While gray has long been a go-to neutral, it's not always the right choice, and there are many instances you should, in fact, not paint a room gray. Yes, it can be a timeless shade, and there's a reason it's a 'safe choice', so when you’re considering different room color ideas, it's easy to fall foul of the ubiquitous gray.
For many years, it was the stalwart of interior design, but gray has fallen from grace rather dramatically in recent years. ‘For many, gray, often associated with uncertainty and indecisiveness, has become the default color when decorating, ‘ explains designer Fiona Duke. ‘Although gray can be very versatile, this new go-to neutral needs to be chosen carefully as the wrong shade of gray can sometimes feel quite cold and uninspiring.’
