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gray gray gray - help!!!!!!

7 years ago
We are moving into a new house and I love leather and wanted a leather sectional however my husband vetoes that and said fabric. There's no color I like but gray.... and I also want the walls a light warm gray color. And I assume the area rug over the hardwood needs to be gray. Too much gray! How in the world do I pull this off?! I've been googling images of gray walls gray couch and really don't like anything I see.

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  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    You know there will be a lot of comments on why your husband has vetoed the leather sectional you love…so, I might as well get it out of the way. What is his reason?


    First of all, the rug need not be gray.


    I’ll tell you an easy way to do it…go find the gray sectional. Match it to a paint chip. Using that strip, choose a lighter gray you like a lot for the walls.



    For instance, Deep Silver, on 5th column, for the fabric and one of my favorite grays, Bunny Gray, for the walls.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I want to understand why no leather. Does your husband like spending money on furniture every 5 yrs. As for the color IMO it is easy to add color to a gray spce , get a rug with color , drapes that work with the rug, some art on the walls and pillow ont he sofa.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Yes you like grays and its your right. Grey is in trend this season, and its no obligation to make all items in full grey. The rugs are nice with grey tones and dusty other colors, for example, artificially old garpets etc. Grey is really working when use in silk knit, with a bit of brightness.

    Greys can be found also in mother of pearl, try to find an object for a room.

    Also grey accents can be made in arts, vases, chandelier shades.

    Look at the grays in natural minerals, for e,g,, agathe, wild crystals etc.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Its winter and Christmas is coming, You also can use knitted plaids and cute pillows in greys.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    It's absolutely doable! Different shades of grey can be used to create a cohesive backdrop against which you can add pops of your other favorite colors via drapes, art work on the walls, decorative pillows, throw blankets, houseplants, etc.

  • 7 years ago
    So my husband said no leather because we had nice leather pottery barn couches that totally stain every time water or anything is spilled. We are putting them in the basement. We have a 3 year old and a 4 year old so I'm trying to make the room family friendly. Also we need to stay within a budget so Raymour is where we are going. So many expenses with moving that we are limited to this price point. I love the modern farmhouse look and just am unsure how to do it. I won't be using the pillows on these couches most likely.
  • 7 years ago
    I am trying to find pictures I like of gray walls and gray couch with some type of neutral rug.
  • 7 years ago

    Have you considered having the leather sofas re-dyed or other cleaning? I imagine the PB sofas are pretty nice structurally and were quite an investment.


  • 7 years ago
    Not really Bc we want a sectional
  • 7 years ago
    I have light gray walls and a dark gray sectional. It works. Light gray walls are a neutral and go with basically anything.
  • 7 years ago
    Have another one in a different room too.
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    You got the wrong kind of leather. I have had leather furniture forever our old set that withstood 3 rowdy boys is now 40+ yrs old and in my sons basement . The only thing he did when he got it was repace the stuffing in the cushions it was Italian made with no springs and still sits like new.

  • 7 years ago

    Patricia Colwell - we did the same. Just had the cushions restuffed and our set looks brand new - it's 20 years old and used everyday - kids, dogs and hubby can ruin it. Saved us thousands as we were looking to replace.

  • 7 years ago
    I bought a fabric sectional from Raymour a year ago and it’s ready to be thrown out. It sunk, pilled and stained. It was not a durable option for the family with kids. I wish I had invested extra $1k and got a quality leather instead.
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    IMO sectional are always uncomfortable seating for everyone except the 2 guys that got the arms. A sofa and 2 chairs gives you lots of flexibility and 4 people who are alwys comfortable.

  • 7 years ago
    check macys. same price range as you are looking and I think better quality