Strict elegance, slight understatement and sublime sophistication of the gray color in the interior was appreciated not only by eminent designers, but also by homeowners. How wrong are people who consider this color dull and inexpressive! Unobtrusive and noble, having many shades, gray is an ideal basis for placing bright accents, perfectly emphasizes the originality and beauty of the textures and shapes of interior elements.
Features of gray color
The gray color of the walls in the interior fills the room with calmness and a sense of stability. This is a kind of anti-stress therapy for a modern person living in a frantic pace of a big city. This psychological impact is greatly enhanced by combining gray walls in the interior with white and other neutral colors.
Psychological aspects of the interior in gray
Grey color is close to refined natures, which are far from conservatism. It creates an atmosphere of peace, stability, trust. Its unhurried monotony depresses only those who are prone to depression. At the same time, a dwelling decorated in gray becomes a true paradise, a quiet haven for those who live “to wear out”, at a high pace.
Greyscale
Classic neutral gray is a blend of black and white. This combination leaves a feeling of freshness and purity, harmoniously combined with other shades. If you use this color as a basis, you will get many options for creating stunning interior design. Gray color can include other colors. A huge range of shades - from yellow-brown to bluish or with a slight admixture of green - allows you to create original color combinations, but you must follow the rules for their combination. For example, yellow-gray, next to brown tones, looks depressing, especially if it covers a large area.
To correctly choose a shade of gray, you need to try to see it in combination with other colors that you plan to use in the interior. Intuition, artistic taste, the opinions of designers will prompt the right decision.
Color combinations
An interior with gray walls that uses only shades of this color is quite rare. Not everyone decides on such a bold experiment. Usually the design includes a combination of colors in the interior. Gray walls are dominant. Colors-against such a background, partners are revealed brightly and freshly, even if they are muffled. Harsh hues like electric green, purple and gray lose their overpowering brilliance.
In this case, it is the partner colors that determine the effect on the person, which softens the presence of gray.
Grey and blue
An elegant, cool combination of gray with blue or blue is suitable for the interior of a living room or bedroom. These colors do not have a pronounced feminine or masculine beginning - such a room will be equally good for both a woman and a man. In order to soften the coolness of this combination, designers recommend choosing wallpaper with an elegant ornament.
Gray and pink, gray and purple
This is one of the most sensual and spectacular combinations. Purple is rather restrained, considered the color of mature passion, and romantic pink is a little frivolous. Suitable for bedroom, bathroom, be careful to use such combinations for the kitchen and living room.
Gray and yellow
Yellow color brings a touch of sunlight, cheerfulness and warmth to the interior with gray walls. It shines on a gray background. In this case, one condition must be observed - it should not be too much. This contrast is surprisingly good in the kitchen or living room.
Gray and orange, gray and red
Quite a sharp combination. To soften itit is recommended to use light gray walls in the interior, as well as dilute with cream tones. Red is used only as an accent color for decor and accessories. Orange can be used more. This combination will look harmonious in the living room, the original interior of the kitchen, the glamorous bedroom, decorated in high-tech style.
Green and gray
The green color does not “light up” against the background of gray walls in the interior (we posted a photo in the article) unless it is an “electrician”. This is a calm combination that has found distribution in eco-style. Natural wood furniture looks great in such an interior. So you can decorate almost any room - a bedroom and a living room, a kitchen and a dining room. Designers consider this combination cozy, but somewhat rustic.
Gray and beige
If you do not decide on a monochrome interior with gray walls, but do not want to be colorful, a gray-beige option will be a good solution. Beige experts consider a warm analogue of gray. In a room decorated in these colors it is always comfortable, cozy, it does not irritate. This combination will help create an elegant design of the living room, as well as for any other room. It will become an exquisite frame for expensive furniture and accessories.
Gray and brown
Design experts find such a neighborhood somewhat heavy. Its use is justified in a strict office, and in other rooms itlooks too dark. A universal option can be considered a golden hue of wooden furniture against a background of light gray walls.
Grey color and style
When choosing a color that will be used in combination with gray walls, you should consider the purpose of the room. It is equally important to choose the style of the interior at the beginning of work. Traditionally, gray is perceived as an industrial color. It evokes associations with concrete structures, the color of metal. In the design of residential premises, there are interior directions in which you can not do without it: high-tech, loft, urban.
Loft style, which is the epitome of a daring concept of adapting industrial areas to housing, is accentuated by the textured, rough surface of the gray floor, ceiling and walls. It is in such a cold environment that a fluffy carpet and comfortable upholstered furniture look unusually attractive and cozy.
In a high-tech style that embodies the ideas of high-tech aesthetics of the future, the gray walls in the interior (you can see the photo below) look very organic. Quite often it is done entirely in shades of gray. The play of light in shiny plastic coatings, the abundance of matted or polished metal surfaces, will soften the monotony of gray. A coldish range will help to revive one or two partner colors. They will add optimism, emphasize interesting accessories.
Complementary colors on a gray background look very impressive. Urban style that celebrates the rationality of the metropolis toounthinkable without the use of gray. The listed interior trends, despite the abundance of gray in them, will benefit from the presence of other colors in the interior. Bright or muted color can be distinguished:
- carpet on the floor;
- accent wall;
- furniture;
- door;
- lamps;
- textiles;
- decoration elements.
The use of gray tones in interiors decorated in a magnificent "old" style is justified. The mutedness and purity of light gray shades will soften the excessive splendor of baroque, modern and classic. Its elegance will be in demand in Art Deco and minimalist interiors, while its neutrality and softness will be in demand in the safari style.
Interior in gray tones
On the examples of various rooms, let's consider win-win options for using gray in the interior. Consider what paints should be used in addition to gray walls, depending on the purpose of the room.
Fresh and calm gray bedroom
Calm and neutral gray is the perfect choice for this space. To add airiness and lightness to the room, use additional light colors. Dark gray will add sensuality to the bedroom. The combination of drawings of different sizes, the use of white color will not disturb the atmosphere of peace and add tenderness to the room.
In a gray bedroom, complementary colors are often used in textiles. This will allow you to change the look of the room, depending on the change of mood or season.
Stylish gray kitchen
Grey walls in the interior of the kitchen are associated with cleanliness, coolness and freshness. For a conceptual design, this is the most concise solution. It must be admitted that the gray color in the kitchen is fresh, but does not create the desired comfort. You can soften it by adding a warm shade - yellow, olive, orange. Sometimes accents of other colors are added. For the kitchen, it is not recommended to use blue and purple - they do not contribute to digestion. Although, if you are struggling with excess weight, you should consider this option.
With gray walls in the interior, which floor will be the most organic? We have already said that brown and gray is a somewhat rough neighborhood, however, a natural wood floor will not weigh down the design.
For wooden furniture in a monochrome kitchen in gray tones, the requirements are quite high: it must be either airy and light, or deliberately massive.
Features of the gray living room
Traditionally it is believed that the living room is the hallmark of any home. The whole family gathers here, meet good friends. Everyone in this room should be comfortable. Gray walls in the interior of the living room contribute to rest, relaxation, but it is very important to prevent dullness in the design. Quite often, various shades of gray are played in this room. Soft and warm gray-beige, elegant and calm gray-blue, sunny and festive gray-yellow allow you to expand the cold range, create not only a stylish, but also a cozy interior.
Effective combination of different textures and patterns - on wallpaper, stone,plaster, diversify the interior, bring variety to the refined and noble gray palette. Some large objects are distinguished by partner colors - an armchair or sofa, a wall or part of it, pillows, a wall panel.
For flooring it is better to use natural materials - laminate, floorboard, parquet. The color of the coating must be selected in accordance with the size of the room. For a small room, natural light materials are more suitable, for a more spacious one, you can use dark shades. The use of carpet will help highlight areas in the room, diversify the interior. In recent years, gray has been used to decorate the floor - it looks unusual and interesting, and is an excellent alternative to brown tones. But it should be 1-2 tones darker or lighter than the walls.
Accessories
At first glance, exquisite accessories - picture frames, lamps, sculptures - should be bright, draw attention to themselves, and contrast with the background. But why does calm gray sound so advantageous in decor? It should not be forgotten that this refined and noble color is associated with reasonable luxury. It's no secret that black and white photos are more expressive than color ones. Silver-gray vases and floor lamps look great against any background, increasing the status of the interior.
A few words in conclusion
A cool and fresh gray color that creates a feeling of spaciousness, can be safely used for decorating living spaces. However, an amateur designer should not stopon a monochrome version - even for professionals, this is not an easy task. Add a few accents and gray will transform your apartment beyond recognition.
