{"id":19581,"date":"2019-08-15T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/?p=19581"},"modified":"2023-05-22T17:35:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T16:35:47","slug":"silver-and-grey-colour-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-station\/silver-and-grey-colour-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver and grey colour inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the many benefits of decorating with silver and grey is their versatility. From modern metallics to traditional charcoal greys, there is a shade to suit and can help make any house feel like a stylish and cosy home. No matter if you\u2019re looking for these minimalist colours for your living room, dining room or bedroom, you\u2019re sure to mould these surprisingly adaptable colours to fit the vision for your decor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Silver and grey living room decor<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greys, in particular, can achieve a year-round wintery feel so, if you love roaring fires and chunky knits, opt for a cosy Scandi style. Your primary palette should remain monochromatic with dark seating arrangements and inky walls, but add natural textures like warm wood and pops of red for a warming feel that retains the spirit and glow of winter for 365 days a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23109 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-800x610.jpg\" alt=\"Brighton grey armchair\" width=\"800\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-800x610.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-1160x885.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-1536x1171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-320x244.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-560x427.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-640x488.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-1120x854.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n-1600x1220.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/220088456_10157765340305780_8755409954443317206_n.jpg 1816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/brighton-charcoal-armchair-with-charcoal-scatter\/30258.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B<i><\/i>righton armchair<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a different take on the same colour scheme, opt for a modern twist. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/brighton-charcoal-armchair-with-charcoal-scatter\/30258.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brighton armchair <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has a glamorous yet pared-back quality due to its modern design elements. Elevated legs and a 20th-century-inspired angular silhouette achieve the retro look with elegance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/L100_Brooklyn_20-OMR008.jpg\" alt=\"Industrial Style TV stand \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/brooklyn-natural-solid-oak-and-metal-small-tv-unit\/1008940.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brooklyn small TV unit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take contemporary to the next level and style your living room around pieces from our chic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/range\/brooklyn-industrial-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brooklyn range<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The industrial grey of the metal frame can be reflected in your floors and walls and, because of the range\u2019s loft living quality, it looks especially brilliant against exposed brick walls and beautiful wood panel flooring. Add floral features to keep these pieces company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add texture to silver and grey by carefully intertwining gorgeous sea blues into your colour scheme, creating an environment that\u2019s not just calming but also delicate and mindful. The key to this fresh look is to keep your furniture within the silver-grey scale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlighting with cool blues throughout your walls, floors and accessories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Silver and grey dining room ideas<\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/L123_Hove-Dining-Lifestyle_RT_L.jpg\" alt=\"Hove Dining Room Furniture\" width=\"800\" height=\"402\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/hove-natural-oak-and-painted-large-dresser\/1010212.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hove large dresser<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> |\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/hove-natural-oak-and-painted-4ft-3-extending-dining-table\/1010227.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hove dining table<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> |\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/hove-natural-oak-and-painted-small-sideboard\/1010229.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hove small sideboard<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an inviting feel in your dining room, the entertaining hub of your home, with pieces from our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/range\/hove-painted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hove range<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Its family-friendly chalky white finish shines against dark grey walls and floors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, if <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dark and moody<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> colours aren\u2019t for you, lighten up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/range\/painted-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">painted furniture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with plenty of natural light and soft white walls. Understated ornaments add a freshening dimension to silver and grey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Silver and grey bedroom inspiration<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23110 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-800x890.jpg\" alt=\"St Ives grey painted furniture bedroom\" width=\"800\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-800x890.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-1160x1291.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-1380x1536.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-320x356.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-560x623.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-20x22.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-640x712.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-1120x1246.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n-1600x1780.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/217918669_10157765366995780_5807597779125401197_n.jpg 1694w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/st-ives-natural-oak-and-light-grey-painted-4ft-6-double-bed\/1002821.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Ives double bed<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/st-ives-natural-oak-and-light-grey-painted-bedside-table\/1002801.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Ives bedside table<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though they aren\u2019t the first colours to come to mind when you think \u2018natural\u2019, there\u2019s plenty of silver and grey in nature, especially around bodies of water. Get inspired by pebbles, seafoam and light and airy watercolour effects when thinking about what to do with silver and grey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/L122_HOV007_Dressing_Tbl_281_RT_SQ-1.jpg\" alt=\"White modern dressing table and stool\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/hove-natural-oak-and-painted-dressing-table\/1010200.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hove dressing table<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> |\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/hove-natural-oak-and-painted-dressing-table-stool\/1010204.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hove dressing table stool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> |\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/hove-natural-oak-and-painted-dressing-table-mirror\/1010203.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hove dressing table mirror<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re lucky enough to have plenty of natural light pouring through the bedroom, position your furnishings near here, especially when the rest of the room has been designed with darker colours in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/L100_Brooklyn_18-OMR002.jpg\" alt=\"Industrial Style tallboy in modern bedroom\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/brooklyn-natural-solid-oak-and-metal-5-drawer-tallboy\/1008934.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brooklyn tallboy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your bedroom storage options can do their bit to contribute to the silver and grey bedroom theme. If you\u2019re scrimping on space, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/brooklyn-natural-solid-oak-and-metal-5-drawer-tallboy\/1008934.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brooklyn tallboy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides you with storage that goes up instead of out. In an all-grey bedroom, its natural oak finish adds interest and variety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When accessorising a silver and grey colour scheme, look for ornaments and artwork that simultaneously stands out and looks like it belongs. Something like a bright blue painting, textural wall hanging or visually interesting trinkets will provide depth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us see how you\u2019re inspired by silver and grey at home by tagging us in your photos using the hashtag #<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/oakfurnitureland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OakFurnitureland<\/a> on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oak_furniture_land\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the many benefits of decorating with silver and grey is their versatility. 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