“Leading interior designers, property specialists and paint manufacturers all agree that neutral, muted and natural tones are the way to go,” he says. This trend is not only visually enticing and fashionable, but it also has many practical advantages and can make a property more marketable.
“Neutral colours can add elegance and sophistication to any room and also provide a feeling of calm and serenity to a property. Steer clear from bright and saturated colours as they are more personal and particularly subjective. Strong colours that do not appeal to a prospective buyer may negatively affect their perception of the home and ultimately their buying decision,” he adds.
“Usually, when potential buyers view a home, they try to envision how their furniture, art and décor will look in the new space. By using subdued, neutral colours, potential buyers are given more of a ‘blank canvas’ to work with, making it easier for them to picture themselves living in the home. This instils a feeling of familiarity that may increase the possibility of a sale.”
Do not assume that using neutral colours will result in a bland and lifeless home. In fact, subdued colour pallets allow for greater exploration of texture and depth. “Don’t be afraid to use textures that resemble natural elements like stone, wood, cement, sand and even foliage. This will transform your home into a tactile journey from the moment you enter,” notes Smith.
Furthermore, you can be much bolder when creating focal points. Due to your overall tone being muted, there is a smaller chance of the interior becoming ‘too busy’, giving you more freedom to experiment with interesting décor elements.
Smith says that bright furniture in the living room, bold and colourful wall art in the bedrooms and rich variegated splash backs in the kitchen are but a few ways to give an edge to the interior of a home.
