Little Geeene French Grey Original (113)..what colour furniture, blinds etc ??

[deirdy]

Would really love some advice if anyone has a minute. The French Grey went up this morn (sitting/dining room) and I am torn as to whether I like it (but it's staying) ! Love love the Clay 39 in the kitchen and the rolling fog in hall, stairs and landing though.

Really don't know what colours to go with for sofa and 2 armchairs that I plan to reupholster ? Also blinds/lamps etc ?

Thanks guys

[fresh]

That's a really versatile colour, and I think it would go with almost anything. Depends on the light in your room, but pale cream would look classy and could go a bit French shabby chic if you like that look.

Warm smoky amethyst also works. As does really strong burnt orange. Primrose can look great against grey, esp with a pale cream combined. And pale olive also.

Think you do need to sharpen it with an off-white somewhere, but I expect ceiling and woodwork will do that.

I'd bring in some pattern too.

[deirdy]

Thank you so much Fresh ! Yes pointing is going on timber work. Would love an olive chair and love the amethyst idea. Also had oatmeals in mind maybe. Thanks for your time. Really appreciate it.

[BlueChampagne]

Is that one of the 50 shades of grey?

[minipie]

We have got French Grey Mid in our living room and we have got white/off white and oatmealy colours in there too. I also plan to add a bit of dark faded red (the colour of old bound books or kelim rugs).

[minipie]

We also have French Grey Pale in our bedroom and just have lots of different shades of bluey grey plus white in there (boring but restful!)

[justasecond]

I like your ideas fresh!!
I have just painted my kitchen cupboards (again!) in little greene french grey but i had to mix it with the french grey dark to get the same depth of colour in eggshell as in the emulsion. I have found the eggshell to be lighter than the emulsion tester pots. My kitchen is an open diner with living area as well and I have just ordered sofas in an oatmeal linen colour. I kept them a neutral colour and plan to have bolder accessories like a bold yellow lamp and lilac and khaki ish cushions.