Friday, January 28, 2011

The New Gray

I've been obsessing over this shade of gray lately. It's as if forest green had a baby with gunmetal gray.


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I'm thinking it'd be perfect on a piece of furniture.

Happy Friday!

21 comments:

  1. PamelaMarch 27, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    what are your thoughts on somehow displaying that paper (since it is 24"x36") in a living room with a couch that millstone gray color? if you don't think it's crazy, how would you present it?

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  2. AmiedurginMarch 27, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I can't agree more! love it! I used a similar color in my kitchen renovation:
    http://chopwhiskstir.blogspot.com/2010/12/you-asked-for-it.html
    Love your blog!

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  3. Sherry HartMarch 27, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    That second picture is perfection......

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  4. Krugh 10March 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I'm completely in love with this gray as well! Thanks for posting the color swatch! I agree that it would be great on furniture!

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  5. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Love love love. You know I love that wet bar. Plan to do something almost just like it in the new house!! Can't wait to see if you paint a piece of furniture that color!

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  6. Abby @ a delightful designMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Stunning! I would love that on an island in my next kitchen!! Saving this color...

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  7. recycledconsignanddesignMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I love your comparison with forest green and gunmetal..spot on! I think I will have to try it out on something thanks!

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  8. SarahMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Oh I love this color, which is crazy since I usually shy away from dark greens. I think a secretary painted in this would be beautiful. Maybe with some lovely antique brass pulls?

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  9. Suzie @ cupcake monkeyMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I love it too! Ever since I saw a dresser painted in that color (on I think it was on 'say YES! to hoboken'), I have wanted to paint the cabinetry in our master bath that color. *Love the thought of two colors mating!! :)

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  10. Suzie @ cupcake monkeyMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    No! It was oh happy day! I love it!!
    http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2010/07/corner-of-my-bedroom.html

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  11. Courtney LakeMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I giggled when I thought about two paints have a baby :) But it's a beautiful color, it really is a nice color to have in a room where there are alot of neutrals like cream and tan. I can see it against a grasscloth wall with a beautiful dove grey fabric in a chair sitting beside it. Okay, I think I just piddled on myself from excitement :)

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  12. MrsdevoreMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Love this color! It would add just enough oomph to a piece of furniture while still keeping it fairly neutral. Definitely need to try this, thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. NikkiMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    "It's as if forest green had a baby with gunmetal gray"...only in the army! ;)

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  14. Sarah BradleyMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Oh, that is beautiful. I especially love the marble paper. Gorgeous.

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  15. ChristineMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Ooo! I love it in the kitchen, especially with those cool chain cabinet doors!

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  16. Nicole MartinMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    OMG THANK YOU!!! I have been DREAMING of this color for my living room, how did you know?? ;) I've actually given up because I'm moving soon. However, when I do move, I'll be using most of the same decorative elements and now have the right paint color for the walls!

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  17. JEN RAMOSMarch 27, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    DEFINITELY one of my fave colors...love it as curtains .... :)))))

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  18. DanaeMarch 27, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I just discovered your blog via my google reader "suggestions" and I LOVE it!! I love your style and the things you are drawn to- there is so much inspiration on here!! Definitely my new favorite blog. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. HanaMarch 27, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    yes, especially with brass hardware! would be gorgeous on bottom kitchen cabinets with carrara marble countertops and white open shelving on top a la jenna lyons. please share if you use it on a piece of furniture! xo

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  20. traci zeller designsMarch 27, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    You crack me up!

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  21. Megan | Paper MojoMarch 27, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I love gray! and love that it's gone fron institutional to chic

    www.papermojo.com

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