The One Thing Missing From Your Neutral Palette Home (And How To Fix It)

While there are some design trends that come and go, neutral color palettes are something that have stuck around for years. In many cases, the idea of a kitchen that is all white feels like a safe option that can work with any style or design. The thing about neutral color palettes is that they can feel very sterile and even boring. While all white or all gray kitchens and bathrooms have not gone out of style, increasingly there has been a shift to adding more color and warmth to a home's color palette. One thing that ends up missing when you have a neutral color palette is a focal point, which every room really needs.

Although neutral colors may be a timeless option, too much of these colors means you can end up with a room that is flat and lifeless. Having pops of color in a room draw the eye in and help to add life to a space. Color can make a space feel lived in, while also helping to infuse your personality into your home. Talking to The Spruce, Interior designer Hannah Griffiths explained that, "the eye seeks a focal point to linger on. Contrast, pattern, and visual texture are what bring a space to life — transforming it from calm-but-bland into truly timeless and vibrant." If you are looking to liven up a room with a neutral color palette, it's all about creating a true focal point that brings more than just color to your home.

Creating a focal point in any room is about adding both color and texture into your space. Depending on the room you are trying to work a focal point into, you may want to consider things like lighting, add metal details, bringing in a piece of furniture that makes a statement, painting a single wall, or even adding in texture via natural materials or textiles like pillows and blankets. If you're trying to add a focal point in the kitchen, try adding a backsplash with color and detail. You can even change the base cabinet for a warm wood tone. Painting the fronts of your bottom cabinets is another option that will bring warmth and a focal point into the space. For a bathroom, even a small strip of colorful tiles can act as a focal point in the room. Even a new mirror or medicine cabinet with interesting features can be a way to draw the eye.

When it comes to adding a focal point to other rooms in your home, consider spotlighting things that already make a statement. Although your home might feature a neutral color palette, that doesn't mean that the actual features of the home are bland. Spotlighting any of the interesting architectural features can help to draw a person's eye as they walk into the different rooms of your home. Try adding colorful curtains around windows in a living room, add a statement headboard in a neutral bedroom, or choose a large piece of art that can act as a focal point in any room. Even furniture in unique shapes or vibrant colors can act as a focal point in any room.