Not long ago, grey wooden floors rose to the top of interior design trend lists.
Having all kinds of shades and styles, this modern and versatile color led the market for around six years alongside the so-called greige, which as the name implies, mixes a hint of beige to it.
As some might imply, a market trend can only stay for five years. Whether or not grey shades will continue to sell like this made us get to research, providing you with this exploration of the pros and cons of grey flooring.
Between light and darkness
Grey (and greige) textiles act as perfect neutrals, right between black and white, allowing for a happy, medium flooring, capable of matching different aesthetics, each unique.
Depending on the chosen shade, grey flooring can evoke a contemporary and sleek feel or a warm and rustic ambiance.
Grey floors are particularly suited to industrial-themed décors or concrete walls, such as those featuring exposed ductwork, metal furniture, or exposed brick.
Medium to darker shades of grey will work very well with this style.
You can even go for a monochromatic look, which can be done by incorporating furniture of similar colors to your new floor. For a brighter and fresher look with grey floors, consider furnishing the room with nude tones, such as a light linen sofa.
However, if you don't manage the general themes and colors well, grey flooring can turn your room into a dark and messy place. Unmatching colors, or furniture styles that don't fit in with the kind of shade you picked are sure to create aesthetic mayhem.
There are many advantages to choosing grey shades for your flooring and creating the messy or cold space we told before is pretty hard.
This might explain why grey has been on top of so many selling charts for this long.
But is it a trend or not?
Defining how and when a style is trending can mean a lot of different things.
What we’re sure of is that grey floors complement many design styles, and you can also find them in a variety of materials.
There are hardwood, laminate, SPC, and many more options to choose from.
When we talk about hardwood pieces, grey flooring is easier to maintain than dark and brown wooden floors, as they show less dust and are easier to clean.
But SPC and laminate planks might be even better when it comes to grey flooring. All those protective layers will keep your floor safe against scratches and water, while also maintaining the colors alive for longer than other less resistant materials.
In the end, we can’t go on saying “grey’s here to stay” or "grey's out of the game" as if we own flooring and design trends. What becomes timeless can only be decided by time itself. And by the people who'll keep buying (or not) grey floorings, of course.
What is truly important in the end are your individual preferences.
In conclusion…
With or without a trend, many people are still on the lookout for nice, not too dark nor too bright flooring. Grey tones can provide amazing looks to your house or your business when applied correctly
If it's time to get new flooring, choose a floor that fits your style and the overall themes of your home's project, and remember to do a long research for durability, or else your new flooring dream can easily become a nightmare.
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