There are those who define grey as "the new white", because this color, in recent years, has become very fashionable for the furniture. Finally succeeding in freeing himself from his role as gregarious, the neutral color par excellence, perfect balance between black and white, has earned a space as a protagonist and as an interpreter of the environment. Grey, in fact, is an elegant, relaxing and versatile colour, which adapts perfectly to contemporary style. The shades of gray can be combined with almost all colors: using different shades of gray will give the room a modern and sophisticated style, but if you prefer to play with the colors, gray will give the right emphasis to any other nuance.

To best match it you need to pay attention to a few small rules, since the shades of gray from which we can choose are endless. For example, darker shades should be avoided on too large surfaces, to avoid a dark "cave" effect; if they are used for complements or for smaller details, the effect will be very elegant. Light gray can be relaxing, but it should be brightened up by other shades or colours to avoid a "flat" effect. In general, grey goes well with pastel colours or natural, earthy colours.

Grey sofa

The grey sofa is the non-plus-ultra of modern furniture: there are many companies that offer models in this color and the choice is really wide. Whether you want to opt for an industrial or minimal style, the grey sofa will allow you to choose between different options, while still remaining the protagonist of the living room.

3: the perfect number

If you've fallen so in love with this color that you want to use it throughout the room, try not to use more than three shades, to avoid a messy result. It is advisable to use the lighter shade for the walls, to give more brightness to the room, and the darker shade for the furniture.

Combo of materials

Grey is the ideal colour to highlight metal and glass: this is why the industrial style has been so successful in the interior design world. Luminous metal surfaces, large windows and matt grey furniture and walls: with just a few small steps, you're done.

Enhancing colours

As the "neutral colour par excellence", grey can also be used to highlight other colours. Warning: if combined with very cold shades, the effect may be a little overwhelming, so it is better to prefer warm colours. Among these, yellow is the most popular: in fact, the combination of grey and yellow is one of the most used by modern interior designers.