While visiting some of my fave blogs, I came across this post on decor8 about greige. It reminded me of the time I painted the sleep alcove (yes, the flat was that small!) of the very first piece of real estate I could call my own... Or the bank's. The previous owner had painted the lower half of the wall a hideous orangey, red then papered on a yellow border that was full of squiggles (yes, that is the technical term - I looked it up) and painted the top half a muted yellow. Does not exactly make for a serene and calming environment to wake to in the morning. If only I had taken a photo!
I repainted it in "Stockholm White" - which was all the rage at the time, in Stockholm at least! When I was done - four coats later - and stood back to take in the fruits of my wares I realized, with slight disappointment, that it was in fact a greyish white. That's right! Greige (=adj. not bleached or dyed; unfinished; raw). Little did I know I was ahead of my time...
And now it's actually a blog! I can see the appeal of greige - it's a mix of Simple Life and Bohemian Chic with a dash of Nordic Home. It's serene, and soft, and natural and calming, and very, very appealing. Greige. Enjoy!
Photos c/o decor8
Thank you for the mention!
Christina
Posted by: christina @greige | April 13, 2010 at 04:40 AM
it's beautiful, love it.. would very much like to wake up in that bedroom every morning.
Posted by: Sara | April 13, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Christina - it was our pleasure. We will stay tuned - see what other lovely gems you share.
Christie at Bemz
Posted by: Christie | April 15, 2010 at 02:23 PM
It is beautiful! very plain and simple. I like the style.
Mitch
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Posted by: Recepti | October 26, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Bathrooms are not just for utility purposes in today's lifestyle. This is the place you can set your mood for the day ahead or comfort and relax you at the day's end. Depending on your decorating style this room can be sleek, polished, sophisticated or sparkle like a diamond.
Posted by: new york payroll | November 02, 2010 at 08:18 AM
I love those patterns. Great colors.
Posted by: long island swimming pools | November 10, 2010 at 09:34 AM
all is white and so modern...i like that but i think this style is very dificult!
Posted by: online writing | March 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I like the ambiance of the house.
Ace
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