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Amy McArdle

What shade of grey paint on the walls will make my room look bigger? We ask color experts

a small bedroom with grey walls

Grey is one of the most versatile colors there is when it comes to interiors. For designers, it is a reliable neutral that acts as a springboard for other colors, while also beautifully framing a room and shining a spotlight on the furniture. However, picking grey as the primary color for your walls can be a difficult decision, especially as some shades will shrink your room's sense of space. 

Like all paints it comes in various hues, each of which has a specific effect on a room. Whilst there are shades that make a room feel bigger, others will have an adverse effect. Grey is an amazing color for any room, but there is nothing worse than spending all that time tirelessly considering paint ideas only to discover your room now feels flat and small. Do not let this scare you away, it is just as possible the grey will make your room feel like it's gained a few square feet. 

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