Or is it "grey"? Depends on which side of the pond you're on, but let's not nitpick. Better Homes and Gardens published a quick nod to neutrals in its September issue, explaining that gray can "go from cool to warm, inspired by stormy skies and stones on a boardwalk." Well said! Click on the thumb to see a scan of the spread. So, before dismissing this tone as tedious, let's look at a couple ways gray can be glamorous!

This modern chair adds to the palette a hint of rust and a ton of updated style.

This plug-in swing arm wall lamp from Martha Stewart features mixes it up with a pearl gray taffeta shade.

This charming table lamp from Haeger Potteries adds a cloth pattern to deep gray for extra visual appeal. A taupe shade warms up the whole package.

Sometime soon, we'll have to take a look at Gray's racy cousin Silver!