Clementine Gris

Clémentine Grey is a wallpaper in a single gray tone, made for walls where the color is meant to sit back rather than lead. Gray of this kind holds its character under both daylight and lamplight, shifting slightly cooler or warmer depending on the light in the room, without ever reading as a strong color in its own right.

Because the shade stays neutral, it gives you a lot of freedom with everything else in the room. Wood furniture, whether pale or dark, keeps its own tone against it. Upholstery in cream, olive or deep blue stands out clearly, and framed pictures, mirrors and shelving read as separate elements instead of blending into the wall. If you prefer a quieter scheme, gray walls with white trim and simple fabrics will do the job with no further work. These are premium quality wallpapers.

The style belongs with farmhouse interiors: painted cabinets, plain textiles, worn wood and metal fittings. In a living room it suits full walls as well as a single accent wall, and it is an easy backdrop for a sofa and low table. A hallway is another sensible place for it, since a neutral wall copes well with coats, benches and doors along its length. In a home office the gray keeps the space plain enough to work in, and it sits well behind a desk, bookshelves or a pinboard.

French design meets German engineering, made entirely in Europe.