Thanks to their adaptability and inherent elegance, grey floorings have become an increasingly popular choice.
Whatever its end use and destination (modern apartment, traditional house, commercial or representative space), a grey floor manages to give a sophisticated and contemporary touch to any environment without appearing invasive.
The popularity of grey floors
Grey is a neutral colour; its natural ability to combine with a vast range of colour palettes makes it ideal for those who want an elegant and versatile base for their furniture.
Historical background and current trends in interior design
Grey has historically been associated with industrial and minimalist aesthetics. It has often been seen in lofts and modern spaces featuring materials such as concrete and steel. Yet in recent years this option has gone through a significant transformation, becoming fashionable also for more traditional and classic environments.
Current trends in interior design feature grey floors used in combination with various decorative styles. For example, light grey goes perfectly with Scandinavian design, which is characterised by clean lines and bright spaces. Conversely, anthracite grey is often used in bolder, more contemporary environments, where it creates a charming contrast with bright colours and designer furniture.
Why choose a grey floor?
Versatility and adaptability
The main reason to choose a grey flooring is that it constitutes an excellent starting base for most aesthetic choices. In fact, grey pairs perfectly with a vast range of styles and furnishings, from clean and minimalist lines to warmer atmospheres. Its neutrality allows you to play with different colours and materials, as well as to create custom-made environments.
Elegance and modernity
Grey has the ability to give an elegant look to spaces. Its shades vary from light and soft tones to deep anthracite, providing a wide range of options for every taste and preference.
Maintenance and durability
In addition to their refined aesthetics, grey floors also represent a practical choice for those looking for durability and ease of maintenance.
The materials commonly used to make them, such as microcement, are known for their resistance to wear, stains and scratches. With proper maintenance, a grey floor can keep its fresh, new appearance for many years, thus ensuring a smart and long-lasting investment.
Grey floors – styles
Grey floors combine perfectly with any major interior design style.
Minimalism and Scandinavian Design
Minimalism and Scandinavian design are characterised by clean lines, airy spaces and clever use of natural light. In these contexts, grey fits perfectly owing to its ability to create a neutral, seamless and uniform base. Light grey shades are ideal to reflect light, visually expanding spaces whilst maintaining a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
A grey floor also allows you to enhance the simplicity of typical Scandinavian design furnishings, such as light wood furniture and natural fabrics, helping to create a serene and tidy environment, where each element is carefully chosen for its functionality and aesthetics.
Industrial and Loft
The industrial and urban loft styles are characterised by a raw and authentic aesthetic, with exposed materials such as bricks, metal and wood. A grey floor is particularly suitable for these environments, thanks to its ability to recall the look of industrial spaces.
Dark grey shades can add depth and robustness to spaces, while lighter greys can brighten and balance the overall look. In a loft, a grey floor creates a visual continuity that enhances the breadth and fluidity of open spaces, while in industrial environments it underlines the authenticity and character of design choices.
Classic and Elegant
Grey floors can also be successfully used in classic and elegant environments. Their high-gloss finish can create a sophisticated contrast with traditional furniture and decorative details. They can be used in combination with carpets, inlaid wood furniture and rich fabrics to create an environment that combines the best of both worlds: the modernity of grey flooring and the warmth of traditional design.
Modern and contemporary
Contemporary design is synonymous with innovation and cutting-edge trends. Dark grey shades can add drama and sophistication, while light greys help create fresh, dynamic environments.
A grey floor also allows you to incorporate unique details such as metal inserts or geometric patterns, giving free reign to creativity in contemporary spaces. Furthermore, the continuous and seamless surface of the floor is perfect for maintaining a linear appearance, in line with the principles of modern design.
How to combine a grey floor
Knowing how to correctly match floors, walls, furniture, textiles and lighting can further enhance the beauty of your choices. Here are some useful tips.
Wall colour
Tips on complementary and contrasting shades
– Complementary shades: Grey pairs perfectly with soft, pastel colours such as white, beige, cream and light grey. These colours help create a bright and relaxing environment. If you want a calmer look, opt for shades that blend softly with the grey of the floor.
– Contrasting shades: For a more dynamic and eye-catching effect, you can combine grey flooring with brighter, bolder colours. Contrasts create depth and visual interest, making the space more energetic and inspiring.
Each and every interior environment
Grey floors suit any room in the house.
Living room
Create a welcoming and sophisticated environment
The living room is a space to relax and entertain guests. A grey floor can help create a welcoming environment, especially if combined with wooden furniture, soft fabrics and warm colours. Adding rugs and pillows in complementary shades can add extra comfort and style.
Kitchen
The kitchen is perhaps the busiest area of the house; it therefore requires durable and easy to clean materials. A grey floor — possibly in microcement — is particularly suitable for this environment thanks to its resistance and seamlessness. A smooth finish is in fact easier to clean, which makes microcement a practical and functional choice for the kitchen.
Bathroom
The bathroom is another space where moisture resistance and ease of cleaning are essential. A microcement grey floor offers excellent water resistance thanks to special treatments, and it can be easily maintained. Lighter shades of grey can help make your bathroom feel brighter and more spacious, while darker shades can create a cosy, luxurious atmosphere. Adding natural elements like plants and wood can further enhance the look, creating a relaxing environment.
Office
The office is a space where concentration is essential. Grey floors have a clean, uncluttered appearance that promotes a productive, quiet, distraction-free work environment.
Microcement grey floor
We perfectly know the characteristics and potential of microcement.
One of the main advantages of microcement floors is their chromatic versatility. Different shades of grey, a wide colour palette, glossy, matte or satin finishes increase custom possibilities, allowing you to obtain different visual effects that can span from an industrial and raw look to a more refined one.
Since microcement can be applied on pre-existing surfaces, research and renovation times are reduced. Furthermore, its flexibility makes it suitable not only for floors, but also for walls, stairs and other architectural surfaces, allowing for the creation of a homogeneous and coordinated effect throughout the entire environment.
A grey microcement floor offers added value in terms of design. Its versatility, which makes it a perfect match for wood, metals and glass alike, is ideal for the creation of contemporary and welcoming environments.
There are therefore multiple reasons to consider the idea of a grey floor, especially if made of microcement.
At Ideal Work we can help you turn your ideas into reality. Contact us for personalised advice or to request a quote.