Earthy colors were once the much-needed savior from the cool-toned minimalist phase. Think sand tones, clay, sage green, and slate blues: they're neutrals we're comfortable with, and while they're arguably more livable than white-washed rooms, they can risk falling flat and appearing muddy. The solution? Earthy tones with a vibrant twist.
'This new wave of earthy color is what I call earthy vibrancy: grounded, nature-inspired hues, but with a subtle radiance that stops them from feeling flat,' says Tash Bradley, color expert and director of interior design at Lick. 'They’ve got life in them.'
