Gray, like a tailored flannel suit, takes away all sharp edges, all harsh glares and is so wonderfully
livable.
Reminiscent of waves on a overcast day, it's hard to "overdo it" with this
flexible hue.
Gray works
beautifully in formal or casual settings. It can also be either a cool or a warm color, depending on the tone used.
Joni, from COTE DE TEXAS
http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/ shared this beauty with us a few months back . . . and because of this one photo, my daughter decided to do a gray kitchen in her newly built home. Thanks Joni ! So tell, me . . . What's your take on Gray ?
Gray, like a tailored flannel suit, takes away all sharp edges, all harsh glares and is so wonderfully livable.
Reminiscent of waves on a overcast day, it's hard to "overdo it" with this flexible hue. 
Gray works beautifully in formal or casual settings. It can also be either a cool or a warm color, depending on the tone used.
Joni, from COTE DE TEXAS http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/ shared this beauty with us a few months back . . . and because of this one photo, my daughter decided to do a gray kitchen in her newly built home. Thanks Joni ! So tell, me . . . What's your take on Gray ?
I used to think it was dull and boring but this year I love it!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
I love the gray. It looks wonderful if paired with a lot of white or yellow, but otherwise I think it sometimes looks a little cold. The pictures you show are all just gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteIt's beautifully elegant but I couldn't live with it. Your examples are gorgeous. ☺ Diane
ReplyDeleteI just painted my living room in Benny Moore's Abalone gray. Interestingly, on the fan deck strip, the deepest saturation is actually BROWN. But taken a few steps lighter, the gray is so beautifully neutral.
ReplyDeleteI was inspired from this blog entry at Door Sixteen
http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/21/grey-gray-walls/
xoxo mMW
The pictures are lovely...gray can be calming, I love all the colors out that have a grayishness to them lol ..is that even a word? That kitchen is really gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteI do like it, though my decor does not contain it. Quite a few years ago it was extremely popular but of course it had quite different undertones to thoseit has now, thus departed as quickly as it arrived.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... I find that the wrong gray can make your home feel cold and "museum-like" stiff. Be careful when you use gray, and if you do, make sure it's on the warm side. Stunning, though, when done right! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteGray really isn't my cup of tea - although some sage greens can go that way, don't you think? I love that last kitchen, too. What a great inspiration. ~ Robyn
ReplyDelete* Vicky-girl, I absolutely L*O*V*E the first photo, and the kitchen, MUCHO!!! ~~~
ReplyDeleteThe harsh, coldness of the "old" gray has now been reinvented here into a warmer, very welcoming-yet-still-QUITE-stylish, way (IMHO). It's uncomplicated & sophisticated, and I suspect allows the PERSONALITY of the INHABITANTS of the space to shine thru, WHEN they WANT it to!!!
Terriffic posting today, gf!!! THANKS!
Love, Linda *
I lived with a grey living room for 2 years (all but one accent wall) and it was totally the wrong tone of grey for this room. Warmed up the walls by using porcelein instead. No one realized it was the paint that changed as it still has a sort of 'grey' look but with the right undertone. I think grey is like taupes and beiges -- you need the right undertone to go with the lighting in the room. If you get it right (like in your photos) it can be just stunning.
ReplyDeleteI love gray. Especially in my bedroom. It's so calming and classic.
ReplyDeleteGreat comments Everyone, joan you are so right it all depends on the light. I think the more light, the cooler one can go in tone. Thanks everyone!!
ReplyDeletei love gray rooms and have a gray entry room in my house. i love it. it's ralph lauren, forde abbey.
ReplyDeleteyou can see it here...http://myfavoriteandmybest.blogspot.com/2009/06/black-is-beautiful.html
I think my favorite, although very hard to choose, is the bedroom, it looks so soothing and absolutely beautiful! It's fit for a queen!
ReplyDeleteGray makes such a nice background and it looks very nice in the garden. too. One of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI didn't use to like gray, but I'm warming up to it. I love it in the kitchen photo.
ReplyDeletei love gray. love love love it.
ReplyDeleteNice post. I love gray. Almost every color I choose for walls in my home and for customers has some gray in it, it makes everything look sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteThe bedroom is exactly what I was describing to a client recently. I'm going to send her a link to your post.
hi i'de like to know what the color of the paint is in the living room. thanks
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