50 Shades of Grey – part 3
August 12, 2012
Grey is the it color right now in design. Neutrals like taupe, tan, beige, cream & white are still in rotation but the trend is grey. Pale dove grey to dark smokey gun-metal grey are finding their way onto upholstery, walls, rugs and just about every surface in the homes of people who live on the edge of what is current.
The “cement” like wall behind the bed is the perfect color and texture to set off the greys in the bedding and to reinforce the “mood” that grey can give. Sure, grey can go glam but this room is industrial chic. I love the sparseness of the space, but I don’t have to discipline to maintain this level of minimalism in my own home.
Grey is setoff well by white. You could paint a room grey, upholster in a different shade and still use black as an accent but I think grey is at its best surrounded by white. 
The commitment to grey in this space is limited to pillows… you get a driftwoody and relaxed vibe from the palette and styling and it’s easily changed if/when you grow tired of the grey.
Three words: Polished Concrete Floors. Love the look the vibe and the durability of this bomb proof floor. We have polished concrete at the shop/studio ( Surroundings ) and moving furniture, snow covered boots, and many fallen Christmas trees later the floor still looks brand new.
