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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Emily Moorman

What Are Chromatic Neutrals? The Elevated Color Trend Designers Say Is Replacing Boring Schemes

A modern, calming bedroom with taupe walls and dark mushroom trim, a minimal four-poster bed with crisp cream bedding and neutral curtains. .

There's been an ongoing shift in the interior design world towards richer and more colorful palettes, and while traditional neutrals still have their place, they're certainly evolving.

The risk of decorating with the likes of white, gray, and beige is that they can fall flat and appear drab, especially in naturally darker rooms. But, the solution of bold and more saturated colors isn't for everyone; chromatic neutrals are the latest color trend that bridges the gap between neutrals and color for a soft and understated scheme that doesn't fall flat.

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