It’s official! The flooring color of the year for 2015 is Gray – just announced (albeit a tad bit late) but it came as no surprise given the design trends in the industry. Whether you are choosing tile, laminate, carpet, or vinyl – the perfect shade of gray is available.

Are you doing the usual? Thinking about picking a warm or bright colors depending on the room? Following color trends from 2012 perhaps? Neutrals also receive rave reviews for their ability to warm and subdue any room in a home or work space, but what about gray? Gray is often overlooked, but there are various reasons why it shouldn’t be.

Gray is a powerful, dominating color that commands attention in a subtle style. Whether it is a charcoal gray for the office, a light gray to offset the Hershey’s kissed, chocolate leather couch in the living room, or the Heather gray carpet in the fitness room, gray is the perfect “go to” color for various reasons.

The versatility and exclusive aura that gray brings to any room is note-worthy, so note-worthy that it made flooring company Shaw’s “Color of the Year.” The shade name “Lady in Grey,” received capricious, consumer approval across the board for its diverse and cutting edge appeal that uniquely accentuates the gloriousness of a home. It is safe to say that, while gray may not be the first choice of color for home décor, it should definitely be considered. Whether you switching up patterns or prints in the kitchen or trying to capture the charm a SOHO loft, gray is an excellent choice not to be ignored for the possibilities are endless.