COLOR INSPIRATION: THE NEW NEUTRAL- GRAY

I am a Sherwin-Williams girl! I work for Sherwin-Williams as an In-Home Color Consultant. Through many consultations I've learned two things: 1. Everyone loves grays. 2. Many people don't know the differences between the grays. Grays are what I like to call the "new neutral." Whether the clients design is in a bedroom in humid Hotlanta, or a living room in rainy Seattle, grays are so versatile, they can be paired with anything. Here's a look at 5 gray paint colors to love.

1. Repose Gray
This light and clean color goes well with any style. Pairing it with white trim or dark hardwood flooring, repose gray is a gray that works well in any room. (MY FAVORITE)

                     








2. Agreeable Gray
What about this nice warm gray? If any project is looking for a gray with a warm feel, this is the color! This gray has a brown undertone that makes it a great warm gray color. With the color able to play with a variety of wood tones, agreeable gray is a great cozy gray to add to any traditional space.

 


3. Knitting Kneedles
This oh so cool gray works well with different lighting, styles, and materials. Knitting kneedles can go with anything. This paint color can stand alone and make an "aww" moment.

                   

4. Mindful Gray
Whether your class project style is traditional, modern, or rustic, this warm gray will work well for any room. Great for bridging up dark elements and white tones, this color softens up the space. Mindful gray has a green undertone that is very visible but not screaming.

5. Light French Gray
Under Sherwin-Williams Historic line, this gray is classy, light, and a statement. If you are designing a project for class that includes white/light gray tiles, light or dark flooring, Light french gray is the color for your walls or cabinets. It can be used like repose gray, either as a cool or warm gray. I've spec this color in consultations before and it is always a winner!

Sherwin-Williams have countless gray paint colors. You have your options of cool or warm grays that could go with any style project. If you need sample chips or small paint samples, go to your local Sherwin-Williams store. I like to put either the chips on my design boards or paint materials of the color as well. The small samples run about $5 during a sale(SW ALWAYS HAVE SALES).  Be creative and have fun!

What is your favorite gray paint color?

ASID LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: SAN DIEGO

CALIFORNIA LOVE!(Tupac song jammin in my head LOL). What a good time for me to visit San Diego, California! The sun was out, palm trees flown, and over a hundred interior design professionals and students under one roof. ASID Leadership Experience was a great opportunity for me to meet other student chapter presidents and awesome designers around the country. 

This was my first time on the west coast and I definitely wanted to make the most out of it. On my free time during the conference I took in the culture of San Diego. I went sight seeing, I went to the beach, shopping, and enjoyed a fancy dinner with my GA chapter.

I love interiors and architecture! San Diego has some of the most beautiful homes and well-designed architecture buildings. With awesome materials, paint colors, and the location, the homes of San Diego is a must see. I saw some home styles like Spanish colonial, modern, contemporary, and even a southern traditional home. The public buildings in San Diego were a architecture haven. There were all different from sizes, depth, materials, and style. Even the lifeguard tower is cool! My hotel room interior was pretty cozy and a nice design.

Life Guard Towers in La Jolla

Hyatt House La Jolla

Here are some more beautiful pictures of my trip to San Diego! 

Sunset:Dinner View

Dinner View

ASID GA Chapter

ASID GA Chapter