Next to be featured in our series is a color that has grown in popularity in recent years. Is it a fad or could it just be timeless? Decide for yourself. Please welcome, Gray.

Before you jump to conclusions about Gray as simply a color for industrial, modern, or masculine spaces, hear me out. Gray can be a flexible neutral such as with stone or with furniture. Gray can also be warm, as represented with taupe. But the thing about Gray that has made it so popular in recent years is that it is stable. When life is uncertain, unnerving, or tumultuous, our homes have to work harder than ever to be our refuge. Simply put, Gray is safe.

Here are some images to demonstrate the subtle strength of Gray.

Next in our oh-so exciting series dedicated to color… Honeysuckle! Perplexed? So wasn’t I. Although Honeysuckle is quite the juicy hue, I wasn’t quite sure what it looked like until I saw an example.

Named as the Pantone 2011 Color of the Year, Honeysuckle “emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.”

Still not quite sure what Honeysuckle looks like? Check these out