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My current color scheme is cream and gray. I love gray walls! You can always bring in beige with earthy, accent pieces & wall art. When working with this color scheme, opt for a gray that has a taupe undertone and don't go too dark.
There is a big trend at this time to use gray as the basis of interior color schemes rather than the warmer sand/tan/beige tones that were popular over the past several decades. I'm not saying anything new here. But, I have this theory and invite your comments on it.
My theory is that the reason for the switch up is that houses are being planted on smaller and smaller lots so that natural colors are not seen outside of the windows any longer, just the colors of asphalt roads and neighboring houses. So gray works really well, it is modern and young, and it goes with the color of asphalt and driveways. In past years, where natural landscapes and planned landscaping were the normal views, interior walls with more natural colors blended in better with the outside views. This is of course ignoring more colorful choices, but addressing the warm vs cold neutral color schemes. What do you think?
Nope!
Gray has taken over as the popular neutral because brighter "happy" colors in fabrics and accessories are in style. Gray works better with bright colors than beige does.
It's the complete opposite of all the beige and browns with muddier colors we've seen for so long.
Gray has taken over as the popular neutral because brighter "happy" colors in fabrics and accessories are in style. Gray works better with bright colors than beige does.
It's the complete opposite of all the beige and browns with muddier colors we've seen for so long.
I agree. The color I of gray I chose makes me feel claim & relaxed and feels airy and flowing! Plus all our furnishing work great with it. I had beige it was nice but it didn't do what the gray doing.
I'm currently converting a spare bedroom into a home office with white cabinetry and black countertops, and I used a very light grey on the walls (Lowes Valspar 'Silver Leaf'). I choose that color just because it looks modern and makes the room feel larger.
I would not want grey in a kitchen because I think it's too cold and sterile, I prefer warm earthy tones where I'm cooking and eating. One example is the kitchen on the show Blackish, I hate it because it's looks like a hospital exam room.
I really hate the plain old plain old.. With all the millions of colors to be had, why just stick with boring colors..Live a little and be bold...Paint with a flair and be dramatic.... Pastels, Satins, pearls, etc... Give your house some color....
I really hate the plain old plain old.. With all the millions of colors to be had, why just stick with boring colors..Live a little and be bold...Paint with a flair and be dramatic.... Pastels, Satins, pearls, etc... Give your house some color....
I do give my house some some coloring but with art and furnishings these days, instead of paint colors. I'm older and having to switch out paint colors ever few years is something I don't want do anymore, to be honest as this stage in my life it's just easier to switch out stuff.. Still I believe one should do whatever they love in their own home~
I'm currently converting a spare bedroom into a home office with white cabinetry and black countertops, and I used a very light grey on the walls (Lowes Valspar 'Silver Leaf'). I choose that color just because it looks modern and makes the room feel larger.
I would not want grey in a kitchen because I think it's too cold and sterile, I prefer warm earthy tones where I'm cooking and eating. One example is the kitchen on the show Blackish, I hate it because it's looks like a hospital exam room.
I had my kitchen red for a time, very lovely but it caused me to feel stress every-time I walk in there, plus it made me feel hungry.Yes we repainted lol....
I've been looking at lots of new construction and finding light silver gray in pretty much every single house I see.
I don't see the appeal, but I guess people like it. I still prefer Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige - it looks good in all light and goes with EVERYTHING.
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