Beige and brown don’t have to be boring. Neutral rooms sometimes get a bad rap, but done right, they are simple and chic. Check out these 10 spaces to get design inspiration and create neutral rooms that do anything but blend in.

It’s All About Accessories

The major pieces in this room — the sofa, chairs, table and rug — are in a creamy beige. Designer Erinn Valencich adds interest to the room with colorful accessories, like soft-green window treatments and throws and bold patterned pillows. Blue, pink and white grouped accessories create interesting vignettes in the room.

Get the look: Arrange colorful accessories in groups on tabletops. Choose pieces with varying textures and heights. Placing them on a bordered tray, like Valencich did here, frames the vignette.