Real-estate agents and stagers will often advise home sellers to use neutral colors when getting their homes ready to sell. The idea is that buyers can better envision their own personal touches in the space. But plenty of homeowners are embracing neutrality in homes they aren't selling, according to kitchen and bath expert Andy Wells.
Wells writes in the Huffington Post that the trend of gray in the kitchen and bathroom has increased dramatically over the past several years. Wells says that gray is the third most popular color behind white and beige for cabinet finishes and that he's seeing a move toward simple and subtle in homes around the world.
Wells offers ideas of ways to embrace the trend toward neutral. Here are a few of his suggestions:
Gray accents on cabinetry: Cabinet door styles are shifting toward simple, and a neutral gray finish will highlight sleek lines without making a big show.
Dark, rich woods: Maple and cherry are popular wood choices. Wells says these darker woods will bring out the rich gray and brown tones that are on trend.
Cool blues: Blues are especially soothing in the bathroom. Wells uses pale, spa blues and "muted colors of the sky and water" to complement raw woods in the bathroom, for a relaxing atmosphere.
Blend well: Popular looks are transitional and modern, bringing spaces together in subtle ways. Use a deep, rich gray in one room and a medium version of the same gray in the next room to create a smooth transition.
Use color, but sparingly: A splash of color in an unexpected place can accent the beautiful simplicity of a neutral palette.
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