Grey house façade - a durable and modern façade

Grey is sometimes seen as a gloomy colour, but in façade design it takes on a whole new meaning. It is a versatile colour that blends harmoniously with greenery in the garden, natural wood, glass or raw architectural concrete. A grey façade is not just a fashionable choice - it is a durable, aesthetically pleasing and practical solution that gives a building a modern character.

Which materials will work best? How do you choose the right shade and texture? Here we show you how to create a grey façade that will last for years.

GREY FAÇADE - HOW TO MATCH THE SHADE?

The grey façade colour offers a wide range of design possibilities. It can be combined with light and dark accessories, warmed up with wood or emphasised with modern, cool materials. When choosing a particular solution, it is worth taking into account the shape of the building, its surroundings and the style you want to achieve.

For smaller houses, light grey façade panels are ideal, as they optically enlarge the building and give it a light appearance. Larger façades will benefit from colour variation, for example by combining several shades of grey or juxtaposing different material structures. If the house design includes a terrace, garage or veranda, a good solution is to highlight them.

In the case of houses with a usable attic, it is worth taking care of the consistency of the finish of the entire block. A uniform grey façade may optically enlarge the building and emphasise its proportions, giving it a modern look.

Also remember to match the colour of the roof and window frames to the chosen façade. Grey facades go well with roofs and window frames in shades of black, graphite or anthracite. It is just as effective when combined with white windows or a brown roof in a warm tone - such contrasts give the façade a distinctive and individual character.

MODERN FAÇADE PANELS IN VARIOUS SHADES OF GREY

Grey is a popular colour for modern architecture - it goes well with minimalist forms and raw materials. You can decide between different facings, creating a white-grey façade for your home or combining graphite panels with brown windows and achieving an eye-pleasing harmony.

SOLVO - MODERN GREY OAK

Solvo facade panels are the ideal choice for those who appreciate the aesthetics of wood, but are looking for a durable and modern material. In the Grey Oak variant, they fit perfectly into the fashionable style of minimalist houses. There are three versions of the panels to choose from - single, double and triple lamellas. Each is 18 cm wide, regardless of the shape chosen.

The variant with black grout adds definition and depth, emphasising the rhythm of the façade. The solid colour, on the other hand, better accentuates the simplicity of the form. The perception of the building can change significantly depending on whether the panels are laid vertically or horizontally.

The developed mounting system makes installation easy, and the durable material provides resistance to changing weather conditions and mechanical damage. This solution is particularly recommended for modern and energy-efficient houses.

KERRAFRONT - MODERNITY AND STRUCTURE

Kerrafront façade cladding collections offer a wide choice among grey colours:

Opti - new to the VOX range. The panels have an innovative easyJoin jointing system, which makes installation quick and easy and makes the joints between panels very subtle.
Trend - a collection inspired by natural stone and concrete. The three lines (Effect, Stone and Soft) offer modern structures and muted grey tones, ideal for contemporary home designs.
WoodEffect - a woodgrain line with realistic wood grain. Such a grey façade can effectively highlight architectural details such as bay windows, alcoves or window frames.

Kerrafront panels are lightweight, durable and resistant to weather and dirt. By installing the panels on a ventilated façade structure and using modern installation technologies, they provide long-lasting protection for the building and an aesthetically pleasing façade.

You might be interested in: What to put on the wall instead of wallpaper?

FAST AND CONVENIENT INSTALLATION

VOX grey facades also owe their popularity to their quick installation. Solvo and Kerrafront cladding is easy and convenient to install, which will be appreciated by both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. The systems can be complemented with a dedicated set of mouldings and accessories for a precise and aesthetically pleasing finish to your home.

A properly prepared substructure and adequate expansion joints for ventilation are the key to the longevity of the façade. If it is set firmly but not rigidly, it will be able to "work" freely, responding to changing weather conditions.

Watch the installation instruction video for the Solvo façade panels: VOX Solvo. Installation instructions

Watch the installation video for Kerrafront facade cladding: VOX Kerrafront. Installation video

GREY HOUSE FAÇADE - INSPIRATION AND CONFIGURATIONS

Facade cladding will help us develop our own ideas for a grey façade. Easy cleaning, durable colour, weather resistance and a huge choice of designs make it one of the most practical materials for a facade.

Consultants in the VOX showrooms will suggest solutions for houses with different shapes. They will help you compare different shades of grey, test the layout of the panels, choose the colour of the doors, windows, roof or foundation. See for yourself how your home will look in a modern grey look!

Check also: Ideas for summer balcony design