Wall color inspiration: going greige. . .

I think I have fallen hard for metallic grasscloth wallpaper. Phillip Jefferies makes this gorgeous paper and I am dying to just fill a home with this wonderful beauty! 

In the house I am currently working on, we are going for greige on the walls. As much as I want to put a metallic grasscloth wallpaper throughout, we are going to just have to stick with the bath but greige will be throughout that is for sure.

I was inspired by the color alpaca by Sherwin Williams. It's the perfect blend of beige and grey and just looks radiant next to dark brown wood flooring. However, initially the color seemed off, a bit pink for our taste. After switching up our paint and using Valspar Reserve paint in a flat enamel finish and changing the tint just a bit ( at Lowe's they will mix any color you want ), we came out with the perfect greige color. The Valspar Reserve paint went on in just one coat and the color looked so good on our textured walls.  PAINT TIP: make friends with your local paint mixer, ask around and make sure you have an expert. Ours was very well versed in mixing, and blended the perfect mix for us. 

3 rooms I am inspired by. . .

This one is traditional yet still glamorous. I would love to get this mix going through the home. 

I love the monochromatic vibes happening in this room. Layering a few neutrals can add some magic too. Or you can go with some softer colors to give a more feminine mix. . . (by Wayne Windham Architect)

 This room is more grey than greige but I really just adore the soft leopard fabric, it's almost hidden in the grey. That's a great way to incorporate a bold pattern into a soft room. 

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Check out this fabulous article on 5 reasons you should go grey. . .

Selecting art for a new project. . .

Right now, I am working on a fun project in Austin. We just spent hours picking out the perfect paint colors for the home, I really do enjoy picking out paint colors and color palates. It just gets me so excited. While I am letting the painters do their job, I am making some art selections. 

Currently, I'm vibing on the whole no-mat look. It's so unique and just a little bit more powerful than a photo with the matting. Especially on these dark prints in values on black and grey, the black frame looks so glam. It looks fantastic in neutrals colors too. 

When I came across this photo, I knew instantly that a horse photo is necessary in this home. The style is an eclectic mix of things and there is something really sophisticated and beautiful about horses, the artwork can work in almost any style. While I love city girl high heels and trendy beach scenery, horses just have a mysterious flair about them. I found a few horse pieces on Minted.com that I really like. Blow these up to an oversized size and you'll have a beautiful piece for any room. . .

Aside from art there are a few things I've had my eyes on. . .

This gorgeous mirrored desk that I am dying to find. Look at all the detail, it must be vintage.

This insanely cool marble chair. 

The DVF python rug from The Rug Company. 

photos via: douglas freidman / thedpages