We’ve endured the stark white walls of the nineties, chilled with the cool-toned minimalistic grey, and perhaps felt underwhelmed in the midst of a beige-out. For some, the tried-and-true beiges of the last decade now look predictable and dated.
Beige has it’s place but unfortunately, in a low light room drab beige walls can create a dull and underwhelming atmosphere. Perhaps beige may look okay in one sunny room, but it could leave other rooms feeling utterly bland on the shady side of the house.
Where did we lose sight of the myriad of colours just waiting to bring our homes to life?!
Dining Room in Resene Romantic, by Ingrid Russell Design
If you’re keen to avoid the *BLEH* feeling beige sometimes gives off, you may like to consider some modern alternatives to beige for your next interior design project. These soft shades are suitable for painting walls in bedrooms, kid’s rooms, playrooms, baby nurseries, bathrooms, living spaces and more.
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Instead of beige, let’s try…
Coral
Salmon
Apricot
Dusky Rose
Blush
Mauve
Lilac
Smoky Blue
Sage
Pistachio
Seafoam
Bathroom in Resene Gum Leaf by Ingrid Russell Design
If you’d like assistance choosing the perfect paint colour for your space please reach out! Tell me, which of these paint colour suggestions are you most drawn to? I’d be thrilled to help you to bring your walls to life, and I’d love to hear about any tricky spaces, or areas where you may feel overwhelmed by beige. You can get in touch, here.
Happy decorating!
Ingrid x
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