Decorating with Grey

Grey is definitely the on-trend neutral right now. We are seeing it pop up in design magazines, TV shows and more everywhere! It is a fabulously versatile tone that can be subtle, or bold. Many people feel grey is a cold tone that leaves a space feeling clinical and uninviting, but we have to disagree. Grey can be tinted to be a warm hue with a yellow or brown undertone, or it can be a cool hue with a blue or purple undertone. But whether you choose cool or warm, grey doesn't have to be cold.

We have selected a few examples from the web to show, how when done right, grey can be an amazing background, or even accent to your home.

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What do you think? Will grey be the new neutral in your home?

Moody Interiors

We have noticed a trend in Interiors of late. There seems to be a shift towards a dark, moody style of decorating, moving away from the bright, white spaces that have been so dominant over recent years. While light-filled spaces will never be out of fashion, and we feel moody spaces will just be a trend that comes and eventually goes, it feels like quite a luxurious change that we are rather liking!

Dark, matte walls paired with deep chocolate or charcoal floors, mixed with metal and texture, then offset with a bold, bright colour seems to be the order of the day. The style has an opulence to it that seems to hush a room to subtleties in tone and texture that draws you in and invites you to snuggle down for a while.

Here are some examples of these dark, moody interiors we have discovered. What do you think? Will your home get a moody makeover?

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Low Hung Art

Generally we tend to hang our wall art at eye level, right? It makes sense and it just tends to be the way everyone does it. Of course, there is more than one way to do most things, and hanging art is no different.

Back in past eras whole walls were often filled with art from crown moulding to skirting boards and while I don't think this look will hit the main-stream again, many design conscious home owners are playing with the placement of their art. Today, let's look at low hung art.

Hanging art on the lower half of a wall adds interest and intrigue. It forces the viewers eye downward, which can change the perception of the room's dimensions, and it also draws in one's attention. It is a clever tool to use for directing the eye around a space and creating interesting points of refuge too.

So when thinking about hanging art in your space, why not consider placing it low on a wall, or even propping it up on the floor, for a unique and interesting display!?

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