Gray is the New Beige
Bye bye beige! The plain neutral tone that has had a stronghold on homes throughout the 2000s is officially passé. Walls, cabinets, and accessories are now being renovated in cool, collected gray.
Beige was a nice base color for walls. It allows accessories and accents to pop. It doesn’t have much personality of its own, which is great for allowing furniture or paintings to stand out more. It also hides dirt and wear-and-tear very well. But as everyone slathered their entire home in beige, beige really got boring.
Gray is much more versatile. It has a wider range of shades and tone without being overwhelming. It’s easier to get a complementary gray tone to go with wood floors and tile backsplashes. Gray is also good all on its own; a gray wall is neutral, but not boring to look at.
The best areas to use gray are living rooms and kitchens. They’re high-traffic areas that are greatly used for entertaining. They’re the heart of the home and should also be the focal point.
A good tip for using gray; don’t be afraid to go dark. Light gray walls and furniture looks like dingy, dirty white. If you’re too nervous to go full gray, white walls with a gray accent wall will still make a statement.
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