Comments on: Sherwin Williams Network Gray SW 7073: Paint Color Review

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:04:34 +0000

In reply to Lisa McCormick. Hi Lisa, it could be pretty as long as it suits your roof/brick/stonework!~ Network Gray can be a bit cool for some of the warmer hued roofs or not GREEN enough for some of the greenish ones.

By: Lisa McCormick

Lisa McCormick — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:54:28 +0000

Does Network Gray work well for an exterior with white trim? I’m looking for a blue leaning gray that won’t wash out in the Florida sunshine.

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 19:48:49 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hi Susan, yes Network Gray definitely would as it does have more body to it as well as a bit more undertone! Generally speaking, the darker cool colours get, the better chance they have of feeling cozy! Grays with a blue-green undertone vs a blue-purple can often look a wink softer as well, but that can be personal perception too ;).

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 15:20:28 +0000

HI Kylie:

I’m repainting my house and am not loving the Stonington Gray just painted in my master yesterday. Bummer! This weekend I will be in SW looking to replace, at extra cost (so a time constraint for me!) My bedroom has taupe carpet, a beige headboard and dark gray lamps. I had hoped to have a gray that would feel warm and cozy, but stonington gray looks washed out and too light. Of course I’m in shock somewhat as I’ve had Ralph Lauren up until now, which are much more distinctive. I’m wondering and hoping you can let me know if you think the network gray will give me a deeper/richer feel to the bedroom…I like a bit darker and cozier. Thanks s much, I which I had found your site before I started this project!

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 22 May 2019 13:30:20 +0000

Hi Kylie, the SW Network Gray looks similar to BM gullwing grey to me. Have I got that right. You suggested gullwing grey for me and I love it. Just wanted to know if they are similar because I also love the network gray!

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:06:34 +0000

In reply to Megan. Hi Megan, I hear ya, it can be confusing! You are definitely good to go with Network Gray and Gray Screen, no problem!

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:35:37 +0000

Hi, I’m getting alittle confused with all the grey-blue/grey-green etc. Can you please tell me if the Network Grey would be good color in my entry way to match my living room that will have SW7071 (grey screen). I have a nice grey couch that I am looking to make the grey pop. Any recommendations would be great! Thanks!

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 18:38:27 +0000

In reply to Mercia.

Hi Mercia – what on earth do you do without a BM or SW? I would go crazy!!! I’m sure you have other great brands though. I hope the info helped you out! So when you look at your local brands, you want a nice light/medium gray with a stormy blue undertone. And a blue that doesn’t have ANY green in it!

~Kylie

By: Mercia

Mercia — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 05:55:37 +0000

Hi Kylie
Thanks for the great advise, have been scouring Pinterest and the internet for 6 weeks trying to decide on a colour for my open plan living, dining and kitchen , in fact my entire house. Boy!! I had no idea how complex this entire process is. Family and I live in South Africa, Durban and we do not have BM and SW boohoo(that is the sound of sadness)
So happy that I have come across your post – now I feel armed and dangerous ( amazing how a little info can make you feel empowered) Big thumbs up to you 🙂

By: Kylie Mawdsley

Kylie Mawdsley — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:11:23 +0000

In reply to Phyllis E.

Hi Phyllis, that is TOTALLY my clients doing. It looks to me like some type of angled molding. Something kind of like the moldings you can see in this blog post here… http://beautifullycontained.blogspot.ca/2012/03/how-to-spice-up-flat-panel-door.html

I think that could be a GREAT solution for you!

By: Phyllis E

Phyllis E — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 20:24:06 +0000

Hi Kylie! I always love your in- depth analysis of a paint color–even if it isn’t a color that I am particularly considering at the moment. However, what really caught my eye in this article is the simple, but elegant and unique wainscot trim detail used in the living room featured in the photos above! Did you come up with that detail of adding the small trim about 5 or 6″ beneath the chair rail? I’ve never seen anything like that done before, but I love it! Is it one of your client’s home (or yours?) I love how it adds interest and beefs up” the wainscot trim without being too formal or “fake” looking!
I actually have been trying to figure out what to do with the wainscot area in my own dining room, and I think this will be a great solution! Currently we just have chair rail trim in there, and the wall below it is just plain drywall; I’ve been wanting to “beef it up” somehow, and then paint the wainscot all white like shown above. I’ve thought about adding the typical rectangles made out of panel moulding (or base cap trim), but it seems a bit too formal for our house, now that we opened up the dining room to the kitchen (and maybe a bit fake, as it is simulating “real” wainscot paneling, after all– though it has become so ubiquitous–at least around here in Maryland with all our faux colonial style homes— that perhaps it isn’t even thought of as fake anymore?)
I’ve even thought about adding beadboard or shiplap, but I think those options would seem a bit too “informal” and not in keeping with the colonial style of the home anyway (and my husband would really be upset if I made him take off the chair rail, which we’d probably have to do to do those options right, LOL.) So the wainscot trim detailing above seems like the perfect solution (and an easy and inexpensive one, at that!) If you did design that detail, would you mind sharing more about it, i.e, how far below the chair rail, and what kind of trim did you use and anything else? Thanks so much. I love your posts!