Grey is a versatile colour with a plethora of hues to choose from when decorating, but by that very turn it can be difficult to get right. Go too dark and it can end up being a little too Prisoner: Cell Block H, take it too light and you could be in danger of what I call 'dishwater' coloured walls! So, imagine my delight when I happened upon this San Francisco home that uses a variation of grey hues throughout each room to great effect. As soft, sky-grey hue adorns the living room walls providing an idea base for antique furniture and accessories (that mirror? Hello!) mixed in with more modern pieces. Moving into the kitchen, the dramatic black flooring continues, a design feature that serves to connect the individual spaces. The kitchen sees a surprise addition of brights in the form of an orange standalone chair; this addition is a great way to keep interest in the scheme. Through to the dining room and again we see how old and new mix with ease: the rustic, weathered textures of the tabletop sits comfortably below the modernist drop pendant (this Industrial Bulb Pendant is similar). As well as the grey hues, I also like the typographical and numeric pieces, especially the numbered stairs - so fun! What do you like about this San Francisco home?
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This color grey is so soothing. We are crazy for the number on the stairs.
ReplyDeleteI love the West Elm lamp! Currently, I am obsessed with lamps...cheerio, Igor xoxo
ReplyDeleteI really do love this home! Almost as much as I love SF. Thank you for sharing. -Teresa
ReplyDeleteCompletely my style, I want to live there.
ReplyDeleteLove X 3 = me.
ReplyDeleteI love how they've painted the ceiling darker and then drawn the eye upwards with those bulbs. Very clever.
ReplyDeleteThese are the perfect shades of grey! I had so many people shudder when I said I was painting my living/kitchen space grey but I adore it and it seems to coordinate with everything. This is another beautiful example of why it's my favourite neutral!
ReplyDeleteI love the industrial lighting over the table! But really the whole apartment is so stunning! I tend to put a lot of colors in a space, but lately my eye keeps going to neutrals. Great space!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, as I was scrolling through the pictures, I kept thinking it looks like a house in SF! I was right! Vindicated. :) Something about the color scheme... it's so very San Franciscan.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is the farm table. Second favorite is the lighting above it! ;-)
ReplyDeletethat mirror on the mantle is incredible! would love to find something like that.
ReplyDeleteIm a big fan of grey tones too Will and this is definitely grey done right! Love the mantle and the fabulous couch :)
ReplyDeleteAbbey x
I'm so keen to paint our master bedroom pale grey, with all white furniture. LOVE grey!
ReplyDelete@Chic Coles - Loving the typographical and numerical touches, too!
ReplyDelete@Igor - Join the fan club, Mr. T says we're not allowed to buy anymore lamps! ;) xo
@ourcornerhouse, Suzy, Tommy - The owners created a fab space!
@Michelle - Isn't it amazing how a slight variation in shade can have such a big effect on the space?
@Anna - Bet it looks fab... sounds it! As you can tell, I'm all about the greys and not the beige! ;)
@Heather - Me too!
@happysnapshots - Good guess!
@Candylei - It reminds me of the table in my childhood home!
@Blythe - Ditto, I've been looking for an oversized mirror for a while now.
@Abbey - The mantle is rocking! xx
@Kathryn - Go for it!
This shade of grey is lovely and paired with white looks amazing. Love the details like the typographical details, cowhide rug and lighting over the dining room. Such a gorgeous home Will! xx
ReplyDeleteIt looks so sophisticated but relaxing at the same time! That huge dining table is heaven! I'm all for the grey..
ReplyDeleteThis is such a timely post. We have been stripping wallpaper in the master bedroom and a man is coming to quote on the plastering tonight. I think we're going to go for grey but gonna get some tester pots this weekend! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteLove this house - it looks so stylish and i also love all the typography pieces and the fab number stairs
Rachie xo
The grey is so chic! I love this colour!
ReplyDeleteI love the light on the table come down form the ceiling: I have the same one in my home, but in yellow color!
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veronica
oh yeah, babe, and love your sourcing. donna
ReplyDeleteso many lovely combos and ideas here
ReplyDeleteThe perfect grey! And so pretty with all the white trim and details everywhere. And you're right - that orange chair is terrific against the grey. :)
ReplyDeleteGrey gives an elegant and sophisticated tone in every room, plus it can be combined with pleanty of other colours.
ReplyDeleteSo true about picking the right shades of grey! But loved the orange chair - it was a nice pop of color.
ReplyDeleteLoving the simplicity of the clustered hanging light bulbs in the dining room ... treś chic!
ReplyDeletexx
Love this! It's the same color gray as my house, but after 3 and a half years, I'm getting ready to go white...
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
Will!!! I am absolutely in love with the Chinese cupboard with the Kitchen Aid!!!!!!! Fabulous!! And I love grey!
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vale
it fells so homey, I dream of a kitchen like that!! congrats btw :) xx
ReplyDeleteThis looks a lot like my home...I love grey!
ReplyDeleteLove this home. Grey is always ok with me. And those numbered stairs are always my favorite!
ReplyDeletex Trina
Great home. Seems they even managed to make the cat match the interiors :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the mix between modern and rustic. And the art! Art is something I always struggle with. Still haven't found something I've fallen in love with for our own place.
even the cat matches!
ReplyDeleteGrey walls + white trim is my favorite! Grey is hard to get right though. I spent last weekend painting over the horribly wrong shade of grey in my bedroom.
ReplyDeletecute blog...thanks for tips for home decoration....
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Those greys are perfect shades. Wish the names of the colors were listed. Grey can be tricky.
ReplyDeleteI am swooning over all the light fixtures in this gorgeous home especially the first one!
ReplyDeleteJessie
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