español where to buy recently viewed 0 my favorites HOW TO PAINT PAINT COLORS PRODUCTS BUY PAINT Home > Inspiration > How To Paint > The Perfect Gray for Your Living Room The Perfect Gray for Your Living Room DIY Blogger Stefanie Schiada of Brooklyn Limestone tells Glidden® how her hunt to find the perfect shade of gray was totally worth the wait. There was no paint color choice I agonized more about than the one I made with my own living room. I knew I wanted a neutral because this room would be the backdrop of any parties or holiday bashes. I knew I didn’t want to go all white because I had mostly northern facing light, which would make it feel washed out and drab. And I wanted a color that would make the architectural details in the room pop. So I began a hunt for the perfect shade of gray that would feel warm without being brown. The Long Road Ahead I put more than 12 colors on the wall and agonized over it. I listened to everyone’s advice on what their favorite color was. I asked friends, neighbors and strangers; I had paint color nightmares—all before learning the important lesson that one person’s perfect shade is another person’s nightmare! A Lasting Reward Finally after a swatch hunt that took weeks, I finally selected a warm, medium-tone gray and bit my nails. Once it was up, I was happy I had put in the time and stressed about it, because the shade totally makes the room. It’s a great neutral without being too timid. The best part is that this color seems to work with anything I throw at it—a teal blue accent color in the form of a sofa table? Check! Vivid yellow party decorations? Check! Halls decked out for Christmas? Check. FIND YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLORS Stefanie Schiada Stefanie Schiada is author of the lifestyle and design blog Brooklyn Limestone. Started to record the renovation of a 100-year-old home, her blog also includes DIY projects, travel and entertaining. Share this story Related Information Great Gray Colors For Your Home Find other beautiful grays and charcoals for your painting project Read More Painting Inspiration Read inspiring articles about color and design Read More FOLLOW US SIGN-UP FOR EMAIL to get painting tips and promos SUBSCRIBE INFORMATION Buy Paint Online Careers Contact Us Products About Glidden Paint FAQs Painting Tips For Every Home © 2021 PPG Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The PPG Logo is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. Glidden and The Glidden Logo are registered trademarks of the PPG Group of Companies. Legal Notices & Privacy Policies | PPG Terms of Use | PPG Architectural Coatings Privacy Policy | CA Transparency in Supply Chain Disclosure Keep in mind that, because of variations in monitors and printers, the Glidden paints shown on your computer may vary slightly from the actual paint color. To obtain an accurate sample, please visit a Glidden Color Center at a participating retailer near you. Legal Notices & Privacy Policies| PPG Terms of Use| PPG Architectural Coatings Privacy Policy | CA Transparency in Supply Chain Disclosure CHAT