead, paint and colour trends are moving towards more warming and earthy colours in the home, with palettes of pale pinks, soft yellows, and cozy browns working wonderfully as refreshing, new neutrals.
Interior designer Natalia Miyar says, 'delicate pinks, soft neutrals and warm browns are great to use if you want to achieve a natural, modern and uncluttered aesthetic, and they make any room feel cozy and comforting.
These colours can be used as accents in furnishing or the dominant colour throughout a scheme. I find that the shades work best when paired together, as their warm undertones create a sense of cohesion between each colour.'
Grey is an incredibly versatile neutral color, and when used correctly, can work wonderfully in homes of all styles and ages, but, as the popular saying goes, too much of a good thing can sometimes become bad, and this is exactly what happened with the all grey phenomenon.
Using too much of one colour, such as grey, can create spaces that feel cold and lifeless. When working with certain neutrals, we need accent colours and elements of contrast to make the space feel rich with character and depth. As we have discussed, we are moving towards a new era of neutrals, with grey and beige being replaced with more warming and interesting colours such as pink, yellow and even green.
As Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin says, ‘green is the new grey. The austerity of the grey, taupe age is over. It’s the age of all things emerald, lime, forest, pistachio, jade and sage in everything from wall colours, fabrics, cushions, headboards, rugs and curtains.'
Of course, grey interiors will never be fully out of style, they just need to be done right.
Yes, they are very much here to stay in 2024.
From beautiful wallpapers inspired by the latest interior trends, to a striking gallery or acoustic wall, an accent wall can inject colour, vibrancy and visual interest into a space.
One of the most popular ways to create an accent wall is through paint. From a simple block-colour design to magnificent wall murals, an accent wall can be a chance to truly get creative with colour and artistic design.
Andy Greenall, creative director at Paint & Paper Library supports this and says, 'both consumers and designers are turning to colour combinations that add drama and intrigue to a space, from neutrals in graduating shades which flow between rooms to more dramatic colour pairings.'
Grey is an incredibly versatile neutral color, and when used correctly, can work wonderfully in homes of all styles and ages, but, as the popular saying goes, too much of a good thing can sometimes become bad, and this is exactly what happened with the all grey phenomenon.
Using too much of one colour, such as grey, can create spaces that feel cold and lifeless. When working with certain neutrals, we need accent colours and elements of contrast to make the space feel rich with character and depth. As we have discussed, we are moving towards a new era of neutrals, with grey and beige being replaced with more warming and interesting colours such as pink, yellow and even green.
As Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin says, ‘green is the new grey. The austerity of the grey, taupe age is over. It’s the age of all things emerald, lime, forest, pistachio, jade and sage in everything from wall colours, fabrics, cushions, headboards, rugs and curtains.'
Of course, grey interiors will never be fully out of style, they just need to be done right.
Yes, they are very much here to stay in 2024.
From beautiful wallpapers inspired by the latest interior trends, to a striking gallery or acoustic wall, an accent wall can inject colour, vibrancy and visual interest into a space.
One of the most popular ways to create an accent wall is through paint. From a simple block-colour design to magnificent wall murals, an accent wall can be a chance to truly get creative with colour and artistic design.
Andy Greenall, creative director at Paint & Paper Library supports this and says, 'both consumers and designers are turning to colour combinations that add drama and intrigue to a space, from neutrals in graduating shades which flow between rooms to more dramatic colour pairings.'
