Beige is Back: How to Incorporate the 'New Neutral' into Your Home Decor

Beige. It's the color of sand, of straw, of neutrality. And lately, it's been having a moment in the design world.

If you're considering giving your home a makeover but don't want to go too crazy with color, beige is the perfect solution.

Beige has long been considered a boring color, but that's no longer the case. Designers are now using beige in new and interesting ways, pairing it with other colors or using it as a neutral backdrop for bolder shades. Beige is also incredibly versatile - it can work in any room in your house, from the living room to the bedroom to the kitchen.

So if you're looking for a fresh and stylish way to update your home, consider going with beige. It might just be the perfect hue for you.

Interior color trends: Beige is back - SampleBoard

After a decade of grey dominating the interior design world, we find ourselves desperately seeking warmer, more reassuring hues. Grey might still be the homeowners’ number one choice when it comes to neutrals, but we can sniff the change in the air and it smells so, so refreshing!

The days of optimism and retromania are pushing us toward warmer color schemes with off-whites, champagne, and beige as the foundation colors of the new aesthetic. Once considered boring and uninspiring, the beige interior trend is rapidly gaining traction and becoming a chic alternative for design enthusiasts who usually end up being early adopters of the most promising interior trends.

If you are looking to create a sophisticated retreat from the overwhelming hustle of the outside world, warm off-white hues tend to be the most reasonable choice. They create a calm, resting environment, allowing us to unwind and regroup our thoughts and feelings.

Key characteristics

You will find beige and off-whites in many forms. From beautifully layered minimalist tone-on-tone concepts to classic elegance bursting with ornamentations and details, beige seems to be working well with just about any interior style. However, earthy boho and new Scandi have been growing on us lately and became our favorites.

Decorating with beige can be both very simple and a bit tricky. The fine line between blah and wow look resides in the carefully styled layers of texture providing interest to the otherwise monotone space. Jute rugs, wool throws, seagrass baskets, linen fabrics, dried flowers, wooden furniture, and room dividers, all add plenty of character, help elevate the room and make it feel cozier.

Beige and off-white go hand in hand with our desire to surround ourselves with natural materials. We are going back to basics and focusing on tactility rather than visual excitement. We seek refuge from the overly digital, attention-grabbing world we live in, so our homes take on a more earthy, organic feel.

Dulux was the first to report on this trend with their Spiced Honey as the color of the year back in 2019. Their choice might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they’ve definitely hit the right direction which is still trending now, years later.

Beige feels welcoming and refined. It’s sunny, sandy, and warm. An epitome of elegance and class, beige evokes feelings of royalty and sophistication. It’s subtle, serene, and dignified. It tends to be more appealing to adults than to kids and teenagers, but, if the interior is well-designed, everyone can learn to appreciate its subtle, natural vibe.

How do you decorate with Beige

Beige is a great color to use when decorating your home. It can be used as an accent color or as a neutral background color. When using beige as an accent color, you can add pops of color with pillows, throws, and other accessories.

If you want to use beige as a neutral background color, you can paint your walls in a light beige shade and then add brighter colors to your furniture and accessories. Beige is also a great color to use in bedrooms and living rooms because it has a calming effect.

When building a color scheme for a minimalist space, go for the beige + white + black combo. For the boho desert or Modern Mediterranean interior style, think about earthy shades such as rust. And if you are feeling playful and brave enough to aim for the eclectic - pastels might be a fine choice.

How do you feel about beige in interior design? Are you ready to ditch the greys and indulge in this warm interior color trend?