We love the neutral colour palette and here’s why…
From warm whites and dusky taupe to light mocha and muted earthy shades, the neutral colour palette has become one of the most sought-after design schemes in today’s home for not only creating properties with broad appeal, but also living spaces that are rich in detail, inherently calm, and discreetly personal.
This month we spotlight a recent Et Lorem project, which was designed and installed for EAB Homes at the new Pendeen & Cambourne development in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Presenting a pair of three-storey semi-detached townhouses in the heart of Beaconsfield, each property shares the markets love of neutral home interiors, so we decided to sit down with Tonia Warren, Creative Partner at EAB Homes, and find out her thoughts on why the neutral colour palette remains so popular.
Neutral kitchen living and dining space, designed & installed by Et Lorem
Light green kitchen with light wood accents
Soft green bootroom with light wood fluted seating area
Tonia, what are the most popular neutral shades right now?
We are loving Coat’s colour palette with warm, homely tones such as Just Barely, Good Intentions and Sunday Soul. Our most recent project incorporates greens as a focal colour to bring a natural, earthy feel to the design. We are seeing a push away from grey into warmer based neutrals that move away from stark and fresh, to comforting and cosy.
Why has there been a resurgence for neutrally toned schemes?
Wellbeing, peace and tranquillity feature heavily on our clients ‘must have’ lists – a warm neutral palette provides this, especially when paired with stronger, richer tones such as velvety chocolate brown, deep rust and earthy greens. Neutral tones provide a timeless, classic base that meets current trend but are also adaptable over time by making small changes, rather than an overall redesign.
Deep green snug with dark wood furniture
Stairwell combining wood, metal, glass, and textiles
Marble bathroom with dark wood fluted vanity unit
How are the latest design schemes best using neutral tones?
We love warm neutral colour drenching to make a subtle impact, particularly in smaller spaces. After a stagnant period of product development during and post Covid, we are now seeing a flurry of new materials become available in a fresh palette that really hits the brief of warm neutral.
Metal and glass finishes have seen major change, having been fairly stagnant for the last decade. We are loving pairing these with both light, fresh timbers and dark, deep walnut – an oldie but a classic! Comfort, nature and tactility are all at the forefront of the latest design trends we are loving.
Are there any neutral colours falling out of favour?
Grey and yellow based neutrals are out, as is stark white. We are also seeing a push away from plush carpet and fabrics towards natural weaves and linens.
Each property at the new Pendeen & Cambourne development is defined by a neutral décor with every kitchen, bootroom, living area, bedroom, and bathroom reinterpreting the five basic neutral colours to create timeless home environments.
By using variations of white, black, grey, beige, and brown, we were able to connect the look and feel of each room by carefully selecting the furniture, surfaces, and finishing touches in similar tones from the same colour palette… Neutral!
Meticulously crafted to suit unique tastes and lifestyles, please explore some of our latest kitchen designs by visiting our Projects page.
Child’s bedroom with rattan style bed frame and lightweight furnishings