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Ilyce Glink /

MoneyWatch/ March 26, 2012, 9:39 AM

Gray color schemes

To stay on trend without going overboard, paint one wall in your bathroom gray

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According to the NKBA, gray "can allow for very attractive, distinguished looks without overpowering a design." Thirty-three percent of designers surveyed reported using gray in the kitchen, and 40 percent used a gray color scheme in a bathroom remodel. Even so, white and off-whites continue to be the most popular color schemes in the kitchen and bathroom. Other popular colors for kitchens and baths include beige and "bone."

Brown, bronze and green have become more popular in kitchen remodels, while green and blue remain common colors for bathrooms.