Welcome the often-overlooked shade of grey into your home and discover your new go-to neutral.

Word on the street is there’s a hot new neutral in town. Never mind white, cream or beige, this season it’s all about grey. Here’s how you can welcome the shade into your home...

When it comes to interiors, grey might not be a colour that springs to mind immediately. With connotations of being boring and related to wet, wintry days, this humble shade is often overlooked.

In fact, introducing grey into the schemes in pretty much any room of your home will add a subtle level of sophistication to your décor that would be difficult to achieve with any other colour.

Ditch white or those dreary shades of beige as your go-to neutral and you will be able to create a stunning and welcoming space.

In the kitchen, matt or gloss grey cupboard doors will look crisp against dark wood or a light white worktop, especially with a subtle grey on the walls. Don’t be afraid to be bold with colour in this room, as grey can work well as a base for almost any other shade to make some real impact.

Look out for small appliances in citrus colours or bold reds, opt for a feature wall in a beautiful teal or find a stunning coloured glass or tiled splashback to lift the look.

In the living room, grey sits perfectly with the ever-popular concept of Scandinavian chic, with pared-back colour offering a calming space in which to relax with family and friends.

Here, a great way to add depth to the scheme is by choosing a warm shade of grey for your wallcoverings and then adding texture with chunky knit throws or even accessories and furniture in velvet for a luxury feel.

A structured grey sofa is a great statement piece and will stand the test of time if décor and accessories change around it.

Don’t be afraid to embrace the trend in geometric wallcoverings, carpets and rugs for a hint of 21st Century cool.

Grey can be equally welcoming in the bedroom, especially if you can invest in some beautiful wallpaper, perhaps bringing in a warmer shade through a floral pattern or focusing on creating some beautiful lighting.

Make this a room that you will love to retreat to with a sophisticated grey headboard and thoughtfully chosen bedcovers.

If you are decorating a nursery or child’s bedroom, grey can be a surprisingly successful choice. It works well with beautiful pinks, blues and yellows and can make the primary colours really pop.

Layer shades of grey for a calming space for your little one, with cute motifs such as clouds and raindrops working really well for tiny tots.

A warm shade of grey will give you the perfect backdrop to change things as the kids grow up without having to rethink the entire scheme.