Being a fan of vibrant colours, I have a love-hate relationship with grey. Vibrant colours tend to express what I feel but I don’t feel the same with grey. The blend of white and black makes it rather subdued, quiet and lacking in personality (or at least in my opinion).
However, it is the neutrality of the colour that sets itself as a key colour in many Minimalist and Scandinavian interior spaces. The dullness in grey works well in bringing out the simplicity and functionality which helps to portray the space as calm and clean.
However, it is the neutrality of the colour that sets itself as a key colour in many Minimalist and Scandinavian interior spaces. The dullness in grey works well in bringing out the simplicity and functionality which helps to portray the space as calm and clean.
Psychologically, grey is a colour of compromise - coining the term “grey area”, for being neither black or white and the shade depends on the intensity of either colour. Each shade is capable of creating a different feel, look and style of each room, with its monochromatic vibe. The more black you add to it, the more dramatic and mysterious it becomes. In turn, adding more white will give off a brighter and livelier shade.
The colour grey has proven to be popular among the interior design community over the past year or so, despite the controversy that surrounds it. It's not a secret that some people associate the colour to be sad and depressing. Given the fact that it is virtually absent of colour and draws no attention to itself.
Having said that, grey also colours give stark neutrals a warm uplift of a classy and sophisticated look to emphasise the brightness of a space.
Having said that, grey also colours give stark neutrals a warm uplift of a classy and sophisticated look to emphasise the brightness of a space.
Grey goes with everything so it's the perfect contrast to host vibrant colours as discussed on our previous blog.
If you love the look of beautifully smooth grey and white interior as many interior designers do, then this is a great set of inspirational home designs for you to consider... It is particularly appealing for a living room.
If you love the look of beautifully smooth grey and white interior as many interior designers do, then this is a great set of inspirational home designs for you to consider... It is particularly appealing for a living room.
Here are some of the past works that we did for our client in the past using a mix of grey and other neutral colour using 100% Handmade Oil Paintings On Canvas:
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