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and contemporary , is how homeowner , Janice Nguyen , describes the achromatic nature of her home ’ s décor , which is comprised of a stylish and sophisticated myriad of grays . Previously associated with utilitarianism and industrial environments , this non-color is the preferred neutral for many , and it certainly inspires the color scheme of Janice ’ s newly custom-built property .
The expansive home , which Janice shares with her husband , son , and daughter , four and six-years-old respectively , is comprised of an open layout and enviable flow from room to room , according to Isabelle Boba of LUX Designs .
Boba worked with the couple to develop a design for the home that met their distinct vision . The couple hoped to make a statement while maintaining functionality for the needs of the family . Janice describes her aspirations for the design as cozy but modern .
And it appears they have achieved just this . Each room is congruent with a minimalistic color scheme and clean lines are created by everything from the furniture layout to the placement of the area rugs , enforcing a sense of subtle luxury , without sacrificing comfort . When asked about the abundance of grays throughout the space , Janice imparts , “ Gray was our color choice and our designer helped us to choose the correct shades for each space .” She adds , “ Our previous
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