Gray walls have become the modern, neutral selection for interior spaces as painting experts sum up the popularity by saying “gray is definitely the new beige.” Nevertheless, you need to find the right gray for your home.
Gray Becomes the ‘It’ Paint Color selection in Interiors
“Although the color gray is commonly associated with cooler, cloudy days, there are both ‘cool grays’ and ‘warm grays,’” the paint company Sherwin Williams explains. “Cool grays have more blue undertones, while warm grays are grounded in yellow and brown – similar to ‘greige,’ a combination of gray and beige.”
To uncover the right choice, painting experts suggest checking out the flooring, cabinetry, lighting, and wood trim in your home. The undertone of such interior elements should match the undertone of the gray home owners decide on in their home. For example, brushed nickel often pairs better with cooler gray paint colors. Brick and gold, on the other hand, tend to pair better with warmer undertones, such as beige.
It can also be used to add dimension into a home’s space, Sherwin Williams suggests. For example, for additional impact, paint the ceiling gray too, but make it a shade 2 or 3 lighter in comparison to the wall color. The painted ceiling can provide a smaller room an even more spacious feel. For high ceilings in a large room, go with a darker gray paint to make the space feel more cozy.
“Whether you choose it on the walls or on the ceilings, it offers a crisper, cleaner look than beige,” the paint company notes. “And because it is offered with many different undertones, it can either be the most neutral hue possible or give dramatic dimension – another great reason to add it to your palette.”
