Begin by thinking feet first. Fitted carpets with a soft, comforting pile in cream and off-white provide a boudoir with elegant foundations, or for something more textured and Modern Country that’s still within the neutral camp, consider a natural fibre carpet like sisal, seagrass or jute whose easygoing sandy shades will fit right in. Not everybody wants carpet in their homes though, which, in a neutral scheme poses no problem as wooden floorboards are in-keeping with this understated collection of tones. Temper them further by painting them white and/or overlaying a large rug in the centre of the room in similarly low-key colours.
From here, gradually work upwards through the room, contemplating walls and architectural features like skirting, architraves and cornicing as well as what colour to paint the ceiling – remember, that it too should be thought of as a wall rather than accidentally left white. Ponder whether the scheme will use wallpaper or paint and how many neutral shades to include in any decision-making.
Furniture and accessories aren’t to be overlooked either. This is the area where deep exploration of the multitude of materials and finishes available should take place. It is these differences in texture that inject an interior with richness and visual interest. Imagine silky sateen against plush velvet and luxurious mohair on any textiles and upholstered bedroom furniture, alongside mirrored bedside tables and white oak storage pieces decorated with faux snakeskin and shagreen trinket boxes and accessories all in a creamy, soothing selection of shades.