Grey carpet bedrooms
7 Ways to Use a Gray Carpet in Your Bedroom
See how designers play with this versatile flooring choice to make a space cool and elegant or warm and cozy
A gray carpet can be versatile in a bedroom, creating different looks depending on how you style it. From cooly minimalist to warm and velvety, these rooms offer inspiration.
John Lewis & Partners
1. Complement a Minimal Design
The gray carpet in this contemporary bedroom accessorized by John Lewis & Partners feels fresh thanks to the way it’s mixed with crisp white walls and streamlined furniture. The medium tone strikes the perfect halfway point between the white walls and the darker gray upholstered bed. The simple palette makes the choice of flooring feel modern.
To get a similar look, choose a medium-to-dark carpet with a flat, untextured surface.
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Elixir Interior Design
2. Warm Up a Gray Carpet With Taupe Walls
If you want to create a softer, warmer feel in a bedroom, try pairing light gray carpeting with a soft taupe paint on the walls. In this room by Elixir Interior Design, the warmth of the wall color, while still subtle, makes the space feel cozier and more inviting than crisp white or pale gray would.
The honey-colored wooden bed frame brings an organic element into the room and adds even more warmth.
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3. Choose Silver for Elegance
In an area that doesn’t get a lot of foot traffic, such as a bedroom, you may be able to risk going with a silvery gray carpet. Paired with the light wall color, this carpet looks elegant.
In a pale room like this, one or two darker elements can help anchor the design. Here, the rich wood bedside table and the dark upholstered bed frame provide a pleasing visual contrast.
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Nicola O’Mara Interior Design
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Add Subtle Texture
The thick carpet in this design by Nicola O’Mara has a stripe that is almost invisible to the eye but that gives it texture underfoot. It’s luxurious to walk on and pairs beautifully with the rich, dark-painted woodwork and the soft silvers and grays of the bed and pendant light.
To make sure you choose a bedroom carpet that feels as good underfoot as it looks, go to your local carpet showroom to test out the different styles. Then bring swatches home to live with for a couple of days.
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5. Layer, Layer, Layer
Any fears of gray being a cold color for a bedroom can be laid to rest by this soft and inviting design. The palette of light grays feels fresh and welcoming thanks to the layers of soft textiles piled on the beds. The addition of a sheepskin rug on top of the light gray carpet ensures a soft start to the day.
Although rugs aren’t necessary in a bedroom when you already have a carpet underfoot, a small one like this next to the bed adds an extra layer of luxury that your bare feet will appreciate first thing in the morning.
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Imperfect Interiors
6. Pick a Gray That’s Almost White
At first glance, this room by Imperfect Interiors looks bright and crisp, with the walls and floor reading almost white. Look closer, though, and you’ll see several shades of whisper-light gray being called into play. The walls and cabinetry are the lightest shade, while the carpet is just one tone darker, and the curtains are a shade darker still.
As a result, the room still feels fresh, and the pale carpet creates almost the same effect as white-painted floorboards but provides warmth and softness underfoot as well.
TG-Studio
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Try a Velvet Finish
By choosing wall-to-wall carpeting with a velvet finish in a silvery gray, TG-Studio elevated this room from cool and pared-back to warm and luxurious. A velvet-finish gray carpet can be a tricky look to get right, but this example shows how to make it work without going overboard. Since the rest of the room is simple, with medium-gray walls and a slim desk, the carpet is the standout feature.
The addition of a bright yellow desk chair brings the design up to date.
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Grey bedroom carpet ideas - 10 stylish ways to make grey flooring work
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If you think a grey bedroom carpet sounds boring, think again - our grey bedroom carpet ideas will show you just how versatile this choice of flooring can be, and why it can be the perfect match for your bedroom furniture and decor, whatever their current style.
Grey bedroom ideas are forever increasing in popularity, largely because they help create a soft, relaxed atmosphere, while leaving space to add colour and experiment with various decorative finishes. From soft pale hues to deeper rich tones, a grey carpet ties the whole room together, and works with a vast variety of colour schemes.
'Carpets are synonymous with comfort which is why they are the most popular choice for flooring in the bedroom', says Jon Flannigan, Product Manager at carpet sepcialists Kersaint Cobb. 'People want to feel relaxed before they go to sleep or unwind, and the soft, neutral tones of grey are perfect for this because of its harmonious, calming qualities.'
'Far from being boring, a grey bedroom carpet creates the ideal palette to personalise a space', agrees Julian Downes, Managing Director of Fibre.
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Grey bedroom carpet ideas
Whether you want to completely transform your bedroom's aesthetic or simply switch up the flooring to match your carefully chosen decor and furniture, a grey carpet can drastically improve the look of your space.
Once you're happy with the results, why not expand the grey theme into grey carpet living room ideas?
1. Choose a chunky wool carpet for extra cosiness
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A grey wool carpet is a wonderfully soft and luxurious option for the bedroom, and a sure way to make the space as cosy as possible.
'Wool is an excellent heat insulator which means it will help to keep your bedroom warm and cosy without using surplus energy', says Jon Flannigan from Kersaint Cobb. 'It is also very effective at absorbing noise which will allow you to keep your bedroom peaceful and quiet away from the rest of the house.'
Get clued up on how to care for wool carpets before you invest, but a chunky grey carpet could be a nice way to cosy up the bedroom in time for autumn.
2. A pastel grey carpet will create a serene setting
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Opt for lighter shades of grey to create a calming atmosphere in the bedroom via the carpet.
'Warm muted greys, stone based colours and natural hues are perfect for creating a comforting environment in spaces where we want to relax', says Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director of Little Greene . 'The use of warm neutrals and earthier tones, recreates the soothing properties of our natural surroundings.'
A pale grey carpet will naturally complement any other pastel tones you want to bring in via furnishings and accessories. Plus, a lighter carpet will be safe in the bedroom, where it's less likely to pick up dirt from shoes.
3. Treat your feet to a textured carpet
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Carpets come in all variety of textures, and a neutral colour like grey can benefit from materials that create eye-catching designs like loop pile or coir.
Choose a grey carpet that has a subtle ribbed or stripey effect, and this will work well at capturing any natural light in the room. Any carpets with a slightly raised effect will add a soft luxurious touch to the bedroom.
4. Add a hero rug with contrasting trim
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A large rug can sit perfectly on top of a soft grey carpet to create a naturally eye-catching contrast.
Select a rug with a warm shade of grey and place it centrally to create a simple but elegant focal point in a bedroom. 'If you are choosing a rug in a pale tone of grey, you can add a contrasting darker trim to truly zone an area while elevating the tones and textures of the wool', says carpet expert Julian Downes.
Working multiple shades of grey into the flooring will give the bedroom a classy look, while the rug will add texture and contribute to a cosier feel.
5. Choose a patterned carpet for a stylish twist
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A patterned carpet can bring a fun element into the bedroom, and choosing one with neutral grey tones will maintain a classy aesthetic.
Patterned carpet ideas look great in rooms with simple decor and minimal furniture, so choose one if you currently have a lot of free floor space in your bedroom.
Bolder prints can look fabulous, but softer patterns are ideal for maintaining the bedroom's calm aesthetic.
6. Group your carpet with natural materials
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Keep things light and airy by pairing a soft grey carpet with natural materials. Wooden furniture and linen decor pieces will sit beautifully on top of a pale grey carpet and help create a tranquil atmosphere in the room.
'A greige carpet should be grouped with natural materials like linens and woods to complete a serene and welcoming ambience', advises a decorating expert from Neatsmith . This simple, rustic look borrows from the relaxed coastal grandma aesthetic, which is perfect for the bedroom.
7. Add a touch of glamour with a charcoal grey carpet
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If you prefer moodier hues, a lush charcoal coloured carpet would be an ideal addition to any bedroom ideas.
A gorgeous dark grey carpet would still complement neutral, simple tones, and actually would be the perfect balance to lighter pieces of decor and furniture.
An off-white bed or dressing table would look beautiful grounded on top of a charcoal or slate grey carpet, and you could even bring in a pop of colour to highlight the floor's rich tones.
8. Use plants to embrace the natural feel of grey
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Sitting a tall freestanding plant on top of a grey carpet can complete the floor's natural aesthetic, and bring in a complementary pop of botanical green.
'Plants are a simple but effective way to style a grey bedroom carpet', says the Fibre's Managing Director. 'They bring a fresh touch of green and look great with earthy toned accessories such as terracotta vases and pots. Incorporate enough to draw the eye but not enough to overpower an otherwise calming space.'
9. Layer your carpet with a brightly coloured rug
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One of the best things about a grey carpet is its ability to pair so well with other colours and textures. A fluffy rug is a great accompaniment to a grey floor because it will add an element of visual interest, as well as more texture for cosiness.
Julian says that 'a great way to add a focal point in the bedroom is to opt for a fitted carpet in a neutral grey and then layer a brightly coloured rug on top. These rugs can also be easily moved around to create a fresh look as and when it’s time for a room refresh.' Match your chosen colour of rug to other pieces of decor to create a nice accented theme in the room.
10. Try grey on top of grey
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There aren't many colours with which you could double up on the floor, but thanks to the wonderous versatility of grey, you could match a stylish grey rug with a fitted grey carpet underneath.
Just have some sort of contrast between the two layers. A geometric pattern rug for example would look great on top of a pale grey floor, and create a natural focal point in the room. Place the rug in an area of free floor space, or underneath a dressing table or wardobe to naturally draw the eye.
Continue the grey going upwards with the best grey paint for walls and match with the bedding.
The possibilities of grey are endless!
What colours go well with grey carpet?
The beauty of a grey bedroom carpet is that it offers the freedom to incorporate almost any other colour of your choosing into the space.
'Grey pairs with so many colours as it offers a vast array of tones from deep charcoal to soft pale grey', says interior expert Julian Downes. 'Popular pairings in our experience are yellow, blues or pinks for a soft, warm scheme, but we also see combinations of deep and pale greys or grey with black and white for a timeless monochromatic scheme.'
'Bedrooms are an incredibly personal space', says Ruth from Little Greene. 'They are the perfect room for creating a sanctuary, a calming retreat for relaxation at the end of the day.' You can pick any colour you like and a neutral grey carpet will balance any brighter shades and warmer hues, so your bedroom can maintain an overall sense of calm.
How do you style a room with a grey carpet?
'A way to work out how to style a grey carpet is to think of the carpet as your 5th wall', says Jon Flannigan, carpet expert at Kersaint Cobb.
'Carpets and walls are the largest visual areas in any room, so consider your floor as your 5th wall and opt for colours in related shades for a harmonious look.' In the bedroom, grouping a grey carpet with other neutral shades will create soothing hues and a calm, relaxed atmosphere. Stick to this softer colour palette with larger pieces of furniture, as well as floor-length curtains and trailing blankets.
Alternatively, you can style your grey carpet with brighter colours to bring some visual variety into the bedroom. 'Tones of grey can sit alongside contrasting patterns or pops of colour', says Julian from Fibre. 'These can add depth and a richness of tone while maintaining a calm space.' Add a splash of colour with a shaggy rug and matching bedding to bring a fun twist into the room.
Katie Sims has been writing for Ideal Homes since spring 2022. She qualified from her Master’s in Media and Journalism in 2021 and has been writing freelance since. She has worked on Ideal Home’s ecommerce team where she researched the best home products on the market, and on the news team, researching the latest trends for feature pieces.
Bedroom in gray tones: photo of modern interior design ideas
How to create a fun base for a bedroom from shades of one of the most neutral colors.
Publication date: 03.11.2019
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Gray interiors are not boring, they look dignified and expensive, and in popularity they can only compete with beige ones. And if you're thinking of sticking with achromatic neutrals when looking for the perfect bedroom palette, you're on the right track.
In this post, we explain why a bedroom design in gray tones is good, how to dilute such an environment, how to choose successful tonal combinations for it, and how Russian designers do it.
4 advantages of gray and its shades in the bedroom
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Organic in apartments and houses of our latitudes, where it is mostly cloudy and not very sunny. A professionally designed interior always takes into account the possibilities of natural light, the view outside the window and the prevailing color of the sky.
Design: Dmitry Kulish, Anna Karpova, Anton Semkin
Design: Svetlana Dikushina
Design: Maxim Prunkov, Alexander Korolev
nine00032. Loyal to other colors. If you remember the basics of color, shades of gray do not belong to the spectrum, and therefore are combined with any "color" colors - red, green, purple, and so on. In the interior of a bedroom with such a palette, you can safely use multi-color combinations, complement the room with colorful linens or colorful curtains using the ikat technique.
Design: Maxim Prunkov, Alexander Korolev
Design: Maria Pilipenko
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Do not irritate, help to relax. If you think about the psychology of gray tones, it turns out that they are emotionally neutral, and are usually associated with something calm, comfortable, relaxing. It is pleasant to return to a room decorated in such a palette after an eventful day.
4. Non-marking. nine0022 Actually, a recreation area is a place where dirt does not accumulate too quickly. However, if in the daily rush to forget to brush off the dust from the gray chest of drawers or closet, it will not be very conspicuous.
Design: YoDesign
How to effectively decorate a bedroom in gray: photo + design techniques
In warm shades
Pure, unadulterated gray is extremely rare, and paint, wallpaper, flooring usually has either a warm or cold undertone. If the windows face north or northwest, warm grays with beige or brown tones will help offset the visual chill in the room.
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Design: Maria Makarova
In cool shades
This palette will balance the active light in the morning and at noon in a room with windows to the south or southeast.
And if you decorate the bedroom in gray-blue or, say, gray-lilac, a cheerful palette will help you wake up easily in the morning.
Design: Maxim Gusev, Olga Guseva, Irina Klassen
Design: Julia Kamanina, Anastasia Sizova
Dark
In a room intended for sleeping, it is not necessary to chase after the active lightness of the space: a little twilight would be even more appropriate, especially if someone from the family needs to take a nap for an hour or two during the day. And graphite, ink, coal tones are now just at the peak of popularity.
Design: Olga Mukhina
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With wood
The best design option for those who prefer gray even with a warm undertone is still a bit cold. The texture of the wood will add warmth to the room even if it is also in cool colors.
Design: Alexey Rozenberg
With unusual wallpaper
A complex, catchy or bright pattern or ornament will quickly dilute the monotonous color. nine0003
Design: Anton and Marina Fruktov
Design: Pavel Alekseev
With soft panels on the wall
Let's kill two birds with one stone: a high soft panel will help to soundproof the room a little and level out the visual austerity of the palette.
Design: Julia Akimova
Design: Marina Izmailova
Design: Irina Akimenkova
In a total look palette
Do you remember this Instagram trick, only in white, that Swedish designers used to use in interiors? Totally gray environment - a more practical and relaxed option.
When decorating such an interior, use as many different textures as possible, dilute it with white - then the space will turn out to be multi-layered and complete.
Design: Note Design
Design: Faina Town90 Kiyv (behance.net)
How to choose metals for a gray bedroom?
Gold, copper. Unlike wood, warm metals in an environment do not particularly affect its visual temperature, but they will add expression, chic.
Design: Anton Petrov
Design: Art Group
nine0097Pink gold. A fashionable finish that completes the gray-pink bedroom and any modern style room.
Silver, nickel. Lamps, furniture fittings, mirrors and other little things in these finishes will organically complement the bedroom in a gray total look, in a modern classic.
Design: Vera Gerasimova
Ferrous metals. Add contrasts and graphics. nine0003
Design: Anna Pustovoitova, Ekaterina Kovalchuk
Design: Ivan Pozdnyakov
How to complement a gray bedroom?
- Fabrics with strokes, contrasting stripes, to structure the room with a predominance of a calm mono-color, to give it a rhythm.
Design: Olga Chernenko
nine0003- Graphics, paintings, art objects in adjacent shades, to complement the existing textures in the interior and visually increase the value of a neutral setting.
Design: Pavel Naumenko, Alexander Kozlov
- Plants and flowers, to make the room cozier. Alive, artificial, dried - this is already based on personal preferences.
Design: Daria Lyashenko
Design: Alina Lavrenchenko
Bedroom design in gray tones: photo + 4 notes from the pros
1. A single achromatic tone + a small color accent
The customer of architects Dmitry Bykov and Evgenia Furmenkova loves gray - it was “appointed” in the palette of this apartment main. The room for sleeping and relaxing is designed in pearl-gray shades, the walls are complemented by moldings, and a Flos floor lamp, or rather, its half, is even “glued” into one. nine0003
However, the central feature is the play with color. The only colored object here is a flat blue vase, and against the background of a single color, this shade is revealed in full force.
Design: Dmitry Bykov, Evgenia Furmenkova
2. Textured wall
Architects Maria Serebryanaya and Sergey Makushev created an aristocratic interior in neutral tones with rich textures for a Moscow family.
This principle is especially well read in one of the bedrooms, where the wall at the head of the bed was decorated with imitation of three-dimensional prints of leaves. nine0003
Design: Maria Serebryanaya, Sergey Makushev
3. Thundercloud shade + dark moldings
This unusual technique, adding coziness and intimacy to the interior, was created by designer Tatyana Brimmer for the recreation area of her regular customers. By the way, there is no central lighting in the room: only curtain light and pendant lamps by the bed.
4. Gloss and lots of velvet
Designers Oksana Lobanova and Svetlana Zhdanova “collided surfaces in the room that are visually and tactilely contrasting. As a result, the velvet upholstery of the bed and the footboard and the carpet of a similar texture perfectly complemented the wall, finished with glossy panels.
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Interior design features in gray tones
Design nuances and basic color properties:
- The main factors to consider are the size and level of lighting in the room. In a small and poorly lit room, it is recommended to use light gray tones. nine0221
- From the point of view of psychology, gray has a neutral characteristic. Because of its routine, this color scheme does not cause emotional outbursts. It helps to relieve functional stress and harmonize the psychological background, and also creates a feeling of peace and tranquility.
- According to Feng Shui, gray belongs to the element of metal. The atmosphere in such a bedroom is conducive to a quick restoration of vitality. Special harmony can be achieved if the room is located in the western or northern part of the apartment. nine0221
Shades of gray
Bedroom design in gray can combine steel, smoky, pewter, charcoal, fawn, pearl colors or thundercloud tones in different proportions.
Thanks to the muted and cold gray scale, it turns out to visually correct the space and fill it with air. Saturated and warm shades, on the contrary, allow you to narrow the room, bring the ceiling and wall planes closer. nine0003
Choosing the right color scheme will help to achieve the most comfortable atmosphere in the bedroom.
Pictured is a contemporary bedroom design done in dark grey.
By mixing almost black colors, a bold and cold-blooded interior is created that fits perfectly into the men's bedroom.
In order to enhance the effect, designers furnish the room with massive objects, endow it with rough textures and add gothic or industrial elements to it. nine0003
What color goes with gray?
This shade is considered universal. It combines harmoniously and enhances the beauty of many companion colors.
Gray and white bedroom
Sleek, clean and airy white breaks up dull and featureless gray to add sophistication to the setting. In a duet with a smoky color scheme, both cold and warm snow-white tone will look good.
The photo shows the interior of the bedroom in gray tones with white furniture and ceiling trim.
Gray-brown bedroom interior
Two neutral colors combined to create a calm atmosphere in the bedroom. The brown palette makes the interior soft, plastic and allows you to balance the strict main background.
The combination of gray and pink in the interior of the bedroom
The classic tandem of warm gray and pink will make the design of the bedroom really cozy, gentle and romantic.
It is better if pink is used as accent details such as pillows, accessories or paintings. nine0003
The interior, with the addition of powdery flowers, is always filled with serenity and peace. Such a bedroom will be organically complemented by blue, green or turquoise blotches.
The photo shows pink accents in the design of a small gray bedroom.
Strict combination of black and gray in the bedroom
Black harmoniously combines with light gray tones. Due to its presence, the interior acquires a noble and stylish look. A magnificent contrasting black and gray duet, characterized by rigor, conciseness and is quite often used in the design of a high-tech bedroom. nine0003
The photo shows a gray-white-black bedroom designed in a minimalist style.
Gray and beige interior
This combination is used to create a neutral and monochrome design. A discreet, calm and elegant beige palette in the bedroom helps to level the strict gray color and deprive the room of gloom.
Combination of gray and blue
The bedroom in gray with the addition of blue shades is filled with sensual coolness. Light watercolor, sky blue colors or rich indigo will look especially good as separate accent details. nine0003
Grey-Green bedroom
The green color palette brings calmness, peace and tranquility to the environment. The gray-green bedroom has a cozy and unobtrusive design. For decoration choose light green, olive, malachite and other colors. As additional elements in the room, you can hang green curtains, lay a carpet of identical colors or decorate the room with plants.
Pictured is a modern gray bedroom with a green bedspread.
Bedroom in gray tones with bright accents
In order to bring cheerfulness, positive energy to the bedroom and illuminate the room with sunlight, choose a yellow-gray design.
Due to the various inclusions of bright colors, the interior will become dynamic and lose its dullness.
A gray and gold combination will make your bedroom design truly chic and expressive. nine0003
The gray-lilac union looks elegant and sophisticated, which is a sign of good taste. Purple elements are often found in combined wall decoration. With the use of light gray and purple tandem, it will be possible to create a relaxing atmosphere in the room.
The photo shows yellow textiles in the design of the bedroom in gray tones.
What is the best finish to use?
Depending on the chosen interior style, the surface of the walls is decorated with plaster, wood, stone, brickwork, decorative panels, textured wallpaper with prints or simple canvases for painting. nine0003
The floor in the bedroom should be laid out with parquet or carpet. Sometimes it is possible to use tiles or linoleum.
The color of the floor covering is selected according to the shade of the wall finish.
A common solution is light wall cladding with a dark floor.
A very popular finishing material in the form of gray laminate. Thanks to the huge color palette, you can choose a coating of silver or rich anthracite.
Pictured is a dark gray bedroom with brown parquet flooring. nine0003
The ceiling is always a few shades lighter than the walls. For finishing, use the usual whitewashing, painting or install a stretch fabric. A great option is to choose a glossy finish with a reflective effect. If you add a few balancing details to the bedroom interior in the form of silver curtains or a glass dressing table, you can create an attractive design.
The photo shows blue photo wallpapers in the wall decoration in the interior of a gray bedroom. nine0003
What furniture should I choose for my bedroom?
You can complement the monochrome and discreet atmosphere of a gray bedroom with furniture with an original texture and shape.
Due to the installation of a classic bed and bedside tables of a graphite or gray hue, the interior of the room becomes elegant and filled with aristocratic notes. A wardrobe with a pearl glossy facade will give the room an original look, and gray-watercolor furnishings will visually expand the space, add light and air to it. nine0003
Pictured is a small gray and white bedroom with black furniture.
If the bedroom is made in dark gray colors, it is better to give preference to beige, cream, coral or even purple elements. For a light gray interior, a brown or black furniture set is suitable.
The photo shows a bedroom interior in light gray colors with a wooden furniture set.
How to dilute a gray interior?
For a monochrome interior design of a gray bedroom, curtains made of natural fabric, identical to the color of the wall decoration, are suitable. It will be interesting to look at light silk or flowing satin fabrics several shades darker than the inner lining.
