Absolutely you can pair the two! Gray is the new white; you just need to pick the right one. Go for a warm gray to play up the oak undertones. Or go opposite with a silvery gray to add a contrasting punch.

I did a post on gray's with suggestions here: http://refresheddesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/05/find-it-friday-perfect-gray-paint.html.

Good luck!

Thank you so much for your reply! I want a light and airy home but was afraid of making wrong color choices. I think I will go with a light silvery grey and a variety of whites and creams!!!

Thanks!!!!

That sounds absolutely gorgeous, sarazyami!

Thanks Feeny!!!! Will post once completed.

So glad you are going for it! Would love to see how it turns out.

sarauzyami, by all means, beige, ivory, and gray are all neutrals and can work with each other and any other colors (think of them as your favorite pair of blue jeans that you can wear with any color shirt). A beige or ivory sofa would be fine in a gray-painted room, here's some inspiration images: http://www.houzz.com/photos/living-room/beige-and-gray

Thank you so much Jennifer!! I loved the example using a pair of jeans! I now understand exactly what you mean by it being a neutral and it can go with any color. I'm sure you can tell I am not a professional decorator but I admire all who are. It is a wonderful talent. I will certainly add a punch of color somewhere. Thanks for the inspirations!!!

I love Jennifer's inspiration pics. Every room is Neutral Ina gorgeous and interesting way. My favorite is the one with some charcoal gray walls. I recently renovated my husband's offices using all neutrals. Beige, taupe, charcoal gray and black with sort of toffee color wood tones and some mango wood. I added lots of different textures and finishes which added so much interest. For a home, I love adding a medium blue to the same neutrals in small doses like a throw pillow or a vase. Good luck with your project.

Definitely you can pair it , see the attached Shot !

Definitely you can pair it , see the attached Shot !

Definitely you can pair it , see the attached Shot !

Gray is a very neutral palette and goes with lots of colors, so it’s wise of you to put this on the largest area of the room. It may be hard to match the shade of gray, so you can consider using a contrasting fabric color on your sofa which will add punch to the room. Or you can go with an ivory sofa and add colorful throw pillows for spark.

If you haven’t already painted the walls, you might want to choose your sofa first and then find a shade of gray paint that will coordinate with it. Good luck with your project!

Thank you Jannielee for all your wonderful tips. Sounds like your husbands office must have turned out spectacular!!

Gray and ivory are classic and elegant together.

Sounds like a great space.

Thank you Vikrant Sharma Homez. The picture definitely gives me an idea what the color combination would look like.

Thank you Sheila Rich Interiors for your advice. The area I am looking to paint is a good sized living and dining room. I want to go contemporary, minimalistic and airy. Was thinking of light grey on the walls, ivory sofas and a rich chocolate brown dining table. Hope it all works together!

Thank you so much Charmean Neithart Interiors. I really love the picture you posted.

That will be beautiful. I wouldn't mind seeing some red or tourquois accents in the room.

Thanks again Sheila. Tourquois for sure!!!! I have always loved that as an accent color!!!

Just another pretty gray and ivory room with dark wood that made me think of your question:

Thanks Betsy! Love the grey on the wall and the white molding!!!

Thank you Feeny for the new pic!!

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