New neutrals? 10 ideas for a sophisticated and unexpected décor traduzido por: OPENROUTER

The concept of "new neutrals" represents a shift in the way we think about the chromatic foundations of projects. While white, beige, and gray once dominated as safe choices, today other shades have taken on this role with more personality – creating balanced spaces that are far less predictable!

Daniel de Castro Cunha Arquitetura e Interiores - Suíte do Casal. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)

These colors work as a kind of starting point for decoration: they combine easily with different materials, styles, and textures, while adding visual layers that traditional neutrals cannot always offer. Between natural tones and softer versions of striking colors, some shades have gained ground as alternatives to transform the look of projects.

No living, os móveis de design brasileiro formam uma composição com a lareira com símbolos que remetem ao conceito do espaço. (Maura Melo/CASACOR)

Sage green brings a natural connection to spaces

Sage green is one of the colors that best translates the idea of a new neutral. With low saturation and a delicate appearance, it works as a calm visual base, close to the feeling conveyed by natural elements such as leaves and gardens.

Ana Maria Miller, Elisa Torres e Tainá Torres - PERMANE(SER). (Edgard César/CASACOR)

In decoration, it can appear on walls, upholstery, cabinetry, or decorative objects, pairing well with wood, natural stones, and fibers. The tone creates serene projects without having to rely solely on beige or gray.

Terracotta adds warmth without losing balance

Terracotta expands the repertoire of neutrals by bringing in a shade inspired by earth and natural materials. Although it has a stronger visual presence, it maintains a welcoming feel that is easy to combine.

Eduardo Baldelomar - Casa del Valle. (Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)

When applied on walls, fabrics, or decorative details, the tone creates depth and brings projects closer to a more organic aesthetic. Combining it with light tones helps balance its intensity.

Grayish blue creates a sophisticated atmosphere

Blue in softer versions, especially those with a grayish undertone, can take on the role of a neutral by creating an elegant and timeless base. Unlike more vibrant blues, it brings calm and versatility.

Amanda Xavier e Débora Borkoski - Office entre Tempos. (Matheus Kaplun/CASACOR)

The color works especially well in bedrooms, living rooms and resting spaces, where it can be combined with light wood, natural fabrics and metals to create a balanced composition.

Brown transforms the idea of neutrality

Brown is no longer seen merely as a "heavy" color and has started appearing in lighter and more sophisticated versions. Shades such as café au lait, caramel and light chestnut work as warmer alternatives to traditional neutrals.

Ana Weege - Estúdio Âmago. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

In decoration, brown creates a feeling of comfort and stability, especially when combined with natural materials. It can appear in furniture, coverings and fabrics, bringing a discreet but striking presence.

Dusty pink brings softness to projects

Dusty pink represents a more delicate way to incorporate color without compromising the neutrality of the space. With a less vibrant appearance, it comes close to earthy tones and creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Marina Linhares Interiores - Alquimia do Morar Portinari. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2025. (Denilson Machado/MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

The shade matches wood, light stones and natural fabrics, working both in more romantic projects and in contemporary and minimalist proposals.

Butter yellow brightens without overdoing it

Butter yellow appears as a softer alternative among the new neutrals. Its light tone brings luminosity to projects, maintaining a balanced feel.

Leticia Nannetti - Âmbar. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)

Applied on walls, furniture or details, the tone adds personality without dominating the composition. It works well with beiges, woods and other natural materials.

Warm gray updates the classic neutral

Gray remains present in decoration, but gains new interpretations in warmer and less cool versions. This type of shade maintains the versatility known of gray, but adds more visual comfort.

Karolinna Venturi - Memória de Estar. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)

Combined with wood, natural fabrics and warm lighting, warm gray creates contemporary and welcoming projects, without the impersonal appearance associated with some traditional versions of the color.

CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content creator agent, developed by the CASACOR Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Milena Garcia.

traduzido por: OPENROUTER