If you're going to have a neutral living room, Matt Damon's ultra-chic space is the exact space you should copy – it'll never feel boring

Neutral living rooms: Often, these spaces are loved for their versatility, but when styled incorrectly, they can risk feeling slightly vanilla. The secret to sucsess, designers say, is in the textures, and nobody masters this quite like Matt Damon.

The Jason Bourne actor's former living room is the ultimate blueprint for decorating with neutrals. Despite upholding a white, cream, and soft wooden palette, the space feels well-curated, and in turn, ultra-dynamic and sophisticated. It's proof that these tried-and-true tones can be as exciting as riskier living room colors, and, better yet, they're sure to outlive trends and stand the test of time.

While we can't all have a Californian living room on the scale of Matt Damon's, his recipe for a layered space translates to every kind of home.

He begins with a linen sofa, throw pillows, and a large blanket that's a must-have as we increasingly think about fall decor. He has also anchored his room with a cream-colored area rug and styled his coffee table with books and candles, which are so easy to replicate on any scale.

Following the textures seen in Matt's neutral living room will ensure yours will never feel flat, as designers emphasize.

'When it comes to neutral living rooms, the key is to think in layers. Neutrals are anything but boring when you mix textures; a woven linen sofa paired with a mohair pillow, a sisal rug under a velvet ottoman, or plaster walls next to a high gloss lacquer table,' comments Marissa Stokes of Marissa Stokes Interior Design.

'That play of matte and sheen, smooth and nubby, is what creates depth and keeps the space visually engaging.'

Plus, she is not alone in her teaching. Kelly Neely, of Kelly Neely Interiors, agrees, adding that it's wise to play with darker and lighter neutrals to make your space feel more alive.

'Neutrals don’t have to be boring! Textures such as velvet, boucle, and silks give movement without color. Tone-on-tone patterns also help to add interest to a more neutral palette. Darker tones of neutral colors help to ground the space and give depth. They also allow you to layer lighter colors in without the room feeling too stark,' she notes.

With a variety of textures and accessories that feel personal, it's hard to go wrong. If there's ever a time to rethink how you see neutrals, it's now.