Neutrals & Monochromatic

Sometimes you just can't beat the classics like neutrals and monochromatics. They pull together a space effortlessly, are timeless, and paired with textures they create a high end look. -M

In my bedroom, everything is neutral, but I keep it interesting through different materials and textures such as lucite, wood, lambs wool, and linens. My bed is an antique wood bed with bronze on it. I've had it since I was 15. Somethings are too sentimental and hard to get rid of. To modern up an old space ad a few new pieces here and there or add a new painting or paint color to the walls.

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Monochromatic color schemes are a great way to pull together a room.

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Finland has a long history of desiring to stay out of international conflicts, is recognized as neutral and always ranks in the top 10 of the Global Peace Index.

Abstract artwork is always a easy fix to update a room.
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 A minimal approach to your design can be used when making your chandelier the main attraction of your dining room. Enchanting tree chandelier. One of the most beautiful trees I've seen in Napa Valley is made from crystals and lights. Hall Rutherford Winery. What a magnificent chandelier created by artist Donald Lipski. It represents a grapevine root system.

Can't decide on a paint color, try striped walls.

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50 Shades of Grey

I love using gray it's so versatile. Like the book there are many shades of gray and every shade can add a layer of dimension to your space. You can cater it to your preferences whether you like modern or traditional. -M

Gray and green living room with plaster wall treatment with solid oak beams light textured featuring Restoration Hardware Wine Barrel 6-Arm Round Chandelier, Glass sliding doors and cast limestone fireplace with a convex mirror, natural linen and cotton sofa and daybed with kelly green velvet pillows, and galvanized steel coffee table. Dark hand scraped wood floor provided additional warmth in this incredible space! Enjoy 

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Gray makes an old building feel modern.

Gray can be glamorous. 

Talk about texture!

Make your furniture pop on simple gray walls.

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Gray isn't flat it can be multidimensional with texture and saturation.

Break up the space with gray.

Tone down crazy colors with gray.

Create a classic look. 

The many uses of gray.

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Somethings Off

Sometimes being slightly off can be fun and make something uniquely yours with a large or small gesture. -M

Slightly turning a window.

Mixed dresser styles. 

Vertical housing.

A glass brick house

A leaning building

Giant snail anyone?

Ice castle

A slanted house

A colorful watchtower.

A breaking apart building.

Pattern crazy.

Handshake anyone?

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Pastel & Pink

Sometimes a neutral space feels plain and lacks personality to liven it up add pink. - M

Pink isn't always feminine if used properly. 

Pastel pink can also be used to soften a space.

Add a splash to a front door for a cheery entry.

Pink in this room is used more like a neutral. 

Lastly if you're too scared to use pink go for more temporary accessories, if you don't love it you can switch it out whether it be flowers or pillows. 

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