Monday, October 12, 2015

Grey Areas

Unless you're living under a rock, you probably know that grey is the new, hip neutral that many homeowners are choosing for their decor.  Grey is a wonderful neutral because it can be warm or cool, it goes great with most wood tones, and it pairs well with lots of colors.

Dark grey walls can make a real statement in your home.  But many worry about making a room too dark.  How can you incorporate a rich dark grey into your home but keep it from looking like a cold, dank cellar?  We'll show you.

Check out the photos below.  These rooms all feature dark grey walls.  The key to keeping them overpoweringly dark, is in the decor.  White elements, like trim and furniture, will always help lighten up a space.  Or try using dark grey on only one accent wall.  Pops of color help as does adequate lighting in the form of lamps and windows.



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Another way to incorporate dark grey into your decor, is to add it in unexpected places.  Check out these interesting uses of dark grey as an accent.

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Dark grey is also a great backdrop for pops of color in your home.  Everything looks even more colorful when contrasted with dark grey.

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