Decorating With Gray: It May Be the New "Neutral" but It's Anything but Dull

When you think of decorating with neutral tones -- visions of beiges, crèmes and browns generally come to mind. But more and more, gray is becoming the "neutral" of choice for people who desire a powerful, but not-overwhelming look that can be combined with almost any color for eye-popping results in home décor.

Looking back through the decades, Urban furniture where quite heavy in weight, sinking look, bulky construction and of higher prices. But in 21st century, along with the great innovation of furniture; there was a birth era of contemporary furniture. These Modern furniture where covering all those concerns that where there in traditional furniture. They are manufactured with the light wood and wrought iron which makes them light in weight. They are easy to carry when you are shifting your place as it occupies less space then the traditional ones.You can always choose the online stores to help you finding the Contemporary furniture to make you home striking!"Gray is monochrome and mimics the power of black, but without the harshness," says Kris Woodcock, VP of Merchandising. "Light, silver or metallic grays look dressy and elegant. Dark charcoal grays are sophisticated and masculine. Any color, in fact, can be grayed-down to a quiet neutral hue."About Ashley Furniture HomeStore Ashley Furniture HomeStore, a top furniture retailer in the United States, delivers quality, affordable furniture to customers at more than 400 independently owned and operated locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Japan. Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an exclusive provider of furniture from Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., the largest furniture manufacturer in the United States.For more decorating ideas or to browse all of Ashley's products, visit http://www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com .MEDIA CONTACT: Paulette Rippley Media Relations Ashley Furniture HomeStore E-mail: Email Contact Phone: (608) 323-3377But which colors work best with gray? Just about any. Here are a variety of color pairings and products that can create truly striking results:Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineAdd plenty of texture . Neutral colors and schemes look best when enhanced with texture. Gray works especially well applied to apparel textures inspired by sweaters, heavily washed t-shirts, corduroy or linen. Balance flat and glossy . Save shiny grays for smaller areas: draperies, pillows or a leather sofa. Flat paint finishes, rather than glossy, add sophistication -- so avoid a too-metallic look. Flat gray paint is also good for hiding fingerprints and smudges. Use a variety of light sources . Gray is the color of a shadow; avoid adding more with poorly lit rooms or heavy-looking light fixtures. Add plenty of table lamps, floor lamps, wall sconces or see-through, lightweight pendants and chandeliers.

MEDIA CONTACT: Paulette Rippley Media Relations Ashley Furniture HomeStore E-mail: Email Contact Phone: (608) 323-3377