THE PERFECT PLACE

You guys, I'm going crazy (in a good way!) with decorating ideas for the new place! I suppose that's how you know you've found your passion...when color swatches, fabrics samples, layout plans, and paint colors get you more excited than anything else. So this here is my latest and greatest find when it comes to my apartment inspiration file:

It's perfect in every way! From the gray walls (I'm currently leaning towards Benjamin Moore's Chelsea Gray for the living room), to the arched windows, to the leather poufs, to the subtle graphic on the rug - it all comes together in such a warm and inviting way. Oh and we can't forget the desk - a sweet little moment in this space. Perched on a diagonal (brilliant!), a quiet little writing corner from which to draft handwritten letters and fill up a journal feels like an old fashion luxury I'd happily welcome into my life!

*image via decorpad

The New Neutral

I've set my mind on a deep, velvety gray to work as the neutral in my new home. The warmth of its hue casts me into a place of dreams and cozy respite - the perfect feeling to accompany the next chapter of my life, no?

When gray dances with white it's positively striking (yet soft) and stunning (though subtle). And it speaks to my desire to step away from the wandering lightness of my current place and create a stronger, more permanent anchor in my life...

So my dears, if I were to paint a wall or two gray, do you have any favorites you can recommend to me?

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Color Inspiration: Gray In the Kitchen

Right now gray seems to be the hottest color, from bedrooms to bathrooms, we can't seem to get enough. It's calming and moody, and can be used as a neutral or for drama. Gray's versatility and universal appeal make it the color of the moment and a perfect choice for a kitchen makeover.

Gray floor to ceiling cabinetry wrap this kitchen up in a cozy cloak of warmth.

A simple gray island in the middle is just enough to turn up the color appeal in this space.

Gray mixed with whites and woods, arches and doorways, makes for a beautiful weathered look.

*images via From the Right Bank and Frank Features