Neutral-Color Accent Furniture That's Anything But Bland

If you grew up in a house full of matchy-matchy, single-tone beige furniture, you may be tempted to steer clear of neutral decor in your home… But we believe a neutral color can be just as bold as any other shade if used correctly! We’re excited to share some of our favorite neutral colored accent furniture, not just from our own collection, but also from other local Bay Area independent retailers we know you’ll love.

Definition of Neutral Colors

In interior design, neutral colors include:

?      White and ivory

?      Black, gray, and taupe

?      Beige and brown

At first, these colors may seem bland and ordinary, but they’re anything but! Every neutral color has dozens of shades to choose from, and most have options of warm and cool undertones. When neutral colors seem to have a pink, red, orange, or yellow tint, they’re called warm. When your neutrals are tinted with blue, purple, or green, they’re called cool.

Warm and cool shades can both look great in your home, but it’s important to mostly stick with one “temperature” when you put together each room’s color palette to ensure a balanced look. If you do decide to mix in a color of the opposite temperature, use it only as an accent “pop” of color.

Check out some of our favorite neutral accent on both sides of the temperature spectrum!

Drool-Worthy White and Ivory Home Decor

Shaggy Faux Fur Accent Chair | Sofa Creations | Warm

This chair’s gold finished legs help bring out the warm yellow undertones of its fuzzy faux fur.

Aerin Shagreen Waste Basket | Anthem | Warm

The gold undertone of this basket’s brass edging and subtle orange undertones of the interior suede lining bring warmth to the corner of your room.

Chirp Alarm Clock | ATYS | Warm or Cool

When you buy this high tech, tranquil alarm clock, you have the choice of a warm finish with white marble and gold, or a cool finish with black marble and silver.

Artist White Silver Rug | Sofa Creations | Cool

Made with a mixture of New Zealand wool and art silk, this soft rug boasts a classic design with silver and blue undertones.

Paige Swivel Bar Stools | Sofa Creations | Cool

These industrial style bar stools feel cool and sleek with their antique iron finish.

Enthralling Black, Gray, and Taupe Home Decor

Harbin Acacia Barstools | Sofa Creations | Warm

The mahogany wooden frame of these barstools is full of warmth, accented further by their taupe cushions.

Lycaon Animal Pouf | Sofa Creations | Warm

The Lycaon line of cube poufs offers three geometric designs, all incorporating warm shades of gray, taupe, and brown.

Toki Gray Clock | Acacia | Warm

The Toki Clock is designed with classic sophistication, with a natural wooden frame surrounding its dark face.

Quintana Tub Design Chair | Sofa Creations | Cool

This contemporary style accent chair is upholstered with steel gray fabric, featuring cool blue undertones.

Moon Vase | ATYS | Cool

The Moon Vase is like a piece of modern art, made from shining brass to look like the moon at night.

Irresistible Beige and Brown Home Decor

Inherently, most beige and brown furniture items are warm because they usually have red, orange, or yellow undertones. However, some pieces include shades from across the temperature spectrum when designers choose to incorporate cool tones as well. With these pieces, you can opt for a warm color palette with a cool pop of accent color, or vice versa.

Abe Beige Chair | Sofa Creations | Warm

The bronze nailhead trim, natural oak legs, and beige linen upholstery make our Abe Chair a warm and comfortable addition to any room.

Mid Century Modern Settee | Sofa Creations | Warm

This soft loveseat is upholstered with warm beige fabric and sits atop rounded wooden legs for a casual look.

Pennington Diamond Egg | KY Home & Garden | Warm

This planter has a rustic bronzed appearance which would enhance the look of any house or outdoor plant.

Eternal Beige Rust Rug | Sofa Creations | Warm or Cool

Warm beige and rusty red hues form the funky pattern on this rug, but the backdrop includes several cool shades of blue and green.

Muong XXVIII Lumbar Pillows | St. Frank | Warm or Cool

The natural indigo dyes in these pillows are woven into a traditional pattern against a warm, earthy background.

Custom Sofas and Sectionals In Your Favorite Neutral Colors

Whatever color palette you’ve chosen for your home, Sofa Creations can help you customize the perfect sofa or sectional for any room. You can start with one of our most popular styles, or help us visualize your unique vision. Then we’ll help you customize every dimension down to the quarter inch and choose the ideal color and material for your upholstery.

Start chatting with us online or visit one of our two Bay Area show rooms today to get started!