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Is GREY still in? Here’s What We Think….

December 7, 2015

We are often asked about trends in home decor and design. Just the other day at a neighbourhood party, one of the questions asked was ‘Is grey still in?’

Here’s what we have to say…

Grey is a neutral so it is never really out.

But what we will say is the cooler greys (so think grey with a blue-purple under tone) is on it’s way out. We are seeing a lean toward the warmer greys. This is a tone that we love for many reasons.

We love it because it is warm. Who doesn’t want a space that feel inviting?

We love it because it works beautifully with neutrals

…like navy, white and charcoal but also just as well with bold colours like yellow and hot pink and even with softer hues like mint and lavender. It is so versatile!

It works with all styles of decor.

You can have a warm neutral farmhouse kitchen full of reclaimed wood and ages copper touches and an apron sink but you could also have a warm grey living room in a modern minimalist space with open windows, concrete floors and soaring ceilings. It works with either of these styles plus anything in between.

We love it because it is great transitional tone.

So if your home was very warm beige and you want to move into a grey tone for a change, a warm grey is perfect for you – it means you won’t have to adjust all of your furniture, it will still work because of the warmth in the new grey tone.

We love it in paint, flooring, furniture, tiles, cabinetry, textiles and more.

So to answer the question, yes, grey is still in! Thinking of making a change to grey? Stick to warmer greys that work with your current palette.

SHOP SHADES OF GREY…

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Shades of Grey : 7 Rooms in shades of grey

February 13, 2015

Grey has been on the rise and not just in accessories and wall colour. Grey is trending in cabinetry, hardwood, tile and more….

Grey had a bad rep for while for being cold and impersonal. But grey has come a long way and it is so versatile, it works with any style of decor and in any room. Take a look at some of our favourite rooms and ways that you can use grey.

This deep, dark charcoal wall painted in Sherwin-Williams’ Gauntlet Grey looks chic with the white sofa and pops of coral.

Grey can be warm and still cool at the same time. These soft grey walls paired with the smokey green velvet accent chairs, oversized art and golden brown accents make this room super sophisticated.

The idea of grey in a nursery probably turns many away but having done it myself for both my son and daughter, I can tell you from personal experience that grey in a nursery can be incredibly soothing plus it is a perfectly neutral backdrop for nursery classics like pink, green, yellow and blue but also looks great with the more modern hues like orange, aqua, coral and metallics.

The wall colour in this nursery is French Grey by Behr it is very soft and light but the right amount of colours on the wall and this shade will transition well as your child grows up

I love a grey kitchen! I love the versatility with this amazing shade because it is a true cross over in terms of style. Grey can work in a classic and traditional kitchen, a modern kitchen, contemporary kitchen and a farmhouse kitchen. It is a great alternative to off white and with the right grey is can still achieve the same warmth.

It also works beautifully when paired with white counter tops or tile, other shades of grey and even touches of black. It looks great with stainless steel appliances, too!

Grey in a dining room can really add drama. I love the Kendall Charcoal walls with the wainscotting in this elegant dining room.

Dark rooms can be intimidating but it’s all about balance. With the dark walls, darker table and the darker art pieces you get the drama but with the soft grey linen chairs, light grey carpet, light white table linens, candles and lamp shades you get a room that has drama, intimacy and elegance but without feeling dark.

You could easily have a more contemporary dining space using the same principles of balancing light and dark.