Greige - the calming neutral mix of grey and beige - has been the tone of 2023. It might have been all over your Instagram feeds for a good year or so by now, but the warm shade certainly hasn't had its day yet, and we predict it will still be all over our walls in 2024.
If you're keen to decorate with the color, it's not one that can easily go wrong. That said, choosing the perfect tone can be tricky. Whether you wanted a cooler grey undertone or you want a warmer beige to dominate, you'll need to know what options are out there, and which of the best paint brands you can trust for a professional-looking finish.
'I love decorating with greige, as it makes the perfect backdrop for any space and enables you to more easily create a neutral color scheme,' explains Adriana Schor, Founder of ICONIQUE Studio. 'Greige tones present the perfect neutral balance canceling out the cold blue undertone of grey, whilst muting some of the warmth that beige brings.'
For all the greige inspiration you need for your next paint idea, here are our nine favorite greige shades to set you on your way.
Best cool Greiges
Livingetc knows design. We spend hours testing and comparing the latest products, bringing only our edit of the very best to you. Find out more about how we review.
Price: $45
Inspired by stone, this understated mid-grey shade has a cool tone to it that makes for a refreshing and calm space. 'It pairs well with natural materials like timber, stone, concrete, and marble,' says Adriana Schor of ICONIQUE studio.
Price: $59.98
This medium grey is warmed subtly by a sandy beige, but still falls harder on the grey side of the scale. It would look brilliant on kitchen cabinetry - particularly shaker cabinets where the depth of panels will cast shadows for added dimension.
Price: $55
While slightly warmer than the other shades listed here, this mellow mid-tone can look very cool, especially in larger north-facing spaces. Pair with a color that goes with grey, such as pink, to bring out some warmth.
Best warm Greiges
Price: $45
This uplifting mid-grey has a hint of magenta but can become almost lilac in cooler lighting conditions. It's a personal favorite of Adriana's. 'The neutral greige tone reflects light exceptionally well, and creates an ideal canvas to add a splash of color.'
Price: $70
Cooler than its other Lick counterpart, this shade has a more smokey effect to it, but still feels warm, comforting, and balanced. 'This color would look amazing in a bathroom with nice, big, white fluffy towels,' says Tash.
Best all-rounder Greiges
Price: $55
This shade is called 'Perfect Greige' for a reason. The ideal blend of grey and beige, this versatile hue can be made cooler in dimly lit north facing rooms, or played as a warmer tone when used with wood accents and plenty of natural light.
Price: $52.99
This easy-to-use neutral is the color of ominously thunderous skies. It's a bare-faced neutral that's perfect for decorating rooms in a Scandi decor style, or works as a relaxing tone for painting furniture, trim, or even the garden shed.
Price: $50.98
Not to be confused with the Sherwin-Williams shade of the same name, although they share many similarities. A beautiful stony neutral for an all-over color, or as a complementary shade to a richer red, brown, or purple.
-
Step Into Your Own "Roman Holiday" With Our Cinematic Edit of the Best Rome HotelsThe Eternal City's most sumptuous boutique hotels reveal a world of intricately layered interiors that feel like a portal to another dimension. Here are 10 to get lost into this year
-
What We’re Coveting From Habitat This Entertaining SeasonFind the pieces on our nice list this year at this exclusive pop-up...
-
Cups, But Make Them Sexy — The Only 6 Sipping Essentials You Need This Hosting SeasonPour into cups for every holiday occasion and get ready to charm, surprise, and delight your guests
-
Equestrian Is In. Seems Like the Horse Girls Were Onto Something — Shop “Old Money” DecorOur resident equine editor shares exactly how to get the look
-
"Agreeable, Rich, and Refined" — Shop 6 Stylish Homewares, All in Shades of Pantone's 'Mocha Mousse'Timeless yet modern, sweet but sultry — meet Mocha Mousse, the indulgent hue you’re about to see everywhere
-
Let’s Party — The Disco Decor Trend Has Us Channeling Studio 54 GlamourNYE is almost here, and we’re in the mood for good old-fashioned disco. Shop opulent, anything-but-subtle decor to ring in the nostalgia in style
-
I've Just Discovered the 'Entryway Bed' — A Double-Duty Daybed That's Perfect for Small-Space Dwellers Who Still Want to Host StylishlyLiving in a smaller space doesn't mean you can't have it all — it just means you need to find furniture that can do it all, like these pieces
-
Kelly Wearstler Has Released a Bar Cart That Costs $30k — And, Yes, It Looks As Extravagant as You'd Expect (and Want)It certainly takes the phrase 'raising the bar' to new heights
-
I've Just Found the Coolest Iron Garlands From Anthropologie — And the Best News? They'll Not Just Work for Christmas, but Year-RoundWhether styled inside or out, these unique garlands might just be the coolest way to decorate these holidays
-
I've Always Wanted One of Joanna Gaines' Stylish Rugs, and I've Just Found Them on Sale — These Are the Styles I'm Tossing UpIt's the perfect way to add a stylish touch of old-world-money to your interiors without having to actually spend too much
