SHADES OF GREY
Grey injects instant serenity and calm to a space. Society is embracing ‘less is more’ in interiors, with people unafraid to choose hues of grey for their homes. Pinterest has noted the trend of grey flooring in particular, with a 20 percent increase in related pins since last year. Grey can offer warm and cool tones dependent on the space in which it is being used. It absorbs and softens surroundings rather than highlighting each individual item, a trap that can occur when using white.
> Grey doesn’t have a ‘personality’ of its own.
When paired with another colour, it takes a back seat, allowing that colour to be more visible. It’s soft and inviting rather than stark and minimal; it’s a go-to neutral without being insipid.
> Grey flooring allows you to get a little more playful with the rest of your palette, or alternatively stay simple and bring shades of grey onto the walls and into the furnishings.