by Alexey | Decor Workshop Interior | Wednesday, December 16, 2015
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Dear friends, today I want to immerse you in the delicate palettes of gray and pink. This color combination is rightfully considered one of the most popular. By changing the color ratios, you can create either a gentle and sensual interior, or give it seriousness and asceticism. Moreover, in any ratio, both colors look advantageous, because the gray color in this duet becomes less formal and seasoned, and pink acquires the missing expressiveness and brightness. Take a look at the selection of interiors where these colors were used, maybe they will inspire you...
Ideas for combining gray wallpaper in the interior
When choosing the most beneficial combination for specific conditions, you should first take a close look at the saturation of gray. A dark tone indicates the need to select a lighter color palette.
- Here you can give your preference to pastel colors. Lighter shades of gray look noticeably better with a brighter palette.
- It is better not to use combinations of dark brown, burgundy or indigo at all, or to make them as minimally fragmented as possible. They can be the color for the cushions on the sofa or a minimalist pattern.
- Combinations with traditional palettes of black, along with snow-white, look quite organic, but rustic. This combination will be appropriate exclusively in the style of either minimalism or hi-tech.
The eccentricity of a red or green shade combines favorably with a gray palette, decorating it and making it lively, filled with emotions, if used in moderation.
Harmony comes from a combination with pinkish tones in a delicate palette, or with a fashionable tone expressed in a pink-dusty palette. At the same time, unnecessary dullness disappears, and the interior is quite suitable for a girl’s bedroom.
For those who want to escape the brightness and find a calm environment, a combination of gray and blue is recommended. If this option seems cold, then a beige shade will help to dilute it.
A room becomes emotionally rich when, along with a gray palette, yellow or orange inserts begin to play in it. Especially, it successfully enlivens the living room.
What is the color pink?
When we add white to bright red, we get a new color: pink. Its saturation depends on the degree of dilution of the red color.
The perception of pink is different. It depends on gender, age and personal qualities. To create a harmonious interior that will appeal to both women and men, designers are recommended.
- use muted shades of pink;
- actively dilute the color with other shades;
- use this color not as a main tone, but as accents.
Gray wallpaper in the kitchen
Fashionable and beautiful, this is how experts can briefly describe the presence of gray wallpaper in the kitchen space. Just remember, however, that there are some features.
For example, you should avoid using dark shades when there is not enough lighting. The same applies to elongated, rather narrow rooms.
- The gloominess will disappear when fragments of delicate yellow or pink colors begin to play along with the gray.
- Blue is a good color for these purposes. They will not only give the room more life, but will also do an excellent job of zoning, which is important.
- In addition to plain wallpaper, it is quite appropriate to use a fragment of patterned wallpaper for the dining area, while the rest of the decor will be selected in the tone of the picture.
Blue or red will be a great addition if these colors are on the headset.
Types of lighting
A kitchen like this needs several lighting options.
The kitchen in this lighting solution should be very well, even excessively, illuminated. Gray color itself is a shadow color, an absorber of light, and with its deficiency it darkens and does not look very beautiful.
Light up the kitchen and its individual areas using different types of lamps: spotlights, LEDs, ceiling chandeliers, lamps, sconces.
The work area can be lit very brightly, while the dining area can be more subdued and diffused. The play of light will create additional accents, and your kitchen will sparkle with bright colors.
Pink kitchen all the nuances of color:
Gray wallpaper in the bedroom
Gray tones look advantageous in a place that is not accidentally designated as the most intimate plan. Preference should be given not to dark shades, but to lightened ones. A dark palette will be more appropriate if it is given a place behind the headboard.
In the bedroom, yellow inserts would look appropriate, along with beige or green, only light. It’s a good idea to dilute the interior with blue.
Pay attention to decorative details
Not only wedging in other color nuances can be an inspiring idea for a more advantageous presentation of gray and pink in the arrangement of the interior decoration of your home. There is one more “trick” - details with a floral pattern or stripes, which will look great next to the duet of gray and pink.
If you want lightness and air, then use decorative details with vertical stripes (for example, striped curtains, which visually makes any room taller) or even with large polka dots, which will create a cheerful mood. And for those who prefer a more sophisticated style, we suggest paying attention to the original floral prints. But first, be sure to make sure that the room will not be overloaded with colorful details, otherwise this may disrupt the integrity and harmony of the interior.
Gray wallpaper for the living room
It is necessary to decide on a living room in gray tones only if the general direction of the style requires it. If it is modern, then it will look appropriate and tasteful, especially if patterns or ornaments are excluded.
When it comes to high-tech, it is recommended to introduce a silver coating.
All other stylistic trends are usually implemented using patterned wallpaper, which does an excellent job of zoning. But brightness, along with liveliness, can be added by wood-look furniture or a corresponding, non-dull tone.
Customers and tasks
The apartment is located in the residential quarter "Up Komendatsky" in St. Petersburg. The owners plan to rent it out for short-term rent. Prospective tenants are a young couple or a family of up to four people.
Among the tasks that designer Natalya Zakharova faced were the placement of living and sleeping areas, a separate kitchen with a dining group for four people. There should have been a pull-out sofa in the living room so that guests could sleep on it if necessary.
Gray wallpaper in the hallway
There is usually not a lot of light here, which is why it is advisable to use a lighter finish. In general, experts disagree about the need to choose a gray tone for the hallway.
However, with beautiful tiles on the floor, as well as a light finishing palette, you can end up with a very successful design. Bright decor and massive furniture will come in handy.
Shades of pink
Different shades of pink depend on the degree of color saturation:
- Muted pastel colors are soothing and soothing. They have a positive effect on the mental state of a person who spends a lot of time indoors. A stylish combination of powdery tones allows you to create an original interior solution that will be appreciated by the owners and their guests.
- Relaxed pink with moderate brightness is associated with carefree and good mood. In the interior of this tone, the female sex feels like young and carefree young girls. Pink helps relieve tension and fatigue after a long day of work.
- Rich shades of purple and light fuchsia calm depression and fill with positive energy. According to experts who study the effect of different colors on the body, prolonged exposure to a bright pink interior can negatively affect the health of patients with hypertension.
The pink color combination table consists of 168 shades:
The main association that arises with an interior in shades of pink is femininity and tenderness. Very often this color is associated with quiet childhood and little girls. It’s not for nothing that they call it a color doll.
New gray wallpaper designs
The year two thousand and twenty-one pleased lovers of gray colors with wallpapers made with motifs of flowers and plants, figures and animation.
There will be enough natural color in the room if you take advantage of interesting proposals from designers regarding the design of the space with fragments from an exotic jungle or, conversely, a dear birch grove.
A riot of colors on takeoff. The interior becomes exclusive when fragments of bright colors, made with iridescence, are intricately intersected against a gray background. It feels like they were simply spilled accidentally, with chaotic harmony.
The image of any ornament on gray wallpaper also remained popular this year, only very updated with new compositional solutions.
Gray wallpaper imitating knitting makes up a unique pattern combination. This is especially typical for the Scandinavian style.
- Fabric images of all kinds and shades, skillfully decorated with characteristic features, were not left out.
- In these cases, the sophistication of the decor of textile wallpaper in a gray palette of shades is simply amazing.
- In addition, they are additionally valued for their qualities that allow you to create a cozy environment, drowning out unnecessary noise effects, and retaining heat.
Neoclassical motifs, executed on a noble gray background, are perfect in cases where you want to realize your dream. The selection of textured finishes, perfectly combined with noble gilding and plant fragments makes the room aristocratic.
