Pewter Grey Lampshades

Grey Lampshades

Having seen a surge in popularity in modern times, grey is enjoying its new role as a favoured colour. In years past, grey was considered dismal or murky. Today, however, this colour is seen as one that serves well as a primary component of contemporary interior design.

Grey is a colour that is typically associated with strength, sophistication, and calmness. This neutral colour doesn’t mind serving as a foundation to build a stylistic design scheme upon. Soft grey walls provide the perfect backdrop for more brightly coloured anchor pieces of furniture, while grey accent pieces such as lampshades can help to tone down an overbearing wall colour.

The "layering" of different shades and tones of grey adds depth to a space and works well in minimalist motifs to create a clean, crisp atmosphere. Pairing grey with white is a classic combination that works exceptionally well in any room of a home to create a less-is-more classiness.

Grey can quickly turn a light, airy space into a dismal one if too much is used without careful consideration. However, the use of grey, especially its deeper tones, is ideal for creating masculine spaces. Grey is also fully capable of creating an ambience of calmness and relaxation when paired with lighter colours of the spectrum such as soft greens, blues, pinks, and cream along with natural wood accents.