Every year when spring begins to shine, we start getting the urge to redo our space and add some kind of colour change or new decor element. This year, we’ve been thinking a lot about how wonderfully smooth and calming grey tones are trending and how great they look in decor schemes with other neutrals and with pops of colour. That’s why we’ve had our eyes peeled fro tips, tricks, advice, and resources on decorating with charcoal grey, which is our favourite shade in particular. Bonus points if we get to use our DIY skills even further than just applying our own creative eye to a space instead of hiring an interior decorator!
1. How to use charcoal grey in home decor based on colour theory
Despite being an avid crafter and a skilled DIY enthusiast, are you actually quite new to the whole home decor and interior design game? Then we’d definitely suggest learning a little bit about colour theory before you start! It’s the kind of thing that will also help you out in other areas of your creative life. We like the way
2. Tips for accenting rooms with charcoal grey decor
Are you perhaps feeling pretty enthusiastic about the idea of decorating with charcoal grey but you’re just not sure how ready you are to commit a whole room in your house to it because you’ve never decorated with a shade this dark before? Then, before you start adding anything, we’d suggest looking through something like this discussion featured on
3. Dramatic wallpaper and charcoal grey
Speaking of charcoal grey walls, are you actually so convinced that you’re into charcoal grey enough to incorporate it quite heavily that you’re about ready to grab the paint brush and get started? Well, before you do that, we’d urge you to consider all of your grey wall options, like this feature on
4. Balance shades with lighter hues like cream
Perhaps you’ve already painted your walls a stunning charcoal grey that you’re very happy with indeed but now you’re looking for other ways to lighten the scheme a little bit, just to make sure the space has good balance? In that case, we think you . might appreciate this suggestion from
5. Using charcoal to create a minimalist style
Of course, minimalism in the world of interior decorating comes in many different forms, but there’s undoubtedly a wide element of grey use involved as well. That’s why we quite enjoyed the way
6. How to use charcoal grey in carpets
For many years, the standard in carpeting was to choose a colour or shade that was actually lighter than most of the pieces in the rest of the room in order to keep things feeling open. Ever since we saw this feature on
7. The do’s and don’ts of adding charcoal grey to a room
Have you actually been reading through all kinds of resources and discussions about working with charcoal grey and other dark shades in decor and you’re feeling a little bogged down in information about which things you should consider and which things you shouldn’t? Then we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
8. Using charcoal in bedrooms without getting too dark
So far, we’ve shown you a lot of photo features and discussions that talk a lot about using charcoal grey in living rooms because that happens to be a space that the colour is very trendy for right now, but what if you were actually planning on making over your bedroom? In that case, we think you night really appreciate some of the information and advice found on this piece by
9. Using charcoal as a base for pattern and texture
As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve talked a lot so far about the fact that charcoal grey is a smooth hue. This makes it a fantastic base shade for other features like pops of colour or, our particular favourite, patterns and visual textures! We love the way this feature on
10. Balancing multiple shades of grey with bright pops
Are you perhaps so in love with the concept of decorating in grey that you’re having trouble choosing whether you’d like to stick to just charcoal, since it’s your favourite, or use all kinds of grey in one place? Well, luckily for all of us, either of those options can look absolutely fantastic. We particularly adore, however, the fact that many greys in one place also makes a fantastic canvas for a bright colour pop or two! This space featured on
11. Use colour and patterns in one place with charcoal
Are you still thinking about how much you love the idea of using larger charcoal grey pieces as a based for either a pop of colour or a splash of pattern, but you’re also an eclectic person who wants your space to reflect your personality and you’re really having trouble decided? In that case, we’d definitely suggest considering something like this feature on
12. Accenting charcoal with cool grey blues
Perhaps you are interested in the idea of adding another colour or shade to your scheme besides just charcoal grey and cream but you’re feeling more subtle and you’re just not sure that a bright pop is quite what you’re looking for? In that case, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how this feature in
13. Using grey and pastels like pink for a vintage inspired aesthetic
Of course, this isn’t the first time that stunning charcoals and greys have trended in decor schemes. In fact, pairing certain shades with those greys now can hearken back to previous decades when it was popular, giving the whole place a stunning vintage vibe that’s at once old fashioned but also somehow contemporary thanks to repeating trends. This feature on
14. Grey with stone and white trim
The interior of your house isn’t the only place you can use grey in decor! There are also many stunning ways to incorporate charcoal into your home’s exterior decor scheme as well, which
15. Tips for using charcoal in exterior decor
Would you actually prefer to think about, consider, and learn more about all kinds of ways that charcoal grey can be incorporated into your exterior decor scheme specifically, since you’re having trouble making decisions? In that case, we have a feeling you’ll really enjoy the discussion happening on
Do you know a crafty home owner and DIY enthusiast who has been thinking about taking on their interior or exterior decor scheme and who you know wants charcoal and other shades of grey to a part of the scheme, but who could use a little guidance finalizing details? Share this post with them so they have all kinds of inspiration along the way!
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