GREY PAINT: CHOOSING THE RIGHT GREY FOR YOUR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PROJECT

GREY PAINT: CHOOSING THE RIGHT GREY PAINT FOR YOUR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Staunch Greco Industries will run a series of blog posts covering a range of different colours, how those colours can make you feel and how they can be used effectively in a space. We run a staunch colour and style consultation service. Please click here in order to organize this service for your residential or commercial project.

Grey paint is one of the most divisive  colours when it comes to shades of paint for residential and commercial spaces. Too often people reject is as a miserable or gloomy colour that should be forbidden However, . There are so many different hues of grey paint available to you. Grey can look very beautiful and can bring about all kinds of different vibes. The grey paint options can certainly be overwhelming, but our team is here to help.

We will cover grey paints over the next month, selecting a wide variety of grey hues to show you.

To start off our journey of white paint exploration please keep the following in mind:

  • Grey is an ideal neutral for classic, modern and contemporary styling: Its simple, practical and reliable. Christian Dior once famously said “Tones of grey will prevail”
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    Grey tones can be very chic, despite some perception to the contrary. Greys can provide a spectrum of chicness, from  casual elegance to uber sophistication.
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  • Soft and lighter shades can emulate more so a feminine vibe whilst heavier and darker shades can emulate more so a masculine vibe.

 

  • Grey provides a calming contrast to colourful hues and provides a comfortable middle ground between light and dark. Hence, it marries up very well wit taupes, beiges and creams.

 

  • Greys have beautiful undertones of purple, green or blue. Therefore, these undertones can work beautifully with well chosen carpet, timber flooring and general furnishings.
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  • Grey can create balance by using it as a base colour and matching it with another. Yellow, green and blue work very well with it. Metallics such as chrome and silver can also provide a striking yet balanced look.

 

  • Cool Greys work well in bright rooms with lots of sunlight and can make small rooms appear bigger. Silver greys can add light to a dark room. In darker rooms, grey takes on a warmer tone and transforms the atmosphere

Would you like to consider grey paint for your next commercial or residential project? Hit us up on 1300 782 862 or contact us via our website form. We’d love to help you!