Had a similar experience with a project once—client insisted on this dusty gray-blue color for their lobby walls. Honestly, I thought it was gonna feel cold and unwelcoming. But then the interior designer brought in some warm leather seating and a few brass fixtures... totally transformed the space. Made me realize it's less about individual colors and more about how textures and tones interact together. Color theory's tricky like that, always keeps you guessing.
Had a similar moment myself—client wanted deep charcoal walls in their dining room. Thought it'd feel cave-like at first, but once we layered in natural wood furniture and soft linen curtains, the whole vibe shifted. You're spot-on about textures balancing out tricky colors... makes all the difference.
I was initially skeptical reading your description—charcoal walls can easily overwhelm a space—but your choice of natural wood and linen curtains seems thoughtful. Interesting how textures can soften even the boldest color choices... nicely handled.
