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7 Spaces That Shine Because of the Colour Grey
Add depth, character and high style to your home with this mesmerising shade
Kanika Dhawan
25 October 2017
Houzz India Contributor - I am a Delhi-based digital content editor who digs interior design, simple architecture, vintage bric-a-brac, and beautiful homes
Houzz India Contributor - I am a Delhi-based digital content editor who digs interior... More
For many of us, the default go-to colour for our walls is white. What if we tell you that there’s a new ‘white’ in town, which is as neutral a shade, yet more fashionable, subtly sexy and sometimes even bold? Say hello to grey! It’s a great alternative to white, with its muted and sophisticated feel. Gone are days when grey was associated with being dull and boring; we show you spaces that shine bright because of the use of this colour.
The living area by DesignRitmo is a tasteful example of teaming grey with brown. From the grey leather sofa set, the grey slate stone cladding between the two open-riser staircases adorned with wooden plate lights, to the dark mahogany stairs and the lift area – both colours work their magic across the floor, making the area look well-lit and striking.
Find out how to work your room around a grey sofa
Find out how to work your room around a grey sofa
Resembling all the shades of grey in an overcast sky, the snug bedroom with stunning ikkat bedding and concrete walls has all the trappings of an enticing home. The dull yellow trunk at the foot of the distressed-finish bed and the red side table make it an apt place for those who love minimalist interiors. Even though the room is a tad small, the use of grey gives it a very well-ventilated and illuminated feel.
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This balcony designed by Aamir & Hameeda Associates is a perfect example of a shabby-chic space where all its elements come together with the prominent rustic and raw grey wall. Without using the somewhat predictable elements of a balcony, such as mirrors, wicker furniture or lots of potted plants, the designer has used unusual accents like ceramic animal heads, spotlights, Goan-style grey-and-blue floor tiles, a black hookah, a tripod-legged table fan and a distressed-finish table set to make a uniquely edgy but welcoming space.
A dining area designed by Spaces Architects@ka has been beautifully transformed into a gorgeous grey space dominated by the ‘light and grey’ geometric wall design to the left, while an origami mural gives delicate emphasis to the pale grey wall. The soft greys of the room are crisply punctuated by the wall niches, the vintage Jason Miller pendant chandelier and the rideau-brown dining set. The round piece of kitsch art punches a cheery hole in the quietness of the space. The browns of the wooden false ceilings add warmth to the room and give it a modern-meets-classic feel.
What a pleasure to use a bathroom that’s a meditative space. Like the one in the picture, with its earthy grey setting, concrete floor, stone washbasin and sun-soaked bathing area. The rectangle mirror that reflects the family photos in the background and the mystical black canvas add more drama to the bathroom. This space, designed by Dipen Gada & Associates, is a testament to how exposed cement is as sophisticated a material as they come.
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Swathed in soft shades of grey, this spacious kitchen by Architecture Brio is a chic archetype of deeply modern interiors, built to exude homely comfort and cosiness. The choice of new-age kitchen fittings, the hanging lights, the distressed-finish chairs, the grainy grey marble top table and the long cabinets effortlessly blend in with each other to make a perfect design.
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Take a tour of this house
With hues of grey, iris purple and gold covering the room, the master bedroom is nothing short of royalty and elegance, all rolled into one. From the almost Victorian furniture, classic decorative ceiling with LED lighting, grey-panelled walls with gold moulding, silver wallpaper and purple lamps – here’s a room that can be your own ‘Presidential suite’ within the comfort of your own home.
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Read more:
How to have a five-star bedroom
Is This The Best Colour Combination You Have Ever Seen?
Tell us:
Do you feel inspired to go grey? Give us your reaction in Comments below.
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