Choose Grey For An Elegant Look

 When you are


looking to decorate in an elegant stylish way then it is worth using  neutral cool grey, because it is a tone that


seems to work very well with a variety of different colours. Do not be


tempted to think of grey as dull and boring – it is in fact very much on trend


these days, both in fashion and in interior design because it it looks so great when used with so many other tones.

 Choose vintage-inspired dusky pinks and mix with


charcoal greys for a subtly elegant living room. If a statement wallpaper has


caught your eye, paper the wall behind the sofa as a focal point, then use an


equal amount of both colours in the rest of the space for a balanced feel. So


the next time you are thinking of decorating give grey a go – you won’t be


disappointed.

Begin by setting out a collection of grey swatches alongside each other. Those lighter grey tones take


on a Scandic feel and  are perfect for a more modern contemporary


environment, while  a


richer tone suits a more elegant refined settings better. As a general rule of


thumb,  if you are decorating a larger room then it is


safe to use a darker colour and, when mixing grey with other tones, go for ones with the same tonal


balance. So,  let your imagination get to work and


 pick up on a few style  suggestions from these gorgeous colour


combinations.


If your home features any exposed pale wooden surfaces such as oak, pine or


maple, dark rich grey tones make for a beautiful contrast.  You


can create a dramatic backdrop for the rest of your décor by ensuring that the


walls are painted in the same shad as your choice of carpet or rug, and go for sought after retro-style furniture and accessories, like beautiful scented


candles created by manufacturers such as Yankee candles. Lastly, create a sense of style by


adding layers of texture rather than simply adding more colour so the grey and


the grain are the stars. One of the reasons why grey is now so


popular is because it makes it so much easier to come up with colour combinations


that match it or provide a striking contrast.  No


matter if you are investing in a large statement piece of furniture or maybe a handful of accessories like candles or ornaments


it is usually simplicity itself to find something in a colour


which will work with grey. Take for instance Yankee candles. You could choose


from an endless variety of colours, but their blue or purple jar candles would


look great against a grey backdrop.  Grey


doesn't have to be used on the walls - for something a little more daring try


combining exotic coral-pink walls with dark-grey furniture. The result is a


bold, confident look that's really warming and welcoming. Use floral curtains


to break up blocks of colour, while touches of white will help to calm vibrant


tones.



































The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store where you will find a range of beautiful   scented candles  including offerings from True Grace candles