Grey is one of the hottest colour trends! A neutral shade, the colour works well with most colour and design schemes. Grey has been on top of interior design trends for years now and there is no sign of it going away!
Whether you use it as the main colour scheme for your living room or as a neutral shade to balance out vibrant colours in the living room – grey is right in the middle of dark and light and can give your space warmth and cosiness.
Nevertheless, choosing the right shade of grey is the most important factor to determine how it appears – be it on its own or with other accessories that you choose to add to your space.
While grey tiles are available in different materials, ceramic and vitrified being the two most popular tiling materials, since they are durable, long lasting, easy to clean, and have low porosity. These properties make them the ideal choice for any space that you can think of; be it residential or commercial.
With that being said, let’s look at some grey tile designs for your space – be it indoors or outdoors.
Dark Grey Tiles For A Touch of Sophistication To Your Space
Dark tiles, as the name suggests, are tiles that are darker in colour and are often used in formal spaces, such as offices and showrooms, but can also be used in residential spaces like …???. Dark Grey Tiles can give a dramatic look to your space that will make a bold statement.
While it is not strategic to use dark grey tiles everywhere in the house, as they can make the place appear darker, dark shades of grey such as coal and graphite can be used in conjunction with bright, popping colours like yellow, coral, teal, etc. to give your space a sophisticated look.
Using statement furniture pieces and other accessories against a dark grey background will emphasise on the accessories even more and make them stand out.
Dark Grey tiles also work significantly well with wooden furniture and other such natural materials. Darker wood patterns bestow a sombre and dignified look to a space, while lighter timber shades are optimum at providing a crisp and bright feel.
Experimenting with the texture and finishes can also help give your space an interesting touch. While choosing the finish, keep the functionality of the tile in mind too. Matte finished surfaces are best for wet floors, such as those of bathrooms, while glossy tiles can give your living room an illusion of spaciousness.
You can either use dark coloured grout for these tiles to make your tiles look impeccable or you can opt for light coloured grout like light grey or even white to make your tiles stand out.
Swap the Boring Whites with Light Grey Tiles
Light grey tiles are a popular choice for those who want to create a modern look, while maintaining the brightness of the space, since lighter colours reflect more light. They can be used to create a subtle bedroom or a minimalistic kitchen.
Lighter tones of grey in glossy finish are very popular on kitchen and bathroom walls as they work well with most colours in the spectrum. Marble look floor tiles work well to effortlessly add a sense of grandeur to the spaces like bedroom, apparel showrooms etc.
Light ashy colours and silvery greys are a great substitute for spaces that are traditionally white. This is because they are great at making a small and congested space look bigger and spacier.
Almost all types of furniture and accessories can be paired with light grey interiors. Darker furniture especially stands out on light grey floors and striking pieces in red or yellow can add to the beauty of the space. White furniture can be used to give your space a crisp, modern look. Add some silver accessories to complete the look.
Depending upon your laying pattern you can opt for a self colored grout to give your space a seamless look or opt for white grout to add some visual depth to the pattern that you have laid the tile in.
Highlighter Tiles To Make Your Space Stand Out
You don’t need to limit yourself to plain and simple grey tiles for your space. Using highlighter or accent tiles in grey can spruce up your space in an unexpected way.
Using a patterned tile can help break the monotony of the space and help create a mesmerising focal point. You do not need to go all out with the pattern, even a subtle pattern is enough to catch the attention.
For example, if you do not want to overwhelm a kitchen by using highlighter tiles, you can simply add patterned tiles in the backsplash area, while leaving the rest of the walls plain.
When people think of grey, they often visualise monochromatic spaces. While nothing wrong with that, grey is such a versatile colour, it can be paired with bright colours like pink, yellow or blue to tone down the brightness of the colour and add a neutral shade to the background.
The versatility of grey is such that it can be used to create various decor styles; from Bohemian to Scandinavian to Nordic to chic modern.
Grey Tiles For The Perfect Outdoors
Grey tiles also make a great addition to the outdoors. The neutral shade blends well with the natural elements and does not stick out like a sore thumb. Paver tiles are resilient to natural elements and have low porosity, making them ideal for use outdoors. Using similar hues for your indoors as well as outdoors makes for a seamless transition from the outdoors to indoors, without being too shocking.
Tips To Create A Look With Grey
- While selecting a colour scheme or design, take into consideration the shade of grey that you wish to opt for. Every shade of grey is different and with the right lighting and accessories it can have a completely different impact.
- You can neutralise overtly bright colours like neon and lemon yellow with grey. Grey, being a neutral shade, can help tone down the brightness of the shade, but still emphasise on the pop of colour it adds to the space.
- Try to use dark colours in large and open spaces as closed rooms will look more dingy with dark colours.
- Mix and match various textures and finishes to give your space a multifaceted look, without having to deviate from your colour scheme.
Still not sure if a particular tile will work in your space? Why not use TriaLook, the visualiser tool on the Orientbell Tiles website? Upload a picture of your space and try the tiles of your choice to see which one fits!
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