A decade ago I can remember talking to a real estate agent about the colours people paint their houses. We were looking at a house that had been painted a very daring and dark battleship grey and he said "thats just a fad - it will be over by next year."
Well all shades of grey are still very much "in". In fact I am sitting here with four sample pots in varying shades of grey trying to work out which one will work for my church hall interior.
Why not paint it white, I can hear some of you saying. Well the walls are lined in very old cedar boards with plenty of imperfections so a darker colour will not highlight the nicks and wobbles as much. The vast pitched ceiling is painted a bright white (Dulux White On White) with big exposed wooden trusses.
The very deep skirting boards, which I am loving, and chunky architraves are also being painted a crisp white. As the room is so huge we decided that it could take some colour.
Grey is a marvellous colour for all things white to really 'pop', as in the pictures you've chosen. I think grey really adds a warmth too..but I would guard against some of the darker greys as sometimes they can look quite 'horror house' in the wrong place or with certain accessories.
ReplyDeleteI could definitely live with this grey!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures; also would love to see picture of the white ceiling and wood.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I am looking for a nice grey to paint my bedroom. What have you come up with so far? I have so many sample pots in our shed as it is such a big decision to make.
ReplyDeleteThe grey I've come up with is Dulux "Timeless Grey". Its true to its name. Not too purple, as some of them were, not too dark and sombre yet not too light either. Try it out.
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Gray looks good always.
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I've read before that accent colours change each year, while the popular neutral changes each decade. I hope grey hangs around a little longer - it's always been a favourite over brown for me! I think a warm grey lends itself perfectly to rustic timber beams and a loft space. xx
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I appreciate your ideas regarding painting the church hall. The pictures which you have shared in this blog are really nice. Thanks for posting..!!
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I think grey is a good choice because it will never be out of style. It is cool to the eyes, neutral and perfectly balanced – not too striking nor dull. It’s also very classy and versatile because it can go well with almost any other shade or color. But in my humble opinion, I think it goes best with either white or black.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a lovely colour. I haven't done anything in grey yet, but I am ever so tempted. May mix it with a soft pink to get used to it??
ReplyDeleteThe combination of both color is very nice to see...Very pleasant to eyes..
ReplyDeleteLove those elegant grey interiors
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I love it Catherine. I stayed in a beach house in NZ once and the colours were very similar. It was just beautiful. Hope all is well? Simone xx
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteThis one is great. I love it.
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