When to play it safe and when to go bold?

Neutrals get a bad reputation for being “boring,” but the truth is they’re the quiet heroes of good design. They create calm, let your home breathe, and give your life room to change. A neutral foundation — floors, cabinetry, countertops — is what allows a home to feel timeless instead of trendy.

Bold is what makes a house feel like your house. It’s the vintage rug that doesn’t match anything but somehow matches everything. The patterned curtains you keep thinking about and can’t get out of your head. Or the vintage oil paintings you sourced from an estate sale. The quirky dining chairs from your grandma’s basement that you reupholstered. Bold moments tell your story.

If everything is bold, nothing stands out.

If everything is neutral, nothing feels personal.

So if you’re stuck, start neutral where it’s expensive and permanent… and go bold where it’s easy to change or deeply meaningful to you.

IDK about you guys but I don’t have the budget to make expensive mistakes🤪

Where have you gone bold? Have you gotten tired of it or regretted it?

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