One of my most popular blog posts ever was my comparison of Benjamin Moore’s Color Of the Year 2019 Metropolitan Gray vs. Metro Gray. As we all know, the color gray has been the popular “go-to” color for the last few of years. There are beautiful shades of gray and rooms that are soft and soothing in this palette. But, as we in the northern hemisphere move into the spring season, don’t you just want to brighten up those gray walls?
It doesn’t take a whole new paint job to brighten up a space. Well chosen accessories, rugs and textiles will make such a huge difference. Whether you inject a bright and colorful collection of accessories or keep with a softer, more soothing palette – just the addition of some more color will turn a space from bland to beautiful. I’ve pulled together some ideas based on the the Metropolitan and Metro Gray paint colors because they’ve been so popular these last few years.
Benjamin Moore Metropolitan AF-690
Brighten Up Those Gray Walls!
Benjamin Moore Metro Gray 1459
Brighten Up Those Gray Walls!
What do you think? Have you been looking forward to spring and the addition of colors in your interiors?
Linda, this is such a great way to show how one can add accessories to totally change a space! I love all of your selections and ideas!
Thanks so much Sheri!
Fantastic ideas to totally wake up a gray or neutral room! And wonderful selections – I love that you’ve shown two very different, but equally beautiful directions!
Thanks Janet! We all need something colorful and fun right now!
Gray has been popular for so long and I’m finding that clients are asking to add more color now. Which makes me happy because I love color! I love the color combinations you showed here.
Hi Christina – It will be nice to move away from all gray all the time!
Gray is so pretty with these bright and colorful additions! I love the mood boards you put together to illustrate the potential.
I love the grays with pinks. lavenders and greens. So glad we are out of the gray trend and people want more color. Bring it on!
I love your visuals! I love a neutral wall with color in furnishings and accessories. Love, love, love your color stories.
These are such creative ideas. I love your color selections. Very classy and sophisticated spaces too!