Over the years, we've fallen in love with all shades of beige, cream, and magnolia. Despite being the butt of many “discerning” interior designers' jokes, it is the color of choice for real estate developers.
But these days, the once-hated neutral room scheme has been brought up to date with a sophisticated sand, taupe, and coffee palette. Neutral kitchens are a must-have for anyone who loves the popular quiet luxury kitchen aesthetic. The new way of creating neutrals is luxurious and unique, but frankly, it cannot be called boring.
If there's only one person you look to for neutral style inspiration, make it interior designer and HGTV star Joanna Gaines. fixer upper. Joanna Gaines' castle kitchen in Waco, Texas, is a masterclass in decorating with neutral colors.
Inspired by the colors of nature, the soft tranquility of neutrals adds a gentle, calming touch to your interiors, layered with textures and tones as the seasons change. Elegant and timeless in its simplicity, calm, neutral kitchen color schemes are far more than social media fads, and are a timeless trend that adds a long-lasting classic appeal.
It may come as a surprise, but beige, taupe, and sand tones are some of the most versatile hues in any design, instantly brightening up while evoking a sense of calm and perfection. The beauty of a beige or cream colored kitchen is that it brings timelessness and durability to the design.
Going back to basics with cool tones of beige allows other fixtures and furniture to really shine. Alongside the hustle and bustle of color, pattern and shape in today's interior design, there is a quiet story of thoughtful, understated shapes and exquisite textures.
If you're wondering how to make your small kitchen look larger, beige is a smart color choice. Homebuyers also prefer cream-colored kitchens, as it has a more welcoming feel compared to white. This is always a bonus.
In Joanna Gaines' kitchen, beige kitchen cabinets blend perfectly with the inherently warm wood wall paneling and subtle veining of the marble kitchen countertop. Finally, minimal touches of greenery, artwork, and metallic accents add the final flourish.
“Natural textures like stone, wood and linen can help anchor a neutral color scheme,” says interior designer Tamsin Johnson. “That means the overall look doesn't feel too unnatural, formal, or overly designed. They bring a relaxed quality that always works well.”
Designing a transitional kitchen with this old-new look is also easy as it has a quality that will never go out of style in the right setting. So, to recreate Joanna Gaines' castle kitchen, you can't go wrong by decorating it in a timeless, quiet, and classy color palette. I feel safe, so I feel safe.
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