{"id":22555,"date":"2021-08-08T17:54:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-08T17:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/m.homethangs.com\/blog\/?p=22555"},"modified":"2023-03-25T17:46:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T17:46:41","slug":"get-the-look-decorating-with-a-fail-proof-blue-and-gray-color-palette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/get-the-look-decorating-with-a-fail-proof-blue-and-gray-color-palette\/","title":{"rendered":"Get The Look: Decorating With A Fail-Proof Blue And Gray Color Palette"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For a lot of people, all-gray color schemes have worn out their welcome. After all, too much gray (especially if it’s all one shade) can quickly feel muddy and bland; am all-gray color scheme lacks the contrast you need to make your space feel interesting. But if you’re looking to test out your design muscles and are hoping for a fail-proof color palette, gray furniture and accessories should absolutely be in your tool box – along with a generous dollop of dark blue. This living room by Kat Lawton Interiors is a great example of this palette working well. So let’s break down the why<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why It Works:<\/h4>\n\n\n

The beauty of “gray” as a color is that it’s far more than just a single tone – it’s anything and everything in between black and white, with rarely more than a drop of color. This is a huge advantage for anyone redecorating a room on their own, especially if you’re shopping entirely online. Why? Because it means that any shades of gray, including multi-tone and patterned grayscale fabrics, are almost guaranteed to match. Better still, the more different grays you pile into the same space, the better; even slightly different tones are enough to add that much-needed contrast that’s often lost in very matchy-matchy gray spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n

The key, though, is to make sure you add a few dark blue elements. A vibrant navy blue is a timeless classic<\/a> that will bring out the “color” in a desaturated gray. It’s a great trick to make your space seem space is more colorful than it actually is. A few hints of gold, brass, or even fresh greenery will round out the look and give you a space that’s anything but boring.<\/p>\n\n\n

Get The Look:<\/h4>\n\n\n

The beauty of decorating with a blue and gray color palette is that it gives you a lot of room to mix, match, and experiment without the fear of failure. That said, the durable, versatile gray sofa<\/a> is always a good place to start; (there’s a reason I always recommend them<\/a>). Next, really go wild with your throw pillows. Pick patterns<\/a> or solids<\/a>, in black and white<\/a>, blue<\/a>, gray<\/a>, or any combination. Pairs are good for consistency, but having fun here is one of the key advantages of choosing a “no-fail” color palette. Once your sofas are looking swanky, keep accessorizing. Choose ottomans<\/a> in a different shade of gray (bonus for a different texture<\/a>) and a few navy blue accent chairs<\/a>. Gold or brass elements on either will help add a little more warmth and contrast to your space as well. <\/p>\n\n\n

A black and white coffee table is another good element of contrast. The one above is relatively simple<\/a>, but don’t be afraid to get creative<\/a>. Double-layering a jute rug<\/a> and wool rug<\/a> is a trendy choice; the jute acts as a warm neutral base, even if it’s mostly hidden by the light blue-gray rug on top. Finally, I think the use of wall paint here is genius: a very, very pale tone of blue to brighten and unify the living room, and a more saturated version of the same color in the adjacent room that makes the whole look pop.<\/p>\n\n\n

If you want to try your hand at interior design, but aren’t confident in your ability to make sure everything matches, give yourself the edge by choosing a color palette<\/a> that will do the hard work for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For a lot of people, all-gray color schemes have worn out their welcome. After all, too much gray (especially if it’s all one shade) can quickly feel muddy and bland; am all-gray color scheme lacks the contrast you need to make your space feel interesting. 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