Neutral Rooms That Wow

From paint colors to furnishings, neutral rooms are anything but boring. These rooms by top interior designers showcase the beauty of neutral spaces. Designers Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry of Pulp Design Studios, Vanessa DeLeon and Sandra Espinet give their tips on creating neutral interiors that really wow. Image courtesy of Pulp Design Studios, photographer: Kevin Dotolo

Gray is a go-to neutral for interior designers. "My favorite neutral without a doubt is gray. You can go either cool or warm with it and can contrast any color against it," says Beth Dotolo, Pulp Design Studios. Image courtesy of Pulp Design Studios, photographer: Kevin Dotolo

A serene paint palette can be brought to life with a mixture of texture and metallic finishes. Beth's tip: Play with texture and shimmer in order to create excitement in a neutral space. Image courtesy of Pulp Design Studios, photographer: Kevin Dotolo

To avoid a monochromatic color scheme, designer Vanessa Deleon advises bumping the color of your wall up or down one shade on the color wheel to create a 3-D effect. "On a wall, use a lighter color on top and a darker color on the bottom. The two shades maintain the neutral palette and create contrast." Image courtesy of Vanessa DeLeon Associates, photographer: Steven Michael Garey Photography