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Monday, November 19, 2012

Neutral Beauty

I have posted about neutral spaces before, so you probably know already how much I love them!  I find them so soothing, but also versatile if/when you want to change them up for seasonal colors...or just simply for a change of pace.  Here are a few of my recent faves.  You'll notice on a couple of these that the colors aren't strictly beiges and cremes; however, they still provide a calm backdrop that I thought fell within this category anyway.  See what you think!
Living.
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ottomans, black trim, neutrals

Windows, ceiling, fireplace! Love this space!
OK so that one sofa is definitely not neutral, but it's still a very soothing, "quiet" color . :)

Gold & Tufted

Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence living room

Salvage Dior -- great pillows

Anne Favret & Bill Gallagher / Darryl Carter / Max Kim-Bee / Country Living {eclectic rustic classic modern white living room} by recent settlers, via Flickr

The Zhush

Parkside Drive: Home Renovation. Mike Hammersmith, Inc. - Atlanta Custom Builder

::Surroundings::: The Skirted Roundtable: Veranda's Dara Caponigro Takes a Seat










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14 comments:

  1. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)November 19, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Great idea! Beautiful spaces.
    Thanks for sharing.
    First time here and following you.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  2. MumbaiNovember 19, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    In general I like your taste but these rooms show no personality...too clean too perfect ..Sorry

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  3. Taylor GreenwaltNovember 19, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I have learned for my own home... my furniture will be pretty neutral. That way when I get board it is pretty easy to change all the pillows and I will have a new look.

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  4. micheleNovember 19, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    i love them too! and the art in these images speaks to me. what i am itching to paint right now is a travertine series. i never tire of seeing this stone, and i recently discovered a silvery example with hints of warm organgey-umber that i adore. yum.

    pop by and go shopping with me in paris, oui?

    smiles to you.

    michele

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  5. I Dream OfNovember 19, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Neutrals with a little pop of color is the approach we've taken in our home. I love the photos here, such gorgeous examples that a neutrals never have to mean boring! XO

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  6. Divine TheatreNovember 19, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I have come to the conclusion that white walls are the only way to go for me. Love these photos!

    xo

    Andie

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  7. Thoughts on DesignNovember 19, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    It's clear I lean toward the rooms that are earthier in character and tone - and not quite symmetrical... My favorite is the vignette - the next to last image. While the photo doesn't show as much of the room, I feel invited in and welcome.

    Cheers,
    John

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  8. beckymexNovember 19, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Gorgeous rooms Barbara. I love each of them. As an artist, I like living with neutrals so that I am not "over-exposed" to too much color in my home. I know lots of artists who feel that way. Doing neutral takes lots of restraint. Thanks for the images and inspiration.

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  9. cindy hattersley designNovember 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    That living space with the paisley bolster is just heaven!

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  10. The enchanted homeNovember 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Love neutral interiors....they are timeless and so beautiful and soothing. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  11. Wendi @ Classic Chic HomeNovember 19, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I love neutral spaces with just a touch of colour. You've shared some beautiful rooms today. Love them all!
    Wendi

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  12. SamNovember 20, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    What a great way to showcase architecture, too.

    Samii

    http://aestheticintrigue.blogspot.com/

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