Moodboard Monday: Industry Gray

Moodboard Monday Inspiration Series

Industry Gray

Don’t be fooled by this grey on grey moodboard. It is far from boring even though it is a monochromatic scheme. It’s inspired by the Industrial design style. Which means there will be lots of contrast. Industrial design style invokes visions of mixed metals, exposed beams, and large windows to let in plenty of light. The key points to pull this mood board together in a room are lighting, textures, and mixed materials. You can do this by combining contrasting features: smooth and rough textures in the same areas or warm and cool metals or light and dark finishes.

The flooring is a solid vinyl tile that mimics the appearance of aggregate concrete. The fabrics are an assortment of grey, white and black patterns and textures. I’d keep the furniture in solid colors against the patterned floor, but then go wild with contrasting artwork, pillows, drapes, and area rugs. The window coverings are modern and sleek with smooth lines. They operate like a roller shade but with the functionality of a venetian blind.

Numerous Shades of Gray

While the materials all have the color gray in common, they vary in light value. The different materials use different shades and tones of gray to keep things interesting. There are also different textures and patterns used in order to keep the room from being boring. The grays all have a cool blue-undertone to them which unifies them. The lighter wall color picks up on the same light values as the lighter tones in the flooring.

Materials

Paint Color: Benjamin Moore, Nightingale, AF-670

Flooring: Kraus Montalina Tile, Stonewall

Window Coverings: Blinds By Vertican Vision Shades, Siena Pewter

Top Fabric: Jazz It Up, Francis, 97J5601

Middle Fabric: Jazz It Up, Savoy, Luxor

Bottom Fabric: Jazz It Up, Tuxedo, Charcoal

Tip: A monochromatic moodboard should use a certain color in various tones and shades. Changing the light value keep the room from being bland. Play around with unique metallics too.

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