Is Grey Furniture Still Stylish?

Why Grey Furniture Has been Popular For So Long

The answer to this question is perhaps best explained by the title of the well-known novel, ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’. There is no single shade of grey that is not a neutral colour but greys range from warm to cool and light to dark and the exact shade used for interior décor can vastly alter a room’s ambience. Even the same shade of grey can look different in a room with lots of natural light compared to a room with very little. Choice of accessories can also impact on the ‘look and feel’ of a living area with grey, being a neutral, always providing an opportunity to place a statement piece by providing the perfect backdrop.

The huge interest in Scandinavian design in recent years has also had an impact on the choice of grey as a key neutral over the previously popular creams, beiges and biscuit tones. With pastel shades such as pink or blue often providing the focus for colour, grey is a much easier neutral to work with. The Scandinavian concept of ‘hygge’ has exploded in popularity around the world and choice of décor is around a cosy, homely feel rather than startling colours.

Painted Bed

Above: https://www.furniture4yourhome.co.uk/collections/new-england-painted-furniture

What Is Happening With Grey Furniture Now?

Grey remains as popular as ever but as with all interior design themes, it evolves to suit current lifestyle needs. Cooler-tone, flat mid-greys are out whilst warmer neutrals are on-trend with the latter often considered to provide a calm, restful appeal. Regardless of how much natural light a room has, these tones will always bring cosiness to a space. At Furniture4YourHome, we offer bespoke ranges of furniture that can be painted in a customer’s own choice of Farrow and Ball paint, so selecting the ideal shade is easy. We can send you a sample of any of the colours offered on our website or paint your chosen piece in a colour from a Farrow and Ball colour chart. This affords you the ability to see how different lighting can affect your choice of colour and it will help you to decide on the associated décor such as wall and ceiling colours.

Mottisfont Pedestal Desk

Above: https://www.furniture4yourhome.co.uk/mottis-large-twin-pedestal-desk

The Impact of Working From Home on Grey Furniture Choices

The recent trend towards working from home has helped to maintain grey’s place as the go-to neutral for home-owners and renters alike. Office furniture painted grey helps to ensure a smooth transition from a work space to a living space, especially when combined with the warmth of natural wood. The bolder, charcoal shades of grey play a significant role in this trend, providing both gravitas and warmth to a work-from-home area.

The shift towards warmer shades of grey had already started prior to COVID-19 and it has since been widely embraced. The term, ‘greige’ colours has popped up to describe these warmer, cosy greys, cultivating a feeling of wellness in the home.

solid pine painted corner computer desk

Above: https://www.furniture4yourhome.co.uk/solid-pine-painted-corner-computer-desk-2-options-10227

What Is The Future For Grey Furniture?

We expect the trend towards warmer, ‘greige’ tones to continue along with the increased propensity for many of us to work from home. Our furniture needs to be increasingly versatile so that it can be moved from room to room and potentially used in both the living and work areas of our homes. This objective affects both the design and the colour of furniture purchases, with many pieces doubling up in terms of their functionality for home and home office.

Office Bookcase

Above: https://www.furniture4yourhome.co.uk/room/office/bookcases

A bookcase painted grey is equally appealing in a home office or a living room, whilst a charcoal sideboard with a natural wood top proves both warmth and welcome storage to a hallway, a kitchen, a living room or a work space.

Painted Sideboard

Above: https://www.furniture4yourhome.co.uk/painted-furniture/living-room/painted-sideboard

Before choosing your ideal shade of grey furniture, it is worth thinking about what kind of undertones you want, with the same theme running through the whole room. In making your final choices, remember that crisp white is always perfect for offsetting grey, contrasting with it and helping to balance it out.

Dressing Table

Above: https://www.furniture4yourhome.co.uk/room/bedroom/dressing-tables



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