Out of practicality and style, the neutral palette is growing darker and more refined it not only looks good, it's more forgiving. The brightest, lightest colors are giving way to darker taupes and beiges, more reflective of golden skin tones. This coincides with a large return to gray pure gray uninfluenced by any other colors.
Use area rugs to define a space and help potential buyers visualize themselves in a room -- particularly if the space is open and large.