Design a grey living room.
Grey is a modern interior decorating color that coordinates well with almost any other accent color. Grey in the living room offers a cool and calm design that is elegant and comfortable. According to DecoratingSecrets.net, grey colors range from solid grey, which represents strength, to soft grey, which symbolizes innocence and fragility. Grey can be used to soften bright accessories in a living room design. Decorating a living room in grey allows you to create an environment that is peaceful and calming. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Chose a light grey paint color for the walls. Opt for flat or satin paint, and avoid using glossy paint that has a metallic sheen. Use the light grey paint to serve as a neutral backdrop for wall art and decorative accessories. Choose white paint for the trim around the doors, baseboards and ceiling molding.
2. Select a contrasting accent color for furniture and accessories. Choose a sofa that is orange, blue, black, red or yellow for a strong visual appeal. According to Interiordezine.com, grey is often used as an anchor for another color. Add throw pillows, candles and vases that combine grey with the contrasting accent color. Grey diffuses the color saturation and helps the room blend together in an elegant manner. Avoid using more than two contrasting accent colors in the room.
3. Select electronics, computers, television screens and hardware that have silver metallic finishes. Select aluminum, stainless steel, brushed nickel and wrought iron metal finishes that coordinate with the grey living room colors. Use these silver metallic colors for table accessories like candle holders and on the wall as picture frames for photos and wall art.
4. Choose another neutral color like soft brown or off-white for floor coverings and window treatments. Select a solid or patterned throw rug that includes the same shade of grey as the grey in the wall paint. The floor covering can also include brown or off-white accent colors. Opt for window treatments that are brown or off-white to contrast with the light grey walls. The bold accent color can also be incorporated into the fabric for the curtains.
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