The peculiarities of slate gray
Slate gray takes its name from the rock. And just like stone, its shade can vary! The name slate gray is in fact used to designate a medium to dark gray, which tends towards blue, or even green. Slate gray therefore corresponds to an intense shade, with cold undertones.
Slate gray in decoration: the most beautiful ideas
Sober, but terribly sophisticated, slate gray is a perfect color to add character to your interior while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere.
If slate gray is a muted color, its bluish touch allows it to catch enough light to make an impact. We therefore dare the total look, especially in an interior that has particularities: niche, alcove or moldings.
Are you interested in the cube effect? Slate gray is the perfect choice, especially if you want to revamp a demanding and low-light space, such as the hallway. Less gloomy than black – but just as theatrical – it will have a maximum effect!
Thanks to its blue pigments, slate gray is much more complex than it seems. We therefore focus on the total look in a bedroom or living room benefiting from generous natural light: depending on the time of day, the brightness will sometimes reveal the colored facet, sometimes the muted facet of this subtle gray.
If you are worried that the slate gray will darken the room too much in total look, use a simple and effective trick to boost the brightness: a light color to dress the window frame.
Slate gray stands out for its elegance. Its beautiful sobriety allows some fantasy, and it is therefore the perfect shade if you fall for metallic colors. Be careful, however: slate gray flirts with cool colors. We will therefore avoid associations with stainless steel or silver, and we will prefer gold or brass.
Slate gray is an excellent choice to add a little twist to an overly wise decor. In the kitchen, it thus brings a little contemporary air to a chic country style kitchen. For a balanced atmosphere, we favor a wooden worktop – preferably opting for a dark and very warm essence.
As chic as black, but a bit less dramatic, slate gray pairs beautifully with marble. This refined tandem works particularly well in water rooms: kitchen or bathroom.
Intense, slate gray is a privileged choice to give relief to an interior. This very versatile gray knows how to adapt to any decor: contemporary atmosphere, classic chic style or, as here, seaside-style decoration.
More mischievous than it seems, slate gray! Like all muted colors, it beautifully highlights the most delicate colors. This bluish gray is particularly sublime in association with purple.
Revealing the most subtle colors, slate gray also knows how to enhance materials. This very mineral gray creates a real showcase for natural fibers. Have you given in to the trend for jute rugs and pretty basketwork? Count on slate gray for your decorative accessories to fully reveal their potential!
Slate gray is one of the essential colors of ethnic chic decoration. We easily associate it with the ecru color, with which it creates a graphic contrast, but which remains full of softness.
What if you had fun with the elements to give relief to your interior? Between stone and metal, slate gray combines wonderfully with a color of fire and a green evoking vegetation, for a natural and perfectly balanced atmosphere in the bedroom.
In the bathroom, we take slate gray literally, by adopting real slate… or a beautiful imitation! The most trendy are the XXL porcelain stoneware tiles, which imitate slate to perfection, and which are designed to dress the floor as well as the shower, the walls or the ceiling.
Slate gray is one of the colors that also lends itself to exterior decoration. We particularly like it on the shutters or the front door. Deep and sober at the same time, it brings a very nice character to the facade. Small plus: it works as well on wood as on metal. And it will adorn both a stylish facade and to bring the final touch to contemporary architecture.
Slate gray is an excellent choice for dressing outdoor structures: pergola or garden shed. This very natural gray allows them to blend in with their natural environment.
If slate gray blends in with nature, it is also very comfortable in a more urban setting. It is therefore the perfect choice for small outdoor furniture, whether you want to install it in the garden or on the balcony!