“Grey is the new beige.” You may have heard this a time or two over the last decade or so. But before you switch everything in your home to reflect grey (too late), it’s important to take a minute and try to differentiate between grey as a passing trend OR grey as a classic, ever-relevant color in home décor.
But which is it? Will our pewter walls and charcoal club chairs automatically date our homes to the 20-teens in twenty years? Or is the hue likely to be as applicable then as it is now?
Grey is almost like a colorless color. Technically, it is the halfway point between white and black, which makes it like a total neutral. In reality, of course, greys do trend to lean toward one end of the color temperature spectrum or another.{found on maletzdesign}.
Being the complete neutral that it is, grey pairs perfectly with almost every other color or color palette. The important thing to consider when working with grey as a space’s primary neutral is the lightness or darkness of the grey itself in relation to the rest of the space.
In such a versatile situation, grey makes an excellent color choice for high-ticket and/or statement pieces in a space. Think sofas, cabinetry, concrete, or countertops.
These types of home décor elements are not easily rotated out each season, but because they are (now) often grey, the seasons may come and go while the space retains its relativity and integrity of style.
It is this pure neutrality of grey, unlike other neutrals that have been The It over time, that gives the color its timeless appeal.
Of course, grey tones are flexible, and the hues within greys used in home décor will likely move over time. For example, as opposed to beige, which tends to have red undertones for warmth, grey neutrals in home décor have moved toward hints of blue and even purple undertones.{found on dylynnedecor}.
This lean toward the cooler end of the spectrum gives grey rooms a more modern aesthetic.
Not only does grey work well as an “invisible” neutral foundation for a space, the color can also wear other proverbial hats in timeless décor.
Its use in modern white spaces can emphasize the brightness and/or industrial appeal of such a space. Neutral grey lays the foundation to highlight other hues as well.
The color is not a one-trick pony. Grey tones can stand alone. It can mix with other colors equally well and beautifully.
For these reasons, we feel that grey will take a pass on trendiness and instead have serious staying power in home décor.
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25 Of The Best DIY Easter Decorations
Easter is such a fun holiday to decorate for! It’s the celebration of life, a new natural season, and all sorts of joy. If you’re looking for some fun new ideas to spruce up your Easter decoration, here is a roundup of 25 fantastic ones.
Check them out, be inspired, and get started on making this your best-decorated Easter ever.
Mini pastel pinatas? Yes, please! Simply paper mache some balloons, cover with fringed crepe paper, and fill with candy. (Full tutorial is available…there are a few more steps than that, but nothing hard!) These are so adorable, you might not want to ever break them apart. Of course, it would be hard convincing the children to leave them alone…{found on ohhappyday}.
The days are getting lighter, so why not celebrate that fact by creating a breakfast nook “light” with a topiary tulip chandelier? All you need are some fresh tulips in floral water picks, a faux topiary ball, and some ribbon to hang the whole thing from the ceiling. In a matter of minutes, your entire eating space will be freshened up, ready for Easter.{found on site}.
If you’re a DIYer, the chances are very high that you’ve already got a stash of baker’s twine in your craft cupboard. If not, it’s readily available at your local craft store, and I imagine it’s something you’ll want to have on-hand after seeing these cute twine-wrapped eggs. You’ll need some fake eggs (plastic, cardboard, or these are paper mache) and twine, then follow along the video tutorial. Done and done!{found on hgtv}.
Mason jars are one of the DIY world’s magic tools. They’re versatile and functional and pretty all at the same time. This one, for example, has been spray painted a pretty aqua color (Krylon’s Catalina Mist) and made into a vase for fresh tulips. Nothings says Easter like white tulips, and nothing says “Quick & Easy DIY Project” like spray painting something and being done. Bonus: the end result is beautiful and perfectly seasonal.[found on decorchick}.
Speaking of keeping things quick and easy, here’s a lovely spin on springtime Easter décor. Simply take some brown paper, shred it into strips, and carefully twist together into a nest shape. This is a great decoration for a modern style of Easter table or shelf, especially one where food is present and you don’t want to deal with germs from the real thing.
Using those plastic Easter eggs for something the whole family can enjoy is the name of the game for this colorful and creative mantel garland. All you need to do is thread ribbon, yarn, or fishing line through the ready-cut holes in the tops and bottoms of a bunch of plastic eggs, and make this this jumping-off point of your Easter mantel. So festive!{found on eclecticallyvintage}.
How about this adorable felt carrot garland? Sew easy! (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun.) Cut some strips of orange and green felt, loop them, and sew them together in the shape of a carrot. Then string them all together. Charming and fun. A green feather boa makes a delightful backdrop to the carrot garland.{found on site}.
Hanging fabric lanterns look soft and luxe…and are deceptively easy to make, which is always a good thing. Cut your fabric into circles, then glue them to the Chinese lanterns. These are great decorations to hang from the ceiling, over a mirror, over a chair, or anywhere in your home that could benefit from some lovely color and texture.{found on site}.
Welcome all springtime guests into your home with a fresh Easter flowered wreath on your front door. This one is very simple and includes materials that you likely have around the house or, if not, are easy to find at a craft store. You’ll need a twig wreath, some white flowers, a wire cutter to cut the flowers apart, pink beads, and glue. Hang the wreath from a ribbon on your front door, and let the season begin!{found on itsokayweresisters}.
Taking the wreath idea one step further…how about taking some old coat hangers and shaping them into wreaths, covering them in boxwoods, and making an adorable Easter bunny to add to your seasonal décor? Don’t mind if I do! (Full tutorial available.)
Would you want to try an Easter egg terrarium? Absolutely. This unique spin on the traditional terrarium idea is fantastically festive and creative. And, best of all, all the materials you’ll need are found at your local craft store. You simply need some clear plastic eggs, a bit of dirt, fake flowers of your choice, and moss. Spray paint the backs of the eggs, then carefully load them up and group together until you have a delightful, and completely original, Easter display.{found on trendhunter}.
The idea of an Easter tree has been around for years – we’ve all seen eggs in a variety of colors and materials hanging from branches inside and out. But the idea of an Easter butterfly tree is a fresh spin off that old idea. This one is incredibly simple, involving paper butterflies hanging from twine off branches. I think the contrasting colored pot helps to make the whole decoration complete.{found on bhg}.
Paint some boards in spring-y Eastertime colors (they don’t necessarily have to all be pastels; throw in some deep hues for a more sophisticated look), then mount them on the back to a perpendicular board for stability. As a backdrop for other seasonal décor (think eggs and flowers), the boards are a simple and sure-fire way to spring your home into Easter.{found on site}.
Here’s a different and fun take on the traditional garland décor idea – take yours vertical, and take it ombre. You could use any Easter-themed cutout (these bunnies are adorable), and you really can’t go wrong with this simple, sweet DIY decoration.{found on titatoni}.
Paint some rocks to look like speckled eggs, then mount them on shadow-box framed newspapers. Few DIY decoration projects are simpler, yet the effect is stunning and freshly festive.
You’ll be amazed at how easy these sweet rustic carrots are to make…and at what they’re made out of! Some fake grass, newspaper, and colored twine. With a bit of tape to keep things in place. Aren’t they charming? Perfect for a piece of your Easter vignette or on their own, these are a creative step away from the traditional bunnies and eggs décor.{found on creeklinehouse}.
Jelly beans are not only an edible sugary delight, they are also a perfectly colorful DIY decoration tool, especially on these cute candy topiaries. You’ll need a small terracotta pot (these have been painted watery white), a dowel, Styrofoam ball, and some glue. Glue the jelly beans directly onto the Styrofoam ball, and eventually you’ll have a perfect Easter topiary or two. Unless you eat all the jelly beans before you get to it, which will slow your project’s completion down substantially.[found on craftysisters}.
To make similar yarn egg garlands, blow up some smaller balloons into an egg shape. Blow up some balloons, then wrap colorful string around them. Coat with watered-down glue and let them dry. Then pop the balloon, pull it out, and there you go. A perfectly Easter egg-shaped ball, great fodder for a mantel garland or hanging from some branches for an Easter tree.{found on site and tutorial}.
Taking the yarn-egg garland idea one step further, follow this photo tutorial to create a fabulous larger Easter egg. The color and texture make the egg versatile for your home, and the opportunity to cut a hole and fill the egg with more Easter décor is an added bonus.
What kind of DIY roundup would this be if it didn’t include some sort of Easter paint chip decoration? This one is colorful and fun and, as with all DIY paint chip projects, very versatile to fit your style and color scheme. Each egg is two-tone, and the garland is strung with both the tops and bottoms of the eggs being darker and lighter. You could change up the look by choosing different gradients of one Easter color, or greys, or anything you’d like.{found on modernparentsmessykids}.
If you like decorating Easter eggs but are ready to up the ante on displaying eggs with an edgy modern factor, this project is perfect for you. All you need are some bits of twine, some black-and-white washi tape, and a permanent marker. Oh, and some eggs. Feel free to let your contemporary-geared imagination run wild as you add mustaches to your own eggs this year.
We’ve all seen Easter baskets full of candy, full of gifts, even full of flowers…but it’s rare that we’ll see an Easter basket that’s actually made of flowers. (Or, at least, that looks like it’s made of flowers.) You’ll get a huge bang for your DIY buck with this simple project, involving only a woven basket, some floral wire, and plenty of sweet silk flowers from your local craft store. Cozy up and get ready to spend some time making your bloom basket beautifully unique.{found on site}.
In case you’re feeling a little crunched for time, you’re in luck. Some DIY projects are able to look fantastic and only take about three minutes, and this happens to be one of them. All you need are a larger square glass vase, a smaller round vase (that will fit inside the square one), and a bunch of jelly beans. Put your fresh flowers into the smaller water-filled vase, set the whole thing into the square vase, and pour the jelly beans around the smaller vase. Instant color, festivity, and (if you’re into sneaking Easter candy) deliciousness.
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