Best Paint Colors
Colour Spotlight: Why Greige Is Our New Favorite Neutral
Updated on January 8, 2024

Senior Market Editor Kai Ethier shares which hue she’s crushing on right now.
Too much gray can leave a room feeling cold, while an envelope of beige can be, well, rather basic. Enter greige, which blends both shades to deliver a rich yet neutral hit of color. The hue is as versatile as it gets: stay on the ecru side of the spectrum and the result is warm and welcoming, or go for silver undertones to achieve a clean and bright look.

How To Make A Big Statement
Warm, putty-toned cabinets look extra refined set against crisp white walls in this kitchen by designer Jenni Kayne.

This goes-with-everything shade belongs in a charming farmhouse mudroom in the form of a hardworking cabinet. The handsome panelling and understated hardware get the attention they deserve.

It’s easy to create a fuss-free yet impactful dining area: all you need is an L-shaped banquette in a light gray-beige hue, pictures of vintage pottery and marble-back chairs.

How To Add A Small Accent
A tufted ecru armchair is a cozy spot to glimpse the Oxfordshire countryside just outside this Soho Farmhouse bedroom captured by travel blogger Gina Jackson.

In this light and airy dining room, a deep greige mirror adds dimension to the white and blond palette. Its curvaceous shape mirrors the intricate fireplace underneath.

The softer version of this neutral hue is the ultimate palette cleanser in a bedroom. A timeless headboard provides a soothing backdrop for delicate shades of taupe, light peach and charcoal.
House & Home October 2020