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2014 Trends: Elegant Gray Decor
Gray decor is apparently rocking the trends lists for 2014. I don't think it was ever off-trend! As April is National Decorating Month we've all got an excuse to rethink our interiors. Maybe even try some new and creative decorating techniques. Greg and I been working to get our drywall up in our 1920s bungalow renovation project. We also finally finished the HVAC a few weeks ago after interruptions with freak snowstorms! We're not ready to think about finishing touches on the interiors yet. But if you plan to paint any rooms in your home, gray decor is a great way to go. This gray decor in this classic and inviting living room is created with Farrow and Ball's French Gray on the walls and London Stone trim. That French Gray tone was also popular in 19th century wallpapers. If you don't want to decorate completely in gray, a few gray accents still create the mood. This set of 6 new French Country dining chairs looks authentically rustic, but with a nod to contemporary color. Crafted in solid mahogany, the chairs have a soft gray wash finish to make them look well-loved and well-worn. The gray complements the natural color of the handwoven rush seating perfectly. Do you have gray decor in your home? We'd love to hear what you like about it in the comments box below.
Gray is the new black, according to Realtor magazine's 10 hottest home design trends for 2014. I also remember when gray was the new brown, and then the new white. Funny how gray can't just be the old gray that we love already! The serene living room above features Benjamin Moore's Thunder color paint on the walls. It shows how beautifully gray works with natural materials. It's a perfect match for wood, stone, and natural fabrics like linen.
This gray decor in this classic and inviting living room is created with Farrow and Ball's French Gray on the walls and London Stone trim. That French Gray tone was also popular in 19th century wallpapers. 
The Victorian style floral wallpaper in our Victorian Bed and Breakfast client spotlight is a great example.Our customers Kathy and Tim renovated a beautiful Victorian mansion in Walla Walla, Washington, and opened it as the Vine and Roses Bed & Breakfast. We helped them furnish it with antiques including this French Country dresser. The dresser looks fabulous against the gray wallpaper accented with vivid red flowers.
In Victorian times, gray decor was also often seen in entry halls, hallways and staircases. Supposedly the simple gray wouldn't compete with the surrounding rooms. I suspect it held its own quite well!
If you don't want to decorate completely in gray, a few gray accents still create the mood. This set of 6 new French Country dining chairs looks authentically rustic, but with a nod to contemporary color. Crafted in solid mahogany, the chairs have a soft gray wash finish to make them look well-loved and well-worn. The gray complements the natural color of the handwoven rush seating perfectly. Do you have gray decor in your home? We'd love to hear what you like about it in the comments box below.
Aimee owns EuroLuxHome.com with her husband and best friend, Greg. With over 20 years' experience in acquiring and selling French Antique Furniture, she is very knowledgeable about furniture styles and how they are influenced by historical events. Aimee has shipped antique furniture and antique furniture reproductions to all 50 States and over 50 foreign countries. Subscribe to this blog for articles about antique furniture construction methods, style trends and even repair tips. Check out our YouTube channel!
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