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The shades of gray are part of a palette that is present both in interior and exterior decoration. Its neutrality offers countless democratic possibilities of combinations. According to Alan Godoi, from Studio Panda, "in the dictionary, gray means 'the color that is between black and white'. In decoration, it works impartially and without emotion, that is, it needs to be combinedwith other colors to bring the compositions to life.
What are the shades of gray?
There is an immense variation in shades of gray. They walk through different interesting nuances, even with backgrounds that flirt with blue, green, purple, and brown. Besides neutrality, the various shades imprint elegance, sophistication, and solidity:
- Lead Gray: A very dark tone, close to black, lead gray is often used in intimate and modern environments.
- Silver Gray: adds elegance and modernity to the environment, because the tone has a metallic shine.
- Bluish Gray: With a gray base and shades of blue, the bluish gray makes the environment more comfortable.
- Greenish Gray: works exactly like bluish gray, offering the same visual sensations, but with shades of green.
- Grey Mist: is between dark and light shade of gray, ensuring an elegant and mature middle ground for the environment.
- Light Grey: has a good white base in the composition, widely used in decorations clean and in small environments.
- Medieval Gray: is between medium and light gray, with shades of brown, used mainly in furniture and upholstery.
- Graphite Gray: a lighter version of lead gray, perfect for combining with metallic gray.
- Graphite Gray: a variation of light gray, very discreet and soft, perfect for combining with other more prominent colors.
- Sea Shell: a light gray tone with shades of purple, bordering on lilac - a perfect color for creating coziness in the space.
- Nickel: a darker shade of medieval gray, closer to medium gray.
- Stainless: a variation of silver gray, very present in kitchens and in the finishing of appliances.
All the shades on the list can be used in different ways in decoration. Besides, it is very easy to combine colors with gray. Follow the next topic!
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There is not a certain tone of gray for a specific environment. However, it is necessary to balance the color with the rest of the project. Having as premise that gray is a neutral color in decoration, the architect Alan Godoi gives some combination tips:
Gray tones on the external wall
For areas exposed to bad weather, the architect suggests the application of gray in materials that do not require much maintenance: "the most interesting suggestions are burnt cement, exposed concrete, gray brick, and cementitious coating.
In apartments
We use more open shades of gray, reminiscent of cement, because it gives the impression of a more spacious environment, although it is not a rule.smaller volume and decorative objects".
Decorating the living room with shades of gray
The living room is an environment that calls for warmth. If the space is large, the darker tones are welcome, especially in a modern decoration. In this space, "I like to use gray regardless of the tone. However, for bulky furniture, betting on a dark tone gives it a unique elegance. Thus, the gray room can receive other colors in "pictures, vases, cushions, armchairs, etc.,suggests the professional.
Shades of gray on the wall
"One technical tip is to always take into consideration the dimensions of the space - larger areas can have a predominance of darker shades of gray, while smaller areas look good with lighter shades.big dark surface", Godoi suggests.
Tone on tone
Playing with shades of gray in the same environment adds an undeniable seriousness to the decoration, however, it can be broken with a creative play of colors.I also like to add natural materials, such as wood, to compose residential environments.
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As in other environments, the shade of gray adopted to decorate the kitchen must be thought out according to the dimensions, but this can be forgotten without thinking twice when it comes to flooring and wall coverings: "a gray upper cabinetry project gives the freedom to add other colors to the lower part, such as petrol blue. If you want a minimalist design, bet onIt is worth combining the gray with another color so as not to make the environment too neutral.
The moral of the story is that gray can be implemented in decoration in different ways, for example, in a gray porcelain tile. Below, check out some inspirations!
50 pictures of gray tones in decoration in different design styles
Get inspired by the most creative projects with various shades of gray. Despite being sober, this color is one of the most democratic of the palette. Check it out!
1. graphite and stainless steel in a perfect marriage with yellow
2. here the tone on tone was broken with the addition of wood
3. in this bathroom, the variation of tones dictated the seriousness of the design
4. see how the colored pillows add a special touch to the burnt cement
5. this palette has variations of light gray and earthy armchairs
6. black and gray offer a mature and modern aesthetic
7. gray texture is ideal for outdoor areas
8. natural elements combined with lead gray are highly welcoming
9. a light gray cabinetry for the small living room
10. the points of color in this composition were left to the decorative elements
11. for the bedroom, serenity stands out
12- The tone on tone in this bathroom was made fun by the geometric figures
13. for a vintage touch, a bluish gray
14. minimalism reigns with the medium gray
15. in addition to the 3D cladding, yellow also broke the sobriety of the facade
16. a contemporary room works with light and medium gray tones
17. the light coating highlighted the dark green cabinetry
18. burnt cement also highlights the cabinetry
Earthy armchairs break the ice in the monochromatic hall
20. in this room, the clean gradient was broken by the cushions and plants
21. note the details of the sofa fabric with light gray threads
22. the hexagonal floor made the sober color palette more fun
23. the fish scale style coating is very interesting
24. a modern kitchen in different shades
25. the marble print goes very well with liverpool
26. the contemporary veranda and all its elegance in neutral colors
27. notice how the gray gave the room a cozy touch
28. light gray is responsible for a warm feeling of spaciousness
29. it also helps to enhance natural lighting
30. led lighting in the cabinetry further highlighted the lead gray
31 In this project, the gray was responsible for highlighting the brick
32. this combination works both in external and internal areas
33. even the ceiling followed the same color as the woodwork
A light neutral base becomes much cozier with textures and colors
35. four shades of gray for the minimalist kitchen
36. wood, plants and straw brought life to the gray of this project
37 The integrated living room also relied on light gray to lighten the environment
38. the neutral kitchen featured variations from black to light gray
39 A small piece of furniture can make all the difference
40. or a bedding
41. the look can be totally changed when the furniture has rounded shapes
42. dark gray furniture adds sophistication to the project
43: Warming up the neutral environment with cabinet wood
44. golden handles ensured the elegance of the cabinetry
45 The gray present in the textures of the bedroom
46. variations of gray let other colors reign in the decoration
47. and bring a unique balance to the composition
48. combining several shades of gray guarantees an austere design
49 They bring balance to compact environments
50. and also personality in a composition full of attitude
Gray and its various shades are present in different types of design, from classic to modern, from minimalist to industrial, from sober to cozy.
Tutorials to include gray tones in the decoration in the right measure
Between inspirations, tours, and information, the videos below bring different tips for using shades of gray in the best way in decoration.
15 gray room inspirations
In this video, the projects commented by the professional bring gray tones as main elements. There are several decoration tips to add your identity to the space. Watch it!
5 decorating tips for a gray apartment
The architect shows an apartment with different shades of gray. During the tour, he gives tips on how to make it cozier without having to make any major changes.
How to use gray in decoration
Do you know which shades of gray are most often used in certain types of décor? Watch the video to learn about this, and there are also many tips for combining and composing.
If the idea is to create environments with variations of gray that escape from the impersonal, study carefully the addition of cozy nuances. For this, you can check the article about colors that go with gray. The projects are wonderful!
