If you think of neutral colours as boring and safe, you might want to think again! Neutrals can be used to just as dramatic effect as bold colours and can really add personality to your home. Whether your prefer a neutral backdrop that you can enliven with colour or an all-neutral space that's soothing and serene, neutral colours can help ground or accentuate any room in your home. "When working with a neutral colour palette, mix your textures," says Lisa Canning, Designer, Lisa Canning Interiors. "A variety of shiny, matte and soft textures keeps things interesting." Also consider using pattern to keep a neutral palette lively, she says. "Mixing a variety of patterns with different scales will be dynamic and lush."


Camilla Duvet Cover & Sham
Who says neutral has to be boring? Featuring a bold and busy pattern, this bedding makes these neutral shades lively and exciting.
Available at: Pottery Barn
Price: $46.35 – $178.76
Sico Japanese Paper 6195-21
Think neutral walls are boring? Think again! Neutral gets a makeover with Sico's Japanese Paper (6195-21) paint, pictured here. Pair this soft shade with other neutrals for maximum effect. See sico.ca for availability.
Cozy Throw
This soft and cuddly throw is the perfect accent for the living room couch or strewn across the bed for chilly nights. With a pebbly texture, these neutrals are anything but boring!
Available at: West Elm
Price: $69
Flokati Diamonds Rug
Textures are key to keeping neutrals lively and this fluffy wool rug will ground any room beautifully. Flecks of colour add dimension and interest, making this rug a real statement piece.
Available at: Anthropologie
Price: Starting at $598

Vaughn Apartment Sofa
Featuring clean, straight lines, this sofa in a lovely, soft neutral is a classic yet contemporary piece for your home. It's the perfect backdrop for throw cushions and blankets in any array of colours and patterns.
Available at: Crate & Barrel
Price: $1,599

Table Lamp
White with tiny silver accents, this snowball-inspired table lamp will add a touch of whimsy to a living room side table or bedroom nightstand. Handmade in Latvia, you can rest assured that this piece is a unique find you won't see everywhere!
Available at: etsy.com
Price: $45


Textured Belgian Linen Drapery
This gorgeous linen drapery features a touch of texture and subtle pleats making it fall softly and elegantly to the floor. The muted colour makes it perfect for any room in your home.
Available at: Restoration Hardware
Price: Starting at $94.99
Oval Wastebasket in Cream and Brown
Bold pattern brings life to this neutral wastebasket. The metal bin has a handpainted finish that adds a modern spin on a bathroom necessity.
Available at: laylagrayce.com
Price: $119
Hand Finished Stone Vases
These rustic stone vases are perfect either indoors or out. Worn and weathered to look like ancient relics, these handcrafted pieces will add both form and function to your decor.
Available at: horchow.com
Price: $475
Sloane Single Shop Pendant Lamp
This beautiful burnished brass pendant lamp is certain to be a showstopper in your kitchen or dining room and will add some antique charm to your space.
Available at: Williams-Sonoma
Price: $595