The flavor of the decade is gray and has been for quite some time because it is a timeless neutral color that can pull a room together. What we’ve been living through is gray EVERYTHING! Is this trend on its last leg? A trend’s shelf life is 10 years at best. On the other hand, a fad lasts a few months and leaves as quickly as it starts.
For the past 10-12 years, gray has been a prevalent trend, especially in homes that are on the market. This use, and some would say overuse, of gray may be going out of style. Gray still ages well because it is easier to paint over than bold colors. The color provides a crisp clean look that appeals to buyers.
Each decade has its trend. The 90s features dark greens, primary colors, and lots of patterns. In the 2000s brown and beige were very popular. On a separate but related note, the 2000s also featured huge vaulted ceilings that waste energy. Architecture is just as prone to trends as interior design. Interior design through the 2010s has been covered with gray. Gray all over. Cabinets, floors, walls, furniture, and even exterior paint were gray. Notice I said “were”. Gray will never completely be “out of style” because it is a good neutral color when used as an accent or supporting part of a room’s design. The use of gray as the basis of a room’s design is a trend that may be fast approaching its end.
When updating to sell a home you want to appeal to the largest number of people. This increases your marketability. Extremely personal design choices decrease home value because buyers often see these as a drawback or another item added to their to-do list. Designing for demand means coming to terms with a sometimes-hard fact to swallow: your taste may not be timeless. I know this can be bothersome for some. Artists would cringe at the concept of a “timeless” design but it is the truth. Redecorating choices don’t need to completely dull so long as you keep the big picture in mind. You should be appealing to the majority as much as possible.
So, stick to gray for now if you’re looking for a color that the majority will embrace. It might not be around forever, but ride that gray all the way and you’ll be happy.
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