When renovating, updating, or remodeling your home you walk a fine line between picking a palate and style that is current and fresh yet will have timeless appeal.  A professional renovation contractor that also provides design services can help you navigate dangerous waters.  Inspired Remodels, an Orange County renovation contractor explains why they think grey is the new white for remodeling with current style and lasting appeal.

Grey is Calming

Gray, grey, gris: it doesn’t matter what you call it; grey is a calming color. The first hints of grey in home design started to show up a few years ago. What started as a trend for neutral wall coloring spread to accent pieces, furniture, trim and then on to flooring and countertops.  These days even cabinets are being painted grey.

In a world of conflict and chaos, grey stands as the perfect balance between black and white.  It doesn’t take sides.  The closer you move to black the bolder is gets.  The closer it shifts to white the brighter it gets.  No matter the shade, grey remains neutral and calming.

Grey is never in your face.  Grey is always ready, willing, and able to play a secondary role in your design. Grey doesn’t ask to take the lead; it asks to be the supporting role.

Grey Sets the Stage

Renovation contractors in the know, know that grey is powerful for providing a lasting backdrop.  For example, in this bathroom remodel the grey counter top blends into the background allowing the focus to be on the cabinets.

This bathroom can easily and affordably be updated in the future by painting walls, cabinets, or just adding different colored towels or accent items.  The grey allows you to “see” the other colors.  Take a look at this kitchen.

If your kitchen is getting a face-lift, talk to the renovation contractor about using grey as part of the design.  Kitchen remodels can incorporate grey in the counter tops, backsplashes, or floors.  This kitchen uses grey for the counter top and backsplash.  Any color appliance will go with this counter and backsplash and the kitchen can be easily updated by painting the cabinets.

 

Grey In Any Room

Grey can be easily incorporated into any room.  Darker greys can provide contrast with lighter colors to make a commanding statement.  For example, take a look at the use of grey in this room.  The darker grey actually draws the eye to the architectural detail on the mantle and surround of the fireplace.  Other more “traditional” colors would not achieve this same effect.

 

 

Grey not only contrasts with the white paint it also ties the trim and floor colors together.  It doesn’t compete with the other colors, it complements it.  Walls and trim can be changed with trends, but the grey will always be in fashion.

Get a Renovation Contractor and Design Specialist All in One

When hiring a renovation contractor for your kitchen, bath, or whole house re-do you need someone that understands design as well as construction.  Inspired Remodels has been helping property owners in Orange County to achieve their dreams in home improvement for years.  As a design build renovation contractor, Inspired Remodels will work with you to come up with a design and palette that fits your lifestyle and will provide years of enjoyment.  From the initial design to the final clean-up, Inspired Remodels will be with you every step of the way.  If you want a renovation contractor that also understands design, current trends, and what will last and what will not, choose Inspired Remodels.

When work begins, you will be assigned a project manager to be the main point of contact.  We know that kitchen and bathroom renovation can be stressful and we want it to be as painless as possible.  Inspired Remodels will handle all of the plumbing, electrical, and construction trades involved with your project.

Whether you want grey to be your new white or are inspired to make changes in your home, call Inspired Remodels at (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online for a consultation.