If you’re not sure how to decorate a new home, a neutral colour palette is the best decorating choice you can make. Even the top luxury interior designers use neutral colour palettes when staging $25-million contemporary homes.
By starting with a predominantly white, black, or grey space, you will have a home that’s ready to move into right away. You’ll also be able to layer in colours for years to come, personalizing your space over time.
As a thought exercise, you may find it helpful to imagine what your home would look like in the darkest days of winter with snow flurries outside your windows. This thought exercise helps you to visualize a warm room with no colour. Here are three family-friendly colour palettes that will guarantee your home looks tastefully appointed before you start decorating.
Breezy whites – to decorate a home like a pro
A breezy white interior will give you the basic feel of a coastal, cottage, or farmhouse interior. Think all-white everything with plenty of natural wicker and wood. Using white walls and white upholstery will create a sophisticated vibe with minimal effort and expense.
Dark accents – to decorate your first home
Young professional couples may opt for a slightly darker, more opulent feel that exudes the future success they hope to achieve. Think dark micro-suede, rich brown leather, and brass accents.
Shades of grey – to decorate a home from scratch
A lot of bachelors gravitate towards an all-grey interior. Mixing up the shades of grey with navy or white will communicate that you see a family in your future by creating a space that’s appealing to everyone.
Choose a neutral colour palette and your new home will feel ready to live in without your friends questioning “when you’re going to start decorating”. By preparing your home impeccably, you’ll be able to spend as much time as you want adding the finishing touches to your interior decor.