Colour Spotlight: Why Greige Is Our New Favorite Neutral
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.
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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.
House & Home October 2020
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.
House & Home January 2020
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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.
House & Home October 2020
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 September 2020