Get the Look: Shades of Grey

Inspiration & trends

One of the standout interior trends of 2016 has been the rise of grey. It’s been so popular, that grey is now being spoken of as the ‘new neutral’.

Gone are creams and whites, and in their place are stylish modern hues of grey.

Here are our top tips for incorporating this fashionable trend into your home. No magnolia in sight.

 

Grey lounges

There’s nothing better than relaxing and unwinding in the comfort of your own living room. But if yours is looking dated, bring it right back up to date with a grey overhaul.

Painting the walls might not be your cup of tea, so instead, try incorporating some grey furniture into the mix to modernise your lounge. A grey fabric sofa or corner sofa can become a real focal point of the room, so consider a piece that perfectly complements your lounge.

The beauty of grey is that it’s a neutral, so it looks great when partnered with pretty much any other colour. Keep things monochrome with black and white accessories, or add bright pops of colour in the shape of curtains and cushions.

grey adjustable sofa and armchair in a grey living room

Grey in the bedroom

No, not that Grey. We’re still talking about the colour.

Grey is a colour that in some circumstances feels cold and industrial. But in other settings, it can be a welcoming colour that gives off an impression of strength and luxury. In deeper shades, it can also provoke a sense of mystery.

A leather bed frame topped with grey bedding and a charcoal bedspread is a perfect way to incorporate this trendy look into the bedroom.

 

Grey dining rooms

While traditional dining rooms will likely be focused around wooden dining tables and furniture, a more modern take is to make the room feel lighter and more spacious. Light colours are the order of the day, and modern dining tables crafted from black or white metal are perfect for partnering with grey accessories.

A glass table top is also a great way to bring an added element of light into the room, and you can partner this with grey upholstered dining chairs for an on-trend look.

modern grey upholstered dining chairs and table

Or how about grey in the conservatory?

If you’re fortunate enough to have a conservatory or sun room in your home, you’ll know that these are fantastic, airy spaces that let the sunlight flood in.

For a modern, chic look to your conservatory, consider grey accents and accessories to keep the atmosphere nice and light.

Rattan furniture is popular in conservatories, so team with grey accessories to nail the look. You could also introduce a grey rug into the room in order to bring additional colour, pattern and texture.

 

A trend to last

Grey might sound like a boring colour, but it’s actually the opposite. And the best thing is, you can partner it with almost any other colour to create the look you want.

Because it’s a neutral, grey will also stand test of time; so your room will stay looking modern for years to come. How will you add a touch of grey to your home?

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