6 tips for using gray in the interior + photo

Color spectrum, prevailing in decoration, can say a lot about the owner of the house and his preferences. Many scientists confirm the fact that various colors differently affect and on the psychological condition person and on his mood. Therefore, the choice of the main shade should be taken seriously. If you still could not choose for yourself favorite colorthat would fit any style and would be in perfect harmony with other tones, we advise you to pay attention to grey colour. We will examine his psychology in detail and give practical advice by use gray in the interior of various rooms.

Color value

Even the most expensive and unique interior can be damaged wrong color. Or the cost of repairs in the end, they may not be justified, because instead of a chic setting, you can get a room that will oppress, crush and annoy. That’s why designers are so carefully fit to color picker and their meaning. Gray color has a double decoding, since formed by mixing two opposite colors - black and white, or three bright - red, blue and green. Therefore, its influence depends entirely on the prevailing shade.

Cold gray tones which are dominated by the black component, can inspire boredom, sadness, a long stay in such a room will oppress, and lead to a state of depression. These tones are best used to give accents. TO dark shades include coal, stone and monsoon. The latter has a slight shade of blue. Light gray shades embody calmness, wisdom, elegance and maturity. There is even a separate shade of gray that resembles gray hair. He was named after an English artist and is believed to be personifies a noble birth. It was this color that prevailed in the clothing of famous rulers until the beginning of the 19th century.Esoterics gray is associated with the god Saturn, who personifies time, maturity and old age. Astrologers they attribute to Saturn the role of a fair judge, hence the main meaning of color - restraint, rigor and justice. Gray color alsomean power and force. Remember the expression “gray cardinal”, which means hidden power and wisdom. Healing properties this color is manifested in the slowdown of physiological processes in the body and the inhibition of the nervous system. Any negative outbursts of aggression or excessive excitement will be instantly absorbed, like a sponge. In gray rooms, it is recommended that meditation sessions and get rid of negative emotions. Therefore, people who are subject to frequent emotional stress, such a finish will even be useful. In addition, the gray color in the interiorhelps the body to cope with different infections fever and inflammatory processes, which will be very useful in children's room.

In small quantities gray helps focus Before performing responsible tasks, instills confidence in oneself, makes a person more pragmatic and balanced. Over time, you will learn not to follow your own emotions and look at things more soberly and judiciously.And for people who are constantly looking for support in the face of others, the gray color will help to become more independent and independent.

TO negative values include boredom, sadness, unwillingness to stand out. No wonder people who want to merge with the bulk are called "gray mice." In large quantities, this color causes depression casts heavy memories of a bad past, if it exists, depresses and deprives the desire to do something. People prone to frequent depression, this color contraindicated. People who prefer different shades of gray seem closed, calm, sometimes weak and inconspicuous. However, inside they have tremendous strength and potential. These are individualists who do not need universal recognition and are not used to proving their importance to others, which indicates their self-confidence.

Harmonious color combinations

Gray color has a unique property - It is amazingly able to combine with almost all colors. He is able to smooth and neutralize abrupt transitions, soothe too aggressive shades, balance the color gamut and make the interior more voluminous. Bright shades on its background look more saturated. It is because of him universality many famous designers with such adoration work with its shades.

It is a mistake to consider that it’s a boring “mouse” color that makes you sad, and that’s all. The color of wet asphalt, graphite, steel, ash, lead, gray-blue and many other shades of it can transform any room and make it more comfortable and calm. Despite all its advantages, you should not use its shades everywhere. If you choose different shades of gray for the decoration of walls, floors and upholstery of upholstered furniture, as a result you will get a single gray mass. This color is necessary use dosed but better in combination of with the most suitable for him shades. For instance:

• Gray + the black + white. it timeless classic which is still actively used for decorating living rooms or dining rooms. Strict black and white design, complemented by shades of gray, instantly takes on a completely different look. Room becomes more comfortable voluminous and harmonious. If room area allows, you can paint all the walls in your favorite shade of gray, choose furniture with black upholstery, and use white in textile elements and decor. If the room is small but you really liked this option, use gray for floor finishes and complete the picture gray curtains and small plain and patterned pillows. The necessary contrast will add such elements against the background of white furniture upholstery. Walls it is better to make light shades, and make one of them distinctive - gray. In this case, black should be used as accent color. For example, black may be shades floor lamps, photo frames, a small coffee table or a small mat. Such an interior will be very calm and stylish. the main thing – to provide good lighting, if dark tones prevail.
• Gray + blue or blue – cool combination which is great for registration of any room. Be it a bathroom, a nursery or a bedroom. If all the listed premises have small sizes it is better to give preference to light, muted shades. IN as a base You can use both gray and blue shades, depending on your preference. Dilute the atmosphere white color will help, which can be used both for wall decoration and decoration elements. For example, in the bedroom or in children’s gray can be slightly depressing, so you should not use it to finish all walls. Choose one, the narrowest wall for this, and place it against its background white bed with a gray bedspread and blue pillows. Curtains can be either blue with a gray pattern, or vice versa. For a bedroom that has enough natural light and is large in size, you can use dark shades gray combined with turquoise. Such an interior will be more intense and unusual.
• Gray + pink or purple - this is one of the most popular combinations to design a bedroom or children's room for girls. Such the interior will be highly gentle sweet and romantic. To give such an atmosphere will help small elements of decor. For example, all kinds of bows, ruffles, ruffles and floral patternswhich look very advantageous against a light gray background. Bed linen can be not just plain, but have an interesting pattern. For bedroom decoration it’s permissible for a girl to use not only floral ornaments, but also a geometric print that will have a gradient color from dark crimson to pale pink. Such wallpapers will look very impressive, especially with the help of a stencil and paints they can be made with your own hands. Pink curtains It is recommended to use only in children's rooms. IN tandem from purple gray gives calm combination which sets out for complete relaxation and rest. This combination is great for decoration bedrooms or living room. For a more "lively" environment, use bright and rich shades of purple. And for relaxing and pacified - muted light colors. Dominant color can be any of them, depending on your taste. For small rooms it is better to give preference to light colors for wall decoration, and more saturated - for textile elements.
• Gray + yellow - highly controversial combination which requires strict proportions. Yellow recommended for use in as an accent then on gray it will shine like a real sun, because gray enhances and saturates bright shades. You can use several similar shades of gray to decorate the walls and ceiling. Furniture may be white, dark gray or dark wood. With a little yellow, the room will immediately come to life and become warmer and more comfortable. This union is suitable for registration of any premises except the kitchen. An exception is the high-tech dining room. The fact is that in this room gray will be perceived as a cold metal surface.
• Gray + green - highly interesting union which, undeservedly rarely used in the interior. This combination is very advantageous to apply for the design of small rooms. Light gray walls and the ceiling visually “stretches” the room and makes it more spacious, and green favorably emphasizes this feature. At the same time, a sharp transition will not be created that will catch the eye. The atmosphere will be very calm comfortable and soft. Gray will not attract attention to itself, but only favorably and unobtrusively emphasize any of the shades of green.
• Gray + red - lately this couple gaining great popularity and many designers. In this case, it is necessary to use gray as the main color, and red should role bright emphasis. To give clarity and contrast, you can use small elements black color. Secret lies in using these bright flashes for attract attention to the necessary objects, while gray will smooth the aggression of red and the tragedy of black. Instead of black, you can add white color, which will dilute such a dynamic combination and make it not so sharp. This option is perfect for the dining room.

Grayscale bedroom

Wall decoration different shades of gray – optimal solution for use in this room. The most popular option for wall decoration in the bedroom is still wallpaper. Although many prefer them coloring compounds, according to perception, they are warmer and more comfortable. Great gray color on textured surfaces. Preferably to choose the most bright hues, which will look aesthetically pleasing and not as gloomy as dark ones. In addition, light walls will help to make small bedroom visually more. If the plain walls seem dull to you, you can diversify the decor using glossy patterns on one of them. The steel ornament on the matte gray finish will look unusual and stylish. Due to its neutrality, gray will be a great background for your favorite bright colors and help to shade them and make them more saturated. Given this feature, you can skillfully complement the overall picture with interesting geometric or floral patterns.

Remembering the possible negative impact gray in excessive use, consider combining it with blue, green, yellow, pink, or purple. These options are better than others for a room in which you need to fully relax. Against the background of calm walls will look good white, black and dark brown furniture. Even voluminous and bulky objects will seem less overall, so you can safely afford a massive bed or solid chest of drawers.

In order not to spoil the feeling of inner freedom, which will give the gray walls, you need to choose curtains in tone with them. Then the boundaries of the room will be completely blurred. the cloth It should be light, slightly transparent and plain. In a word - curtains should not draw attention to themselves. Important is the design and the window opening itself. You are lucky if the window is large, or you can combine the loggia with the bedroom and glazing from the floor itself. The contour of the window is desirable to highlight, designing the slopes in white. It will become central element in such a laconic room. In the same way, it is worth making a doorway.

If the window is of the most ordinary size and there is nothing special to highlight, we will consider the second version of the gray bedroom. In this case, more actively used complementary colors. For example, if you have the room highly hot, use a combination of gray and blue. The wall under which the bed will be located needs to be painted with a pale blue tint, and the rest should be light gray. Such a room will immediately become cooler. Support the idea You can use white furniture and textiles with white and blue patterns. If room, on the contrary cold Use warm shades of yellow and dark brown furniture. So you balance the atmosphere and skillfully combine the desired tones. The floors in both cases may have a gray or light shade.

Noble gray color in the interior of the living room

It is in this room that all friendly gatherings, celebrations of all kinds of holidays in the family circle or circle of acquaintances take place. Each person who first comes to visit you will add up impression about your house and about yourself, based on the interior of the living room. If you want to emphasize impeccable taste, the nobility and restraint of their nature, but at the same time show elegance and style, it is worth paying attention to darker shades of gray and complementary colors. Great for living room combination from green or in red. Among them, we advise you to choose the most interesting tones, namelyemerald, burgundy or wine. This combination will not leave anyone indifferent and will cause sincere delight and surprise. Soft will look very solid furniture, made in such colors against the background of gray walls. It is not necessary to paint all the walls in dark color, just one distinctive wall along with light gray is enough. Little whites or black parts will create additional volume.In rooms decorated in this way, they look gorgeous crystal chandeliers. Unfortunately, this option is reasonable to use only for spacious rooms. Small living rooms require more light tones. However, one dark wall and furniture in muted multi-colored tones can be safely used. Such a technique is even a little expand the space but at the same time the effect of chamberness and comfort will be created. Exactly what you need for this room. Finding such furniture is often very difficult, but this is not a reason to abandon such a wonderful idea. In this case, the walls should be decorated in light colors, and furniture select dark gray tones. Against its background, arrange colored pillows and pick up the curtains in tone.Distinctive color maybe small coffee table or carpet. Floors must be decorated in darker colors or, conversely, to match the color of the walls.

Delimit space dark gray wide will help skirting boards. Shades of other colors, for example, yellow, blue or brown, look no less harmonious in living rooms. Using the latter, you can create a real classic interior using wooden furniture and wood flooring. In such a room, it is appropriate to use a glass surface for a coffee table. Shades of yellow will “warm” the room and fill it with the missing sunlight, and blue, on the contrary, will bring freshness and coolness.

Look spectacular single pieces of furniture in a color that needs to be supported by a small number of decorative items. It can be several small vases or a lampshade. In less daring interiors, gray is present only as a small accent. For example, against the background of light upholstery, pillows with gray pillowcases are used. Or gray against the background of a bright wall armchair. Such reception helps Little soften influence saturated shades and soothe them. Any use of shades of gray in the living room will be give the desired calm and nobility to its interior.

Calm environment for children

Choosing a color scheme for the design of a children's room, should be special careful. After all, the children's body perceives various shades in a slightly different way, or rather, more sharply. Therefore, their effect on the child’s body will be much stronger than on an adult. Using gray colors in the interior of the nursery is an highly a moot point. Some experts recommend it as the main color for wall decoration, justifying it with its calming effect and healing properties. Other consider such an option unacceptable Recalling the ability of gray to depress and reduce the level of psychological protection of the child. Answer on the this question will depend on the individual qualities and needs of each individual child. So you were able for sure decide we will list cases when Gray the color in the nursery is just required:

• If need arises create a place in which the atmosphere of security will reign calm and constancy. This is about hyperactive children with an excitable psyche, which are prone to frequent mood swings and are very impressive. Pale gray walls and furniture of the same shade. will help to kid to focus on, calm down and focus on developmental exercises or lessons.
• Gray color is more practical than other light shades. Given that in the children's room often there is a mess You will simplify your cleaning process, and your child will be more accommodating and willing to help you. In this case, gray is used to floor finishes and the walls may have a striped ornament.
• If arose the need to combine an unusual shade furniture with the color of the walls, but white seems too cold and repulsive.For such purposes, a pale gray finish is chosen for one wall, against which the selected object will stand. To avoid the inhibitory effect, it is allowed to use wallpaper unobtrusive, of the same type an ornament.
• If you want to create the setting in retro style or more modern style for example high tech. Then you can’t do without a successful foundation. Such an interior is only suitable for adolescents who can already appreciate it.
• If required in one room create cozy the setting for heterosexual babies. In this case, the room is divided into two equal parts using decorative items of distinctive colors. You will not have difficulties with a combination of shades, and gray in this case will become almost invisible, while emphasizing the color elements.

Worth avoiding this color in the nursery, if your closed child possesses a melancholy character, shows little interest in something new and does not communicate well with other children or adults. It is only exacerbate the condition baby. In other cases, its use is completely safe. Do not forget that instead of the usual use of gray tones to decorate walls or floors, you can choose furniture such tones and to decorate her colored bedspreads and funny pillows. For small hosts, use subdued, light shades. And older children will be happy with bright colors that will cheer them up.

Kitchen interior in gray

Thanks to light gray shades visually increase space and do not conceal the lighting, they are perfect finishing option small kitchens. This color can be used as a base for wall decoration and sexes. Against such a background, kitchen furniture of any color will harmoniously look. And chrome-plated handles and other elements will be perfectly combined with them. Household appliances, the surface of which is made of stainless steel, in this case will even decorate the interior. For wall decoration Wallpaper with an unobtrusive light pattern, or textured for painting, are best suited. Dark shades can only be used in spacious, well-lit kitchens. To do this, one wall, opposite which the dining area will be located, is allocated using unusual of wallpaper. Floors in this case, you can put out porcelain stoneware, imitating the surface of a chessboard. It will be not only beautiful, but also practical. The kitchen can have a variety of facades. Wooden furniture will look very harmonious and cozy in combination with gray countertop. Feel free to use your favorite vibrant colors to help revitalize your environment. They can be used for decoration. accent walls, and as small accents. In a monochrome gray kitchen, a soft accent can become a bright accent. Kitchen Area, which will be the highlight of the whole room. Against the background of light walls, a gray kitchen set will look noble and stylish. In small rooms you can use glossy facades, which are will reflect light and create the illusion of a spacious room. The same rules should be followed and when making a bathroom rooms. For small rooms we choose light shades, for more spacious it is allowed to use dark tones. Little secret - gray walls are very fond of mirrored and chrome surfaces. Interesting solution will be gray flooring combined with colored walls.Do not be afraid to use gray color in the interior. It is a mistake to consider that he is boring, uninteresting, sad and homely. He has a great many interesting and unusual shades which will help create a special, unique atmosphere. Gray components help bright shades to reveal better, and using several close gray tones, you will make the room refined and elegant.