Decorating with neutrals

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Yesterday I posted about fabrics and how I prefer a neutral sofa. But a neutral does not have to be beige or boring. Even using something like this can be considered neutral:

Michael Miller Summer Soiree Houndstooth Black

I am using a black and white houndstooth fabric on a sofa in a living room remodel right now and it will give the client flexibility with pillow colors down the road if she wants to change things. I will probably be bringing in light blue accents for her living room but if she wanted to use red or even a bright pink or yellow she could.

Miley Cyrus' dressing room via Caitlin Creer Interiors

Client's inspiration clipping from House Beautiful

When I think of a neutral, I think of a pair of jeans or khaki pants - because almost anything can be put with them. So when I am designing an interior, and specifically a sofa, I try to achieve the same thing by using fabrics and materials that will give me flexibility and allow many changes, just like a neutral pair of pants.

{Timothy Wealon via Little Green Notebook}

{Rashida Jones via Little Green Notebook}

{via Absolutely Beautiful Things}

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