How to Decorate with the Color Grey

The color grey doesn't have to be dull, cold, and boring. It can actually be quite hip and romantic. Depending on the shade, it also matches and coordinates with about any color in the rainbow. If you own rental units, for example, grey is a terrific color to paint the walls. If you want help learning how to decorate with the color grey, this article can help.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Curtains

Instructions

1. Decide whether you want a cool or warm color grey in your home. Contemporary designs typically use cooler shades, but warmer shades look a bit more cozy. Depending on your geographic location, you might want to feel warmer or colder during extreme temperatures.

2. Choose an accent shade to go with the color grey. If you used a light grey, go with a lighter shade like mint green, pale mauve, white, or black. If you used a dark grey, go with a deeper, brighter color like red, dark blue, or black.

3. Cover your walls and ceilings with the color grey. Fortunately, unlike other shades, grey isn't overbearing or offensive. You can use as much as you want wherever you want it. It'll even save your time and effort painting your ceiling the same color as your walls.

4. Add your different colored accents in the form of sofa covers, end tables, and wall decor. In fact, use your curtains as a way to break up the color grey and give the room some character.

Tips & Warnings

• When you find a color you like, stick with it, but give it a different feel in each room. Accents can do a lot to set a room apart.