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Can anyone recommend a grey paint for a south west facing bedroom

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ICantFindAFreeNickName2 · 02/09/2021 14:45

I would like to paint our spare bedroom a silvery grey colour but having read various articles recommending different shades of grey depending on whether your room faces north, south, east or west, I'm more confused than ever.
It's a decent sized bedroom (approx 10ft x 12ft), with a tall narrow window at one end of one of the longer walls. It faces south west. All the woodwork will be white. I would like a pretty silvery grey (not a subtle 'hint of') and I don't want it to look griege. Can anyone suggest any suitable shades so I can get get some samples. Thanks

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ItsSnowJokes · 02/09/2021 14:50

Rock salt by dulux is my go to grey for this. I have it in numerous rooms and it does look different in every one of them! Get a tester pot and try it first. In my bedroom and lounge it is exactly what you want. In my conservatory it is very light and a hint of grey.

BigSandyBalls2015 · 02/09/2021 14:56

Polished pebble by dulux.

OhWifey · 02/09/2021 15:01

Second polished pebble

ICantFindAFreeNickName2 · 02/09/2021 15:08

Wow thanks for the quick replies. I have a Dulux leaflet - Polished Pebble looks nice. I think Rock Salt might be a bit too light, but I think I will try a tester just in case.

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Bluesheep8 · 03/09/2021 07:49

Polished pebble is very blue toned in my South West facing room.
Cornforth White by F and B?

JuneOsborne · 03/09/2021 07:52

I like pencil point by crown. Think it's their heritage range. But next time, I'd get it colour matched at valspar, I really rate their super tough paint. No sheen at all but very durable and wipeable.

Mycatismadeofstringcheese · 03/09/2021 07:56

Goose down by Dulux is a slightly darker shade than polished pebble if you want a bit more grey. But still light and airy.

SoosanCarter · 04/09/2021 12:29

Dulux Subtle Ivory 4.
It’s perfect

Dinkydonk55 · 04/09/2021 12:33

F & B cornforth white is nice but does look a little lilac-y where I have it which I think is northwest facing

Can anyone recommend a grey paint for a south west facing bedroom
NotMyCat · 04/09/2021 22:12

In order
Rock salt (bathroom) no windows
Chic shadow (hallway) no windows
Goose down (bedroom)

Can anyone recommend a grey paint for a south west facing bedroom
Can anyone recommend a grey paint for a south west facing bedroom
Can anyone recommend a grey paint for a south west facing bedroom
NotMyCat · 04/09/2021 22:12

And polished pebble

Can anyone recommend a grey paint for a south west facing bedroom
ICantFindAFreeNickName2 · 05/09/2021 15:50

This is so helpful, especially the photo's. I have a list of samples to buy when I get to B&Q next week.

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Newbiemumwatford · 10/09/2021 20:45

Our bedroom is polished pebble, would recommend!! Why dont you look on paintsquared.co.uk ? We used it for our reno, you can purchase stick on samples from multiple brands (So you can could pick a few different greys to view!)

perfectasalways · 13/09/2021 21:56

Polished Pebble is quite light, I would maybe go for something with a bit more depth. I searched online for the best paint with the best coverage and surprisingly Wilko came out top. I can now confirm this because we have just painted my son's entire flat with Wilko - over flowery wallpaper and it covered really well. What about this www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-tough-washable-mineral-stone-emulsion-paint-5l/p/0508544

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