Here are some top tips.
1. Look to incorporate large pieces that are solid as opposed to patterned. This provides for the most amount of versatility.
2. Infuse gray and cool tones in spaces that have an abundance of light and you desire to cool down.
3. Blend soft neutrals together such as tan, gray and muted pastels.
4. Incorporate tans and brown tones in spaces you wish to feel warm and cozy.
5. Use neutrals as a springboard to either a predominately neutral color palette or one in which you wish to infuse pops of color.
6. Blend metallics and florals into your neutral color palette.
7. Use rugs and artwork as an opportunity to bring in neutrals on a large scale.
8. Consider tactile materials as a way of softening a space.
9. Create a sense of contrast by pairing light neutrals such as taupe and gray with dark neutrals such as brown and black.
10. Consider pastels and pastel tones as a way to blend soft color into a neutral color palette.