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20 Colors That Go With Gray
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Keep it neutral—or not.
By Emma Bazilian and Hadley Mendelsohn
Christian Harder
There's a right shade of gray for any room, from the palest silver to dark charcoal. Designers love the chameleon-like hue for its ability to lean warm, cool, or simply strike the perfect balance between the two. The best grays also change with the light throughout the day, adding depth and visual interest to your interior. Gray's neutral character also makes it the ideal partner for other colors. Whether you're looking to create a serene tone-on-tone environment or find a piece of furniture that'll really stand out, here are some of our favorite colors to pair with gray.
Francesco Lagnese
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Light Green
Philip Smith was in search of a table when “a friend of mine’s mother passed," he says, adding, "I adored her, and when my friend went through her things she said, ‘there’s a table here with your name on it! I was nearly in tears. ” The gray-blue patina looks beautiful next to the chrome chairs and green-gray wall paint.
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Bright Orange
Atelier ND transformed a stair landing into a special reading nook with vintage Ligne Roset chair (it was the only thing that would fit under the sloped ceiling!) and then color-blocked with electric orange and complementary gray-green paint color.
Bjorn Wallander
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Black and Greige
Light griege, black accents, and brass fixtures create a beautiful, polished mood in this living room designed by Ray Attanasio.
Frank Frances Studio
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Marigold
We're loving the pops of jewel tones in this living room designed by Courtney McLeod. Bold shades of marigold and magenta are softened by the warm gray walls.
Paul Raeside
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Sapphire
The gray, swirling clouds in Anne Hepfer's dining room—papered in a Cole & Son Fornasetti print—feel anything but bleak with the addition of punchy blues.
Christian Harder
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Light Pink and Brass
Gold and coral tones warm up the charcoal sofa and light gray painted walls in this living room designed by Alison Victoria.
Patrick Cline
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Orchid
With its vibrant purple rug and charcoal gray cabinets, this Nicole Fuller-designed office makes work feel like play.
KARYN R. MILLET
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Fern Green
Verdant, leafy green and trelliswork makes this pale gray office designed by Joe Lucas feel like an enchanted garden.
Bjorn Wallander
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Hot Pink and Orange
A dose of muted pewter grounds the bold pink and orange textiles in Molster's bedroom.
Paul Raeside
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Sky Blue
Pale-blue bedding and silk-wrapped walls make this bedroom designed by Michael Maher an utterly serene escape.
Paul Raeside
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Russet
Walls and ceiling in Benjamin Moore's Nightfall—an almost-black shade of charcoal—provide a moody backdrop for the russet red sofa in Andrew Flesher's 300-year-old Westchester colonial.
David A. Land
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Gold
In House Beautiful's 2019 Whole Home, design whiz Vern Yip showed how deep shades of golden yellow and brass can add glamour to layers of gray.
Björn Wallander
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Rose
Designer Janie Molster's Richmond, VA, home has a base of soft gray. The antique settee is covered in Schumacher’s Gainsborough pink velvet. The armchair is Lee Industries, and the chandelier is antique.
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Neutrals
David Frazier divided the main living room into two distinct zones, one for lounging and visiting, and one for dining and working. The large pendant light and antique pieces personalize the more generic bones of the building, and a super-light shade of gray paint makes for a more interesting impression than plain white.
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Taupe
Jeff Andrews used a spectrum of warm grays and taupes to keep his living room feeling cozy, not cold.
Victoria Pearson
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White
A neutral-toned bedroom by Frances Merrill of Reath Designs captures Ojai, California’s laid-back vibe. “This couple made it clear that they wanted a very calm bedroom,” she says. “It’s quiet, but with a focus on texture. It really does feel like such an escape.”
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Brass
Sheets of unlacquered brass warm up this Brooklyn kitchen designed by Asa Barak and Garrow Kedigian.
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Cerulean
Midcentury furniture with custom cerulean upholstery energize a quiet gray study designed by Wesley Moon.
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Navy
The quiet gray palette of a San Francisco row house “allows for strong punches of color,” explains Benjamin Dhong, who used navy-and-white nautical accents in this bedroom.
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Brown
Boston designer Nina Farmer used rich tones of brown and sepia to warm up the Phlip Jeffries silk-and-abaca-clad bedroom of this historic Boston house.
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Updated on 11/06/22
Design: Ajai Guyot for EHD/ Photo: Ellie Lillstrom
Not so long ago, a gray bedroom would have been unthinkable. Beige and brown were the neutrals du jour, and gray was considered grim and cave-like. Today, gray has taken its place as a neutral that not only adds serene sophistication to the bedroom but is also versatile enough to play well with every other color of the rainbow. If you’re wondering how to spark up an otherwise gray room, look at the fifteen bedrooms featured here. Each adds a touch of color, yet it’s just enough.
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Set off the Sizzle With Red
Gray Space Interior Design
You can't go wrong with a touch of red if you want to add maximum excitement to an otherwise neutral room.
Just one throw pillow is enough, although you could take the heat further by adding touches of red to the bedding, rug, or artwork. You can mix many shades of gray for a sophisticated yet soft oasis of tranquility. -
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Peaceful Green and Gray
Design: Ajai Guyot for EHD/ Photo: Ellie Lillstrom
Fresh, relaxed, and vibrant, green conveys a vibe of health, growth, and well-being. That makes it a perfect color for the bedroom, where it helps to soothe and relax you. When green works its magic in a space that is otherwise gray and white, the result is tranquil and yet sophisticated. It's even better when the green comes in the form of a dramatic wallpapered accent wall.
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Gray and White Is Always Right
Alvin Wayne
Gray and white are classic, clean, and peaceful. If not done carefully, however, it can be a bit monotonous. If you want to make things more playful, you can add plenty of patterns or bold accents.
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Gray and Blue With a Touch of Whimsy
D Burns Interiors
Here’s how to have fun with gray: add a lovely dose of blue. This bedroom takes the modern feel of gray and pairs it with a plush blue comforter. The color scheme is soft, but the touches of blue on the throw pillow, quirky bedside collectibles, and right-in-between-gray-and-blue walls add plenty of interest and a lot of charm.
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Orange Appeal
Kendall Wilkinson Design
Looking for a way to light up an otherwise dark room? Then take a look at orange. This citrusy hue is bright and cheerful, with just a touch of retro appeal. It transforms a neutral bedroom into something unexpectedly wonderful. Orange is an excellent counterpoint for any shade of gray; it’s bright and cheerful like yellow but has more depth, making it strong enough to hold its own against even the darkest gray.
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Think Pale Pink (and Gray)
Kendall Wilkinson Design
With its light color scheme and symmetrical layout, this modern bedroom may convince you that it's solely a neutral space, but take a closer look—the throw pillows and wall sconces are a light shade of pink. The soft, smoky gray combination creates a calm, collected space. This room also proves that pink isn't just for a little girl's bedroom; pink is a great way to add a touch of sophistication and romance to any neutral color scheme.
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Many Shades of Gray
Mary Patton Design
When working with just one color, adding plenty of texture is crucial. You can do this with metal trim, glass, patterns, quilted bedding, and even a stunning accent wall. If you’re worried about too much gray in your bedroom making it appear gloomy or mundane, then use brilliant accents of white, glass, or other textures and hues to add some character and charm.
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The Power of Dark Purple
Kendall Wilkinson Design
Depending on the intensity of the purple chosen, a purple and gray bedroom can be subtle and polished or bright and dramatic. Since purple is such a strong color, most people use it as an accent in an otherwise neutral bedroom. Just a touch of purple through the plush headboard and bed frame, and the room takes on a whole new vibe.
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Here Comes the Sun
Twelve 15 Design Studio
When cool, calm, and collected charcoal gray meets sunny, cheerful, and outgoing yellow, the result is a bedroom that is both welcoming and soothing. It doesn’t take a lot of yellow, either: A golden yellow throw and yellow decor or artwork is just enough color to light up the space beautifully.
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Gray and Beige
Charlie Interior Design
If you're familiar with griege, you'll understand why we love pairing gray and beige together.
The two neutral tones balance each other out, creating the perfect amount of subtle contrast. The pair is ideal for your bedroom, as it has a calming vibe. If you worry two neutrals are too much, try adding some patterns to liven things up. -
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Gray and Navy
Jules Interiors
Gray can work with multiple shades of blue—including the dark, rich tones of navy. Opting for a modern, elegant approach, navy adds complexity to the color scheme that almost serves as a neutral. Navy bedding or ottomans at the foot of the bed are perfect ways to bring color into play.
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Gray and Lavender
Mary Patton Design
While deep, royal purple adds intensity, a lighter version, such as lavender, does the opposite. Lavender evokes a sense of relaxation, perfect for a bedroom color scheme. Paired with a moody gray, the two make a classic pair—especially when accented with a glass chandelier or modern furniture.
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Gray and Warm Tones
LeClair Decor
Realistically, gray works with just about any color. Even the lightest of grays, though, adds a cool tone to a space—so pairing it with warmer hues is a match made in heaven. The soft wood and tan colors are inviting, and when matched with a light, airy gray on the walls, chair, and headboard, you get a neutral bedroom that feels incredibly charming.
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Gray and Dark Pink
Modern House Vibes
Another gray and pink combo here, but this one goes decidedly bolder. The charcoal gray on the accent wall is already an intense statement piece—but pair it with the vibrant pink blanket and throw pillow on the bed, which truly transforms the whole room. Whether you choose magenta, salmon, or even a peach-toned option, and will serve as a perfect companion to a dark, sophisticated gray.
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Gray and Black
Alvin Wayne
Naturally, this pair could initially look redundant, depending on your shade.
Yet a black base paired with light gray additions is perfect for an upscale, modern bedroom. Colorful artwork can be a perfect splash of color if things feel too dark, but overall, this pair works well if you want to make a daring statement.
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In the article I will talk about the options for decorating a bedroom in gray tones, possible combinations of the color palette (with beige and white accents, lilac), about the principles of decorating the ceiling, walls and floors, as well as about acceptable interior style, taking into account the gray scale.
This is an affordable and affordable interior design solution. Many avoid such a palette, considering it dull and gloomy, but such fears are completely in vain. Neutral tones are successfully combined with almost the entire color palette, combining them with different tones and midtones, create a beautiful interior in the chosen theme.
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Pros and cons of bedroom design in gray tones
This range provides the widest possibilities for creating a variety of interiors.
Bedroom design in these colors alone is unacceptable.
Neutral gray color in itself is an advantageous base for playing with all kinds of colors and shades, and creating the most different and opposite options for decorating rooms.
Gray color should definitely be diluted with bright accentsThis color in the only design option will create a boring and gloomy atmosphere of the room. This, perhaps, is the only drawback of such a palette - the impossibility of applying in a single version. nine0003
In tandem with bright and pastel colors, it is possible to give this range any thematic focus.
Psychologically, he is associated with the ordinary and gloomy. But in tandem with other colors, it can be perceived in completely different ways, depending on the colors used.
Color combination (bright accents: pink, brown, white, green, blue, lilac shades)
The most popular and sought-after interior design options with basic gray:
- Tandem with white is a classic of the genre. A successful combination of these two scales visually enlarges the space, is associated with cleanliness, freshness and weightlessness.
- The combination with yellow will give the room comfort and warmth. The yellow gamma softens the gray "coldness" and gives a feeling of summer warmth and home peace.
- The blue scale is used together to create a marine design. Associated with summer evening coolness and refreshing sea breeze. nine0028
- Combined with green tones, used for the now popular natural eco styles.
- In tandem with brown, it gives a feeling of peace, a relaxed home environment without excessive pretentiousness, gives a feeling of harmony with nature.
- With red is suitable for active and dynamic people who are used to constant movement. Such a tandem invigorates, encourages action and creates a cheerful mood. nine0028
- Purple also goes together. This relationship gives the room a certain mystery and mystery.
Bedroom decor in gray
Lighting plays an important role in interior design. The gray gamma absorbs light rays, so good lighting is the key to success in the design of such a room.
Designers advise lighting the bedroom with ceiling spotlights. They are placed parallel to the walls, slightly retreating from them. nine0003
The ceiling itself is decorated in white or light gray, several tones lighter than the walls.
Tiered ceilings are not recommended, a flat ceiling is acceptable.
A similar range is practiced in a bedroom with large windows, the more the better.
Full wall French windows are ideal
The more daylight that enters the room, the better its design. nine0003
Delicate transparent tulle is allowed on the windows, which prevents sunlight from entering the room, curtains are used at will, they can be contrasting with the interior.
The wooden floor will perfectly fit into the gray scale of the bedroom.The flooring is parquet or laminate. The rich color of the room also implies a dark shade of the floors (suitable only for large rooms). The light scale, respectively, implies a lighter shade of the floor.
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The color scheme depends on the size of the room
In a cramped room of a small area, it is acceptable to use light colors on the walls (white wallpaper), in a large and well-lit bedroom, saturated colors are allowed.
Provides for the use of a limited amount of regularly shaped furniture, as this tone emphasizes the lines.
But you can successfully fit bright furniture, such as a blue or pink bed.
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Interior in such colors implies its use in any style direction. Such shades are in harmony in absolutely all genres, both in the tradition of these classical ones and in trendy modern ones.
Classical genres involve the use of a soft light palette interspersed with pastel tones.
Classic gray bedroomEco and Retro styles allow the use of all shades of this color.
Retro grayFashionable Modern, Hi-Tech, Minimalism, Loft are used as the main tone.
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This design is appropriate in all interiors and in a variety of genre decor items. This is a win-win option that goes well with any color.
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A bedroom in gray tones is suitable for anyone who plans to create a calm, peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Its neutrality and restraint is great for experimenting with design. A wide range of shades of gray, allows everyone to find their own unique tone. This color goes well with others, opens up a wide field for experimentation. A well-chosen design and placement of accents will create a unique environment that envelops you with comfort and warmth. nine0003
The psychological meaning of gray in interior design
Gray is a combination of opposite shades: black and white. This feature forms certain qualities in it: the color does not tend to dominate the interior, but it adds stability to the bedroom, making the space more harmonious.
Gray is considered a neutral hue that slows down the processes taking place around.
The use of this tone in the interior is a modern fashion trend. nine0003
Despite the fact that for a long time it was considered too gloomy and even mundane, designers today even use it as a base.
Gray details, on the other hand, are not very noticeable, the eye doesn't linger on them.
They are used to stabilize an overly bright interior.
Gray color usually does not appear "solo", but in the composition of several colors it feels confident. It is able to soften and even out the effect of other shades.
Gray itself is characterized by ambiguity and mystery, which can favorably set off other colors. So, a light tone of gray demonstrates neatness and accuracy, smoky - shows maturity and thoughtfulness.
Despite the fact that gray is considered "inconspicuous", in fact it has great potential in interior design and can be both a neutral backdrop for the bedroom and an interesting frame.
Shades of gray in the design of the bedroom
Gray tones in the interior can be used in various variations, depending on what effect you want to achieve for the bedroom. nine0003
So, among the most popular design options in which gray is the base shade, the following can be distinguished.
Pearl
This color is one of the softest manifestations of grey.
Pearl creates tenderness, lightness in space, and also personifies the nobility of , making the space more refined.
This is a neutral and calm shade, which is chosen by people with good taste.
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However, for a retro or modern style, this color will not look very appropriate.
Silver
Silver bedroom - the ability to use gray as a bright background. This option will look most appropriate in the southern bedrooms, as the silver tint helps to “cool” the room filled with sunlight.
Silver will also add aristocracy, sophistication and sophistication to the bedroom.
In such premises bright accessories should not be used, as they can disrupt the intimacy of the situation.
Steel
This is an interesting and daring option for decorating modern bedrooms.
For example, a steel color would look good in a high-tech style, but not at all suitable for classic interiors.
Such a bedroom can be diluted with interesting bright decor and other color accents, as a large amount of steel color can oppress the atmosphere and create a feeling of lifelessness of the space. nine0003
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Companion colors for a gray bedroom
Gray works best in combination with other color schemes. This shade is able to reveal and complement other tones, creating an interesting contrast and forming unusual combinations. Designers recommend choosing the following companion colors for gray.
Gray and Beige
This combination is a bedroom base with a neutral, monochrome design. nine0129 The interior is calm and relaxing.
A warm beige palette softens the austerity of grey, making the bedroom not gloomy, but cozy and elegant.
This design option will be universal for almost any style.
Gray and blue
Blue belongs to the cold color spectrum, due to which it can add freshness and calmness to the bedroom at the same time. nine0003
This tone has a relaxing effect on the nervous system and is good for falling asleep.
By choosing light shades of blue, you can visually enlarge the space, which is useful for small bedrooms.
Gray paired with blue enhances qualities such as relieving emotional and visual stress. This combination brings peace and tranquility.
Gray slightly dulls the excessive "activity" of blue, which in turn makes the companion less faded. nine0003
The darker gray you select, the brighter the blue tone should be.
Gray and White
The gray and white interior is one of the classic neutrals in which gray plays the main role. At the same time, the color does not lure all the attention to itself.
The presence of white makes it a brighter and more interesting design option: bedrooms with this design seem to be filled with light from within. It looks especially harmonious in large rooms. nine0003
In small rooms or bedrooms with a non-standard shape of , it is best to use white as a basis, which should be present on the walls and ceiling.
It will add lightness and airiness to the space, and the gray, which will be used as an accent, will look brighter and more interesting against its background.
Gray and pink
The combination of warm shades of gray and pink can make the bedroom not only cozier, but also add tenderness and romance to her .
In this case, pink is the right color to create accents with decor or textiles.
To make the room look "grown-up", you should use furniture and decor that have a strict geometry. This will help add seriousness to the grey-pink bedroom while still maintaining a light, dreamy vibe.
Gray and green
Shades of the green palette always give peace and tranquility. Gray and green, working in the interior for the same purpose, give the room lightness and freshness. nine0003
For this combination, it is best to choose olive, light green, etc. shades.
To add a touch of naturalness to the interior, you can hang green curtains in it or decorate the bedroom with live plants.
In the classic version, green is used when choosing textiles or furniture placed against the background of gray walls.
However, non-standard combinations are also allowed, in which the accent wall is painted green and the room has gray furniture. nine0003
Gray and turquoise
The combination of gray and turquoise adds brightness and tenderness to the bedroom at the same time . Gray will make the space discreet and peaceful, turquoise will add lightness and nobility.
If necessary, you can make the bedroom more energetic and lively: for this, turquoise is used to decorate curtains, pillows or bedspreads.
A bright shade will add positive emotions, giving the owners of the bedroom cheerfulness and creativity. nine0003
Gray and blue
The bedroom, made using a combination of gray and blue, is an interesting and sensual interior.
It has notes of unhurriedness, calming coolness and serenity.
Intense deep blue will look good in accent details, while gray will create a suitable background.
Gray and Brown
These are two neutral shades that combine to add calm and harmony to the bedroom. Brown tones bring softness and plasticity, through which the severity of gray can be balanced. nine0003
This combination is considered quite popular, as brown is more neutral than beige, but warmer than white and blue.
It can be used to create perfect zoning, make an accent wall, etc.
Gray and black
Dark colors such as black can visually reduce space.
Therefore, this design method is not suitable for small bedrooms .
If the room has panoramic windows, there is additional lighting around the perimeter of the space, this interior option will be appropriate. However, this situation is more the exception than the rule, since this combination is quite complex. nine0003
When choosing this combination , you should give up a lot of furniture and heavy drapery - everything that takes free space and light.
Gray and yellow
Due to its cheerfulness and positive energy, yellow color brings good mood and comfort to the room. Bright blotches against a gray background make the interior dynamic and interesting.
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Yellow color will be an excellent helper in visual correction of long and narrow rooms, if you use it on "short" walls, and paint the rest in white or pearl.
When designing a gray-yellow bedroom, it is important to keep a balance between the basic background and decor: there should not be so much yellow, it is desirable that it be was present mainly as an accent of in the interior.
Gray and lilac
This combination adds elegance and sophistication to the bedroom, and also testifies to the good taste of the owners.
Lilac shades are often found in combined wall decoration. With their help, forms a calm and peaceful atmosphere .
Soft shades of lilac will add light and unobtrusive accents to the interior.
Gray and powdery
Powdery, even as a muted shade of pink, can neutralize the grayness of the interior by adding soft and interesting accents.
Its use will be relevant in such styles as Provence, classic or shabby chic.
To dilute the atmosphere of softness and dreaminess, you can add geometric shapes to the bedroom, for example, round mirrors or diamond-shaped lamps.
They will look appropriate even in serene powdery interiors. nine0003
To decorate the bedroom, you can use accents with a pink tint or combine gray with a dusty rose in the same ratio: a soft tone allows the latter to be present in the bedroom on an equal footing with gray.
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There are many ways to style the gray bedroom according to the requirements of the owners. The most popular styles of interior design are the following areas.
Loft
Unusual textures are used for this style, which are not typical for residential premises: unfinished walls, plank floors, wooden beams with cracks, etc.
Gray is an ideal color for a loft, as its properties fit perfectly into this direction.
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Gray becomes the base color for the industrial design of the loft, which gravitates towards concrete and steel surfaces.
Gray tiled walls and brickwork will look appropriate in the interior. They will serve as an excellent background for large wooden furniture, made in muted colors.
Minimalism
For minimalism, gray is used as often as for the loft. This is due to the fact that gray tones embody neutrality, calmness and simplicity, which is the basis of minimalist interiors. nine0003
This design of does not require accent colors and additional parts . It will be enough to place a bed, cabinets and a wardrobe of basic tones.
Only natural materials are chosen for the gray bedroom.
On the south side, it is recommended to give preference to soft silver tones, which will help to make the room more voluminous and, at the same time, control the flow of sunlight.
Hi-tech
This interior solution is the epitome of modernity and sophistication.
Gray color goes well with this style and dominates the design of a technological interior. nine0003
The bedroom is decorated as a gray monochrome and then diluted with different textures and furniture.
Light gray color is best for the walls, while textiles are chosen from darker shades.
Decor in steel color will help emphasize the severity and conciseness of monochrome.
Furniture in gray tones is selected based on the rules of strict geometry.
Scandinavian
For a Scandinavian bedroom, gray is usually the base color for wall decoration. However, it rarely becomes monochrome. nine0003
Usually gray walls are combined with white furniture, bright textiles with ornaments and various surfaces made of light wood.
Art Nouveau
This style is characterized by the use of natural colors, interesting decor and flowing shapes.
All this can be realized in a gray bedroom: the walls are decorated in a dark gray tone, which is matched by a gray or brown bed made from natural wood species.
With decor should be bright and interesting , reminiscent of works of art and stand out against the gray background.
Modern
In modern interiors, gray usually coexists with other neutral shades: beige, white, light brown.
The use of this color scheme allows you to make the interior calm and peaceful.
Modern bedroom does not welcome monochrome , so gray here can be one of the tones in combination with other colors. nine0003
For example, it is often chosen to decorate an accent wall, and for this purpose, designers are advised to choose darker shades.
Bedroom decoration ideas in gray
The gray color palette is quite versatile, and therefore it allows you to create many options for decorating the bedroom. Each surface has its own rules in this case.
Walls
Walls in the gray bedroom can be decorated with plaster, wood, stone, brickwork, wallpaper or decorative panels based on the chosen interior style.
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Walls should match the floor or be a few shades lighter. This will ensure that the transition is correct and will form the desired visual perception of the interior.
A classic combination for a gray bedroom is considered to be anthracite floors and gray walls, made in cool colors.
An accent wall can be decorated with decorative bricks. It can range from neutrals like white to interesting color accents like red brickwork. nine0003
The first option should be preferred by owners of dimly lit bedrooms, while the second is suitable for those with bright lighting.
Floor
It is recommended to choose the floor covering in a color that differs from the furniture. For him, the use of parquet boards, carpet, linoleum or tiles is acceptable.
The color scheme depends on the shade of the wall. The most common option is the choice of light walls at the same time as a dark floor .
Another common idea is gray laminate.
A gray bedroom with a gray floor visually forms a complete room , in which there are no transitions.
On the one hand, it helps to visually enlarge the space, on the other hand, it can make it too monotonous. Therefore, in this case, he will need additional bright decor.
Ceiling
Ceiling is usually made a couple of shades lighter than in the case of walls. For finishing, whitewashing, painting is selected, the use of tension structures is also allowed.
A suitable option for a gray bedroom is glossy , which will show a reflective effect.
Suspended ceilings also look appropriate in the interior, however, in the case of laconic gray , multi-level structures are not welcome.
In spacious rooms it is acceptable to use several levels used for zoning. However, in small rooms, the presence of structures of different heights contributes to the weighting and darkening of the interior.
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In these bedrooms, choose glossy textures that reflect light, which visually enlarges the space.
Monochrome gray design with complex structures is more suitable for large spaces.
Bedroom furniture in gray tones
The chosen stylistic direction largely determines the features of the furniture arrangement. The furniture in the bedrooms is always the same, regardless of the chosen color scheme.
So, in the room you need to place a bed, a cabinet and a wardrobe. If the size of the room allows, it is permissible to put a chest of drawers, a dressing table and an armchair.
Furniture of almost any shade is suitable for a gray bedroom.
White furniture
This design option would be appropriate for interiors in dark gray tones . A gray bedroom looks good with white furniture: such designs against the background of gray walls look lighter and more compact.
White and gray go well together, creating a classic bedroom interior.
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Gray furniture
Gray furniture in the bedroom creates a monochrome concept. By adding a classic bed and bedside tables with a graphite or gray tint, an elegant and aristocratic interior is formed.
For a gray bedroom, choose gray furniture with dark tones and textures that stand out.
Suitable headboard options are velvet, leather or wood options that look great against light gray walls.
If the walls are matte dark gray, furniture with a high-gloss grey-white front will be suitable furniture.
If the walls are light gray and with a subtle sheen, anthracite matt options are worth checking out.
Light furniture
Light furniture looks good against light or dark gray walls. So, the use of a cabinet with a pearl facade and a glossy surface will create an original look in the room.
Gray watercolor furniture helps visually enlarge the space of . Light furniture adds light and air to small bedrooms, which is especially important for small spaces.
Dark furniture
In gray bedrooms, brown or black furniture would be appropriate.
Best placed against neutral walls. The formation of a dark contrast against a basic gray background will be a spectacular technique when organizing zoning using furniture.
Expert opinion
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It is worth giving preference to dark furniture in cases where the bedroom has light walls, otherwise the space will look too gloomy.
It is also important to remember that the use of dark furniture in small rooms reduces the free space, and therefore it should be placed only in large bedrooms. nine0003
Lighting for a gray bedroom
Gray bedrooms require multi-level warm lighting. In such a space, cold light can create a feeling of non-residential space, which will not contribute to comfort and relaxation.
A crystal chandelier can be placed in the center of the room - this will diversify the gray monochrome.
Spots and spotlights should be used as local lighting.
Glass chrome lamps placed on bedside tables will look interesting. nine0003
Features of the choice of textiles for the bedroom in gray colors
The presence of a large amount of gray must be diluted with bright bed linen . It is worth paying attention to monochromatic sets of burgundy, green or heather.
The bed can be decorated with iridescent fabric cushions.
Which curtains to choose
Curtains made of natural fabric look great in gray monochrome, which will be identical in color to the wall decoration. nine0003
Lightweight silk or satin fabrics are suitable. It is permissible that they be several tones darker than the walls.
Curtains made of translucent textiles with metal ties will look original, emphasizing the features of a gray interior.
At the same time, it is important that curtains, bedspreads and other textiles are made in the same color .
If the entire interior is done in monochrome gray tones with gray furniture, you can choose curtains with a small geometric pattern. This will add spice and originality to the room. nine0003
Given the presence of gray and dark furniture, it is worth giving preference to light curtains.
Tips for choosing bedspreads
Looks good in gray bedrooms Geometric floral print bedspreads .
Gray is the perfect backdrop for bright accents. In such an interior, bedspreads made in muted pinks, turquoise, mint and red shades will look good.
Essentials in a nutshell
- The walls are designed to match the flooring or a few shades lighter. This will form the correct transition and ensure the visual uniformity of the space.
- In gray bedrooms it is possible to decorate accent walls with decorative trim , for example with decorative bricks.
