There's a reason design trends always include neutrals — they are the perfect anchor for more bold choices. When you already have a unique interior design, neutral tiles can balance the space and keep the interior feeling sophisticated. Including neutrals in your design opens the door to explore with art, color, and texture. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of using neutral tiles in bold interior designs.
Psychology of Neutrals
Color psychology is a driving force in the interior design world. It explains why different colors elicit certain moods and feelings. Bold colors often bring out dramatic feelings, while neutrals prompt a calmer reaction. When you use color psychology to your advantage, adding neutral tiles to a colorful space can balance the atmosphere. Here are additional examples:
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Gray: The color gray communicates calmness, confidence, and comfort.
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White: With white tiles, you can foster order, organization, and openness.
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Beige: Shades of beige provide focus, flexibility, and familiarity in a space.
Ideal Neutral Tile Choices
When selecting tiles, try to factor in all the other elements of the room. Think about the furniture, the art on the walls, and any unique elements that contribute to the room's look and feel. This holistic approach will help you choose neutral tiles that complement the space without overshadowing the bold design. Here are some common color choices:
Matte Beige
Matte beige tiles can elevate a room when used effectively. Too much of this color can lend to an overly brown room, but with the right amount, you can achieve an effortless look. For example, matte beige tiles complement soft white paint, making it a great tile choice for a half bath.
Soft Grey
Another popular choice for neutral tiles is soft grey. This subtle tile is a perfect backdrop for dramatic contrasts or simple monochromatic design. Soft grey tiles pair well with other textures and colors, like warm wood fixtures and dusty blue paint.
Greige
Mixing grey and beige gives you a new neutral to play with in interior design: greige. Greige tiles can lean both warm and cool, so it's important to compare different greige tiles so you choose the right shade for your space. These particular neutral tiles work wonders in the kitchen due to their ability to mesh with different lighting and various colors.
Pairing with Bold Elements
Using neutral tiles doesn't mean your space is destined to be boring. You can install neutral tiles in various rooms throughout your home to balance bolder choices, like colorful art, bright accent walls, or dramatic furniture. Mix and match neutral tiles within the same room to add layers and depth. Depending on the room, a bright woven rug is the perfect accessory to neutral tile floors.
No matter how you use them, neutral tiles provide a steady foundation for all your creative design choices. Our team at Wayne Tile can provide expert consultations at any of our locations. We're here to help you balance your bold interior design with neutral tiles.
