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Creating Stylish Spaces with Neutral Tones

Are you trying to design a room and feeling overwhelmed by the number of available color options? Consider decorating with a neutral palette. Trendy color schemes will come and go, but a neutral, monochromatic design is timeless, classy, and not at all boring. Many people believe a neutral color setup includes only shades of white, black, and beige–but that’s simply not the case. You don’t have to completely forgo color in order to make neutral hues the center of your room’s design.

Custom window treatments near Saint Michael, Minnesota (MN) using neutral tones and colors.

Benefits of Neutral Tones

The sea of neutral shades has a wide range of options. A neutral base opens your room to a few bold accents to add a vibrant pop of color without being too busy. Using a limited number of colors reduces the stress of trying to match a patterned chair with an abstract print rug or brightly colored walls. Another benefit is that neutral schemes complement any style of decor from contemporary to class and every style in between.

When traveling the road of a neutrally colored room, there are two primary paths you should follow:

  1. Adding texture is a must! Any organic element, including wood or stone, adds dimension and depth to a space. Provenance® Woven Wood Shades are an awesome way to add texture with a casual feel. Woven wood shades are crafted using all natural woods, grasses, and bamboo and come in a variety of textures, from very pronounced to elegantly refined. Bamboo blinds filter light beautifully and are available with liners to increase light control and privacy.
  2. Incorporating patterns in small doses is essential to give your room a cohesive look. Patterns do not need to be loud and busy to give the desired effect. On the contrary, patterns can be calming and invite you to settle in with a good book. Window treatments are an excellent way to add visual interest and draw attention to your chosen color scheme. The subtle designs of Vignette® Modern Roman Shades are an easy way to add an additional level of visual interest, but in a subtle way. Vignette shades are available in a vast array of silks, linens, and tweeds that lend themselves to quiet sophistication.
  3. If you prefer a more minimalist style, Designer Roller Shades are available in over 400 fabric choices to give you a seemingly endless number of patterns that will fit into your calming, neutral aesthetic.

Contact Shelly’s Interior Concepts

At Shelly’s Interior Concepts, we are working with over 23 years of experience in the interior design industry. We offer personalized service to help you create a neutral decor scheme you will love for many years to come. In addition to Hunter Douglas window treatment products, we also carry top brands of flooring, paint, wallpaper, and more. We offer interior design consultations and free estimates. Take a peek at our portfolio, then give us a call at (763) 439-8568 to set up an appointment with our professional design team. Our spacious showroom is located in Saint Michael, Minnesota, and we are pleased to serve Maple Grove, Plymouth, Otsego, Corcoran, and the Twin Cities.