'This has elegant brown notes so never feels too clinical and cold and has a great big dollop of empathy to really let the pink sing.' 3.
'Walls painted in the just off-pink of Calamine, a truly restful shade of pink and paint your woodwork in one of our darkest greys, Mole’s Breath in Estate Eggshell,' adds Patrick. 'Whilst pink & grey have connotations of late 80’s color combinations, bring the balance right up to date with specifically toned colors of said families,' explains Farrow & Ball (opens in new tab)'s, Patrick O’Donnell. The deep blue-toned grey woodwork creates a lovely contrast with the pink but doesn't overwhelm it. This pink living room is the perfect example. If you want a more neutral space the obvious choice is have grey as the main color and bring in pops of pink in the form of accent furniture and decor. You want one color to be dominant, and the second to be more of an accent hue. The space ends up looking flat and too deliberate. As these rooms prove, a chic new look is just a few coats of paint away.When it comes to any two-tone color scheme, we'd never recommend doing a totally 50/50 look. We’ve gathered spaces that use paint to dazzling effect, as well as some rooms that take the look a step further with marble, fabric or rugged concrete. High-gloss finishes add a sense of luxury and give the space a soft glow by reflecting light.įrom a tranquil country bathroom to an art-filled modern living area, these spaces from the AD archives showcase stylish and easy ways to use gray in your home. The hue looks beautiful paired with classic white trim and ceilings, or it can be applied from top-to-bottom to bring a sense of coziness.
Gray even works in children’s rooms, creating a space that they won’t outgrow. The cool color works in any space from the kitchen to the bedroom and compliments any style of furniture, artwork, and accessories. “To find the best shade, you need to consider which direction your room faces, what time of day you will be in there, the prevailing weather (even the hemisphere makes a difference), and last of all (in fact, let’s be honest, least of all) the actual shade you like,” says Kate Watson-Smyth, who wrote the book on decorating with gray. It’s no wonder that celebrities such as Ellen Degeneres, Adam Levine, Brooke Shields and director Tate Taylor all showcase gray in their homes.įrom near-black to pale silvers, there’s a shade of gray to fit any space.
With more depth than white, the shade serves as a sophisticated backdrop to any space. Once associated with sadness and dreariness, the color has gained in popularity among top designers, who appreciate its versatility and sophistication. When it comes to neutrals, gray has been the hot shade for the past several years and its popularity has yet to wane.
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