Get the Look: 60 Modern Grey Sofas

Monage: 54 Living rooms with Gray Sofas is by far the most popular post on this blog, with twice the number of page views as the second most popular, Montage: 57 Plywood Rooms. Although I’ve recently updated the links for its companion post—Get the Look: 22 Modern Grey Sofas—it’s been over two years since I originally created it, so another post on modern grey sofas is in order.

We have a modern grey sofa in the family room, and although it may not be as fashion forward as I’d like, it’s got clean lines, durable fabric, and big comfy cushions. It’s so long all four of us can watch television on it. We actually kind of built the room around it, insisting to our designer that the door to the study be extra narrow. (He wasn’t happy but obliged.)

Since everyone still seems to want to buy a grey sofa, here are 60 modern grey sofas you can shop for at 27 different stores (some StyleCarrot partners), from minimalist modern styles to more classic tufted chesterfield sofas, with a few gray sleeper sofas thrown in. Price points vary, with ten styles under $1000 and many falling in the mid-range.

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1 Carmichael Loft Sofa by Gus*Modern, $1,999 at 2Modern.

2 Jacksonville Convertible Sofa II by Gold Sparrow, $360.99 at AllModern.

3 Sterling Sofa by BD Fine, $1,985 at Burke Decor

4 Boyd Sofa by Pinch, $5,110 at The Future Perfect. 

5 Avec Tweed Sofa, $1,399 at CB2.  

6 El Rey Sofa by Haute House, $4,399 at Horchow

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7 Livingston Sofa, $1,299 at West Elm

8 Morgan Sofa by Bensen, $3,811 at Lekker. 

9 Folding Sleeper Loveseat, $479 at Urban Outfitters.

10 Bryson Sofa by Klausner, $928.37 at PureHome

11 Bram Grey Leather Sofa, $3,799 at Room & Board

12 Bradley Loveseat by International Design, $919.99 at Wayfair.

13 Capri Convertible Sofa by Lifestyle Solutions, $599.99 at Bluefly. 

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14 Alicia Charcoal Velvet Sofa, $2,792 at Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams. 

15 City Gym Sofa  in Faribault Wool Blankets, $6,100 at Matter.  

16 Vera Sofa, $2,898 at Lillian August.

17 Madison Sofa by Moe’s Home Collection, $793.99 at Wayfair

18 Larkin Sofa, $2059 at Ballard Designs. 

19 Lampert Sofa, $3,895 at Jonathan Adler

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20 Rue Apartment Sofa, $999 at CB2. 

21 Finn Sofa, $899 at West Elm

22 Spruce Street Sofa, $2,450 at Serena & Lily.  

23 Swept Sofa by BluDot, $1,899 at YLiving

24 Spencer Sofa, $2,234 at Ballard Designs. 

25 Ploum Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec at Ligne Roset.

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26 Patrick European Velvet Button-Tufted Sofa, $1,839.99 at Overstock.

27 Sophia Sofa by Moss Studio, $3,198 at PureHome

28 Anderson Sofa, $769 at Urban Outfitters.

29 Hunter Lounge, $1,912 at Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams.

30 Kensington Sofa, $3,795 at Jonathan Adler

31 Arden Sofa, $2,800 at Jonathan Adler.

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32 Chester Tufted Sofa, $1,199 at West Elm

33 South Beach Sofa, $1,877.99 at Overstock.

34 Foliage Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell, $3,850 at YLiving

35 Archive Sofa by Gus*Modern, $2,413.95 at Burke Decor

36 Velvet Settee Loveseat I by Skyline Furniture, $556.99 at Wayfair.

37 Belem Sofa by Didier Gomez at Ligne Roset.

38 Parlour Sofa, $1,699 at CB2

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39 Grey Leather Tufted Chesterfield Renaissance Sofa, $3,359.99 at Wayfair.

40 Silvertone Sofa, $2,499 at Horchow

41 Limbo Sofa by Pianca $3,596 at YLiving

42 Halsten Sofa, $3,850 at Serena & Lily.   

43 Mikayla Granite Grey Stone Wash Linen Sofa,$1,288.79 at Overstock.

44 Carol Grey Velvet Sofa by BD Fine, $2,050 at Burke Decor

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45 Ciudad Sofa, $1,199 at CB2.  

46 Nolee Folding Sofa Bed, $699.99 at World Market

47 Twilight Sleeper Sofa by Flemming Busk for Softline, $2,100 at DWR.

48 Pennie Sofa by Bethan Gray, $899 at Crate & Barrel.

49 Wireframe Sofa by Sam Hecht for Herman Miller, $5,149 at YLiving.

50 Miramar Slipcovered Sofa, $3,750 at Serena & Lily

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51 Chateau d’Ax Positano Leather Sofa, $4,200 at Bloomingdale’s. 

52 Bonnie Studio Sofa by BluDot, $1,399 at 2Modern

53 Brooklyn Grey Suede Nailhead Sofa, $2,099 at Pottery Barn

54 Pacific Heights Sofa by Zuo, $2,490 at Bluefly. 

55 Oslo Sofa by Muuto, $4,195 at YLiving.  

56 Playground Daybed by Eilersen, $2,499 at YLiving

57 Hanover Sofa, $3,550 at Serena & Lily

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58 Nyle Sofa, $899.95 at Pier 1

59 Windsor Sofa by Irving Place, $3,995 at ABC Carpet & Home.

60 Harbord Sofa by Gus*Modern $1,999 at YLiving

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Get the Look: 42 Modern Desks For Your Home Office

I’ve been so focused on Florida (though not nearly enough, as I’ve yet to order rugs, shades, or decide on the pink problem in the bathroom), that I’ve neglected organizing and upgrading in Boston. Coming back in the fall from the Cape, I’m always bothered by the amount of stuff we have. Too. Much. Stuff. It’s particularly striking because not only is the place on the Cape a lot bigger, being a house instead of an apartment, it’s white and virtually empty.

Here, in addition to crown moldings and bookshelves lined with coffee table books (one of the best perks of being a blogger), there’s , well, everything. The piles of dishes still not put away from the bar mitzvah in February (because, after all, we’re having another one this coming February), our bicycles in the living room until it gets too cold to ride and we store them, etc.

I’ve been promising my younger son that I would work on his bedroom. Meaning, I would clear out all the outgrown clothing and extra bedding I’ve been keeping in there. Done! He has the upholstered armchair that I used to nurse them on when they were babies. It’s taking up a ton of space that would be better used for a desk. He’s starting to get a fair amount of homework, plus, like me, he’s very organized, so I think he’d love to have drawers where he can store supplies.

Our other son has a little desk from IKEA, which when it’s cleared, he actually likes to use (not for homework, though). When he was away at a boarding school program this summer he lived in student housing, with a room furnished in typical dorm style (by a company like Peelmount) that outfits dorm rooms with sturdy wood beds, desks, and dressers. It’s kind of incredible that those designs haven’t changed, in like, ever. Blocky oak stands the test of time, I suppose. In any case, I’m not looking for anything as practical as all that. A small, affordable, modern desk is all we need.

Here are 42 modern desks, almost all of them well-priced (and one very extravagant example) from StyleCarrot partner sites and other great resources.

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1 Soft Modern Writing Desk by Sauder, $210 at All Modern.

2 MICKE desk, $49.99 at IKEA

3 at All Modern.

4 Phillip Desk by Arteriors Home, $2,520 at All Modern.

5 Finch Desk by Gus Modern, $1,044.75 at Burke Decor.

6 Half Pipe Writing Desk by Offi, $899 at All Modern. 

7 Ayers Writing Desk by Reual James, $1,338 at All Modern.

8 Jacques Desk, $3,495 at Jonathan Adler

9 Homework Desk by Niels Bendtsen, $1,595 at DWR.

10 Reef Writing Desk by Tema, $720 at All Modern

11 Paul McCobb Style Birch Desk, $2700 at Chairish. 

12 Pilson Paprika Desk, $199 at Crate & Barrel.

13 Eames Desk Unit (EDU) by Herman Miller, $1,419 at Room & Board.

14 Rustic Storage Oak Desk, $499 at West Elm.

15 Radford Adjustable Desk in White design by Safavieh, $495 at Burke Decor.

16 Offi Wave Writing Desk, $999 at All Modern.

17 Royal Blue Vintage Campaign Desk, $795 at Chairish.

18 Executive Desk with Cabinet by Jesper Office, $2,374 at Bluefly.

19 Shutter Hall Desk, $1,350 at Furniturea.

20 Marco Desk, $799 at Crate & Barrel.

21 Delphine Desk, $1,950 at Jonathan Adler

22 Hanh Left Desk by Euro Style, $552 at Burke Decor.  

23 Eames Desk Unit (EDU) by Herman Miller, $1,419 at DWR.

24 Contrast Drawer Desk by Assembly Home, $369 at Urban Outfitters.

25 Slim Desk in Orange, $449 at Room & Board.

26 Nelson Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, $2,149 at DWR.

27 Mid-Century Desk in Thai Blue, $399 at West Elm.

28 Cant Writing Desk by Blu Dot, $599 at All Modern.

29 Poltrona Frau Fred Desk, $ stat Switch Modern.

30 Format Desk by BDI USA, $1,299 at All Modern.

31 Green Josephine Desk by Cost Plus, $199 at World Market.

32 Reclaimed Pine Cross Base Desk, $499 at West Elm.

33 Manon Desk by Italian Modern, $539.99 at All Modern.

34 Reale Desk by Moe’s Home Collection, $781.76 at Bellacor

35 Junction Desk by Gus Modern, $1,255 at Burke Decor.

36 Emmerson Reclaimed Wood Storage Desk, $1,299 at West Elm.

 37 Scrub Desk by Autobahn for De La Espada, $5,185 at Matter.

38 Fairfax Desk, $495 at Serena & Lily.

39 Companions Writing Desk by StudioIlse, $3,145 at The Future Perfect.

40 Lark Desk, $695 at Serena & Lily.

41 Pontus Desk by Pinch, $11,257 at The Future Perfect.

42 Remix Desk by Gesa Hansen , $3,065 at Matter.

Get the Look: 25 Buddhas

If you were inspired by yesterday’s Montage: 34 Buddhas in Decor and would like to infuse a little zen into your own rooms, here are some ideas for buddha decorations for the home. Buddha heads, Buddha bookends, Buddha lamps, Buddha candles. Peace.

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Row 1
Moe’s Home Collection Buddha Face in Silver, $103.99 at Wayfair.
San Francisco Buddha Cocktail Napkin, $35/set at Gump’s.
Buddha ‘Pop Art’ Poster, $11.99 at Target.

Row 2
Golden Resting Buddha Statue, $62 at Buddha Groove.
Buddha Silhouette Decal by K&L Wall Art $12.90 at My Wall Decal.
Buddha Groove Hand Carved Buddha Head Statue, $96 at Sears.
Baccarat Crystal Little Buddha, $125 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Row 3
Resin Seated Buddha Bookends, $56 at Buddha Groove.
Head of an Indonesian Buddha, $400 at Met Museum Store.
Buddha Head Light in Green at Moe’s Home Collection.

Row 4
Urban Trends Ceramic Buddha Head in Orange, now $119.95 at Bellacor.
Blissliving Home ‘Wisdom Buddha’ Pillow, $75 at Bloomingdale’s.
Acadia Buddha Head Lamp at Cassona.

Row 5
Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Buddha Head Lamps, $2,350 at Objectiques.
Buddha Eco Art Buddha Pillow Cover, $40 at Wabisabi Green.
Meditating Beeswax Buddha Candle, $13.99 at Way Out Wax.
White Ceramic Meditating Buddha Sculpture, $719 on eBay.

Row 6
Madhubani Painting, ‘Peaceful Buddha’, $144.95 at Novica.
dCOR design Abigail Buddha Head in Grey and Gold, $49 at Wayfair.
Seated Buddha in Royal Attire, $4,000 at Jacques Carcanagues.

Row 7
Blissliving Home Buddha Head Candle in Citron, $40.50 at AllModern.
Msterpiece Buddha Melamine Tray, $14.99 at Jaf Gifts.

Row 8
Seated Buddha in Stone, $78 at Museum Store Company.
Buddha Head Bookends with Marble Base, now $72 at Kohl’s.
Bird Wanna Whistle Buddha Duvet Cover, $199 at Deny Designs.

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I love the buddhas at Novica.

Get the Look: 53 Sideboards, Credenzas, Buffets

Following up on yesterday’s Montage: 45 Rooms with Sideboards, I’ve sourced 53 mostly modern sideboards, credenzas, buffets, or whatever else you’d like to call them. Many are pricey (a sideboard is a hefty piece of furniture), but there are a few inexpensive finds. I’ve always loved the Dandelion by Iannone Design, but I’m in serious love with the Florence Knoll in gray with the carrera marble top. (The Concrete low dresser at CB2 is a decent sub, minus the fancy slab.)

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Row 1:
Cherner 4-Door Credenza, $3,549 at YLiving.
Bamboo Stagger Server by Brave Space Design, $3,995 at AllModern.
Punt Sussex Sideboard by Terence Woodgate, $4,305 at Nest.

Row 2:
PS Cabinet in Red, $99 at IKEA.
Scatola Armonica Sideboard, $2,374 at Inmod.
Hughes 8-Drawer Chest, $2,745 at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

Row 3:
4-Drawer Sideboard by Skram Lineground, $5,096 at AllModern.
Graphic Dandelion Console by Iannone Design, $2,095 at YLiving.

Row 4:
Lawson Chest by MGBW, $4,835 at Bloomingdale’s.
Block Party Multicolor Credenza by Thomas Wold, $3,990 at Design Public.

Row 5:
Teak Rough Sideboard by Ethnicraft, $2,500 at Lekker Home.
Ion Credenza, $999 at CB2.
Danish Modern Teak Credenza, $1,450 on eBay.

Row 6:
Florence Knoll Four-Position Credenza, $13,233 at DWR.
Sierra Credenza by Bellini Modern, $1,834 at HomeFurnitureShowroom.
Wooly Media Cabinet by Iannone Design, $2,195 at

Row 7:
Claude Double 4 Drawer Credenza, $1,995 at Jonathan Adler.
Roh Credenza by Spot On Square, $1,790 at Spot on Square.
Tetra 4 Ten-Drawer Cabinet by notNeutral, $3,500 at 2Modern.

Row 8:
Simon Sideboard, $499.95 at Pier 1.
Tone Cabinate by Leif.designpark for De La Espada $6,125 at Velocity.
Nolo Sideboard by Moe’s Home Collection, $1,615.99 at Wayfair.

Row 9:
Burl Wood & Lucite Console Table, $3,800 at Pieces.
Jackson Buffet by Oly Studio at Tonic Home.
Danish Modern Credenza, $475 on eBay.

Row 10:
Yasmine 6 Cabinet, $2,041.20 at InMod.
Highline L-14 Sideboard by Mueller-Moebel, $2,433 at ModLivin.

Row 11:
Kirk Buffet by Oly Studio at Tonic Home.
Delano Storage Cabinet, $1,499 at Room & Board.
Stainless Steel Cabinet by Delfina, $2,495 at Inmod.

Row 12:
Vintage Fretwork & Chrome Credenza at Pieces.

Row 13:
Concrete Low Dresser, $599 at CB2.
Antiqued Mirror Credenza by Currey & Company, $3,951.20 at HomeClick.
Niche Dining Buffet, $699 at West Elm.

Row 14:
Tall Key Module Credenza by Housefish, $679 at Design Public.
Danish Modern Teak Credenza, $822.50 on eBay.
Slice Swoon Wall-Mounted Shelf, $149 at CB2.

Row 15:
Cross Credenza by Matthew Hilton, $3,000 at DWR.
Franklin Media Cabinet at Circle Furniture.

Row 16:
K55 Boutique Buffet, $622.21 at Home Furniture Showroom.
Kast Sideboard by VITRA, $9,630 at ModLivin.
Oak Ligna Sideboard by Ethnicraft, $2,800 at Lekker Home.

Row 17:
Rosewood Sideboard, $6,126.80 at Bouf.
The Other Sideboard by Studioilse for Cerruti Baleri, $13,213 at Unica Home.
Credenza #24 by Daao Concepts at Daao Concepts.

Row 18:
Grate Oak Sideboard at Koush Design.
Drift Sideboard by Want Studio, $7,620.21 at Bouf.

Row 19:
White Highboard by Morten Georgsen, $2,396 at BoConcept.
Sideboard by Out of the Dark, $842.44 at Bouf.
Satellite Sideboard L270-78 by Barber Osgerby, $3,326 at Unica Home.

Row 20:
DOK Steel Sideboard by Reinier de Jong, 250€ at Renier de Jong.
Sideboard by Morten Georgsen, $1,995 at BoConcept.
Prima Sideboard by Toby Howes, $6,892.65 at Bouf.

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