Rich jewel tones
'I love pairing gray floors with rich jewel-toned colors in blue and green hues to create a sophisticated and modern feel, while adding drama and enlivening a room.
What colors go with grey floors? Being a neutral color grey works well with black and white as well with most shades on the color wheel, making grey floors a great foundation for decorating.
Introduce natural fiber rugs to warm up the floors: Natural jute rugs are the easiest way to bring loads of warmth into your room – especially if you are decorating around a lot of grey finishes.
Opt for soft neutrals like ivory, cream, or light grey as wall colours to create a harmonious and elegant backdrop for the grey wood flooring. These shades allow the flooring to stand out while providing a serene and timeless atmosphere.
Does this mean that your gray floors are “out of style” now? Not to worry. Gray flooring will always have its place in modern homes and buildings, and shouldn't be thrown out just yet. That being said, if you are in the market for new flooring, you may want to consider a few things before making your color selection.
A con to using gray flooring would be the potential for gray flooring to go out of style if classic brown shades of hardwood come back on top in the future. Gray can also sometimes lack the warmth of wood colored flooring.
In the past few years, gray flooring has become a default option among many developers. Designers and architects think the vast grayness is a result of the past decade's dominating minimalist aesthetic, as well as developers viewing it as a safe and inoffensive option.
Pair it with white, pink, or soft blue, and it inspires a calming essence. Team it up with vibrant reds and yellows, and you'll instantly feel its energizing effects. Regardless of what you do with gray, you can count on the fact that it will fit in with just about any decorative style or space.
Do grey and brown go together? Of course, they do! It's one of the classic combos.
'You can pair shades of grey together in a room but try to pair cool grey shades with other cool tones such as greens, teals, and blues and warmer greys with warm shades such as pinks, burnt orange, or mustard,' says Grace.
The overall feel of your room is vital to think about before deciding on a floor color. If cool-toned, darker flooring creates a formal feeling, while dark colors with warm tones can create a cozy atmosphere. Alternatively, pale, cool-toned floor colors will make your room feel airy and bright.
Charcoal Gray - For this dark gray wall paint, you'll probably want to stick to warm hardwoods, although lighter colored hardwoods like pine and white oak can work too! Slate Gray - For this cool gray paint with blue undertones, you'll want to pair it with a light-colored hardwood like ash, pine, birch, or hickory.
Neutral shades such as light brown, gray, and black are timeless classics that will look good for years to come. These hues make a great backdrop for any room in your home, so you can easily accessorize the space without worrying about the color clashing with your floors.
Keep It Neutral
Drawing on the traditional neutral colors of carpet, choose a light or neutral tone for a timeless carpet. Choose from gray, white, or beige to match your interior design. When popular flooring trends change, you won't have to update yours!
Warm accent colors, such as red, orange, and yellow, help to offset the chill of gray, adding some balance to the visual temperature of the room.
One way to make your rug stand out is to incorporate accent colours in the room. If you have a grey floor, you can choose a rug with warm colours like yellow, orange, and red to add some visual interest. If you prefer cooler tones, try pairing grey floors with blue, green, or purple rugs.
All grey walls can feel cold, but you can still enjoy grey when using as an accent colour. Keep the room light, bright, airy and cosy by opting for an off-white or bright white on the walls. Add a statement grey sofa and dress with warm colours through cushions and throws to really set the colour off in the space.
#4: Light Neutral Colors
Another top flooring trend in 2023? Light and neutral flooring. Modern grey wood flooring continues to be popular, as are light floor colors like blonde and beige. A great way to add these lighter flooring shades to your home or business is to use bamboo flooring.
ARE GRAY-WASH WOOD OR WOOD-LOOK FLOORS STILL TRENDY? Heck no. The gray trend started about eight-ten years ago, and while it's had a GREAT run, its time is up. These days, instead of gray-wash floors, my clients are leaning into more natural woods in light to medium depths.
Homeowners are gravitating toward more natural, neutral floor colors that are versatile enough to fit with a variety of living spaces, from dining rooms to bedrooms. Shades of white, cream and honey can be used in homes, luxury condos, and even commercial spaces.