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Emphasising the natural light and sense of space in a room is key. Light and neutral walls with colourful accents will set the mood.

Neutral decor is making a comeback, and we think it's here to stay. We all need a calming place to retreat to. And what better spot than the bedroom? The key to neutrals is creating a feeling of cosiness and a feast for the eyes through clever textures and layering. Borrowing from the Chinese philosophy of \nfeng shui\n, it's all about balance and harmony.\n\nIn \ncolour psychology\n, neutral colours promote a sense of calm and restfulness. They aren't brash, they aren't in your face, they don't ask much of us. Ideal for the bedroom. We've shared some of \nour favourite colour palettes for a minimalist bedroom\n, so we wanted to follow up with six of our favourite neutral bedroom ideas that will turn your sleep space into a sanctuary.\n\n\nShop neutral paint colour palette\n\nNeutral bedroom idea: neutral colour palette\n\nThe writing, and the colour, is on the walls. And when you're trying to create a sense of serenity in a bedroom, this is the best place to start. We love \ncharacterful, neutral colour palettes.\n. So much more than magnolia, these earthy, neutral colours come in all sorts of shades and styles.\nJapandi style\n\nThe perfect pairing of \nScandi style\n minimalism and the Japanese concept of 'wabi-sabi'. \nJapandi style\n keeps things simple whilst embracing imperfection with natural tones and textiles. Soft beiges (we love \nBeige 02\n and \nBeige 03\n), \nGreige 01\n and \nWhite 02\n, whether paired or solo, all work in a Japandi style bedroom.\n
If you're wondering \nhow to style Japandi style colours\n or where to begin \nincorporating the Japandi style decor trend in your bedroom\n. 

Scandi\n\n'Industrial chic light' is how we'd describe the Scandi interior style. It still embraces minimalism and natural materials, combining untreated woods and plants with metals, glass, and ideally lots of natural light, but to a contemporary finish. If you want to go for a Scandi colour palette in your bedroom, take a look at our \nwhite paints\n, like  \nWhite 01\n or \nWhite 03\n, paired with the blue-sky inspired \nBlue 01\n and a neutral, grounding \nGreige 01\n.

Timeless neutrals\nNo one does neutrals better than Kelly Hoppen CBE. That's why we've \ndesigned a collection of timeless neutral paint colours with Kelly Hoppen\n that will never go out of style. They are a gorgeously grown-up take on the time-tested neutral colour palette. This palette’s combination of \nTaupe 01\n with beiges \nBeige 04\n and \nBeige 05\n, through to all of the greys: \nGrey 09\n, \ncool grey paint Grey 10\n, and \nGrey 11\n creates a sleek yet sophisticated neutral bedroom palette. Check out all our \ngrey paint colours\n.\n\nLearn \nhow to style the Timeless Neutrals paint colours in your home\n and \nshop our range of neutral paint colours\n today.

New neutrals\nModern and minimalist, this \nupdated take on the interior trend of neutrals\n is no longer about greys and whites. If you're wondering how to \nstyle the new neutrals colours in your bedroom\n, opt for soft beiges, greiges, or a gentle \nPink 01\n masquerading as white. You can even introduce a little colour in the form of \nGreen 01\n.

Neutral bedroom idea: cushions and throws\n\nOnce you've settled on your paint colour, time for the fun bit: cushions and throws. Soft furnishings are a great way to layer similar colours or introduce a new colour in a bedroom (this is where our colour palettes come in handy). You don't need a King size bed to pile your cushions and throws high.\n\nIf you've gone for light walls, then dark bed linens are a stylish way to create contrast. Or, you could keep things light and bright and introduce nuance through tactile textures and fabrics.

Neutral bedroom idea: textured rug or carpet\n\nThe perfect rug or carpet will really define a space. In the bedroom, we recommend placing it underneath your bed. Not only does this create some drama and make a statement of your sleeping space, it also means you've got something soft to sink your feet into when you wake up.\n\nFor a neutral bedroom, opt for natural textiles like jute and wool or a Moroccan style weave in neutral palettes. As with your cushions and throws, the key is contrast: by colour or texture.\n\nFor example, if you've got wooden floors, you might want to opt for a deep fluffy pile, or if you've got light cream carpets, you could opt for a dark sheepskin rug. The choice is yours.

Neutral bedroom idea: blinds\n\nNo bedroom is complete without a decent pair of blinds (\nyour sleep schedule will thank you\n), but which blinds are best for your bedroom? Whether you're looking to add a layer of colour to your bedroom or match them seamlessly to your walls by pairing them to your paint —it doesn't matter how minimalist you're going: a bare pair of windows in the bedroom won't do.

Neutral bedroom idea: warm woods\nNeutral decor styles don't just focus on neutral colour palettes; they also champion the use of natural materials, like rattan and wood. Using warm, lightly treated wooden furnishings in your bedroom adds texture and breaks up the colours in what can sometimes be an otherwise stark wall. Go for the Japandi-style by opting for soft, organic shapes or a more untreated, industrial Scandi look —ideal if you're after a lighter wood finish.

Neutral bedroom idea: functional storage\n\nAn essential part of creating a calming, neutral sleep space is an absence of clutter. We know it's not easy: bedrooms aren't always the biggest, and we can't all have Cribs-style walk-in-wardrobes.\nEnsure that your sleep space is a clutter-free zone by incorporating plenty of storage and making a feature out of it. A textbook example of form and function, whether it's wardrobes with stylish seagrass drawers or warm wood shelving, create a neutral look in your bedroom by making a decorative feature out of your functional storage.\nCheck out our advice on \nwardrobe paint\n

We hope that helped! If you want tips on how to create a neutral look in your home, have a read of \nhow to style new neutrals in your home\n.

Say hello to our next neutral lover, 25-year-old hairdresser, Isabel (@home_with_isabel). Living with her boyfriend, Matt, in Dorset – they share the 1980s home with their two cockapoos, Chilli and Chester.\n\nThey bought the property two years ago and knew they had a full renovation project on their hands, as nothing had been done since it had initially been built. Housing three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen extension, there was plenty of refurbishment to keep busy with. \n\n“It needed a whole lot of TLC; it was still sporting the seashell toilet, bath and sink vibe, with lovely blue carpet everywhere, including the bathroom! We completely gutted the house, and re-did every possible thing.”

Even though Isabel says her style is continuously evolving, she has definitely found a passion for minimalism and a clean-cut finish. As a running theme throughout the house, Isabel likes to incorporate a variety of textures, materials and neutral colour palettes.

A neutral kinda’ love\nAs far as Isabel remembers, she has always loved warm, natural tones and textures; including rattan, wood and linens. When they initially started decorating, she leant into the popular grey home trend at the time; but as months passed, she realised neutrals really had her heart.  \n\n“We did used to have a grey sofa and dining chairs. I feel like when you first get a house, you just impulse buy without really knowing and developing your own style, yet!”\n\nWhen searching for inspiration and ideas, Isabel turns to home accounts on Instagram – as well as Pinterest and interior design books. These are great tools to get the creative juices flowing, and seeing what styles you’re attracted to the most.\nDiscovering our brand\nLike many of our paint fans, Isabel stumbled across our brand whilst browsing Instagram. If not directly via our social platforms, a lot of avid decorators tend to see other homes using our paints and wallpapers, and gain curiosity. \n\n“I just loved the brand concept, and instantly fell in love with all their neutral collection. I ordered a number of the peel & stick samples, so I could see how they looked in different lights, for a couple of days. This was really helpful, as some of them didn’t go as well against my sofa; being either too similar in colour, or different in tone.”\n\nIsabel ended up choosing ‘\nBeige 03\n’, as she felt it was the perfect balance between light and dark – and most importantly, the best match for their sofa! This colour is a soft, earthy beige, with notes of grey and yellow.

“I adored the packaging, and all the little details. It’s a really good-quality paint, the coverage is amazing, and the colour match between the actual paint and sample patch was spot on. Who knew a paint can could look stylish?!”\nNeutral nest\nAs previously mentioned, Isabel used our paint, ‘\nBeige 03\n’, in their lounge. She had created a panelled feature wall using wooden batons, then painted them to add the final wow factor. \n\n“We did a little a watered-down undercoat first, then went over with ‘\nBeige 03\n. As I mentioned, it was really great coverage, and completely covered the wood in just one coat! I love the warmth that the beige brings, and the sense of calm in the room now."

Isabel also chose to share her kitchen-dining area, as she loves how it’s so effortless styled. The white, imperfect horizontal tiles, teamed with the \nwooden open shelving\n and accessories, is the perfect example of allowing a minimal design to speak volumes. \n“I enjoy the practical side of having everything out where I need it, but also being able to faff around with the accessories. One of my favourite features is the exposed steel beam in our kitchen extension, as it’s more unusual compared to the rest of the house.”

Finally, we take a nosey in their bedroom – a calm space, featuring bohemian styling and natural materials. Sometimes the simplest of designs, have the biggest impact. Isabel’s minimal, clutter-free bedroom is the perfect place to switch off in at the end of day, and ensure a relaxing night’s sleep. As they say, tidy home = tidy mind. \n\n“I love the jute string hanging lights that we installed, which feature a golden rustic bulb in each. The irregular shape is so unique. I also have more shelving in here, filled with neutral vases and abstract prints; as well as a large rattan headboard over the bed.”

Isabel’s favourite space\n“My favourite space at the moment is my lounge, as it’s the most recent project and my neutral heaven – beige on beige! I love the combination of all the different tones and textures. The next addition to the space is a coffee table; I’m just searching for the right one, as I’ve learnt not to rush these things! Watch this space…”

Our kitchen, AKA the ‘heart of the home', is the room where we spend a lot of time, but it’s also a space that many of us tend to see as purely functional. Kitchen design can sometimes get neglected as the room is used daily, usually by multiple household members. But what if you could find a design that combines form and function to give you a space that’s both usable and beautiful?\n\nEnter the minimalist kitchen interior trend, linked to the rising trend of the \nJapandi interior style\n (more on that below). This trend has all the principles you need for a kitchen that’s both aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. Discover 6 minimalistic kitchen ideas that will inspire you to declutter your kitchen for a chic and calming heart of the home.\nMinimalist kitchen idea: get inspired by Scandi and Japanese kitchen designs \nFirst, what even is Japandi? \n\nWell, we’ve all heard of Japanese minimalism (thank you, Marie Kondo), and \nScandi style kitchen\n decor has been all the rage on Pinterest for years. Check out our \nScandi style kitchen ideas\n for more inspiration. The combination of both of these has resulted in a new trend called Japandi (AKA Scandinese). This style of decor takes the Scandinavian concept of cosiness and comfort known as ‘hygge’ and perfectly blends it with the Japanese notion of ‘Wabi-Sabi’ which is all about appreciating beauty in imperfection. \n\nSo now we know that Japandi kitchens combine Japanese design with \nScandinavian style\n. Find out how to bring their chic simplicity and minimalism into your kitchen using the tips below. \nMinimalist kitchen idea: choose a neutral or monochromatic colour palette \nTo achieve the classic minimalist look, our colour experts recommend opting for a neutral colour palette. Chic and simple colour schemes that include \nwarm beige paint\n, such as \nBeige 01\n, a \nlight beige paint\n like Beige 02 or \nGreige 02\n, would work really well, as well as any shade of white. Check out our \nwarm neutral paint colours sample box\n to test these colours in your home. If you’re working with a smaller room, whites are the way to go to really open up the space.\n\nTo amp up the chic levels, a classic \nmonochromatic colour scheme\n palette always does the trick. Combine a white/neutral paint colour palette on the walls with cabinets painted in \nBlack 01 paint\n or \nBlack 02\n. Contrast your cabinets and countertops for a sleek and stylish look.\n\n\nLearn about monochromatic colours\n\nMinimalist kitchen idea: opt for sleek surfaces and appliances\nAlthough a minimalist style obviously implies having less ‘stuff’ on display, there are some essential kitchen appliances that you have no choice but to display. Turn your toasters and stoves into a design feature by opting for modern appliances with smooth, clean lines. Stash any non-essential pieces into the kitchen cupboards to make your counter easier on the eye.

Minimalist kitchen idea: have open, floating shelves \nWorking with a \nsmall kitchen\n? Open kitchen shelving can help keep your space from feeling enclosed. Floating shelves are open, airy and convenient as you can easily grab what you need. And hey, they give you a good idea of exactly when you need to run that dishwasher.\n\nRead more about \nhow to style open shelving in your kitchen\n.

Minimalist kitchen idea: use natural materials \nThis year, it’s all about using design to bring the outdoors in. This is also one of the cornerstones of Japandi design (you can check out \n8 ways to apply Japandi design to your home here\n). Use natural elements and textures such as wood and stone where you can. Add a splash of natural green by decorating your kitchen with a few low-maintenance indoor plants. Not only do plants look cute, but they’re also known to have mood-boosting properties.

Minimalist kitchen idea: avoid clutter \nThis is where it gets a little tricky for some of us. A minimalist look can only be achieved by keeping things tidy and kitchens can easily get messy. But luckily, you can make kitchen design choices that will make it easier to avoid clutter and mess. \n\nStart your kitchen transformation with a decluttering and deep cleaning session - you may find that you have a lot of clutter stashed at the back of those cabinets. Get rid of this and you can put away some of the things that are currently taking up precious countertop space. Aim for everything you put in your kitchen to have a clear function and a purpose, and introduce more storage if you have the space.

Want more expert advice on kitchen design and paint colours? Check out our blog posts on the best paint colours for your kitchen and \nhow to paint kitchen cabinets\n, or take inspiration from our community who show us \nhow to paint kitchen cupboards and tranform their kitchen with just €40.\n

Image credit: \nDeconovo\n\n\nSometimes in life, it's best to keep things simple. Whether in one room or your entire house, a minimalist colour palette will promote a sense of calm in whichever space you choose to use it. In an ideal world, our bedrooms are something of a sanctuary; a place to retreat to at the end of the day that promotes restfulness and a \npeaceful night's sleep\n—all by embracing nature, tonal colours, and layered textiles. But which \ncolour palette\n should you choose?  Without further ado, here are some of our favourite colour palettes for a minimalist bedroom. Starting with \nJapandi style\n.\nMinimalist bedroom colour palette: Japandi\n\nFirstly, what is Japandi style? A harmonious blend of rugged Scandi minimalism and the Japanese concept of 'wabi-sabi', \nJapandi style\n is one of those decor trends that requires a fair amount of thought to make it look effortless. But it's worth it, we promise. The trick? It's \nall\n about minimalism. Keeping things simple whilst embracing imperfection. Japandi style is all about \nearthy, natural paint colours\n, not just \nwhites\n and \ngreys\n (check out our \ngrey paint colours\n). Think \nBeige 02\n and \nBeige 03\n with \nGreige 01\n and \nWhite 02\n. Combined, these create a soothing, tranquil feel. Something we all need a bit more of in our bedrooms. Check out \neverything you need to know about grey beige paint\n and shop our \nbeige wall and furniture paint\n or our \ngreige wall and furniture paint\n.\n\nShop Japandi style paint colours\n

Minimalist bedroom colour palette: Scandi\n\nMore industrial and less earthy than its Japanese counterpart, \nScandi interior style\n still has a lot in common with the Japandi decor trend. Its focus is on natural materials: the use of woods and plants combined with metals, though done to a more contemporary finish. One for the minimalist who wants a low-key colour palette accented by finishes and furnishings. If you're going to use a Scandi colour palette in your bedroom, try one of our \nwhite paints\n, such as \nWhite 01\n with \nWhite 03\n, paired with the blue-sky inspired \nBlue 01\n and a neutral, grounding \nGreige 01\n.\n\nLove the Scandi look? Take a look at our \nwhite paints\n or check out our \nwarm white paint sample box\n.

Minimalist bedroom colour palette: Lick x Kelly Hoppen\n\nThen again, there's always the sleek, minimalist bedroom look. Our collection designed in collaboration with \nKelly Hoppen CBE \nis a totally grown-up take on a minimalist, neutral palette. "The thing about neutrals is that people think they're nothing, but they're everything," says Kelly. Her combination of \nTaupe 01\n with \nBeige 04\n and \nBeige 05\n, through to \nGrey 09\n, \ncool grey paint Grey 10\n, and \nGrey 11\n, creates a truly timeless feel that is grounding yet sophisticated. To recreate this minimalist bedroom scheme in your home, \nshop our range of neutral paint colours\n today.

Minimalist bedroom colour palette: new neutrals\n\nThen there are the '\nnew neutrals\n'. These guys aren't like all the other neutrals. They've more depth, more character. Bringing that muted look up to speed, this combination of colours is like fine, New World wine: sophisticated yet utterly modern. As \nSam, one of our in-house Colour Consultants\n, puts it, "It's no longer just \ngrey\n and \nwhite\n. Introduce some warmth into your home with new neutrals such as greige and softer pink tones". Don't be afraid to get a little experimental and introduce some colour. Try pairing a \ngreige paint\n like \nGreige 01\n and \nGreige 02\n or a \nbeige paint\n like \nBeige 01\n and \nBeige 02\n with our subtly warming \nPink 01\n and \nGreen 01\n. All tied together with a unifying \nWhite 06\n.\n\nLoving the idea of green? Check out our \ngreen bedroom ideas\n and \neverything you need to know about green paint colours\n.

Minimalist bedroom colour palette: monochromatic\n\nFirst thing's first, a minimalist colour palette doesn’t solely have to consist of neutrals. A great way to achieve a minimalist look in your bedroom is by opting for a \nmonochromatic colour scheme\n. As a general rule, a minimalist monochromatic colour scheme consists of nature-inspired colours, like variations of blue or green or red. By focusing on your chosen colour in various tones, tints, and shades, you'll create a rich, layered look that will feel sumptuous yet paired back and restful on the eye. For example, a red monochromatic scheme can consist of mainly pinky whites or soft baby pinks and then deeper reds as the accent colours. Brilliant in a bedroom. \nLearn about monochromatic colours here\n.\n\n\nShop red paints\n

Ready to go for a minimalist look? Check out \nour minimalist kitchen ideas\n and take a look at \nour range of paint\n today. Our experts are here to help with the trickiest of queries, and if you're still not sure, you can always book a \nvirtual colour consultancy\n with one of our Colour Specialists.

These light and airy palettes will bounce natural light around your home with effortless ease. Sky blues, cloud whites, gentle pinks and barely-there beiges all work together to create a sense of space.

Light & airy

Calm & relaxing

Dark & moody

Cosy & warm

Energising & refreshing