{"id":2899,"date":"2018-04-09T14:43:24","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T14:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/blog\/?p=2899"},"modified":"2018-04-11T15:28:17","modified_gmt":"2018-04-11T15:28:17","slug":"decorating-with-neutrals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/blog\/decorating-with-neutrals\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorating With Neutrals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neutral fabrics are a timeless way to decorate. Neutrals can add visual space to a room. Some\u00a0 add a calm, serene look,\u00a0 others\u00a0 are bold and add punch.<\/p>\n

When approaching neutrals, it is important to remember that there are warm and cool neutral color palettes.\u00a0 Many companies produce both.<\/p>\n

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\"WARM<\/a>
WARM AND COOL NEUTRAL BUFFALO CHECK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First one needs to decide what is one trying to achieve. If one lives in a hot, very sunny climate, one might want a cool neutral palette. If one lives were there is a lot of overcast or rainy days, one might opt for warm tones. So, the first step one needs to do\u00a0is decide which is going to be used, warm or cool.<\/p>\n

One thing about neutrals-\u00a0 they are highly influence by the environment they are in.\u00a0 They will appear more warm or cool, depending on what is around them- the angle of the sun, the colors of the walls, what is on the floor,\u00a0 and other things a person has in the same room.<\/p>\n

This neutral ikat can look brown, tan, taupe, or grey with beige, cream, or white, depending on the light and what is in the room with it.<\/p>\n

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\"BEIGE
BEIGE IKAT FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are neutral prints and wovens. If one wants an eclectic\u00a0 look, try mixing them. The wovens will add texture.<\/p>\n

Clarence House’s Rimini with its raised horizontal threads, moving on the diagonal against a lighter background gives a lot of textural interest!<\/p>\n

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\"CLARENCE
CLARENCE HOUSE RIMINI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Embroidered fabrics also add texture.<\/p>\n

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\"EMBROIDERED
EMBROIDERED LEAF FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another\u00a0 way to add interest is to use reversible fabrics.
\nParing the two sides can give a lot of visual interest.<\/p>\n

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\"REVERSIBLE
REVERSIBLE BEIGE LATTICE FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are fabrics that bridge both warm and cool tones. These fabrics can be really helpful! Say there were two fabrics that one really liked, but they just fight with each other in a room. This is where a fabric that uses both warm and cool tones can bridge the two, allowing one to use both together.<\/p>\n

The brown, grey, and cream trellis combines both warm and cool neutral tones. The marbled background of warm and cool tones has a subtle contrast of grey outlining the warm cream trellis.<\/p>\n

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\"BROWN
BROWN GREY TRELLIS FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This madras windowpane plaid also combines warm and cool neutrals. A warm cream and a cool taupe get a boost from the black. Small tassels at the the intersections, add texture.<\/p>\n

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\"BLACK
BLACK AND TAUPE MADRAS FABRIC WINDOW PANE PLAID<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But, you say- I want some fun, interesting fabrics… well, nearly every category in the store has at least one neutral pattern that is fun or interesting.<\/p>\n

Below are some of neutral fabrics to add interest and to showcase your interests as well!<\/p>\n

For those who need something with an outdoor feel
\nthere is the linen deer fabric-
\nwhich is also available on white.<\/p>\n

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\"LINEN
LINEN DEER SILHOUETTE FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The linen snowflake is nice, as well!<\/p>\n

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\"SNOW
SNOW FLAKE FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For those who like chickens!<\/p>\n

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\"GREY
GREY ROOSTER TOILE FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If one has an interest in anything Medieval,
\nthe Germanic Medieval Fabric might be a thought.
\nIt has a warm oatmeal background.<\/p>\n

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\"MEDIEVAL
MEDIEVAL FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00a0This architecture fabric is an intriguing blending of light and dark neutrals,
\npunctuated with black.<\/p>\n

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\"ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This\u00a0 toile fabric gives a traditional romantic look, in neutrals.<\/p>\n

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\"BROWN
BROWN TAN TOILE DE JOUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also traditional, but with a high contrast and a crisp look,
\nis the grey colonial wall paper fabric.<\/p>\n

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\"GREY
GREY COLONIAL WALLPAPER FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And yes, there are neutral ocean fabrics!<\/p>\n

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\"TAN
TAN REEF FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"TAN
TAN MINI CORAL UPHOLSTERY FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL SEASHELL FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The mid-century floral fabric has a strong presence.<\/p>\n

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\"MID-CENTURY
MID-CENTURY FLORAL FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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As one builds a neutral palette, one of the things to think about is what are you trying to achieve? What do you want to live with?\u00a0 Do you want just neutrals? Or will a small bit of color help pull it together with the room’s\u00a0 other interior decorating features?<\/p>\n

The map of Paris print has some subtle colors added-
\nwatery blue and yellow add to a mostly neutral design.<\/p>\n

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\"MAP
MAP OF PARIS FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Paris postcard fabric is neutrals with the punctuation of red.<\/p>\n

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\"PARIS
PARIS POSTCARD FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sepia travel photograph fabric is done in neutrals with strong contrasts.<\/p>\n

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\"SEPIA
SEPIA TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPH FABRIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, if you are redoing a room, step back…
\nConsider what you are keeping, what might be leaving,
\nand what you want to add.<\/p>\n

And perhaps you want to work in a lot of neutral tones,
\nor maybe you just want to add a small amount to let what you already have shine.<\/p>\n

To see our neutrals be sure to look in the<\/p>\n

Search by Color category<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

and for neutral checks and stripes see the<\/p>\n

Basics Category<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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