Inside Mick Jagger's Home Studio: An Unexpected Color Palette Creates a Bold Yet Cozy Atmosphere – A Case for Bright Accents in Neutral Spaces

Red curtains and a yellow lamp define the recording studio in Mick Jagger's 18th-century French Chateau – and it's easy to recreate his look

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Mick Jagger decorates his beautiful at-home studio with splashes of red, orange, and yellow. Though we tend to think of decorating with color in terms of painting or furniture, the rock star's neutral space shows that integrating brightness with a few carefully chosen accent pieces can be just as effective.

The Rolling Stone shared the studio inside his 18th-century French chateau via Instagram, and fans were immediately struck by the beauty of the design. 'I love that studio. It’s very homey,' replies one commenter. His space has dark wood floors and white walls with classic French wainscotting. A rust colored rug, red floral curtains, and a yellow desk lamp add pops of color throughout the room. Black and white artwork helps to tie everything together, keeping the space grounded.

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Recreate Mick's Look at Home

To integrate bright tones into a neutral space like we see in Mick's home or the unexpected red theory, Flora Hogg, Craig & Rose Color Designer, advises starting small. She recommends: 'Consider starting with subtle touches, like red-woven textures, small mirror frames, or other accessories in small doses.'

Mick's studio features a variety of tones, from rust on the rug to deep red on the curtains; this is intentional. Flora recommends: 'Observe how specific shades of red evoke different emotions. For instance, a deep burgundy can convey a sense of classic elegance, while a glossy post-box red exudes energy and warmth. Consider placement and proportions.'

curtains with a red print and blue bobble trim against vibrant green walls with a traditional chair upholstered in a small print

A space with patterned red curtains and accents, similar to those seen in Mick Jagger's recording studio

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Finally, as we see in Mick's home, Flora advises dedicating thought to how the different tones in the space will work together. She recommends: 'Consider the layers and colours that complement red. I love pairing reds and pinks for a harmonious feel, where the warmth of red is tempered by the gentle allure of pinks. Then I’d opt for either a striking blue or a rich, deep green to give the space a contrast.'

Pops of color are a clever way to integrate more interest in a room if you aren't yet ready to commit to a bolder approach. When done right, they can look just as striking.

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Sophie Edwards
Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.