Most of us were taught that warm and cool neutrals shouldn't mix – and for good reason. Often the layering of brown and gray can create a space with a muddy, dull effect that feels boring rather than calming. However, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are known for subverting expectation.
A 2020 photoshoot of their Los Angeles home reveals an entryway bathed in gray and beige and though conventional wisdom says it shouldn't work, it does. The space is soothing and welcoming with a feeling that is deeply appealing and sensory. So, what's their secret to transforming the unexpected color palette?
Design experts say it's adding pattern.
Megan Slack, design expert and Head of Celebrity Style at , explains: 'The block print on the gray wallpaper combined with the subtle grain of the runner rug gives this beige on gray scheme a sense of depth and texture. In addition to adding personality, these patterns make the neutral colors feel more alive. Though the patterns aren't bold or busy, their impact is incredibly strong.'
Shop The Neutral Entryway Edit
If you hope to recreate Goldie and Kurt's look in your own home, you will need a striking blend of furnishings in various materials and colors. These are our editors picks for an entryway that is soothing but not boring, just like the couples'.
Soft, warm, and effortlessly stylish underfoot, a well-made rug is always worth the investment. If you’re unsure about introducing gray into your space, starting with a rug is the easiest way to ease it into this hue.
+ Net Sustain Round Porcelain Vase
This decorative vase (handmade in Sydney) is made from 100% high-quality porcelain, perfect for housing your favorite flower. Poppies, peonies, or billy buttons look particularly beautiful in this vessel, and it would be the ideal way to welcome guests in on a pretty sideboard or statement table.
Adding family pictures or prints to your entryway wall is the perfect way to break up a neutral scheme. With a thin, metal frame, this is the ideal piece for creating a sleek and modern gallery wall.
Homestead Floral Vintage Peel & Stick Wallpaper
Florals have never looked so chic, yet understated, making this beige wallpaper the perfect pick for creating a neutral entryway like Goldie and Kurt's. It would look gorgeous paired with a textured gray rug.
Bring some elegance to your entryway with this gorgeous mirror. I love the way a mirror adds light and makes an entryway feel larger, and this one is especially full of personality.
Hardwood floors help to break up the swaths of fabric in Goldie and Kurt's entryway, and this sideboard can accomplish the same goal in a smaller footprint. The built in storage is perfect for items you want to keep by the door, but out of sight.
In addition to bringing in pattern, Goldie and Kurt enliven their beige entryway with a large piece of artwork in a grand wooden frame. This piece breaks up the solidity of the wall and adds interest. Luckily, the technique is simple to replicate.
Magdalena Gierasinska, interior design expert at Barker and Stonehouse advises: 'Hallways are often the first part of your home that a guest will see, so make a style statement with a striking piece of artwork or furniture. Temper this boldness with a neutral color palette and wooden furniture for a welcoming and inviting space. A rug grounds the space, adds warmth underfoot and can inject a hint of color or pattern.'
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When designing an entryway inspired by Goldie and Kurt's, it is important to keep scale in mind. Rather than a piece of art, Magdalena recommends: 'Those with smaller entryways should consider a mirror – this will create the illusion of space and make the hallway feel lighter and airier.'
Goldie and Kurt's entryway is proof that with the right treatment, no color scheme need be off limits. Pattern can bring even beige and gray to life.
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