A lavender and gray room can be simultaneously sophisticated and kid-appropriate. Gray is the hottest neutral for 2012, and it is neither overwhelming nor hard to decorate. Because it is muted, gray can make any color pop against its subtle shade. It is the color of the moment, yet it is also timeless, glamorous, and inviting – especially when paired with pastels.
When designing with a lavender and gray color scheme, you must first decide which color will be the background color and which will be the accent color. For a more sophisticated look, use gray as the background color with lavender accents. For a girlier, more youthful room, use lavender with gray accents.
Children’s bedding is an easy way to introduce lavender to the room. In cribs, lavender bedding creates a soothing atmosphere, perfect for naptime and bedtime. For older kids, lavender bedding satisfies their independent streak without making the room look like it was decorated entirely by an 8 year old.
Accessories are another important way to introduce color to a room. Lavender picture frames add a pop of color against an otherwise-neutral gray wall. Paintings, toys, and even lavender lamps can splash color against a neutral background. To really personalize the room, hang lavender letters on the walls to make your daughter the envy of all her friends.
Lavender is the perfect color to accent the cool undertones of a gray room. Lavender adds a soft, feminine touch to gray’s understated character. A color found in nature, lavender creates a tranquil, serene environment that is perfect for a bedroom. And best of all, lavender is a little girl’s dream come true.
