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10 ways to use this versatile pairing |

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When it comes to blue and grey living room ideas the options are endless.

A popular pairing, grey and blue are both versatile shades that together can be used to create myriad looks and interior styles, from calming coastal to dramatic and intimate, plus the two-tone combination works well with many other accent colors.

Whether you're after a tranquil space to unwind or a statement living room perfect for entertaining, a living room color scheme of blue and grey can work perfectly depending on how it's put together. With each shade offering a wide-ranging spectrum of tones, from soft pebble greys to charcoal, and delicate pastel blues to bold cobalt and navy, there's plenty of scope for creative combinations within grey room ideas.

To prove how versatile this pairing can be we've rounded up an array of blue and grey living rooms along with some tips from the experts.

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Blue and grey living room ideas – 10 ways to use this versatile pairing

Choosing blue and grey living room ideas can be an exciting and creative process as there's so many ways the two shades can be used together. Whether you're looking for a grey living room with accents of blue, a blue living room with hints of grey, or a cohesive scheme which beautifully balances both, the pairing can be used in multiple ways, plus, it can also look great alongside a host of other colors.

When it comes to grey and blue living room ideas, 'the first element of any design scheme to approach is walls, walls dominate an interior space more than any other component so creating interest here is key,' says Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin .

In order to determine what shades to use, it's important to establish what mood you want to create and to take into account the size of your living room. 'Opt for darker, more dramatic tones such as navy to make larger rooms appear more intimate or choose lighter hues, such as grey to create the illusion of space.' 

1. Use blue as an accent in a grey room

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Decorating with grey provides a brilliant neutral backdrop for all sorts of interior looks, but flat greys used wall-to-wall can sometimes look dreary. Introducing blue accents in a deeper shade is a great way to add depth and create focal points within an airy light grey room, plus, switching black for blue can be a gentler take on the traditional monochrome scheme.

In this space the interior designer chose a textural wallpaper to add interest and soften the look, while the wall-to-floor bespoke living room shelving painted in a deep blue help punctuate what would be a large expanse of grey wall. The navy chairs and cushions co-ordinate with the bookshelves and help lead the eye across the room.

2. Lift a white living room with blue and grey

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Decorating with white is guaranteed to make spaces feel brighter and lighter but they can feel cold. Adding in a variety of delicate tones of grey and blue through textiles and furniture can help to gently lift the space preventing it from feeling stark and austere. Here, a patterned light blue rug, textured grey sofa and armchairs, a pastel blue table frame and dusky blue velvet cushions are all layered to bring softness and interest to the scheme.  

3. Create intimacy with a dark grey

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When it comes to living room paint ideas, tone is a key factor, as this can have a big impact how a space looks and feels.

'The paler the tone, the more it will reflect the available light, the darker the tone, the more light it will absorb. So a pale grey would be good if you wanted to make a room look larger, a deep charcoal would make it appear smaller,' says Justyna Korczynska, Senior designer at Crown .

'For a moody atmosphere, greys and blues in darker tones are a go-to choice as they create a deep backdrop that really allows your furniture and accessories to sing,' adds adds Emma Deterding, founder and creative director, Kelling Designs . 'People are becoming bolder with design choices, often opting for really deep, inky blues and charcoal greys for a dramatic statement that evokes a cocoon-like effect,' 

Dark colors can work particularly well in large living rooms with high ceilings as they can bring the space in and help it feel more intimate as demonstrated in this scheme. The high-blacked velvet sofa adds to the cocooning feel while red accents bring essential warmth. 

4. Choose a warm grey for a cozy feel

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In addition to tone, getting the temperature of the wall color right is also important, particularly if you're planning on painting the walls grey. 

The first thing to think about is the orientation of the room and how much light it receives. If you have a south-facing room it can take cooler greys, while a in north facing room that receives little light you may want to consider a grey with warm undertones to keep the space feeling cozy.

'I like using warm greys to give depth to walls without dictating the room's furniture palette – light greys add a layer of softness while rich greys add depth. Coating the windows, doors and trim in the same grey wall color further unifies the backdrop to a Living Room and can give the illusion of a higher ceiling when painted in a contrasting color. I gravitate towards greys with less blue and more brown in them,' says Catherine Fowlkes of the DC-based architecture firm, Fowlkes Studio .

In this scheme the grey on the walls has brown undertones allows the cobalt blue armchairs to pop, while the addition of a velvet sofa in rich terracotta brings further warmth.

5. Create calm with pastel blue

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Synonymous with sea and sky, pastel blues are perfect for interiors that soothe the soul and make a versatile shade for decorating, providing a touch of color without overpowering a scheme.

'Pale pastel blues are popular choices for dining and sitting rooms creating a light, bright atmosphere, and work well for children’s bedrooms due to their calming, serene effect,' says Dominic Myland, director of Mylands .

If you're worried that decorating with blue will leave your living room feeling cool, consider adding pops of warmer color as done in this scheme with the tan leather armchairs and an fall artwork.

6. Combine grey and blue for a modern coastal look

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Decorating with blue and white is a hallmark of coastal decor. However, if you’re looking for a more chic, contemporary take on the nautical look, try switching the white for grey. In this scheme, interior designer Tracy Morris  wanted to use a palette of watery hues to allude to the coastal hometown of owners, so chose a warm grey as a base to set them off.

‘Our clients were moving from a coastal location. I knew we were going to use many tones of blue in the house, so I needed a clean backdrop that would bring out the blue tones – Benjamin Moore ’s Revere Pewter was the perfect complement! This warm paint balanced the cool tones in the fabrics and rugs creating the perfect backdrop for this home.'

7. Create atmosphere with a bluey-grey paint

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If you're looking to create a cozy atmosphere then don't be afraid to use a darker shades of blue says Dominic Myland, director of Mylands Paints.

'Despite common misconception that dark blue shades can make a room feel small and unwelcoming, they can in fact make a room feel bigger. Rich, dark blues can instantly bring inviting warmth and won’t overpower a room.'

Here this stormy blue paint shade with grey undertones brings a sophisticated, cocooning feel to this space and is the perfect backdrop to a statement seascape artwork. The gilt frame, terracotta velvet cushion and red ikat lampshade bring elements of warmth as does the blue velvet armchair.

8. Use grey and blue in a country scheme

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Rustic, exposed stone walls and weathered wood beams in myriad grey-ish brown tones are prized features of country living room ideas. If you're lucky enough to have these original features then decorating in a palette of grey and blue can be a great way to showcase them. 

Here the grey-painted ceiling idea helps create a cozy atmosphere but also beautifully contrasts with the Cotswold stone, allowing its honeyed hues to shine through.

Accents of dark navy blue introduced through the alcove shelf idea and the sumptuous velvet blue couch living room idea help bring depth and a modern twist to the country look.

9. Add in yellow accents

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Sitting opposite blue on the color wheel, yellow makes a perfect accent color for blue, and is a happy shade for livening up neutrals like grey. For a delicate, fresh spring look perfect for a cottage living room, consider a soft lemon yellow. 

'Lemon yellow and soft smoke blue complement each other so perfectly. The tone of each of these colors is gentle which draws you into a room. This shade of yellow (above), which I call Hay, is so fresh, making you feel happy, full of hope and sunshine. On the other hand blue if often seen as peaceful and secure,' says fabric designer Vanessa Arbuthnott .

10. Introduce bold blue fabrics

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If you love the idea of using bold colors but are cautious of using them wall-to-wall then opting for bold blue blue living room curtains or cushions in a neutral grey scheme is a good place to start as these can be altered easily from season to season.

Does blue and grey go together in a living room?

'When it comes to the living room, a classic color scheme that always works well is pairing blue and grey. Not only do they complement each other perfectly, they can also blend together seamlessly too and often fall in line with the timeless, coastal aesthetic,' says Emma Deterding, founder and creative director of Kelling Designs.

'I particularly love the versatility of the blue and grey combination – not only is it timeless, but whichever way you go, the colors will change according to the light available – they can blend together, stand apart, play more grey or more blue depending on the light in the space.'

Opting for dark blues and greys can create a scheme with drama and impact as well as a cozy and inviting feeling. Alternatively, if bold and dark isn't for you, then combining light and airy blues and greys also works effectively, creating an elegant and sophisticated look that is soothing, explains Emma Detering. 'The brighter shades and muted hues help create a calming space that can be updated time and time again with more affordable accessories to refresh the look. You can really add texture and dimension to this by layering light and airy linens and natural textures that pay homage to the coastal look.'

What color goes with blue and grey?

Together blue and grey work well with lots of other colors, so it's not a wonder the palette is popular for decorating. 'Blues work well on their own or can really come to life when combined with other shades within the palette for a harmonious interior; off-white, greens and greys are classic combinations but contrasting pinks and reds are increasing in popularity for a layered look.' says Dominic Myland, director of Mylands Paints.

If you're thinking of pairing grey and blue with other colors then, 'go for something well balanced like our ‘French Grey’ family,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene . 'These greys can be paired with other shades with ease, combining well with blues, greens and pinks. Accent colors should be used to highlight and work in tandem with the base shade rather than against it.' 

However it isn't just accent colors that work with blue and grey, they also pair beautifully with a range of materials. David Harris, design director at Andrew Martin, says that, 'dark blues, greens and greys work really well with marble, brass and walnut.'

Pippa is Content Editor on Homes & Gardens online contributing to Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors print issues. A graduate of Art History and formerly Style Editor at Period Living, she is passionate about architecture, creating decorating content, interior styling and writing about craft and historic homes. She enjoys searching out beautiful images and the latest trends to share with the Homes & Gardens audience. A keen gardener, when she’s not writing you’ll find her growing flowers on her village allotment for styling projects.

15 (Hand Picked) Navy and Grey Living Room Ideas

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It's never easy deciding how to paint your walls in a living space, or which colours and design ideas to incorporate. However, if there are two colours that work particularly well together, it is blue and grey.

Some designers and experts in the field would even be of the opinion that blue is the colour that goes best with grey in a living space.

Obviously there are many shades, textures, styles and decorations to choose from, so we have collated these beautiful grey and navy living room ideas to inspire you.

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1. Naturally Textured Grey and Navy

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This is great example of dark grey and navy blue walls as a colour combination working together. Although colours certainly play a big roll in this rooms design, materials and textures have clearly been an important focus.

Shiny gloss white flooring, real wood tables and natural woollen cushions and rugs have all been picked to show off their different beautiful textures and refined warming colours.

This is a dark blue and grey living space where you could happily relax, have breakfast or even work from home. I could certainly imagine myself doing all of these things in this comfy welcoming space.

If you already have a grey sofa, or are thinking of purchasing one, you may find our colours that go with a grey sofa blog article helpful.

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2. Contemporary Blue and Grey Space

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This blue and grey space shows just how well a grey and navy colour combination can work together in harmony. The backbone of this design is simple, a solid navy sofa, dark grey walls and a rug that brings the colours together.

What takes this blue and grey living space from plain and bland to a colourful and interesting contemporary interior space, is the gold accent accessories and furnishings.

Texture is added with a funky white mohair footstool, while colour is thrown in using beautiful modern cushions and complementary artwork.

Finally a touch of bling is added using a gold planter, cone wall lamp and reading light stand. The result is a stunning and contemporary navy and grey living room design to be proud of.

If you like these colour combinations, you may also be interested in our grey and gold living room ideas.

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3. Cosy and Bold Navy Living Room

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Clearly bold blue living room ideas are not just reserved for use in large spaces! Although a relatively small living room, the deep blue walls work to create a warm and cosy space, a stark contrast from the hallway décor beyond.

The owners here have stuck to blue theme with the furnishings too, incorporating the cupboards, sofa and footstool into it using a subtle contrast of different shades and tones. The only move away from this is the ceiling, doors and fireplace which, as they have used a pure white, gives a beautiful crisp edge to the bold blues, making the walls really stand out.

The wooden flooring used not only adds to the warming feeling of the room, but is the perfect colour and tone to work alongside both the deep blues and bright whites, effortlessly lifting the entire room.

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4. Calming Nature White and Navy Living

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The designer of this predominantly white and blue living space, has certainly not held back on the mixing of styles and themes !

Alongside the full height traditional white window shutters and bold navy/white regal chairs, sit zebra print cushions and a stunning large silver-framed octopus print.

The opulent reflective silver of the frame is then cleverly carried through the whole scheme, both on the glass side tables, geometric deco-style coffee table and again on the silver-studded detailing of the chairs.

I believe that if this interior design scheme was explained to you, without an image to go by, it probably wouldn't sound like it should all work together. But it really does !

There is both a sophistication and calming feeling to this room and the deliberate limited use of colours has pulled all the different elements together perfectly.

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5. Opulent Navy and Silver Living Room

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This dark blue living room could be in any house on any street, and you may never know until you enter, what opulence awaits you.

The traditional button pleated pale grey chairs and sofa sit elegantly against a light grey carpet and soft silver-grey rug.

A bold navy accent wall has been subtly echoed in, not only the striped navy and grey curtains and cushions, but even in the books that lay on the side table! (surely this has not been staged?!).

Silver shiny surfaces have been added to the colour palette as another coherent theme running through the whole space. Two grand round mirrors, ornamental console tables and side table all carry the luxury shiny silver finish and help to create that overall feeling of affluence.

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6. 80's Vibe Blue and Grey Living Room

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Straight away this blue living room reminds me of something akin to the Jetsons that I watched as a child! An almost space-age theme mixed with a full on eighties twist.

It seems to me that every idea the interior designer liked from different era's and trends has been thrown together to create this quirky hybrid design.

This is not to say that I don't like it, in fact it has a certain nostalgic charm. For me personally though, I would have to ditch the busy snakeskin-esque carpet, in favour of something more plain and neutral. I think with certain designs it is about taking out the elements that you like, not necessarily copying the whole room.

I love the white seating and how it works with the navy blue wall and modern artwork (which perfectly reflects the blue, white and gold within the room).

7. Open-plan Grandeur in Blue and White

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Nothing shouts grandeur quite like a combination of high ceilings, wall panelling and internal fluted columns.

It's well known that dark colours work particularly well in larger spaces, by stopping them feeling too cold, bland and sometimes even clinical. These living room walls show this to good effect in this palatial living room design.

Black flooring runs throughout the space, and deep blue walls, artwork and ornaments are neatly framed by the bright white wall panels, windows and columns.

The sofas and curtains have been kept to a completely neutral colour scheme, to not only allow the walls to remain the main bold statement of the room, but to also stop them fighting for attention or clashing.

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8. Traditional with a Modern Blue Feature Wall

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Here we see proof that even if you prefer your interior design to be conservative and traditional within your room décor, you can still add a modern twist by creating a bold feature wall.

The design of this blue and grey room relies on using the furniture and cushions as accents to the navy wall, by mirroring the same navy blue colour. This is intelligently softened and toned down by cool grey geometric patterns within the fabrics.

More shades of warm grey are further used within the lamp shades and other seating areas within the room, whilst everything else is deliberately kept plain and neutral.

The blue feature wall is the perfect backdrop to the room and really changes the feel of the whole space, taking it from being a typical traditional space to something that has far more warmth and design flair.

The main benefits of using these blue and grey living room ideas for your own living space, is that this is a simple and cheap fix for many homes looking to update their décor. More importantly, no complicated interior design ideas or expertise are needed to achieve it.

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9. Blue and Grey Apartment Chic

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Simple lines, a neutral backdrop and bold furniture are what make this blue and grey apartment space interesting, but without being overpowering.

Rather than use bold colours on the walls, they have chosen statement furniture as the main focus of the room, with just hints of pattern in the cushions to break up the solid navy sofas.

Panoramic windows let in plenty of natural light into the room, creating a refreshing open and airy space.

The industrial look of the concrete wall and contemporary designer coffee table add a cool modern edge to the otherwise traditional navy and grey living room design.

10. Pattern Mix Blue and Grey Living Room

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Many differing patterns in the same space are not to everyone's taste, but the further I delve into this interior design, the more I can see that the elements of this room haven't just been randomly thrown together, but they have been placed with thought and layout in mind.

The bold navy walls are neatly highlighted by the light flooring, natural curtains and solid cream sofa, whilst the geometric rug mirrors the colours of both the walls and cream furniture.

All seating has been placed around the rug facing inwards toward the coffee table, creating a perfect area for conversation, debate and entertaining.

Furniture layout has been cleverly thought out so that patterned pieces are all generally on the right (balanced by the patterned storage table), the dark blue chair on the left (echoing the wall colour) and the solid cream sofa in the middle.

The purpose of the cream sofa is to break up the two sides, whilst also tying the theme together by picking out the colours and patterns of the chairs.

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11. Elegant White and Navy Living Room

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This blue and grey living room design shows exactly what can be achieved in a small space, with a bit of imagination. You would be forgiven for thinking that you were in a grand stately home, but even though the ceiling cannot be raised, all the other elements have been cleverly added to create a similar effect.

Panelling has been used on the back wall which, not only copies the mouldings from the fire surround, but also in the window frame detailing. The long draped navy curtains match perfectly with the large sofa, while the red cushion and intricate artwork on the wall add a splash of rich colour to the space.

The period elements of the wall décor have been given a modern twist by the use of contemporary furniture, both with the cream lounge chair and modern gold-legged coffee table. This is a living space that could easily be achieved on a budget, with many second hand or antique sellers being able to provide furniture of this type at affordable prices.

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12. Modern Manor Navy Sitting Room

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This feels like more of a snug or sitting room than a living space, with its rich dark blues, rug, blankets and chairs cosied around the period fireplace. Normally fire surrounds are decorated to stand out from the walls and celebrate their beauty, but in this case the fireplace has been painted to blend inconspicuously into the background, with the tiles taking centre stage as the main focal point.

With the greys of the cushions, soft furnishings and rug, along with the blue walls and navy chairs, the range of colours has been kept to a minimum to keep the look sleek and uncomplicated. Only the warm natural wooden flooring and gold accents of the mirror, lights and ornaments offer a move away from this.

13. Hotel Style White and Navy Living

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If high ceilings and open plan living are your thing, this example is definitely one for you. The amount of light that the space receives from the floor to ceiling windows is truly impressive, helping to create a very open and airy space.

Although grand in scale, this contemporary living room design has been reined in, with only 3 main colours used in the overall design scheme.

First we have the supersized navy blue L-shaped sofa (which is needed in a space this big, not only because of its size, but also as it is used to section off the living area from the kitchen).

Mustard is the main accent colour and is used both in the large rug and also matched perfectly in the sofa cushions (a vibrant addition that works really well with the blue).

White is the other main colour and has been used as a backdrop on all the walls and ceilings (including the kitchen décor), showing off the other elements of the room to their fullest.

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14. Artistic Navy Blue and Grey Living Room

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Another of our beautiful blue and grey living room ideas. This grand looking room uses blue, cream, grey and white to great effect. The light grey carpet is unobtrusive and is the perfect base for the blue sofa, cream chairs and blue & white patterned seating.

White wooden panelling is used around the bottom part of the walls and is the perfect height (whether designed into the theme or a happy accident) to neatly frame the wide blue sofa.

Shiny silver elements have again been used within the coffee table, side table and lamp, adding richness to both the feel and tone of the finished room.

Finally, the finishing touch of the large painted abstract artwork brings all of the grey, blue and silver elements together perfectly, showing why wall art can be so important to any room.

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15. The All Blue Living Room

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I'm just going to throw this last one in as a complete curveball !

As far as navy living room ideas go, this space has definitely taken blue to a new level! If it wasn't for the flashes of white in the wall art, table and cushions, the whole room would be solely blue! I count at least 4 different shades in this one small living room, the walls and cabinet, sofa, carpet (and what a carpet it is!) plus the other chair and stool set.

I've got to admit, I'm stuck for words. Would you have a room quite this blue ?!

Final Thoughts

As you can see from these beautiful blue and grey living rooms, there are many different blue and grey living room ideas that you can use in your own home.

Whether you use navy on the walls with neutral furniture or vice-versa, add accent colours like grey, mustard or silver, or go for opulence or minimalism. It is only your imagination and vision that can stop you creating whatever you wish.

There are many more cost effective ways to achieve these looks, so simply use these grey and blue living rooms as a base, don't be afraid to mix and match ideas to come up with the perfect design for you.

Grey is a very versatile colour and can be utilised in many rooms throughout the home. We show in this grey and silver bedroom article just how well it also pairs with silver, in various bedroom settings.

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Features of gray color

A few characteristic features:

Gray shades

The gray range has a fairly wide color range, which starts from almost whitened shades and ends with dark almost black tones. Thanks to this variability, it is possible to choose the right solution for any design.

The hall in warm gray tones looks truly luxurious and noble, and the living room decorated in cool steel colors can evoke associations with a factory room.

Despite the monotony, gray colors, due to properly selected textures, create a picturesque and deep design, rather than a boring and empty one.

The photo shows a light gray living room interior in a Scandinavian style.

Will bring light and air into a small room, as well as visually increase the space - light gray colors. Saturated dark gray shades will help to mask planning flaws and small irregularities of different planes.

The photo shows the design of a small dark gray living room with a fireplace.

Combination with other colors

Due to the numerous shades, gray can be perfectly combined with other tones.

Living room in gray and white

Similar monochrome colors form a very harmonious duet, giving the atmosphere a special charm. For a comfortable and cozy interior, snow-white tones can be replaced with milky or creamy ones. The gray and white combination is perfect for those who do not accept overly bright design. This tandem with the addition of black will look interesting.

The photo shows the Nordic interior of the hall in gray and white.

Gray-blue interior

Cool blue color fills the living room with pleasant freshness and attracts attention. Silver or smoky colors will look good in combination with a delicate cornflower blue and blue tint.

Pictured is a spacious gray guest room with blue accent walls.

Grey-beige living room

Beige makes gray more warm and cozy. A good solution would be an alliance with sand or powdery flowers. Neutral and noble tones combine to form an elegant and sober design that fits perfectly into the living room.

The photo shows a gray-white-beige interior of a small guest room.

Grey-pink interior of the hall

Regardless of the chosen shade of pink, the atmosphere becomes either discreet and feminine, or pompous and glamorous. Hot pink is best used as accent spots. For example, a gray sofa in the living room can be complemented with stylish fuchsia decorative pillows, and colorful posters or paintings can be placed on monochrome walls. Graceful vases with pale pink peonies or roses look very beautiful in a gray living room.

The photo shows the interior of the hall in light gray colors with pastel pink upholstered furniture.

Design of a gray living room with bright accents

The gray interior of the living room will be perfectly diluted with sunny and cheerful yellow blotches. Canary-colored sofa upholstery, golden-colored curtains, a lamp with a mustard-colored lampshade, paintings or mirrors in bright lemon frames will add positive notes to the monotonous atmosphere.

Pictured is a gray guest room with splashes of turquoise.

Green allows you to fill the gray living room with harmony and peace. Cold emerald or jade colors evoke a feeling of relaxation, while warm pistachio, herbal or light green tones create an invigorating atmosphere.

Gray design with lilac accents becomes truly elegant and mysterious, turquoise colors deserve special attention, which give the living room a royal look.

Living room decoration

Certain finishing materials can create both business and austere design, as well as homely and cozy living room design.

The photo shows brickwork and wood flooring in a gray and white living room.

If the surrounding cladding gets boring, thanks to the universal gray design, there is no need to resort to a major overhaul. You can radically change the interior with the help of accent decor, textiles or furniture elements.

Which furniture is suitable?

Gray furniture items will not overload the living room and at the same time make it elegant. Perfectly fit into the design of white or black furniture. As a stylish accessory, a monochrome room can also be supplemented with a red armchair or other bright element.

Gray wooden furniture looks great. Bedside tables, cabinets, racks and tables of a light gray shade, when the light flux falls at a certain angle, seem to look like marble or stone products.

The photo shows the interior of a gray room with contrasting red furniture.

In the living room, you can install a sofa with exquisite upholstery in a metallic shade or wet asphalt color. Genuine leather, leatherette or luxurious tapestry are chosen as sheathing material.

Decor and lighting

For a laconic gray design, fixtures in the form of spotlights or a rich wrought chandelier with crystal elements are suitable. Thanks to soft lighting, it will be possible to add new colors and beautiful shimmer to the room.

Luminaires with colorful shades or colored lighting will also be appropriate here, which can become an incredible rich accent of the living room and completely transform the interior.

The photo shows ceiling lighting in the design of a small white and gray room.

To complete the design of the hall and deprive it of excessive severity and dullness, various decorative items will help. On a light gray background, silver, gold, glass and crystal elements will look sophisticated and elegant. You can modify the interior perception with the help of a variety of figurines, vases, wall mirrors or paintings.

For the most calm design, decor in muted colors is used, and for a contrasting and emotional environment, accessories in bright colors are used.

Furniture in a gray living room is complemented with fur capes and decorate the room with live potted plants, vases with freshly cut flowers or tubs with mini trees.

The photo shows a gray living room with bright wall posters in black frames.

Which curtains to choose?

For a more classic setting, choose sand, cream, beige, baby blue or pink peach curtains. Yellow or orange curtains harmonize well with the smoky interior palette, giving the hall a certain emotionality.

Patterned textiles with elegant stripes, floral prints or abstractions can be paired with a plain wallcovering.

The photo shows a room in gray colors with orange roller blinds on the window.

Decorating the hall in various styles

Quartz, charcoal, anthracite, granite and other gray colors best reveal the specifics of various style solutions.

Modern style in a gray living room

For example, for the hi-tech direction, a silver and steel palette is especially often used, which is combined with white, black, red color, metal and gloss elements.

Authentic Scandinavian homes feature pearl grays, while French interiors feature warm and soft grays.

The photo shows the interior of the gray kitchen of the living room, made in an industrial loft style.

Monochrome gamma is almost an integral part of laconic minimalism. The interior is sometimes diluted with a bright accent in the form of a wall picture, sofa cushions or one armchair.

Gray is no less popular in industrial loft style. Concrete, brick or stucco surfaces pair well with light gray curtains and a mouse-colored upholstery sofa.

Classic style in the living room

Light gray shades of Gainsboro or zircon merge into the classic design and blend perfectly with snow-white stucco decor and wooden furniture items with carvings or forgings.

For neoclassic, elegant gray-beige colors are supposed to be used. To create a truly aristocratic atmosphere, the living room is decorated with bronze decor, crystal lamps and furniture with golden or silver patination.

The photo shows a neoclassical room decorated in light gray colors.

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A sober, elegant and sophisticated gray hue that emphasizes the beauty, original shapes and textures of the living room.

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The first and main rule of any monochrome interior is a combination of shades. Due to this, he does not look boring. In this case, the choice is large: the palette contains more than 250 shades of gray! Plus black and white - the base.

Pay attention to the play of warm and cold tones, light and dark. Such an interior looks especially impressive in high-tech or minimalist style.

But, I must say, it is quite difficult to choose the tones on your own. It is better to turn to professionals, especially if there is little or no experience in coloring. A combination of prints is also referred to as a monochrome reception. And it's not just about textiles, but also about furniture upholstery. Today, there are no strict rules for choosing colors, and one set is even considered bad manners. The best solution is to choose several colors that blend seamlessly with each other.

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Let's face it, this is not so easy to do. If you are not confident in your abilities, take note of the following rule: one active print and neutral around. Active prints include contrasting (in the case of monochrome - black and white) checks and stripes, animalistics, for example, a leopard or zebra, and other abstract patterns. Neutral - those in which there are no clear contrasting solutions.

By the way, metal looks equally good in monochrome interiors: yellow gold, red copper or white silver - to your taste. These can be metal parts: a table, a lamp or accessories, including paintings, figurines, various candlesticks, and so on.

Another trick is to play with textures. Everything is taken into account here: decoration of the ceiling, walls and floor, furniture and even textiles. If the walls are painted, matte, then the floor can be glossy. The options with wood also look impressive, and it doesn’t matter if it is light or dark. In general, this mix is ​​one of the most common among design solutions.

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The obvious trend today is the use of complex shades in the interior. They look amazing in the photo! What does "complex shade" mean? This is not a pure color, it has a mix of basic ones: red, yellow and blue. As a result, instead of yellow, it turns out mustard, instead of red - burgundy or terracotta - the color of a brick, instead of green - olive, instead of blue - turquoise or navy, and beige and its various shades also belong here.

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The brightness of the color depends on the overall tone of the gamut. But, since some of them are quite “dirty”, the main question is obviously: how not to turn the house into a solid dark spot? Start small. You can purchase one accessory. For example, a blanket on a sofa, an emerald or dark pink pillow. By the way, pink and gray is one of the classic combinations. And it is better to choose not light textiles, but with texture: velvet, velor or tapestry. In such shades, the fabrics look royal.

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You can experiment with colors in rooms of any size. Spacious only give more space for the implementation of ideas. For example, you can brightly paint the ceiling.

When decorating a small living room, you should carefully choose the colors of the finishes. As you know, light colors visually expand the space. This is also true for rooms with insufficient natural light. The rule is simple: the walls are lighter than the floor, and the ceiling is lighter than the walls.

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