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Neutral decorating ideas that create a tranquil vibe

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Cozy bedroom corner with a wooden accent wall, modern nightstand, decorative vase, and open shelves with accessories.

Contemporary cool meets plush, soft neutrals

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Photography by: Florence Charvin

Are you looking for home decor ideas that will help to create a tranquil atmosphere in your home? Neutral tones, particularly in your living room or family home, can be just the thing to transform a space from feeling cluttered and chaotic to peaceful and inviting.

There’s something about a subdued, neutral palette of white, cream, grey, taupe and beige. Combine these hues with natural textures, light accents and soft furnishings to inspire a soothing atmosphere.

Whether you’re seeking a subtle style adjustment or something more significant, shop these neutral decorating ideas below.

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Neutral decorating ideas for your home

Beige cushioned chair with wooden frame and vertical slats on the back and side, against a white background.

Ankara oak armchair, $1730, from Coastal Style

100% Textured Washed Cotton Reversible Duvet Set, $138.99, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz

Embrace – Boost Art Print, $23.50, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz

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Cream and black patterned area rug with geometric diamond and line designs, featuring fringe on the shorter edges.

Bohemian rug, $479, from Harvey Norman

A wooden pendant light with a slatted, rounded design and a visible bulb inside.

Tussock shade, $685, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz

Curved beige modern sofa with a smooth surface and a low backrest.

The Marilyn curved sofa, $5300, from Little & Fox

A cream-colored, textured ceramic vase with a unique, double-gourd shape on a white pedestal.

Angelo Vase, $347, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz

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Brown and white checkered tablecloth folded on a white tablecloth with stacked plates in the background.

100% French Flax Linen Placemats – Ginger Gingham, $64.89 (set of 4), from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz

Round black side table with a wooden top and cross-legged base.

Amarillo side table, $799, from Nood

Beige, textured sherpa tote bag with soft handles, hanging against a plain white background.

Chunky Teddy Bag – Ecru, $100, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz

Folded green and white checkered towel on a white background.

Baina Josephine hand towel, $49, from Sunday Homestore

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Black single-door cabinet with ribbed glass panel and four legs.

Tate reeded glass bedside, $680, from Palette Design

Wooden bar stool with light brown seat pad and supportive backrest.

Muuto cover bar stool, $1,576, from Finnish Design Shop

Beige square throw pillow with a simple, smooth texture.

100 percent French flax linen cushion, $78.99, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz

Concrete and wood dining table with a rectangular top and A-frame legs.

Oxford concrete dining table, $3795, from Souk Collective

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