Colour is a huge defining factor when designing a room. Colour can create any number of looks and themes to your home and one colour trending at the moment is grey. Grey hardwood floors have taken off thanks to the popularity of the Scandinavian and industrial looks that are showing promise in the design world. Grey wood floors are very modern and can complement nearly any colour harmoniously. Since its not a traditional colour as such, how do you know whether a grey wood floor is a good idea for your home?

Timeless or Trend

Grey flooring might seem like a passing trend at the moment and you’re right to be wary if you’re looking for a long term investment. If you don’t have the time, money or interest in constantly revamping your home to stay current, then a floor with a timeless appearance is your ideal choice. Yes, grey floors are experiencing a period in the spotlight which will inevitably pass, but, grey is a beautifully ageless colour for your flooring.

Incorporating In Your Home

Thanks to its neutral shades it can be paired with any new or existing furniture with ease. This means you can easily update cheaper accessories in your home to keep up with the times rather than splash out on a new floor unnecessarily. Grey floors look best when paired with modern homes as they the colour complements contemporary interiors nicely. However, grey floors can be paired with any accent colour or older furniture as this will bring back that warmth and homely atmosphere.

Shade

When it comes to grey wood floors there are a few shades you can choose from. Dark and light grey woods can offer you two very different looks. Darker greys offer you a sophisticated and rich colour scheme that allows you to work with a more dramatic and bold look. Dark grey floors work beautifully with larger rooms and light furniture for that stark contrast. Contrasting this, lighter greys give a cooler and more spacious atmosphere to a room. Their lighter colour opens up a room that may otherwise feel small - ideal for property owners with limited space.

The beauty of grey floors are that they are incredibly adaptable. For example, if you’re worried the a darker grey floor will make a room feel smaller and closed off, simply use lighter colours in your accessories such as mirrors and cushions to open the space back up. On the other end of the spectrum, lighter floors can make a room seem colder. This is remedied by using accent colour with warmer undertones such as purples or even yellows and greens.

If you’re looking for a new floor than grey woods are an excellent choice. Not only are they massively on trend at the moment, giving you that initial head start to a gorgeous home, but they are a true classic. Married with other colours seamlessly, grey floors give you the perfect middle ground of modernity and timelessness. We sell an amazing range of grey floors, view them here.

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