Timeless and modern at the same time, this color could easily be incorporated into a new space or an older home, and I love the way it works with cool carrara marble and raw walnut. The question is... will the appeal last all the way into our grey winter weather? Hmmmm...
*images via sharyn cairns and frank oudeman
ur right - tough to have those colors if you not surrounded by BRIGHT beauty - cuz otherwise this could bring ya down with the 'blahness' of color .. great color combo tho! - i'd need to change it up a bit tho
ReplyDeleteamazing colors! and one can always add warm throws and blankets in warm colors as an accent.
ReplyDeleteA serene colour palette like that always works but I agree, it would definitely need to be warmed up with a little color on those cloder, dreary days...
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Love the combo! I just did a post yesterday on gray and green decor, lovely combo:-)
ReplyDeleteGrey works really well in London as it reflects the atmosphere. Its also a great background colour for bright accessories that literally pop out. I once painted a big room in 'thundercloud' by sanderson which looked amazing. Unfortunately they have changed the formulae so its not quite the same but Papers and Paints does a similar colour. The greys produced by Farrow and Ball can look brilliant too.
ReplyDeletegrey works everywhere!
ReplyDeletei love grey as a major color in any room, but youre right.. will i feel the same in winter?? love that second shot now, though. want to press my hot feet against those cool floors! ha.
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After living with cool grey walls last winter (from previous owners) I am in the process of explaining why we need to paint half our house a different (warmer) grey to my husband :)
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'm a lover of everything colorful & warm, sometimes cool shades feel closer to my heart and these pictures are amazing and so peaceful! xo
ReplyDeleteI totally agree!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors! I've been craving grey a lot lately too. But I'm with you in thinking I may grow tired of it during the colder months.
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Love this!
ReplyDeleteoh thats nice
ReplyDeletemy all time favourite is natural dark wood combined with gray.. and i love these green/bluey grays as well!
Love how it soothes without feeling too dreary. You always find the best stuff!
ReplyDeleteP.S. May I be a bit nitpicky? I believe the marble is called "CarrAra" vs. "CarrEra". The marble comes from the Carrara province in Tuscany. The same kind Michelangelo used to make his David!
your right, its carrara....
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Very nice place.....
This marble is one of the most expensive and best on this planet!
YES, you're right with my spelling error - thanks anon and marlene! and have to chime in and say that my 'cool' grey walls in the bedroom still feel cozy all winter long!
ReplyDeleteOh I want that floor, it's so me!
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These look too restaurant-y for my taste but you are so right about the "cool" factor.
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