Naomi Watts shows how stripes bring life to a neutral living room – no makeover needed, just a pillow or throw

Naomi watts on a gray background.

A neutral living space is timeless for good reason. Light, airy colors provide a space with just the right blend of warmth and coziness. However, introducing pattern and texture to these rooms saves them from feeling flat.

Take Naomi Watts' living room: the cream-dominated space sees a delightful disruption via blue, striped pillows and a blanket, which add just the right amount of pattern to the otherwise matte room.