Gray May Be My New White
I’m a white wall devotee but I can’t get all the gray walls I’m seeing lately out of my mind.
Is it just me or is everyone really into gray right now? See what everyone else is into today at Julia’s weekly blog party.
Today’s also the end of my week as a visiting blogger week ofifteen. Head over today if you’d like to see what hotel I want to stay in next. (It’s a good one!)
Happy weekend, everyone! See you Monday.
(Photo: 1.Paul Massey 2.Decor Pad 3.Houzz 4.Martin Morell 5.via A Life More Fabulous 6.Unknown)
Those gray walls would be super by candlelight. But what caught my eye most was those dangling lights on coloured cords (are they lights?) – what a stylish, versatile and inexpensive idea! And I love the touch of zingy yellow against the grey in that same photo.
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As a long-time grey devotee, may I welcome you to the club! (I like it best on floors in concrete form!)
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I don't blame you, the effect is stunning. That clawfoot tub image is haunting and one of my all time favs. These are beautiful spaces. Happy weekend, Alek!
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Thank You Alek for joining us this week and sharing such lovely posts
And I love grey walls just as much as I love white walls, great post!
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These images are stunning and the grey is so calming. I'm especially in love with that glossy black tub! So chic and attention grabbing! Have a lovely weekend Alek, see you Monday
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You're right, gray is hot right now! My favorite is the bedroom with the "12 pillow". Happy weekend!
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I love grey! This post is wonderful!
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gray is my color! i love how it works with every room style and feel. the 2nd to last photo is my favorite.
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I love grey. My slightly pink hued (mainly white) living and dining room walls are accented by gorgeous, Victorian moulding (foot high) and rosettes in slate grey. Totally gorgeous combo IMO. It was like that when I moved in 10 years ago and I never want to change it. Though my mother says I'm boring for always staying the same!
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i think people have been really into grey for some time now. i think i'll always adore it for walls. we have a super light grey in the living room, i wish it were darker, but i'm still happy with it. i think i'd really like it for a kitchen.
happy weekend alek!
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Mise: I'm pretty sure they are lights. I really like them too in the different colors.
Jane: Thank you! And you know, we have grey concrete floors.
ofifteen: Thank you! It was an honor to be asked!
K-Line: When do we get to see a photo? It sounds gorgeous
Happy weekend, all!
Yes, gray does look fantastic – especially when paired with that chandelier in the first picture!
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Gray is definitely a hot color right now. I'm considering it for my bedroom…thanks for the inspiration pics.
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Right now everyone is doing gray. I like it, but only those with the cool blue undertones. The warm grays with the yellowy red undertones I don't not like.
BTW, I'm holding an amazing giveaway on my blog. There are 4 different Lipstick Queen prize packages up for grabs (total retail $200). You can enter here.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Hi!
Nice photos! I think gray for walls is really cool. There are so many different variations of gray. Have a great day!
Sherrie
http://splummer-aviewofmylife.blogspot.com/2009/0…
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I am so strumming your tune. I can't get the matt dark grey out of my head. I painted our dining room that same dark grey but wish now I had stuck with the matt instead of eggshell finish. I love the sultriness of it. Is that a word?!
Happy weekend to you ~
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yes…we've been noticing this trend as well – wonderful photo examples!
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oh my.. LOVE.
ok.. hahahahah i'm cracking up right now. because i tried to put my comment through (above) and when i hit "submit comment" it said to me "your comment was a bit too short. please go back & try again." hahahahha too funny
xoxoxo
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Lauren: Really? How weird! I never knew I had that function. I guess wordpress wants you to be more chatty!
Grey is an incredible color and when combined with chocolate brown, cream or white…I'm hooked! Beautiful post!
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There really is no correct answer to gray. On the on hand, people immediate associate depression. On the other hand, light, and colors immediately stand out. I guess it's how you set it up.
Nicolette
http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com/
I am with you. I seem to be so attracted to it in many shades. These are all such great shots. Have a great weekend!!!!
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I have never ever met a grey wall I didn't like. Since my home doesn't have the architectural interest to support my first love, white walls, every last one is painted in Benjamin Moore Harbor Grey. J'adore
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oooh, I think you may be right….
Loooove grey. It's my new black, my new brown and my new beige.
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I so love LOVE LOVE grey!
All my walls are painted a different shade of grey. I hope to be posting images this week of my house, and you will see. I was daring and painted my bedroom walls a dark, moody grey.
fantastic selection of images! will have to place some in my inspirations folder
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have a great weekend!
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I LOVE grey too! I have it in my kitchen.
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I loooooove image 3 with the bathroom – it's absolutely divine! Have been saving more images from the bathroom – I'll post them so you can see!
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Yes, yes, yes to grey/ gray in all its shapes and soothing forms. Particularly loving picture 5. Grey is just so sophisticated and elegant. Something I definitely aspire to, if only I could get bubblegum colours out of my head! x
Ah, grey, my first love. It does seem to be popping up everywhere these days. I love it, but I will love it long after the craze passes. Loved your interview on D&OC!
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Lovely. Gray is such a flexible color. I particularly like the bathroom – the contrast with the warm white…gorgeous.
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Thanks so much for finding me so that I could find you !!! These pictures are so gorgeous. I think that my favourites are the first one and the bedroom. Wonderful. Thanks for following me….I'm off now to put you on blogs I follow. Be back soon. XXXX
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o my gawd!
alek at from the right bank just started following my blog!
I am so thrilled and honoured to have you aboard,
hello ,it's very nice to 'meet' you.
Elaine
Great to meet you Alek, thank you so much for stopping by!
I've really enjoyed reading your posts, great images too!
Will be adding you to my blogroll, take care.xx
dammit alek, that chandelier and that yellow little thing! want them badly
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I'm totally digging grey and yellow!!
Thanks for visiting my blog, am glad you did as now I've found your lovely blog.
And yes I adore grey on walls too! Fabulous pictures!
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Oh, I adore grey! I have a gray wall in my living room and just love it. Hope you had a fabulous weekend.
I its really getting up there on my favorites list too- I think its time I try and paint something gray too
hello dream bathroom! and I don't even like taking baths but that tub is so perfect. and gray is my favorite neutral too — and will be tomorrow when west elm and everyone decides the new neutral is something else.
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These are all wonderful greys! I just love grey and I'm so happy we painted most of our home with very light grey, it makes an interesting change from white which is the usual neutral color to paint most walls with. Now we're thinking about repainting the bedroom (yes just a few months after we painted it the first time!) and we've been looking at this one lovely purpleish grey for it.
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