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Everything You Need to Know About Painting With Grey
The greys of the moment are warm, earthy and oh-so-simple to use
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What’s not to like about versatile grey? One moment it’s cool and chic, the next it’s cosy and cocooning. With an endless palette of tones and shades to choose from, grey continues to be the go-to background colour that works with practically any look, style or trend.
Here, we’ve collaborated with the colour connoisseurs at Dulux, to bring you a delicious menu of new and enlightened shades of grey, as well as offering up ideal accompaniments for each tone. Feast your eyes on these enticing grey palettes that can be used in an array of rooms, and we guarantee you’ll be reaching for your decorating tools.
Looking for more colour tips and tricks? Visit our brand new Colour Inspiration Centre!
Here, we’ve collaborated with the colour connoisseurs at Dulux, to bring you a delicious menu of new and enlightened shades of grey, as well as offering up ideal accompaniments for each tone. Feast your eyes on these enticing grey palettes that can be used in an array of rooms, and we guarantee you’ll be reaching for your decorating tools.
Looking for more colour tips and tricks? Visit our brand new Colour Inspiration Centre!
Light Greys
To guarantee a calm and laid-back ambience, look to the clean lines and simplicity of Scandi style for inspiration. These super-stylish Nordic interiors feature muted tones and pale backdrops to allow beautifully crafted designs to take centre stage. Look out for pale greys that have an earthy warmth, such as Dulux’s Flying Feather, pictured, to create spaces that are quiet and reflective. While over on the cooler, minimal side of Scandi style…
To guarantee a calm and laid-back ambience, look to the clean lines and simplicity of Scandi style for inspiration. These super-stylish Nordic interiors feature muted tones and pale backdrops to allow beautifully crafted designs to take centre stage. Look out for pale greys that have an earthy warmth, such as Dulux’s Flying Feather, pictured, to create spaces that are quiet and reflective. While over on the cooler, minimal side of Scandi style…
…pale silvery greys are the perfect choice for conveying a sleek, contemporary edge.
Bring a composed, tranquil vibe to a modern kitchen-diner with these cool greys, and banish any chill by thawing it with lashings of honey-coloured timber surfaces, particularly at the central kitchen table and through the choice of flooring.
Walls painted in Polished Pebble, Dulux
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Bring a composed, tranquil vibe to a modern kitchen-diner with these cool greys, and banish any chill by thawing it with lashings of honey-coloured timber surfaces, particularly at the central kitchen table and through the choice of flooring.
Walls painted in Polished Pebble, Dulux
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Mid Greys
A mid-tone grey might feel like safe ground, however it’s the ideal shade to use in busy rooms that see a lot of activity and action. Introducing a strong, stable base to the walls of family rooms will give you the opportunity to add interest through playful accessories and accents.
For example, an energetic light fitting that’s bold and dramatic will sit comfortably against a calmer backdrop, rather than a louder one.
Front walls painted in Chic Shadow, Dulux
A mid-tone grey might feel like safe ground, however it’s the ideal shade to use in busy rooms that see a lot of activity and action. Introducing a strong, stable base to the walls of family rooms will give you the opportunity to add interest through playful accessories and accents.
For example, an energetic light fitting that’s bold and dramatic will sit comfortably against a calmer backdrop, rather than a louder one.
Front walls painted in Chic Shadow, Dulux
…Mid-tone greys are also ideal in bathrooms that need a contemporary style injection but still need to feel light and airy.
Try introducing a relatively deep grey, such as Dulux’s Urban Obsession, pictured, in your bathroom and you’ll be amazed at how the contrast makes your white suite feel fresher and brighter.
Try introducing a relatively deep grey, such as Dulux’s Urban Obsession, pictured, in your bathroom and you’ll be amazed at how the contrast makes your white suite feel fresher and brighter.
Cool Greys
Crisp greys are ideal for keeping a space serene and simple, but depending on the availability of natural light, the shade can come across as a little too frosty. Well, don’t fret, as it’s easy to warm it up. Simply introduce a cosier, complementary shade in a prominent area, or through the accessories, and you’ll take the edge off the chill.
Look to comforting tones that stay within a chic, masculine palette, such as teal, navy or emerald green. Or, go down a more feminine route and introduce a blush pink, aubergine or a vibrant orange. Either way, a lively colour combo will add buckets of energy.
Wall behind the desk painted in Pebble Shore, Dulux
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Crisp greys are ideal for keeping a space serene and simple, but depending on the availability of natural light, the shade can come across as a little too frosty. Well, don’t fret, as it’s easy to warm it up. Simply introduce a cosier, complementary shade in a prominent area, or through the accessories, and you’ll take the edge off the chill.
Look to comforting tones that stay within a chic, masculine palette, such as teal, navy or emerald green. Or, go down a more feminine route and introduce a blush pink, aubergine or a vibrant orange. Either way, a lively colour combo will add buckets of energy.
Wall behind the desk painted in Pebble Shore, Dulux
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Warm Greys
Classy and refined, warm greys that carry a hint of earthiness to them are ideal for creating a welcoming ambience in busy entertaining spaces. Team a soothing tone like Dulux’s Perfectly Taupe, shown, with either warm wood or cool, glossy kitchen cupboards and your kitchen-diner will be transformed into an inviting haven.
Expect to see warm grey tones, or ‘Greige’, everywhere in 2019, as we look for more comforting colours that will turn our homes into a safe and secure sanctuary in these unsettling times.
Classy and refined, warm greys that carry a hint of earthiness to them are ideal for creating a welcoming ambience in busy entertaining spaces. Team a soothing tone like Dulux’s Perfectly Taupe, shown, with either warm wood or cool, glossy kitchen cupboards and your kitchen-diner will be transformed into an inviting haven.
Expect to see warm grey tones, or ‘Greige’, everywhere in 2019, as we look for more comforting colours that will turn our homes into a safe and secure sanctuary in these unsettling times.
Cocooning Greys
And, of course, you can’t get more comforting than dark, dramatic greys that transform a room into a cuddly, cave-like space. Just imagine retreating to a heavenly bedroom decorated with sultry, sleep-inducing tones. Or, picture yourself hosting a chic dinner party in a dramatic and atmospheric setting, illuminated by candles.
Dark, cocooning greys like Dulux’s Bowler Hat, pictured, aren’t for the faint-hearted, but their depth and intensity won’t disappoint.
More: Visit our brand new Colour Inspiration Centre for tons of creative ideas, tips and advice. Want to test your grey colour first? Order one of Dulux’s revolutionary new roller testers in your chosen shade.
Your turn: How have you used grey in your home?
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
And, of course, you can’t get more comforting than dark, dramatic greys that transform a room into a cuddly, cave-like space. Just imagine retreating to a heavenly bedroom decorated with sultry, sleep-inducing tones. Or, picture yourself hosting a chic dinner party in a dramatic and atmospheric setting, illuminated by candles.
Dark, cocooning greys like Dulux’s Bowler Hat, pictured, aren’t for the faint-hearted, but their depth and intensity won’t disappoint.
More: Visit our brand new Colour Inspiration Centre for tons of creative ideas, tips and advice. Want to test your grey colour first? Order one of Dulux’s revolutionary new roller testers in your chosen shade.
Your turn: How have you used grey in your home?
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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I have been in love with grey for a few years now. My kitchen has dark grey units teamed with white composite counter tops and warm medium oak. I've made this area lively with lime green walls and red accents.
Our bedroom has mid grey wardrobes and units. Light grey carpet and a dramatic accent wall. The ceiling is pale blue and the walls are white. I've used accents of pink and lilac here. I feel happy wherever I go in this our forever home.
Good grief, I thought this dreary trend was on the way out. Everywhere you look grey buildings - inside and out, grey cars grey skies.
At least use your imagination and brighten up the things you can control. The world needs colour not even more grey.
Ive has grey walls in my living room for years, now its everywhere, ive tried to update with dark blue (sapphire salute, dulux) and its looking good. I still love grey, but even I think its hitting saturation point!