
Gray may be in the cool tones, but right now it’s HOT! HOT! HOT! And some of the most pleasing shades of gray have a warm hue to them. Just take this dining room as an example, paired with a beautiful cream it makes for a very warm and inviting room.
Another trend is pairing gray with a sunny yellow… a play on silver and gold. Think of a sleek sofa upholstered in a gray suiting material with some punchy yellow bold floral pillows and putting a subtle gray on the walls. YUM-MY!
I love this kitchen/dining room. The crisp whites juxtaposed next to the deep gray actually creates a certain brightness to it.
A chic monochromatic example. Of course, I love the animal print (in moderation).
Another example of pairing a hot color, like orange, with gray making a warm friendly feel.
So the next time you think about paint your walls… I urge you to walk past the beiges and tans and go to the gray paint chips in the paint store. Consider a gray sofa… In my opinion gray is the hot, new neutral.












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Thank you SO much for your shout out!!! We’re lovin’ that gallery wall still 🙂
so much fun to have to look at!
I loved this “gray post”… ha! SUCH pretty rooms!