As we shiver our way through Winter and start looking forward to spring, we start to think about Spring Cleaning and sprucing up the joint. Often times that includes a fresh coat of paint and maybe some new furniture to freshen things up a bit.
Before you go running off to the store to let your inner Martha Stewart run free, take a few minutes to consider if your design plan is going to continue to look fresh and new for years to come, even for the possibility of a future sale. For instance.
Like all home decor trends, paint colors come and go. Gray, beige, black and white have all had their moments. For the last ten years or so, gray has been the ‘in’ neutral.
Now here we are in 2023 and certain shades of gray paint are going out of style, as are certain shades of gray upholstery, as well as some general gray room design ideas.
Gray is a neutral color, and there are way more than 50 shades of it, so it’s hard to say that overall, a single color is out of style. However, it’s definitely not going to be as popular as it was a few years ago when every new construction home in America was sold with pale, cool-toned gray walls to make it look ‘modern’. But overall, home decor trends are moving in a warmer direction again. Colors like rust, brown, amber, and ivory are taking over, as well as burgundy and some olive colors.
If you’re in love with gray, or you’re looking for a neutral color that isn’t white or tan, choose a warm-toned gray. Warm grays, which are more of a greige, are still considered in style, and they complement the warmed up, more saturated interior design trends we’re seeing right now.
If you’re planning to paint a room gray or buy gray furniture this year, there are a few ways to do it in a way that looks fresh, and not dated.
The first is: Don’t go gray-on-gray. The look that’s most out of style right now is that all-gray everything room design that was a big trend five years ago or so. You know the room: It has silver-gray walls, a silver-gray sofa, a gray-toned rug, mirrored furniture, silver-toned metallics, etc. It’s all very monotone and just a bit, well, sad.
The second is: Choose warm tones. Warm toned neutrals are the “it” neutral right now and designers are favoring beige, ivory, and taupe over cool gray and stark white. White paint with depth (ivories, creams, and bone-colors) is the new bright white, so a shade of super pale warm gray will look subtle but stylish.
Pairing any of these warm color options with warm wood toned floors or trim will be sure to make for a stunning transformation that will stand the test of time.
Once you’ve pondered your color choices and have decided on your final answer, head out to your favorite Home Improvement Store and let your inner Interior Decorator shine!
Happy Decorating!
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