Living rooms with grey floors
10 practical and stylish looks |
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Grey flooring living room ideas provide a neutral and versatile backdrop for creating characterful interior schemes.
Whether you're looking for practical hard flooring such as stone, wood or floor tiles or wanting to warm-up a scheme with a rug or a carpet, opting for grey living room flooring is a timeless choice as the color will complement any style and palette.
To help get you inspired we've rounded up an array of practical and stylish living room flooring ideas from across the grey spectrum, including a host of different materials and advice on their pros and cons.
Grey flooring living room ideas – 10 practical and stylish looks
The key to choosing grey flooring living room ideas is to balance style with practicality, whether you are looking for grey living room ideas or simply flooring in this timeless shade.
The living room is one of the busiest, and often the largest rooms in the house so choosing the right flooring is a big decision. Once the flooring is down it's also hard to change – opting for a grey flooring idea is a safe choice as it will endure across the decades providing a neutral base which can work with the room even if decor evolves over time.
As areas of high footfall choosing durability is key when it comes to living room flooring. With this in mind, material is probably going to be the driving factor behind what of flooring you choose rather than color, but luckily, if you're planning on decorating with grey you're after there's plenty of scope no matter what type of material you choose.
'A neutral color palette is best suited to rooms you spend a lot of time in, such as a bedroom or living room, where relaxing tones are key to creating a happy space. Neutrals such as grey are versatile with the ability to provide a platform and set the scene,' says Jodie Hatton, residential design manager at Brintons .
1. Add warmth underfoot with carpet
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Creating a warm and cozy atmosphere, carpet is a popular choice for living room flooring, and opting for grey is both a stylish and practical option.
'Grey is perfect for living room carpet ideas, it creates a calming backdrop and works seamlessly with our colors, adding texture and introducing natural, tactile materials to a scheme. Alternatively, the addition of a fabulous pattern can make more of a design statement,' says Jodie Hatton, residential design manager at Brintons.
As well as bringing subtle decorative element a grey carpet with a gentle repeat design can also have practical benefits, too, as it can help disguise stains and wear and tear.
When it comes to matters of material, wool is a brilliant fibre to choose says Jodie Hatton. 'Wool-rich carpets are known for their quality because they are highly durable, which helps maintain their appearance. Wool provides luxury underfoot and helps to insulate your home for warmth and comfort. It absorbs sound to give a sense of calm and tranquillity. It is naturally fire resistant and fall-friendly for little ones.’
2. Introduce a luxury look with solid stone
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Natural solid stone flooring is perfect if you're looking for hard living room flooring which is both beautiful and will stand the test of time, and, with such a wide array of grey stone flooring types available, from polished marble and granite to aged limestone there are designs to suit all schemes and tastes.
In this luxury living room, polished, large grey stone floor tiles bring beautiful subtle texture whilst adding to the sleek and modern feel. Natural stone tiles work well over underfloor heating making it a good flooring choice for open plan living rooms.
Natural stone tiles will require sealing to keep them looking their best and each stone type and finish will have different sealing requirements, alternatively, stone-effect porcelain tiles offers the look of natural stone without the maintenance requirements.
3. Maximize the light
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The key to many successful modern and minimalist living room schemes is their abundance of light – opting for polished floor tiles in a light grey finish is a wonderful way to help achieve this.
In this space, a large skylight and floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with daylight while the polished solid stone floor tiles reflect it back into the room. With it's strong black and white elements this room could run the risk of feeling stark and cold, but the combination of grey floor tiles and a deep-pile grey rug help to soften and warm-up the scheme.
4. Embrace texture
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If you're planning on al all-grey living room then, like with any monochrome scheme, it's important to factor in plenty of texture as without it the space can run the risk of feeling flat and lifeless.
In this scheme the large grey rug works with a beautiful textural design helps soften the monochrome scheme but also cleverly reflects the beautiful veining in the marble fireplace.
To further warm-up this cool grey room idea, the designer has introduced accents of blush pink and metallics along with living room mirrors that help brighten the space.
5. Cozy-up a hard floor with a rug
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If you have a hard floor in your living room, then a rug is a wonderful way for bringing warmth and and softness without concealing the flooring.
A grey rug is a good choice for a black and white living room or for monochrome schemes as it will help calm the high-contrast tones.
Being a versatile shade, the rug can easily be taken with you if you move house or moved to a different room if your living space evolves.
6. Blur the boundaries
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Choosing living room flooring that can also be used outside is a brilliant idea if you are thinking of embracing outdoor living and extending your living area outdoors onto a patio.
By opting for hardwearing, weather-resistant flooring such as these grey porcelain terrazzo floor tiles you can create a seamless link between an indoor and an outdoor living room but also bring texture and decorative interest, too.
'Whether you’re creating an industrial look, or an open plan living space, terrazzo can complement pretty much any style, including outdoor spaces,' say the team at Ca'Pietra . 'If you want to pop them in a bathroom or outdoors, make sure you find out the slip-rating and ensure that they can withstand frost when you lay them in the great outdoors.'
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Featuring beautiful natural graining and myriad different tones, wood flooring for a living room is a brilliant way to bring texture and character to the space, plus there's a huge array of styles and colors to choose from, from warm sandy and rich chestnut tones to silvery grey.
Engineered wood flooring is a good option if you are thinking of installing underfloor heating and is available in a host of natural brownish-grey tones and decorative laying patterns. Alternatively, luxury vinyl flooring or wood-effect porcelain tiles capture the effect of natural wood while offering additional benefits of being easy to lay and clean, plus as the designs are digitally printed, they often come in a wider array of grey designs that may not be achievable with a natural finish.
8. Transform your floor with paint
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Paint is a quick and easy way to transform wood flooring. If you have a dark living room which receives little light then opting for a light grey painted floor can instantly make it feel brighter.
When painting a living room floor be sure to use the correct paint finish such as a washable and durable paint specifically formulated for floors and interior woodwork, plus, don't forget to prime and prepare the floor beforehand. Some floor paints are suitable for use on concrete and metal floors, too.
9. Create an modern look with polished concrete
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If you're looking for grey flooring for a modern living room then polished concrete can be beautifully effective as demonstrated in this scheme by Barker & Stonehouse . Being extremely hardwearing and low maintenance, it is a practical choice for high traffic areas, plus is great for use with underfloor heating. Concrete can also look fantastic, too, as there are an array of textures and colors available plus it has beautiful texture when polished.
10. Create a rustic look with a tumbled flagstones
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Flagstone flooring is a classic farmhouse living room idea and a great way to bring rustic character to traditional and contemporary spaces.
If you're looking for an aged and textured look opt for a tumbled finish..
'Natural stone flooring can be one of the most forgiving floor coverings if the right stone and finish are chosen. Naturally some stones will be denser than others which provides more durability, however all natural stone will be subject to a little wear and tear over the years,' says Isabel Fernandez, director at natural stone company Quorn Stone .
'A tumbled finish provides an aged look, its worn edges, textured surface and natural markings makes it extremely forgiving with day to day crumbs and dirt. On the other hand, stone effect porcelain has come a long way in recent years and the designs produced in Italy and Spain are second to none and extremely uncanny to a stone! A porcelain tile is non-porous and will therefore provide a stain proof option which can be preferable with young children,' explains Fernandez.
What decor goes with grey floors?
Grey floors are a wonderful neutral base for all sorts of decor schemes whether you're looking to create a traditional decor ideas of more contemporary look.
What material you choose and the tone of the grey will have a big impact on the look and feel of the space.
'The paler the tone, the more it will reflect the available light, the darker the tone, the more light it will absorb. At the extremes, white will make a room look more spacious, and black bring the walls visually inwards,' says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown . 'This rule applies to all colors. So a pale grey would be good if you wanted to make a room look larger, a deep charcoal would make it appear smaller. Having said that, a dark color used in a small room can be really effective and dramatic.'
What colors go with grey floors?
Being a neutral color grey works well with black and white as well with most shades on the color wheel, making grey floors a great foundation for decorating.
'Grey is a wonderful, sophisticated color, constructed of various shades and undertones. Not only is it a wonderful companion to other neutral shades, but it also has the power to balance out bold accent colors,' Jodie Hatton, residential design manager at Brintons.
'To create a balanced color scheme, it’s important to consider the composition of colors within the palette, rather than addressing colors individually. For a dramatic look, pair grey with layers of dark, moody tones like aubergine or midnight blue. If you’d like to incorporate a fresh look, infuse the palette with a lighter, softer shade that glows, like golden yellow or bright green,' adds Jodie Hatton.
Pippa is Content Editor on Homes & Gardens online contributing to Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors print issues. A graduate of Art History and formerly Style Editor at Period Living, she is passionate about architecture, creating decorating content, interior styling and writing about craft and historic homes. She enjoys searching out beautiful images and the latest trends to share with the Homes & Gardens audience. A keen gardener, when she’s not writing you’ll find her growing flowers on her village allotment for styling projects.
50 Grey Floor Design Ideas That Fit Any Room
Grey is a perfect color: timeless, classic and with lots of shades, it can fit any room and suit any décor style. You can find proper grey floors for modern, minimalist, rustic and other décor styles, and the good news is scratches and spots won’t strike the eye on grey like it would be with polished black floors, for example. Grey floors won’t make a statement but will delicately highlight the décor and make the space look airy and light. What types of grey cover can you choose? Basically, there are tiles, wood, concrete and stone, so you can easily find what you like or even mix them all in one open-plan space.
Grey Wood Floors
Wood is out favorite material to choose, I mean plywood, laminate and other types of wooden floors. Wood makes any space cozier and comfier but you should carefully choose the finish to make your floors more long-lasting because wood is the most fragile cover for floors, especially if you have kids and pets.
There are lots of shades of grey wood you can choose but I totally love not plainly wooden grey floors but whitewashed plank ones, they look perfect for shabby chic and vintage spaces.
whitewashed grey wooden floors in a Scandinavian living room
grey floors in the white hallway definitely give a light feeling to the room
gray hardwood flooring is perfect for an open space with concrete walls (Axis Mundi)
french parquet design in whitewashed gray tones is great for a classic interior (Cheville Parquet)
grey planked woode floors in a monochromatic living room
modern kitchen with grey wood floors going up to the walls and the kitchen island
light grey laminate flooring for a grey SPA-zone
light grey floors with a sating finish that show wood grain
dark grey weathered wooden floors work perfect for a rustic bathroom
worn look grey wood floors remind of barnwood
whitewashed planked wood floor with a matt finish for a bathroom
modern herringbone flooring with a parquet effect
wooden floors with an unfinished look for a vintage space
extra wide plank grey floors for a modern living room
Grey Tile Floors
Tiles are usually chosen for bathrooms, mudrooms and kitchens because they are very durable and practical: you can easily wash and clean them and you shouldn’t be afraid of scratches or spots of any kind – they will be easily washed off.
The tiles can be of a cool shape – arabesque, hexagon, scallop or any other you like, or just be clad in various patterns, for example, in herringbone one.
large format grey tiles for bathroom floor and walls
oversized marble-printed grey tiles for both walls and floor
dark grey bathroom floor tiles are very practical
whitewash-inspired hexagonal tiles on a traditional kitchen with black cabinets (Lukonic)
dark gray tiles are perfect for an indoor-outdoor kitchen because they won't be damaged by any weather conditions (Architect Your Home)
a pure white bathroom with dark gray flooring (Searl Lamaster Howe Architects)
floor tiles could be used on walls too, especially in a bathroom (Victoria Vlasova Interiors)
arabesque ombre grey floor tiles for bathroom floors
ceramic grey floor tiles clad in a herringbone pattern
ombre hexagon floor tiles with a Carrara marble print
If you still want the wood warmth but don’t want to sacrifice functionality, choose wood-look porcelain tiles.
They are practical like tiles and have a cozy wooden look, it’s so realistic that nobody would guess that it’s not wood.
wood-looking porcelain floors tiles are a very functional cover
if you like wood, floor tiles that imitate wood is an only possible solution for a bathroom (Eileen Deschapelles Interior Design)
such wood-look floor tiles are perfect for a bathroom where it's often humid
ceramic wood-printed grey tiles work great in every kitchen where floors may be scratched or spoilt
Grey Concrete Floors
Concrete is the most durable option ever, they look very modern, laconic and will last forever. Grey concrete floors are perfect for any room, from bathrooms to living rooms, for modern, minimalist, Scandinavian and other styles. If you think that it’s boring, you are wrong as concrete can also have various shades and can be polished or finished in various ways.
grey concrete floors are perfect for any kitchendue to their functionality
polished concrete grey flooring on a spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets (JACQUES AGRAFFEIL- MAÎTRISE D‘ŒUVRE)
simple grey concrete floors for a modern open-plan space
polished concrete floors look perfect in this Scandinavian living room
concrete covers not only floors but also walls of this modern bedroom
grey flooring even works with grey kitchen cabinets (Floors of Stone)
light grey polished concrete for floors and walls enlivened with warm-colored wood
light grey concrete polished floors are the best for such a functional space as a kitchen
light grey concrete flooring looks great with colorful tiles covering a mantel in this dining room (Novell Design Build)
dark gray concrete flooring looks great under whitewashed wood kitchen cabinets (Godrich Interiors)
white bathroom with polished concrete floors that aren't afraid of humidity
Grey Stone Floors
Stone is another most durable and practical material to use for floors, it is ideal for any functional space: an entryway, a bathroom, a kitchen or a dining area, and it’s especially actual if you have pets and kids.
Such a floor is like concrete but you’ll also have a chic natural touch; the most used stone for floors is limestone, it looks awesome and naturally grey.
30 grey brushed limestone floors for a natural look
grey shade worn limestone floors for a living room
32 in the kitchen stone floors are perfectly functional and practical
grey stone is a perfect idea for an entryway because here we need maximal durability
Grey Carpet Floors
Carpets add warmth and turn any place. They work best in bedrooms but you can use them in living rooms, home offices and sunrooms too. Although we won’t recommend them for kitchens and bathrooms.
the whole room could be gray, just mix its shades (Peter Landers Photography)
gray carpet in a sunroom won't become dirty too soon (Unique Home Stays)
a living room with bright yellow walls and minimalist carpet flooring
carpet flooring is the best choice for a bedroom (Pavinia)
gray carpet mixed with white walls is a simple solution for a modern bedroom interior (450 Architects, Inc.
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gray carpet in a contemporary living room with white walls
a home theater with a gray sectional couch and a gray carpet that reflect less light than white ones (Morrone Interiors)
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