Muted colours have plenty of advantages over their brighter counterparts. The most prominent feature being that they are mostly gender neutral. They are perfect for situations in which you have a boy and a girl sharing the room, you were planning on having a second, third or fourth child, or you’re waiting until the baby is born to reveal its gender. Another trait particular muted hues hold is flexibility in decorating. As your kids grow and their personal preferences change over the years, you won’t have to worry about repainting the walls every time. And if you want the walls to be a backdrop rather than a focal point, then you will want to go with muted colour palette.

But enough of their practical benefits! The most important thing about these hues is the way in which they create a dreamy, soothing space which, unlike the usual kids’ rooms, don’t overwhelm. At first glance, to some people, these colours might seem dull and unsuited for kids’ interiors, but after you take a closer look at the examples we curated for you, you will think again!

PINKS

If you have a daughter, a pink room is probably going to be on the top of your list of choices, and there’s nothing wrong about that. But if you are weary of the whole Barbie idea and have gotten over Pantone’s Rose Quartz trend, don’t’ worry because there is another option out there – muted pink! The fabulous family of tones is a fresh and more subtle way of bringing this universal feminine colour closer to your little princess and her heart. Muted pink offer the softer side of the hue and will be appreciated by all generations in the house, not just the youngsters.

@lilylovesluka

@interiorbysarahstrath

@dodolesbobos

BLUES

In general, all muted colours carry a relaxing tone. That’s one of the reasons why they have the word “muted” attached to them. However, muted blue stands out as the most calming of the lot, and unlike most blue hues, it’s not reserved only for boys! For some children, muted blue might even evoke the adventurous spirits as it can be associated with the deep blue sea or a starry night and all the mysteries they hold.

@tabita.n.kristensen