After last week’s shamelessly feminine room, I had to balance things out with a space that seemed a bit more appealing to both sexes, at the very least. With grey acting as ‘the new black’ in fashion and interior design, it’s no surprise that it’s become a very popular decorating color, and one that both men and women can agree on.  As for me, I prefer my grey with a little warmth to it, which is why I’m loving this match up…

From Carlos Miele’s fall 09 collection we have a bit of ‘tough’ femininity showing through in this pairing of rich, silky teal blue with a warm grey (albeit ruffled) leather jacket. And from designer Sherrill Canet, we have a transitional dining room that takes these exact colors and turns them into a space that reflects the same sophistication and bit of edge. While my own designer instincts would have led me to select a rich neutral tone for the walls in this room, I have to say that the white is a braver choice–it allows the shape of the dining chairs to truly pop, and emphasizes the artwork as well. Both of these styles are keeping things simple, but luxe, which is what truly makes them work.