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How to decorate a room with grey

Build a scheme around the kind of grey found in the beauty of natural stone.
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Grey is the very definition of a neutral and anything but bland. In stone, be it marble, granite, limestone or rocks and boulders for building, it can register as either cool or warm. Partner it with a rich lush navy, the glow of gold and plush furnishings to soften its strong character.

Stone fireplace in a cosy living room
A dramatic stone wall demands attention. Amid a white backdrop, its grey, earthy texture is made warm with lush navy rugs, a glowing fire and lights. (Credit: GAP Interiors/Costas Picadas) (Credit: GAP Interiors/Costas Picadas)
Grey marble tiles behind a white bathroom basin.
Go luxe in the bathroom with grey marble tiles, black tapware and an Urbane 500 white wall basin, caroma.com.au. (Credit: Caroma) (Credit: Caroma)

Here are three easy ways the greys of natural stone can deliver calm and cosy interiors.

Glam it up

Introduce burnished or brushed brass or gold metallics for warmth. Alternatively, bring in honey- and caramel-toned hues.

Add contrast

Just a splash of blue-based red will bring joyous colour to your space. An accent piece or two, or a charcoal and red patterned rug, will do it.

Team it

Grey lives in harmony with whites, beiges and blacks. Yet, it can play a supporting role to high-contrast hues.

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Dora Papas Deputy editor & decorating editor

Dora is the editor of Better Homes and Gardens. An experienced and passionate decorator and maker, she loves any kind of makeover from an entire home right through to simply rearranging furniture or creating gorgeous vignettes. Homewares shopkeepers know her by name!

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