By Leanne
Are you looking for a creamy grey to create a cozy neutral space in your home? Neptune Silver Birch might be the one… 🩶
Neptune Silver Birch is a creamy grey that is much warmer than most grey paint colours. This warm neutral is perfect in all rooms, from the hallway to the living room, the bedroom and the bathroom. It’s also a popular choice in kitchens.
Quick tips for using Neptune Silver Birch
- It pairs well with Neptune Driftwood for a soft neutral combination
- Can be a good grey for north-facing/low-lit rooms (always do a test first)
- Works well with neutral decor, such as browns, creams and beiges
- In the bedroom, Silver Birch is popular combined with white for a fresh look
>> See Silver Birch colour match/dupes here <<
Neptune Silver Birch Paint Ideas in The Home
Silver Birch in the Living Room
Silver Birch and Driftwood are lovely colours that go well together. As you can see in the design above (by @elementseveninteriors) Driftwood is used for the cabinetry which is a slightly darker shade than Silver Birch, giving the cabinets a slight contrast.
Consider Silver Birch in your living room if you’re stuck between grey and white. This lovely neutral is perfect for a country aesthetic with a modern twist, like this gorgeous living room by @hayleyfromwales who has styled this paint colour beautifully. We especially love the cozy nook that draws brown, black and soft beiges into the scheme.
Combine Silver Birch and white for a fresh look in your living room, like this gorgeous design by @home_at_ivy_corner.
Are you searching for a paint colour for alcove shelving or cabinets? Silver Birch is a lovely neutral that looks great against other muted greys, like this tonal grey scheme with a statement fireplace.
Silver Birch in the Bedroom
Grey is a lovely shade for the bedroom, especially when using it tonally (with a mix of light and dark shades). This bedroom look by @cotswolds1234 reinvents the wheel on how to use grey in a small bedroom, the soft Silver Birch panelling and walls make the space feel airy and calming. We also love the matching bedding and subtle white decor to lighten up the space too!
Silver Birch in the Kitchen
Kitchen design by @jhdecoratingltd using Silver Birch paint
When designing your kitchen, considering what colour your walls should be can be a tricky challenge, especially if you’re option for a bold or dark cabinet colour. If you’re contemplating on a soft neutral for your kitchen, why not consider Silver Birch as your secondary colour? It works well with lots of different colours, and we particularly love this dark green kitchen which looks fresh and sophisticated paired with Silver Birch.
Silver Birch in the Bedroom
Silver Birch is a splendid grey for a minimalist bedroom with a white and grey colour scheme. It can also be used in a north-facing room when paired with warm tones like walnut wood furniture or textiles that are warm (like red, orange and yellows).
Silver Birch Dupes/Colour Match
If you’re thinking about getting a colour similar to Silver Birch, but have a favourite paint brand or a budget you want to work with, we’ve created a Silver Birch colour match guide below.
Dulux Heritage Quartz Grey
As you can see above, these two paint colours are quite similar. Quartz Grey is a taupe-grey, so its warm and still creamy, like Silver Birch. It’s a very close match at a similar price.
Find Dulux Heritage Quartz Grey Online
Crown Dash of Nutmeg
If you’re searching for a grey-brown, why not consider Dash of Nutmeg by Crown? It’s a similar light grey to Silver Birch but with a beige undertone. This paint is also half the price of Silver Birch, for a budget buy!
Shop Crown Dash of Nutmeg Online
Farrow & Ball Cornforth White
For a similar light grey, consider Farrow & Ball Cornforth White, which is a light grey. This colour is a neutral grey, which sits between cool and warm, so it can be versatile in most room types.
Shop Farrow & Ball Cornforth Online
Lick French Grey
Another great colour match for Silver Birch is Lick’s French Grey. This grey is a medium colour with hints of lilac. If you want to warm up a dim room, this would be a good grey to use. If you use this with pink/purple colours, the colour will look warmer, as the undertones will be more pronounced.
Earthborb Cats Cradle
If you’re looking for a grounding and calming grey that is similar to Silver Birch, Earthborn’s Cat Cradle might be a good alternative. It’s slightly darker than Silver Birch but it’s still a warm neutral grey.
Shop Earthborn Cats Cradle Online
How will you Style Your Sanctuary?
Now you’ve explored ways that Silver Birch has been used in the living room, bedroom and kitchen, how will you use this colour in your home? Whether you’ve got a south or north facing room, this colour is fab as a primary or accent colour for your scheme, providing a shooting and muted light grey for any style of interior. Still need help designing your room? Get a free bespoke mood board here!