Grey and yellow living room decorating ideas
10 grey and yellow living room ideas – how to get this classic combo right
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Classic, contemporary and complementary, grey and yellow living room ideas have been a design duo for decades. As much as we all love grey, there's no denying it's cool undertones, which can sometimes leave rooms feeling cold and stark hence why mixing in the warmer tones of yellows has become such a popular combination. Whether it's a feature wall of soft ochre or just a pop of pale lemon in a throw cushion, these sunny shades give a grey backdrop a lift, balancing out those cooler shades.
'Being a neutral grey can work with pretty much any color. The combination of brighter colors such a yellow instantly creates something cheerful yet soothing. Using a printed wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to use these colors together, as the complementary shades are already selected. Something like the delicate Feathergrass in Ammonite and Dayroom Yellow brings a room right back to nature - a perfect hideaway for reading and relaxing. If you prefer to use these colors in smaller doses, use grey on the walls as the prominent color and yellow on woodwork and trims.' explains Charlotte Cosby, Farrow & Ball Head of Creative.
And it's a really versatile combination too that you can make as bold or as subtle as you like. Pair the deepest of greys with bold yellows to up the contrast, or for a softer, more rustic vibe that almost looks completely neutral, bring together soft light greys with muted yellows. And there are plenty of combinations in between, so whatever your style of living room a grey and yellow colors scheme is sure to work beautifully...
1. Add ochre accents to a cool-toned room
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This fabulously opulent grey living room this the perfect example of how injecting a touch of yellow can really balance out a cool-toned color palette, adding warmth and depth. In an elegant room like this one, with lofty ceilings and plenty of space you want to pick a scheme that's going to make the room feel cozier and inviting despite its large proportions and the splash of warm yellow in the velvet chairs does just that without taking attention away from the overall smokey grey vibe.
2. Switch up accessories for a pop of yellow
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All grey living rooms are a classic, and they are such because they have longevity. Opt for grey walls and grey living room furniture and you won't need to decorate for years to come. What you can however do is make small switches to update the room, making it feel different without having to do anything major.
So if you want to test out a yellow and grey scheme just bring in some small yellow accents in the form of cushions, throws, rugs or lighting. And it doesn't take a lot to create the palette, see here how just a vibrant yellow throw lifts this neutral space.
3. Team dark charcoal with bold yellows
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For a really dramatic look go for high contrast – the darkest of grey walls with a strong bold yellow. It's a brave combination but in the right space, it can really work, particularly in small living rooms as darker walls can actually blur the boundaries of the room and trick the eye into thinking the space is bigger.
Tone down the contrast by bringing in a clean white on the ceilings or woodwork and soften the room with plenty of textures. As you can see in this yellow and grey living room, despite the dramatic shades it feels fresh and light, and livable.
4. Lift a dark room
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In a north-facing grey living room, or one that lacks natural light, a pop of yellow can work wonders. It turns cool drab shades into warm, inviting ones and rather than feeling stark, a soft warm yellow can make a dark grey living room cocooning.
In dark living rooms like this one, lean into the lack of light and embrace the coziness by adding plenty of soft furnishing like cushions, throws and a large area rug.
Or go bold and opt for seating in sunshine yellow to provide a boost of serotonin in a dark room. You'll find plenty of seating options in all shades of upholstery from lemon yellow to mustard ochre in our guide to the best sofas of the year.
5. Keep it fresh and light
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Greys and yellows don't always have to create bold color schemes, in their palest forms, these shades can almost create a neutral living room that feels just as tranquil and calm as a white or cream space.
Here warm pale grey walls are paired with the soft lemon of the ottoman. The deep grey of the couch from those pops of pink and yellow stop the scheme become too gentle, giving this very diluted color palette depth and grounding. Definitely a beautiful living room color scheme to test out.
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Who can resist a Ligne Roset chair? And in mustard yellow? Yes please. And despite the statement color, there's something about the slouchy, laid-back design that makes them less... statement. The pale grey walls and minimal decor help with the relaxed vibe too, so if you do opt for statement pieces in punchy yellow shades just be sure to keep the rest of the room quite paired back and let the furniture be the focal point.
7. Add a pop of neon
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Neon yellow is not ever a color we thought we would be recommending you bring into your living rooms, but as this space proves it can totally work in small measures. All the soft pastels and pale blue-toned greys going on in this living room need something to make them pop, and the neon yellow door frame does just think.
Try out this grey and yellow living room idea by painting your woodwork in a vibrant yellow. Even just the skirting boards would be enough to make a statement.
8. Blend in richer tones
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A lovely way to tone down the contrast between grey and yellow is to bring in some richer, warmer shades like browns, oranges and terracotta tones. In the living room of this colorful London townhouse the blues, yellows and greys are softened with the deep oranges of the furniture and cushions and the rug, which contains all of these shades, ties the palette together perfectly.
9. Throw down a yellow rug
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Simple. Add a yellow rug to a grey living room and instantly you have started a new color palette. Having the majority of the yellow tones on the floor means you get all that warmth and vibrancy we've talked about but it doesn't overwhelm the neutral feel going on in the rest of the space. You could then bring just a few accents of yellow into the rest of the room as can be seen here with the single cushion and artwork. Subtle but effective.
10. Pair a grey sofa with yellow walls
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Don't be afraid to make yellow the dominant shade, be bold and go over all walls with a deep mustard yellow. As this yellow living room proves, it's actually a really liveable color, especially when paired with white and of course grey. It feels fresh and modern as well as lovely and warming.
Do grey and yellow go together in a living room?
Yes, grey and yellow work well together in a living room as grey can tone down the vibrancy of yellows, and yellows can give cool-toned greys a lift.
The key is to pick the right shades to pair together to achieve the look you are after. For example, if you have a blue tone cool grey that you want to add warmth too, try a deep mustard tone that will add the warmth but also some contrast too. For a softer look, bring together light, warm greys with pale lemon yellows and for something really brave go for a dark charcoal with a vivid sunny shade.
Hebe is the Digital Editor of Livingetc; she has a background in lifestyle and interior journalism and a passion for renovating small spaces. You'll usually find her attempting DIY, whether it's spray painting her whole kitchen, don't try that at home, or ever changing the wallpaper in her hallway. Livingetc has been such a huge inspiration and has influenced Hebe's style since she moved into her first rental and finally had a small amount of control over the decor and now loves being able to help others make decisions when decorating their own homes. Last year she moved from renting to owning her first teeny tiny Edwardian flat in London with her whippet Willow (who yes she chose to match her interiors.
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41 Stylish Grey And Yellow Living Room Décor Ideas
Grey and yellow are one of the most popular combos for various types of décor because it’s refreshing, vivid and matches various décor styles. This combo looks great for all kinds of spaces, from kitchens to bedrooms, and today I’d like to have a look how to rock these colors in a living room.
Living rooms in grey and yellow are very lively, refreshing and raise the mood because yellow reminds of the spring and summer, which is especially necessary in cold seasons when we lack sunlight. You can vary different shades of grey and different shades of yellow to achieve the effect you want. Choose subtle shades like dove grey or pale yellow for a calm and peaceful interior, and charcoal grey and neon yellow for daring bold interiors.
Try Different Shades Of Grey
Decorating with grey is a clear thing as this color is good for everything: walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, upholstery and accessories, just vary the shades to get what you like.
If you want something airy and neutral, choose dove grey, if not – charcoal grey is right what you need. Black will also look good and contrasting with grey and yellow; if you want a lighter look and airy feel, add white or cream.
dove grey wall contrasts with sunny yellow curtains and an artwork, the room is infused with cream color for a lighter look
elegant mix of charcoal grey and bold yellow furniture, artworks and accessories
A grey sofa goes well with yellow arm chairs and yellow pillows. (Bankston May Associates)
modern dove grey living room infused with bold yellow details looks refreshing
gunmetal grey contrasts with yellow frames, a rug and a stool
rather dark grey wall and a side table, sunny yellow armchair, artworks and a printed chair
airy living room with grey and yellow details looks very cheerful, and yellowish wooden floors add a sunny touch
Natural wood works with a gray and yellow color combo quite well. (Intexure Architects)
An yellow carpet is an awesome addition to a neutral living room.
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grey and yellow floral wallpaper, a grey fireplace panel and a yellow chair and pillows
Pillows is the easiest way to add yellow touches to any interiors. (Laura U, Inc.)
modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow pillows, a table, an artwork and dark floors
Pops of color line fun sunshine yellow is a great way to make a neutral interior interesting. (Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc))
How To Infuse Your Décor With Yellow
As for yellow, this color is more difficult to use it right and not to get a tasteless result or not to make your living room too bold. If you already have a gray living room, you can add just some yellow accents that can be changed for other when you are tired of them: a console table, a couple of frames, a mantel, pillows and throws. You can also add some bold yellow artworks and stools or ottomans to enliven the room.
You can choose various shades of yellow to achieve various effects and create different ambiences.
If you aren’t sure about bright shades, choose pale yellow, and it’ll look totally neutral. Bold yellow looks cool and contrasting with very light or very dark grey, and neon yellow, too. If you love sunlight and want a lot of yellow, make the whole room yellow and then just infuse it with grey as you wish.
Use textiles, artworks, simple furniture like chairs, stools, tables and lamps to accentuate the space because it’s the easiest and the most budget-friendly way.
grey in various shades, black and cream are enlivened with a sunny bold leather ottoman
charcoal grey sofa and chair, yellow pillows and art pieces
a distressed yellow onsole table will stand out in a grey living room
a grey gallery wall bold yellow frames
a minimal living room in grey and black can be spruced up with a yellow throw and a pillow
to make a simple light grey living room pop, just paint a mantel in bold yellow
refined living room in grey shades looks bolder with yellow chairs and a painting
Even little touches of yellow like lampshades and art frames could make a neutral interior less boring.
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A bright yellow shaggy rug would look well by a grey sofa.
An yellow sofa would make a statement in any grey living room.
Yellow wall artworks looks great on grey walls. (Abigail Ahern)
With gray interior you can mix yellow, orange and pink color pops and it'd look great. (Leslie Harris-Keane Interior Design)
dark grey sofa, dove grey curtains, yellow textiles and a vase
choose a calm yellow shade if you aren't ready to rock super bold colors
a charcoal couch and a bold yellow pillow look very contrasting
a light grey sofa with a bright yellow chair in the same style
daring sunny yellow living room with a couple of calming grey touches
make an accent in a grey room using yellow cushions, lamps and flowers
neon yellow touches are ideal to raise your mood and remind of the summer
Now have a look at some ideas to mix and match these colors and their different shades, most of such projects are easily DIYable, and they won’t require much money or time.
cream, grey and yellow frames on a light grey wall
grey and yellow distressed mason jars as vases can be an easy DIY project
grey and yellow rug can help you rock these colors in a living room
semi sheer curtain panel comes in two different ombre patterns and looks very eye-catching
yellow and grey chevron printed curtains create a mood
A banana neon light would shine on a neutral gray wall.
A honeycomb yellow hexagon shelf would look great on a grey wall.
Grey-yellow living room interior, 45 photos
A practical choice for a family with children or a youth apartment for one person is a gray-yellow living room. This is a non-marking, creative and optimistic combination that has been used in interior design for more than half a century - from the cultural revolution of the 60s to the present day.
Grey-yellow tandem is realized both in classic and traditional living rooms, and in modern loft , minimalist , modern , Scandinavian and eclectic interiors.
This demand is largely due to the leading position of gray, which itself has become a favorite color of Western and Russian designers.
It cannot be said that the yellow in this pair is a random fellow traveler who uses the stardom of his companion. He also fell in love with professionals for his amazing ability to fill the space with energy, warmth and light. Together, gray and yellow are harmonious - like a sun-drenched street and shadows, a gloomy sky and rays breaking through cotton clouds. nine0003
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GRAY-YELLOW LIVING ROOM: DESIGN BASICS
Starting planning the future design, first of all evaluate the real area of the living room and its location relative to the cardinal points, that is, which side the windows face - north or south.
In a small living room, it is better to take a light gray tone as a base, and give an accent role to yellow.
Maximum - make an accent wall of a not too bright yellow hue. nine0003
In a spacious room or a room with a kitchen, you can experiment with several shades of gray, including dark charcoal gray. Complemented by large and varied small yellow decor, the interior is lively and voluminous.
The photo shows examples of gray-yellow living rooms with a small area.
And this is a photo of spacious living rooms and combined kitchen-living rooms in gray-yellow tones.
If the living room windows face a sunny south side, use less yellow, otherwise the atmosphere will be stuffy. And the shade of yellow here needs a special one, containing a refreshing green undertone. There are several greenish-yellow shades - from pale to bright. They look like a cross between yellow and green and are perceived as slightly cool, as opposed to pure yellow, which has a warm "temperature". nine0003
In the northern living room on the dimly lit side, yellow can be used without restrictions, but, of course, within reason.
With good lighting, yellow surfaces will “burn” brightly, which visually compensates for the lack of light and heat in the room.
Yellow-orange tones are also relevant for northern rooms. They need to be combined with warm gray shades - for example, with gray-beige.
Professionals advise to take shades of the same intensity - bright yellow and rich gray or pale yellow and the same light gray. It happens that light gray becomes the background for flashy yellow, and dark gray is diluted with pale yellow accessories, but from the point of view of “academic” design, this is a mistake. nine0003
SECONDARY AND ACCENT COLORS FOR LIVING GREY-YELLOW BASE
The gray-yellow color pair is open to collaboration with other neutral and bright colors. The third color can be used:
- white;
- black;
- brown;
- blue;
- green;
- purple;
- red.
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- the possibility of decorating the premises in any style;
- if the gray tone is the main one, then you can change the design of the room by simply changing the color of the textiles, which will radically transform the living room - while the costs will be minimal;
- gray color is practical: it does not fade and dirt is hardly noticeable on it;
- The dominance of gray in the living room promotes deep relaxation.
- Using this shade as a foundation, choose only light shades for small spaces.
- In a monochromatic interior, dilute the background with pastel colors: beige, peach or cream.
- In a small living room, make the ceiling as light as possible, and the protruding walls and niches dark. This will visually increase the volume of the room. nine0243
- For large rooms, feel free to use the monochrome design option. The union of gray with pearl, graphite or anthracite tones looks good.
- If the room is narrow and small, use warm shades: gray-green or natural ebony. Cold tones are suitable for spacious living rooms: ice, silver, steel.
- When buying furniture, keep in mind that it should not have exactly the same shade as the walls: otherwise, the products will simply be lost in the overall environment. Cabinets and sofas, armchairs, shelves will be clearly visible against the main background if their tone is lighter than the walls.
But there is an exception that applies to excessively small rooms: it is allowed to put furniture in the same shades as the walls. Thus, the bulkiness of products will be reduced. nine0243 - The use of bright decorative details for the living room in gray tones is a must. These can be classic figurines, paintings in original frames, posters, green houseplants, landscape photos or posters (for the loft style).
- the flooring must be darker than the walls;
- ceiling - lighter than wallpaper;
- the floor is darker than the furniture.
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- minimalism;
- modern;
- abstract art.
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- dairy furniture plus brown-grey rug or carpet;
- brown wall surface and gray furniture (the latter look elegant, luxurious and expensive, convincing guests of the excellent taste of the owner of the living space).
- smoke;
- ash;
- french grey, etc.
White is a universal thinner for all contrast combinations. It lightens the atmosphere, creates a feeling of spaciousness and fullness of fresh air.
Black helps to organize the space, brings dynamics, depth and some drama.
Brown is a natural natural color that goes with just about anything. In a gray-yellow interior, he takes a conservative position and works with gray to create a calm, respectable atmosphere. nine0003
Combinations of gray and yellow with blue and green are suitable for a southern living room where cooling accents are required.
The combination of gray and yellow with purple looks bohemian and glamorous. This colorful trio is eye-catching, memorable and inspiring.
And here's a creative design move - a large red detail has been added to the gray-yellow interior. It looks good, if only it would be desirable to duplicate the color of fire in at least one more place - for example, put a vase of red glass on a coffee table.
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HOW TO INTRODUCE THE GRAY-YELLOW COLOR COMBINATION IN THE LIVING ROOM
Once you have decided on the basic shades and auxiliary colors, plan each component of the interior: finishing of the main surfaces (walls, floor, ceiling), lighting, furniture, textiles and decor.
1. MAIN SURFACES (WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING)
The safest option is to make all walls light grey. If you want a large bright spot, decorate one wall behind the sofa in yellow. nine0003
The photo shows examples of grey-yellow wallpaper with white added - this is also suitable for decorating the living room walls in your case.
Yellow walls are a risky option, as the color of the sun can optically bring surfaces closer, which reduces space. And for a small living room, this effect is undesirable.
But there is an alternative way to decorate the walls - make the bottom third in white or gray, and the top two thirds in yellow.
Then the optical properties of yellow will be neutralized. nine0003
Or decorate the walls in yellow in fragments, as in this photo.
On the floor in grey-yellow living rooms, wood of various shades and coatings imitating wood texture look good.
It is better to order a white ceiling, because the yellow canvas itself will become the center of attention. If you want to make a yellow ceiling, give up a lot of decor in sunny colors.
In addition to the yellow ceiling, this living room also has an accent wall. A risky move, so the situation is diluted to the maximum with white. nine0003
2. LIGHTING
Those who are going to use dark gray tones in the interior should think about high-quality multi-level lighting. Large charcoal surfaces should not be left unlit - for example, hang a couple of sconces on a dark gray wall, place table lamps next to it, or lay spotlights along the ceiling.
3. FURNITURE
Furniture is usually selected according to the principle of alternation.
Following this logic, you should choose yellow furniture for gray walls, and gray furniture for yellow walls. nine0003
But some experts consider such an alternation of gray and yellow to be a mistake, since the contrast of large details provokes sudden changes in mood. Allegedly, looking at a large yellow sofa, a person will feel an emotional upsurge, and when looking at a gray wall - a decline.
There is some truth in this, so emotionally unstable people should go the way of monochrome design. At the same time, the walls are made neutral gray, the furniture is also selected gray, slightly different in tone from the wallpaper, and yellow is introduced into the accents. Another option is to put a gray sofa with a yellow print against a neutral wall - for example, with flowers in sunny colors. Thus, you will combine gray and yellow in furniture design, but there will not be a sharp contrast. nine0003
A good addition to the interior of the living room in gray-yellow tones will be wooden furniture - a chest of drawers, a coffee table, a chair, a rocking chair or a small bookcase.
4. TEXTILE
Curtains are also often selected by alternating: yellow for gray walls and gray for yellow wallpaper. For small rooms, a monochrome option is safer - gray walls and silver curtains. Although gray curtains with a yellow pattern are also possible.
In the northern living room, you should choose a neutral, light, transparent material with silver threads or matte without shine. nine0003
5. DECOR
Continuing the theme of wood, we advise you to take a closer look at wickerwork - such eco-decor will make your living room cozier and warmer.
For a modest living room, choose more transparent details: glass vases, chairs or a coffee table made of colorless plastic. Visually, they look light and airy and do not clutter up the space.
5 GREY-YELLOW LIVING IDEAS:
Once you've got everything planned out, review your notes and try to find some original finishing touch. We hope that our selection will inspire you to search for your unusual idea.
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1. SILVER AND SHINY SURFACES
Elegant gray color goes well with silver decor - it can be one large element, as in the first photo, or a vase, as in the second example.
Please note that in the second interior, the combination of gray with stone-look electric fireplace looks original. In general, any shiny surfaces and details work well with gray - fabrics with a glossy sheen, metallic furniture fittings, etc. nine0003
2. MIRROR WALL
Mirrors are a designer's favorite tool that helps visually expand the space through the play of reflections. But you must admit, if the wall in this living room were monolithic-mirror, without rails, then the effect would be too powerful, given the rather large area of the room. So the option with slats is more successful.
3. MIRROR CEILING
The mirrored ceiling (or part of the ceiling) also plays an optical role in expanding the boundaries.
It makes the same inspiring impression as a ceiling with an imitation of the starry sky. nine0003
4. COMBINATION OF YELLOW WITH BRONZE
In traditional and modern eclectic interiors with classic elements, yellow is successfully combined with bronze. Such bronze details give solidity and carry a feeling of comfort.
5. FOAM WALLPAPERS WITH RELIEF
Foam rubber wallpapers have high sound and heat insulation characteristics, are resistant to mechanical damage and will last up to 12 years. Cleaning them is easy - just walk with a regular vacuum cleaner. nine0003
The disadvantage is the low air permeability, that is, the room pasted over with such wallpaper will need to be ventilated more often. But what a relief texture - I really want to touch it.
Write in the comments what would you use from this article in your living room. Also see fresh and proven style ideas in the constantly updated portfolio of our designers from St.
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In fact, this is not so at all: the whole secret lies in the correct selection of the right shades.
Only then the living room in gray tones will turn into a fashionable and stylish room, comfortable for relaxing and meeting guests.
Pros and cons of gray
The popularity of this shade among designers is primarily due to its versatility and practicality. Also, gray color combines different details and other tones into a single whole. Other highlights include:
Design: Olga Chernenko
Basic rules for the use of gray
In order for the gray color to show its maximum advantages, certain rules must be observed when using it.
This will help you create a truly cozy interior.
Design: Zhenya Zhdanova
Bright accent elements in the interior
The hall is a place where the family gathers, guests come here; so this room should attract attention and please everyone. Bright colors can help with this, enlivening the living room in gray tones. The role of accents can be played by accessories or furniture that have brown, yellow, red or green colors. nine0003
Blue is also suitable - it adds some severity and coldness to the interior, which suits business people who are used to getting relaxation in public places: clubs, restaurants.
Feel free to use sofa cushions, vases, lamps, rugs as "revitalizing" elements. Sometimes they even glue wallpaper with bright inserts of small sizes. The main thing here is not to overdo it.
Wall decoration in gray tone
First you need to decide on the choice of shade, for which you need to assess the level of illumination of the room. In a fairly bright room, use darker shades and vice versa. When choosing a color for floor and ceiling finishing materials, apply the following rules:
Lightened ceiling gives more volume to the living room in gray tones. The same can be said about the walls. If their finishing material is light enough, then the room visually increases. There is a small nuance: in an overly elongated hall, decorate the end walls using dark shades - this will visually make the living room wide and short.
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Don't make the mistake of making the floor too light. In this case, there is a feeling of lack of support. In turn, the dark ceiling, as it were, brings the walls closer, causing a feeling of tightness. The use of gray material for wall decoration is most appropriate in styles:
When decorating a living room in gray tones, wallpaper is most often preferred. Manufacturers offer a fairly wide range of them: you can choose material with different textures and shades. nine0003
Gray and white combination
These are two similar monochrome colors, so together they look very harmonious. Gray and white shades are actively used to create modern, art deco interiors, less often classics. Many people replace pure white with its shades: creamy, dark milky, etc. Interesting combinations are also created if different textures are used - for example, wallpaper or plaster.
All this helps to create a cozy and comfortable interior.
Design: Jean-Louis Deniot
Gray and brown
Most designers associate this living room design with the rustic style common in the UK. Brown in alliance with gray soothes: the neighborhood of these tones seems elegant, soft. At the same time, this combination does not distract from the decor elements. The decoration of the hall using gray and brown can be done in several ways:
Design: Yana Molodykh
Combination with pink
This combination looks fresh and gentle, it never irritates and promotes good relaxation. After all, it is because of him that the family spends time in the living room.
If you use a bright shade of pink, you get an original accent, typical for styles such as hi-tech or loft. nine0243
Design: Elena Lazareva
Let's add green
In this case, the interior is natural. This is due to the fact that green is a natural color. Here you can use indoor plants with wide leaves or curtains, a rug of the same tones. It is important to remember that you do not need too much green. From shades choose olive, malachite, light green, etc.
Design: Marina Zhukova
Gray and red
A very interesting combination. But you need to remember that the red color is quite provocative and therefore there cannot be too much of it. In a gray living room, it is enough for curtains or chairs to have a red tint, plus a few decorating elements.
Design: Olga Kulikovskaya-Ashby, Interior Box
Dilute with blue
The combination of these tones gives the hall peace and tranquility.
Blue color is characterized by saturation, depth. When choosing its shades, try to make the furniture lighter than the walls. Also, golden and silver tones can be considered a good addition, in which accessories are painted: for example, curtains or sofa cushions. nine0243
Design: Nikolai Nikitin
Gray with blue
This combination is used when the blue color seems too saturated. The presence of blue gives airiness to the room, making it fresh and airy. Based on this combination, you can decorate the hall in a Mediterranean style. When using a combination, make the walls gray and the furniture blue (or vice versa).
Design: Marina Pilipenko and Ekaterina Fedorova
Diversity of shades in the living room: from dark to silver
Tones range from almost white to almost black. Such variability allows you to choose the most suitable design option in accordance with your taste. It is worth noting that the described tone is achromatic, that is, it does not contain other color pigments.
Warm and rich color gives the hall nobility and some luxury. But cool tones, reminiscent of steel, are associated with a “factory” interior. It is necessary to work with such shades carefully, even in such pseudo-industrial styles as hi-tech or loft. Manufacturers of finishing materials know the above features and most often offer the following shades:
Of the cool tones, white lead and tin are the most popular.
Design: Alexander Akimenkov Studio
Furniture in a gray living room
If you visit a furniture store, you can see that this color is used quite often. Usually it is upholstery that looks very elegant. The most popular are metallic shades, as well as concrete or wet asphalt. The latter gives upholstered furniture an expensive and luxurious look: natural leather can play the role of upholstery, in some cases - tapestry. nine0003
Keep not only sofas and armchairs in the colors described: a dark milky coffee table will look elegant in combination with milky chairs.
That is, it is not at all necessary to buy exclusively all pieces of furniture in gray.
For example, the natural brown tone of wood looks interesting in combination with a concrete-colored leather sofa. Outside the recreation area, the described shade is appropriate for hanging shelves, cabinets. Gray color gives elegance and at the same time unloads the interior without cluttering it. nine0243
Design: Marion Studio
Gray textiles and additional elements
Many people forget that one of the main components of the interior is elements that are invisible at first sight. But it is they who often form the character of the design. If your furniture and surfaces are light, then buy decor details in darker colors. Curtains in the color of wet asphalt look exceptionally stylish. The silvery shades of the lamps will bring elegance to the interior, and the sofa cushions that draw attention to themselves and pull to lie down to rest. nine0003
Style directions
According to most designers, the described color is appropriate in modern interior design.
