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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Martha Davies

I Never Thought I’d Choose a Gray Sofa – Until Lauren Graham Showed Me How This ‘Boring’ Shade Can Be Warm, Chic, and Perfectly on Trend for 2026

Lauren Graham.

Gray might once have been the hallmark of neutral design schemes, but in an age of dopamine-driven spaces and daring maximalism, this trusty shade can seem like a relic of the past.

Personally, I haven't turned my back on gray palettes just yet, but I usually proceed with caution – particularly when it comes to lighter hues, which always risk looking dull. Yet, when I spotted Lauren Graham's gorgeous gray sofa, I finally understood the potential of this controversial shade.

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