Ten Ways to Add Grey To Your Home
The thing about grey is that it goes with almost every other colour! Perhaps that’s because, in colour psychology, grey is the colour of compromise. Of course, grey is a mix of black and white, and the closer grey gets to black, the more mysterious and ominous it becomes. On the flip side, the closer it gets to white, the more illuminating and refreshing it becomes. It’s such a versatile colour. Grey feels dignified, elegant and chic; it has a sense of understated luxury about it. It’s reserved and demure so works well as a background colour. It also has the ability to subdue other brighter colours, so it’s a good colour to add to a vibrant, buzzing room, to anchor it. And pale grey – not dark, thundery grey – can be calming, soothing, even uplifting. Here are ten ways to add grey colour to your home:
1. Being neutral
grey is the perfect background colour for your walls – whether you choose paint or an attractive wallpaper. And including different shades of grey, from dark to light, in a room can create a really stylish effect. Why not add large, silver-framed mirrors to create a sense of depth too?
2. Arranging throws
Ranging from black and silver to grey, on an old sofa or armchair can really give it new life and make it stand out. Our Baa Stool Sheepskin Rugs are perfect as throws but also wonderful to snuggle up on when the weather gets a little chilly.
3. Add texture and comfort to any room
4.Grey fabrics
Particularly long, flowing curtains in high-ceilinged rooms – can be stylish and striking. Why not select grey fabrics with a hint of silver so they catch the light from the window? Or a darker grey to reduce the amount of light in a bedroom. Fabric works well with sheepskin too. Providing a perfect backdrop to sheepskin woolly goodness!
5. Our Baa stools and Baa benches come in a huge range of colours
And they always make people smile! They’re a real talking point! If you have a room that’s full of vibrant colours, why not add a rare breed or Slate Grey Boucle stool to pin down the colour scheme? Their super comfy as well
6. If you have a room that’s predominantly grey in design.
You can add colour and contrast by including a variety of house plants. Green leaves really stand out against grey and they add gentleness, naturalness and texture. Plus they’re good for you.
7. Grey feels like modern.
And because it’s a contemporary colour it works well in kitchens. By contrasting grey with white, and adding a few more house plants of course, you can turn a kitchen into an eye-catching and inspirational place to be. Grey is perfect as a back drop to then accessorise with your favourite colour. A neutral back drop you for pops of colour.
8. Grey bedding.
From sheets and duvets to bed runners and throws – feels stylish, sophisticated and tasteful. You may want to include a variety of shades of grey to add depth to your bedroom. Layering tone on tone creates a luxurious boutique hotel vibe in your very own home.
9. Let there be light.
If you have a light, airy room, perhaps painted in white or another bright colour, you could select a few grey items for contrast and to anchor the interior design. This could be window frames, shelves, beams, cushions or rugs.
10. Finally
Number 10 of our ten ways to add grey to your home and it’s a corker. You may decide to select a signature piece of furniture to create a real statement in a room. What could be better than our gorgeous Nancy armchair in slate grey or a sumptuous rare breed Uber Pouffe?
Why not add a little subdued elegance and chic to your home? Add some grey!
