Chrissy Teigen's rich living room textures infuse her earthy color scheme with life – it's the best take on warm neutrals I've ever seen

Wood, boucle, and mixed metals bring a cozy, organic vibe to the model's brown and green living room, and it's transformed my approach to color

Chrissy Teigen
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Organic tones like brown and green are stunning, but can sometimes look a bit flat. For this reason, they've never been my personal favorite. Chrissy Teigen's living room is changing my mind.

The model's neutral living room idea incorporates a variety of textures to add depth and interest to the earthy scheme. The background consists of a moss green accent wall finished in a brushed paint, and a curved staircase with a golden railing. This metal on Chrissy's stairs coordinates with the gold of the mirror above her console table, and the material of her stunning Nacho Carbonell art piece.

Though I've never been a fan of these neutral colors (I tend to prefer more maximalist schemes), Chrissy Teigen's textured design gives the shades a new richness that I can't help but admire. The introduction of natural materials like the natural wood in the sofa to bring in an earthy feel that makes the California space feel simultaneously grounded and elevated. The woodsy design on the couch pillow and the organic art piece adds to this natural feel.

Furthermore, Chrissy Teigen's a masterclass in the use of texture in interior design. The contrast between the matte walls and metallic accessories add depth and instant warmth to the background, making even the beige and green tones of the room feel more interesting. To replicate her look, consider using a mix of shiny and flat paints, fabrics, and accents in your space.


If neutral colors aren't your thing, seeing them done well might change your mind. The perfect blend of textures is the perfect way to transform a done-before scheme into something completely new.


Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.

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