So we are about to start a new project at our casa! We are painting the living room, entryway, and kitchen (all one big open space) gray! I was soooo excited but then I ventured into grayland and it is an extremely overwhelming place to be. As I right this I am looking at my 7 paint samples on the wall and not a one of 'em is going to work. They are either too silver, too blue, to green or just plain too dark. So, I need your help out there. I want a really soft gray. Not too blue, not too green. More of a greige color (gray + beige).
Like these:
Image from DecorPad
Image from Cote de Texas
Image from DecorPad
I need to get some samples for Behr Dolphin Fin and Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter. They seem to be pretty neutral grays. So...whatcha think? Does anyone have a great suggestion for an awesome neutral gray? I sure hope so, I'm gonna run out of money on samples before I can even paint our house!
Loving the new colors out there. Emily at Decor Chick has been sampling several...you can check them out on her blog page.
ReplyDeleteour entire house is done in shades of grey, so i know all about getting the right grey! :) i love sherwin williams repose grey...it's a light greyish beige, super neutral. i also have dorian grey in some of my other rooms, but it's probably a bit dark for what you're wanting. have fun painting!
ReplyDeleteQUESTION! I just got the Repose grey and painted a sample of it and to me it looks blueish! Did you use a white primer under yours??
DeleteQUESTION! I just got the Repose grey and painted a sample of it and to me it looks blueish! Did you use a white primer under yours??
DeleteI just did my living and dining room (kind of one big room area) in MS Whetstone Gray. Because this part of my house gets a ton of light, I wish I'd gone one shade darker but I still love it as a neutral.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I don't have greys b/c they would totally class with my trim/baseboards/crown molding... but I was thinking, have you looked in a recent Pottery Barn mag? They specify paint colors used and that might be helpful! Choosing paint is pure agony, I know. Get your sister to come over and eyeball it with you! And... I say always pick a shade lighter than you think. The more of it there is, the darker and more intense it seems to be. Also consider lighting during the day. 2 cents!
ReplyDeleteJust had to chime in here! Pam and I both used BM's Revere Pewter in our homes. I've actually used it in two homes for that Greige look your going for. We love it. - Melisa, projectnursery.com
ReplyDeletelinked over from projectnursery.com. Congrats. I don't know if you've decided on a color but we just painted our entire house "Stormy Weather" by Olympic from Lowes. It has been a great neutral but modern color. It matches our brown leather sofas in the basement, and our purple couches upstairs. I've got a really icy blue bedding set in my master bedroom and it really has been a fabulous choice. Good luck with your gray endeavor. Your blog is sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi there! Hope it's not too late, but "Ethereal Mood" from Sherwin Williams is a beautiful color I've got in my guest room. Changes from khaki to grey depending on the light, and is never too dark. Oh, and for the record-- you're NOT crazy for testing out so many paint colors! I've been known to do the same thing! Keep up the good work...loving your blog! (PS...I'm a hairstylist, too!)
ReplyDeleteAwesome post.
ReplyDeleteHere is my web site :: backup camera
My partner and I stumbled over here by a different web page and thought
ReplyDeleteI should check things out. I like what I see so now i
am following you. Look forward to going over your web page again.
Also visit my webpage ebook writing
Hello there, just became aware of your blog through Google,
ReplyDeleteand found that it's really informative. I'm going to watch out for brussels.
I'll be grateful if you continue this in future. A lot of people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!
Also see my webpage: Buy Facebook Likes Canada
For most recent news you have to pay a visit
ReplyDeleteweb and on web I found this site as a finest website
for latest updates.
my page: The Truth Teller show
I loved as much as you'll receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an impatience over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again as exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this hike.
ReplyDeleteMy page: Lexington Law
Malaysia & Singapore & brunei best internet blogshop for wholesale & quantity korean accessories, accessories, earstuds, necklace, rings, bracelet, bracelet & hair accessories.
ReplyDeleteDeal 35 % wholesale price cut. Ship Worldwide
My weblog :: need a babysitter
Thanks for the good writeup. It in truth was a amusement account it.
ReplyDeleteGlance advanced to more brought agreeable from you! However, how could we keep in touch?
Feel free to visit my site mom blogger