The Fall Crate and Barrel Catalogue is full of gray.  This is a trend I have been watching gain momentum since last year. 

Last year I had the pleasure of working with Cinde on her basement after she had a flood.  With a lot damaged, she was ready to start over completely and move out of the neutral world into one of fun and drama.  Her basement is a grown up play-space and Cinde was bold enough to choose gray walls paired with purple carpet.  Cream leather, black accents and a pool table complete the party.  I can’t seem to find any photos so you will have to trust that the end result is unconventional and WONDERFUL. 

This is how Crate and Barrel is showing gray: