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Grey, is said to be a colour without colour; an achromatic colour, meaning there is no hue or saturation, but lightness. Our lounge (image above) is considered to be an Achromatic Colour Scheme. Simply a colourless scheme, possessing no hue, only black, white and grey – Just neutral.
The versatile attributes of grey makes it popular in home decorating, especially those opting for a Scandinavian style. Greys blend well with all colours, even with itself. Hence the grey on grey title to my blog.
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- Grey Is ….Well Gray …. or is it?
“Long live the grey!” Grey is timeless. Grey is emotionless. Grey is grey, or is it?
It is said that grey as a colour name in the English language was first used AD700. Grey was a fashion statement in the 18th century. Oh and did I forget to mention – grey is found in nature too. In clouds. In gravel. In rock. Even in our hair – hair without pigment, turns grey.
To create the colour grey, mix black and white. Add a little red to the mix and you have a warmer grey colour. Add a little blue to the mix and you have a cooler grey colour.
Grey reaches its apotheosis when used in its palest and deepest light to create a contrasting look that harmonises and coordinates.
2. Grey Reaches It Apotheosis
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Epitome of grey diversity.
The beauty of the emerald green chest of drawers, is accented by the imperfect finishing of the chalk-white washed brick wall. The irregular lapses and gaps in the cementing of the bricks, create a mesmerising and contrasting look. The gold colour sofa to the left, is brought into balance by the display of gold earthen colours of the wheat like sheaves in the pottery jar vase.
In these two artwork pieces, grey reaches its apotheosis? The variation of the grey-green and black dark green colour and the varied brush strokes create a contrast of pale and deep light that harmonise and coordinates. The black wooden frames accentuate the artwork against the almost white brick wall.
3. Bright Yellow and Grey
Quite the wow factor! Beautifully styled main bedroom or even second bedroom.
Any other colour wall would not do justice to the bright yellow Continental Cushions and Duvet.
The grey-white double bed adds sophistication and elegance to the bedroom.
The contrast of the rusty orange rug on the grey floor is appealing to the eye.
The grey wall is majestic and stately and the yellow and white alcoves adds warmth to the room.
The subtle use of the black frame, candle holder and egg-shaped accessory provide a calming distraction.
The metallic vase and lampshades blend well with the grey wall.
This now concludes our current series. Thank you for joining me. I hope this will inspire the interior decorator in you.