Warm, luxurious, and elegant, neutral tones of taupe, sand, and gray are some of the key colors celebrated by Jessica Alba in her family home – and this carefully curated living room is proof of the versatility of these incredible 'quiet luxury' colors.
In a world where everything at times feels fast-paced and chaotic, more and more people, similarly to Jessica Alba, are turning to quieter color palettes to create a sense of calm and stillness.
However, while they may seem like a safe choice, decorating with quiet neutrals can be tricky to get right, but with some interior design know-how, gentle palettes are the epitome of the quiet luxury trend. Jessica Alba's living room color scheme is the perfect blueprint.
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The armchair merges sleek design with functional comfort, featuring a frame of solid and engineered wood on tapered oak-finished dowel legs for subtle rustic charm. Its seat, back, and arms are upholstered in customizable waffle-textured linen, perfect for any living room.
This gorgeous footed vase is made of white ceramic and lets your flowers shine. It would be gorgeous on a bedside table or in a living room. It's the perfect addition to your coffee table, alongside a gray chair, just like Jessica's.
These soft throw pillow covers, which come in a set of 4, are the ideal way to introduce a touch of grey into your living room, without the need for a larger sofa. It comes with an invisible zipper that provides a sleek, clean finish.
Decorating with new neutrals, inspired by colors from nature, adds a gentle and soothing touch to interiors that can be layered with textures and tones to ebb and flow with the seasons.
For fall and winter, these grounding colors feel particularly enveloping, while in spring and summer, they provide a cool, serene backdrop. 'I love the calmness that you create when you have a neutral palette in a room, especially if you wish to replicate the quiet luxury aesthetic', says interior designer Tamsin Johnson.
But this choice definitely doesn’t have to mean boring: you can create an interesting and exciting space by layering different tones, such as off-whites and beige, then introducing a range of caramels and even accents of black.
The power of a neutral color palette to add warmth and elegance to a room should not be underestimated. When decorating with neutrals, a key element is the importance of layering with textures and tonal shades.
Quiet luxury color schemes do not always have to mean beige. Instead, try accents of brown to warm up a quiet luxury living room. For a cozy winter look, deep browns feel particularly rich, while lighter tans can keep things airy in summer.
Reminiscent of velvety cocoa, a mid-brown taupe is a striking color if you want to achieve a quiet luxury look that isn't devoid of color. Depending on the furniture and accent colors introduced alongside, it has the flexibility to range from looking neat and tailored to soft and welcoming.
There is just something oh so luxurious and classic about decorating with brown, and taupe in particular is a designer and celebrity favorite. ‘For me, neutrals such as taupe are grounding wall and floor colors,' says Henriette Von Stockhausen, creative director of VSP Interiors.
'It’s important to remember that sometimes a classic interior is just the ticket: calm colors, gentle schemes, traditional furniture, and antiques – no pattern clashes, no huge color pops, just comfort and a quiet space to relax in.'
