Monday, June 13, 2011

gray garden


My gray rock collection inspires me to add more gray to my life.
Gray is soothing.
There is something about gray in the garden that seems to be inspiring my every move.
The color of the wet rocks reminds me of these planters that I scored a few years ago.
Metal gray, zinc gray, stone gray
Sometimes they have plants and sometimes not.
These gray wire urns were found by my husband just last week.
Did I mention he has a great eye for beauty?
A dark gray basalt sink by stone forrest for a powder room.
It also comes in carrera.
The gray stacked fieldstone ready for stacking on a wall of my home.

As I post this color chip - Tuxedo gray is being painted on the soffit and facia of my home.
It looks a bit deeper than the chip, the gutters will be the same color.

I am trying to be daring and bold. After all, our addition is all about being brave.


The other contender was this color above, terratone.
Perhaps a safer color choice, but maybe too neutral.
It looks good on this home below.
My front railing is black, my home is white and the doors will be painted a rich color.
Dark gray looks good surrounded by a verdant paradise.
Gray also looks so elegant in a more urban setting.
Do you like gray in your garden?

23 comments:

Formerly known as Frau said...

I do it breaks up all the green! Have a great Monday!

The Buzz Blog said...

Gray is a perfect complement to garden greens and I love all your choices... I'm installing a gray flagstone floor in my mud room this summer!
xxoo

Joyce said...

First in my text I forgot to mention I LOVE the planters both with and without plants!!
I gave my thumbs up to the color you picked. It is a very rich color and will be a great canvas color to the colors that surround your home. Good choice my friend. xo

Kwana said...

What a perfect way to look at a gray day. Happy Monday.

I Dream Of said...

Thumbs up for your choice from me, as well. Looks like your addition is coming along. And it looks like you've found the perfect bits of gray for your lovely garden. I love gray... In fact, you just made me feel a little better about our gray skies! Happy Monday.

Ann said...

I've always loved the color gray...

Your planters look so nice.

elegant and looks so good with other colors.

Have a wonderful week.

annechovie said...

Love your planters and cannot wait to see the finished addition! Have a wonderful week. xx

Purple Flowers said...

I love your planters and color choices. What color will you paint your front door? This is so exciting!

Cheryl said...

Gray has always been one of my favorite colors. Who doesn't love a fine pair of gray flannel pants? I love the clean look gray has... with whites, blues, pinks... anything. So beautiful in a garden. In a home. Love it!

welltraveled said...

Beautiful paint colors...What brand paint please...

A Perfect Gray said...

lovely post, patricia. of course, a little gray is great anywhere, in and out....donna

Aspiring Kennedy said...

i loooove gray! it's the perfect dose of serene and clean in a home. :)

Unknown said...

I am suddenly seeing gray everywhere....it has come out of the woodwork to stand on its elegant two feet!

Love how you're incorporating it into your home.....be brave!!

xo Elizabeth

julielorusso@gmail.com said...

Love Gray. Love Grey Gardens. Love that your hubby "finds" wire urns.
Please show more pix of your garden.

Julie

The French Tangerine said...

I like your color choices - either would have been fine. What rich color are you going to use for the front doors? I can't wait to see! I have dark green front doors now and have grown bored with them.. I'm thinking of a brownish caramelish terracottaish color... But then I have to paint the shutters too... so I just wait instead...

Moments and Impressions said...

i think gray makes all the other colors around it shine. Love your choices.

Tamra {ever swoon} said...

Love your color scheme. those greys are perfect for the garden. Really pop off the lush green. Way to go hubs on his find!

LindsB said...

Your husband does have a great eye for pretty things!!

I cant wait to see your house all finished, and most importantly your new studio space!

Unknown said...

I can't wait to see how your yard turns out and love that your husband has such a great eye! I can never have enough gray, painted my whole house gray interiors when I moved in 3 years ago and slowly transforming the backyard with more gray!

xo Mary Jo

24 Corners said...

The Tuxedo Gray is perfect! So happy the remodel is cruising along...I bet your'e ready to have your house back...it will all be so worth it!
I love the gray that nature imparts to the garden in the form of rocks...all shapes and sizes...greenery and flowers looks so beautiful against them.
xo J~

ArchitectDesign™ said...

great progress! I can't wait to see the final product!

CREED said...

You know I love grey, its sophisticated and timeless, especially love it outdoors, how it makes greenery look so vibrant. I think you'll be extremely happy with the Tuxedo, great choice. Your natural stone is GORGEOUS and the wire planters......well what a great find! Thanks for sharing this sneak peek,,,so exciting to see the progress.

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