cheltonian interiors Grey, the New Neutral
AbiPartridgeof Just Fabrics shares ideas for the perfect fabrics to pairwith grey
The colour grey is a popular neutral colour in interiors especially forwalls and furniture.We don’t alwayswant everything grey in a roomthough and curtains or blinds can be a goodway to inject another colour or pattern to your
roomscheme.Grey is a popular neutral as it can be used to create a warmor cool scheme andworks equallywell in a contemporary or country
home.Here is our guide to choosing fabric for curtains that go with greywalls.
FLORAL FABRICS Use floral fabrics for a soft sophisticated country style room. Floral fabrics using pink, lilacs and purpleswill tonewellwith greywalls or upholstery. TheCarneumin sorbet fromVoyageDecoration has a floral print in purples and lilacs on a soft grey back cloth.
PRINT FABRICS If you have a country style room, then polka dots or country animal prints such as thosewith repeating prints of bees, chickens or ducks,will make a country scheme feel up to date.
VELVET FABRICS There has been a trend towards dark andmoody interiorswith dark grey walls such as ones that use Farrow andBall’s Downpipe. If you want a sumptuous rich dramatic feel to your room, then velvet fabrics for your curtains would look
beautiful against a dark grey
backdrop.Adark green, black or gold wouldmake stunning floor length curtains and accent cushions.
GRAPHIC FABRICS If you have a contemporary home, then teeming greywallswith graphic print fabrics such as stripes or geometricswill bring a fresh edge to your scheme. Ethnic style graphic patterned fabrics can help create a bohemian
feel.Amustard yellow fabricwith a pattern of Scandi style flowers,wouldworkwell in a Scandi or retro style room.
COLOURED PLAIN FABRICS If your roomis feeling very greywith greywalls, furniture and flooring then
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injecting a bright colourwillmake a dramatic
statement.Using bright yellowfor your cushions or curtains will bring a drop of sunshine to a roomthat uses lots of grey. Grey alsoworkswellwith a
mustard yellowfor an injection of colour that is gentler than a bright yellow. It can be used for a vintage or retro feel, perhaps if you havemid- century furniture. Pink and grey is a classic colour
combination. Pink can be very feminine and grey dull so the pairing of the twomakes a sophisticated blend and they neutralise the extreme effects of each other.
LINEN FABRICS Using a linen in a soft colour; such as duck egg or sandwith a light grey on yourwalls can help create a coastal scheme or feel. Pairwithwhite- washed furniture and you’ll have the perfect seaside retreat.
AbiPartridge, Just Fabrics Unit 2HoneybourneWay Cheltenham,GL503QW
www.justfabrics.co.uk
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