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What Color Ceiling Goes with Gray Walls?

November 11, 2021

What Color Ceiling Goes with Gray Walls?

Traditionally ceilings have been painted white, and so when decorating our homes, most of us naturally paint our ceilings white without realizing that actually there are other alternatives. Here we look at some of the best ceiling color options to go with gray walls.

L-Shaped Sofa (Sectional) Living Room Layout

August 2, 2022

11 L-Shaped Sofa (Sectional) Living Room Layouts (with Floor Plans)

Sectional sofas are adored by so many people, as they offer comfort and style as well as plentiful seating space. It can be tricky to know where to position an L-shaped sofa within a room, especially if you have windows or doors on several of the walls. Here we look at living room layouts that feature sectional sofas, which can be used as a blueprint or inspiration for fitting an L-shaped couch into your own home.

What Color Garage Door Goes with a Gray House?

August 1, 2022

What Color Garage Door Goes and Contrasts with a Gray House?

If you are getting a new garage door or painting your current garage door, you are probably considering which color is going to look best with your gray house. There are several answers to this question depending on the shade of gray your house is, the type of style you are going for, and whether you want your garage door to stand out or blend in with the house. Here we look at the best color options for garage doors on gray homes.

Colors that Go with Light Blue

October 28, 2023

11 Colors that Go Well with Light Blue (with Pictures)

Light blue is a color that induces peace and serenity, making it a nice choice for home decor to help us feel calm and at ease. Light blue is synonymous with clear blue skies and shallow placid ocean waters, which are both linked to feelings of happiness and relaxation, which again make this shade a popular option in interior design because most people want to enjoy tranquility in their own homes. Here we look at colors that go well with light blue for a range of color scheme options which include this soothing shade.

Colors that Go with Navy

October 28, 2023

10 Excellent Colors that Go with Navy (with Pictures)

Navy is one of the darkest shades of blue, and as such, is a primary color. Blue is known to have a calming effect on the mind and body, which can make navy a good color choice in the bedroom; however, navy is also a color that is associated with law enforcement and the Navy, which means it is also associated with authority and power and can be used to convey dominance or superiority. Navy is also a color that is heavily tied to nautical and beach themes, so it is commonly used in coastal-style interior decor.

Bedroom with a Desk Layout

February 3, 2024

10 Bedroom with a Desk Layouts (with Floor Plans)

If you work from home but don’t have a dedicated home office, or your children need a quiet spot to complete homework, then you have probably considered adding a desk to a bedroom. Here we look at possible bedroom layouts which incorporate desks, which can be used as inspiration in your own home.

Bedroom with a Couch Layout

February 2, 2024

12 Bedroom with a Couch Layouts (with Floor Plans)

The addition of a couch is a nice touch in a bedroom, providing somewhere to read and relax or a spot to enjoy a drink. These bedrooms with a couch offer an insight into potential layouts.

Colors that Go with Gray

October 28, 2023

9 Colors that Go Well with Gray

Gray has become a staple color in interior design over the last decade. This color which was once thought of as dull and drab, has been transformed into a shade that signifies all that is modern and stylish. Gray is a neutral shade that works well as a base color in a room, or it can alternatively be used as the focus in a color scheme.

Minimalist Desks

November 9, 2021

10 Best Minimalist Desks – Buyer’s Guide & Recommendations

With more and more people making the move to work from home instead of at the office, there is an increasing need for stylish yet functional desk furniture which is compact enough to fit into small corners of rooms to create a home working area.

What Color Goes with Brown Paneling: 10 Chic Options

August 5, 2022

What Color Goes with Brown Paneling [10 Chic Options]

Wall paneling is often perceived as an outdated concept for interior design mainly because of the traditional look of wood planks. However, the latest trend is to create wall paneling from laminate or fiberglass, which are a maintenance-free and modern alternative to wood. Since the color brown is an inviting and cozy color, it opens up many design possibilities when pairing brown paneling with other colors in the room.

Colors that Go with Rose Gold

October 28, 2023

10 Colors that Go Greatly with Rose Gold

Rose gold is a relatively new color that first appeared in the late 1800s. It is a shade of pink with golden tones, and despite pink being ordinarily linked with femininity, rose gold is a popular shade across the board and is considered to be a gender-neutral color. Rose gold has seen a huge rise in popularity in both fashion and interior design over the last few years. Here we look at the best colors that go with rose gold.

What is Boxing Paint

July 13, 2022

What is Boxing Paint? And How to Do It

The term ‘boxing paint’ is something you probably haven’t heard before unless you’re a professional painter and decorator or you’re very keen on DIY. Boxing paint is a technique that most large-scale decorators use to ensure consistent results that make for happy customers. Here we look at exactly what boxing paint is and how you can use it to achieve professional standards at home.