![]() The cool end of the spectrum has blue undertones, passing through tints of green and yellow, ending up at warm shades with red bases that give them brown, pink or purple tints. If you hold together a fan of grey paint charts, you’ll see how widely the tones vary. In this grey living room, furniture in rich tan leather and timber bring life and warmth, while a woollen, deep-pile living room rug adds softness and texture to the gray flooring. A sofa is a big investment and the focal point of the room, so it’s always best to choose a colour that never goes out of fashion.If you have a dark living room which is north facing the space can run the risk of feeling cold, however, using a warm, pale grey on walls combined with plenty of textural natural materials will make the room feel comforting and cosy. Grey might seem like an uninspiring choice. If not, err on the side of neutral and maybe leave the bold patterns for smaller bursts' advises Kelly. 'Try and match colours with sofa cushions if you’re going for a bolder choice. The one thing you don't want to do with curtains is add colour which then draws attention away from the rest of the decor entirely. The good news is all colour curtains go with a grey sofa, it will all depend on the depth of shade for both the grey of the sofa, the colour on the walls and any accent colours on cushions and accessories. Yellow and grey living room ideas offer a fresh approach to colour pairings. 'Yellow shades look especially great with greys, so if you have existing grey pieces, or perhaps grey walls, then why not give your room an update with pops of yellow?' suggests Loaf Founder, Charlie Marshall. 'The beauty of grey – and why it’s a favourite with designers – is that it’s basically a blank canvas onto which you can add dashes of bolder colours' advises Kelly Collins. Mostly all colours go with a grey sofa, depending the temperature of the colours matches. Think classic white, a rich dark navy, shades of grey or muted blues and browns.' What colours go well with a grey sofa? ![]() 'For wall colours, you can get away with everything from light to very dark, but try and avoid bright tones. So, if you go for a splash of red or burnt orange for the cushions, baby blue or turquoise curtains might cause a clash.' ![]() the beauty of a grey sofa is that it will remain timeless as trends change, it can prove a good investment to see you through for years to come.Īdvising on adding accent colours Kelly Collins, Interior designer and head of creative at Swyft, advises, 'The golden rule to remember is that while virtually any colour goes with grey, they don’t all necessarily go with each other. Let the grey provide the perfect neutral base to have fun with complementary colour.ĭon't forget accessories can be moved from room to room for a quick change (reducing waste too) or replaced when you wish to redecorate. Pops of colour on the walls or through flooring choices and accessories helps to keep the look light, rather than heavy.īarrett 3 Seater recliner, £749, DFS (opens in new tab) How do you style a grey sofa?Ī grey sofa is styled easily with accent coloured cushions and throws, using shades that create a seamless flow through the living space. A dark grey sofa with light grey walls runs the risk of being 'drab' and too monochromatic. The darkness of such a large furniture piece is best anchored by a more colourful surrounding colour palette. A dark charcoal grey sofa adds a dramatic addition to any living room colour scheme.
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