Shades of Grey: Decorating with the most elegant of neutrals

Crammed with fascinating facts, expert advice and a wealth of essential information, Shades of Grey will guide you through the minefield that is choosing exactly the right shade of grey paint.  There's no doubt about it, grey is the shade of the moment. On trend restaurants, shops and homes are covered in it. There's not an interior decorating programme that doesn't feature it. However, despite its popularity, it’s not quite as simple as buying a pot of grey paint and slapping it on the wall. Make the wrong choice, and a grey room will be cold and dark, even energy-sapping. Get it right, however, and your home will look sophisticated and modern. So how to find the perfect hue? In Shades of Grey, Kate Watson-Smyth explores the current popularity of the shade and consults experts – scientists, paint companies and interior decorators – who reveal their favourite greys as well as other tricks of the trade. She looks at the wide range of greys on offer and, via a simple process of elimination, will help you track down the shade that works perfectly for you. About the Author Kate Watson-Smyth is a journalist who has written about interiors for the Financial Times as well as the Independent and the Daily Mail. Her home has been featured in Livingetc, the Wall Street Journal and Corriere della Sera.  Kate's blog, madaboutthehouse.com is the UK’s No.1 Interiors blog (Vuelio, 2018) and she also runs an interior styling consultancy, Mad About Your House.