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NEUTRAL ZONE – COLOR WATCH

July 30, 2013
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Modern neutral kitchen dining and living room grey black white tan concrete floor

Love this modern home in Finland in neutral colors…grays, tans, whites and blacks.  Works.  Doesn’t feel like it needs any more color than this.  Great textures too…cement floors, black painted wood ceilings, gray cabinets and feature walls and black, white and tan furniture and accessories.  Very nice.  Soothing.  Minimalist decor…no frills but feels very well appointed.

Modern neutral living room grey sofa wood chair white walls large window
Modern neutral sitting room wood sofa with white cushions concrete floor and walls black and white rug
taupe bedding closet black drawers woven blankets
modern outdoor patio wood plank wall and patio

What do you think?  Do you like this design approach?  Would you want more color in your home or would this be enough?  Comment below please…would love to hear your take on this home.

Happy Tuesday!

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Coco

Photos: Scandinavian Deko

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9 responses to “NEUTRAL ZONE – COLOR WATCH”

  1. Chantel says:
    July 30, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I usually love color but this neutral palette is awesome! There is lots of texture in this space and it works. Looks really bright,warm and relaxing.

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  2. Jen of MadeByGirl says:
    July 30, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Love the color palettes in these images– Greys and tans look so great together!! I especially love that rug in the second image 🙂

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  3. Michelle says:
    July 30, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Hmmmm love the feeling …..great place to relax…..but to controlled for me to live like this. This would be an amazing getaway from real life holiday house for me 🙂

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  4. Dawna Jones Design says:
    July 30, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    This color palette is exactly the way I like to live. Love this home!

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  5. Colleen says:
    July 30, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    I would think I’d need shots of wild colour to live this way every day. But I see these photos and the images are so beautiful and inviting, now I’m not sure.

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  6. Catching Flight says:
    July 31, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    wow I love the minimalism and how bright the space looks!

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  7. Amy @ Yellow Hammer Design Shop says:
    July 31, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    I love this home – but for my personal tastes would definitely have to have more color. It’s nice and calm for sure though!

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  8. Ivy Lane says:
    July 31, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I love all these spaces… However, I would add lots of art work….

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  9. Tonje says:
    September 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Love the harlequin carpet / rug! Any idea where it’s from? Anyone? 🙂

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