White and grey bedroom design
27 Beautiful Gray and White Bedrooms
Sara Tramp; DESIGN: Emily Henderson
Gray and white might not seem like the most exciting color combination, but it's undeniably sophisticated. Take, for instance, these striking gray and white living rooms, these breath-taking kitchens, and these edgy bathrooms. For those who favor a minimalist approach to design, the pared-back palette provides the perfect base for an understated space—particularly a bedroom.
If you prefer a neutral color scheme, the minimalist combination also offers a welcome, toned-down alternative to a high-contrast black and white bedroom. Ahead, we've rounded up 27 beautiful gray and white bedrooms that are proof these neutral shades are the epitome of understated elegance. Intrigued? Get inspired to go grayscale by the gray and white bedrooms below.
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Design: Emily Henderson/Photographer: Tessa Neustadt
This gray and white bedroom, designed by Emily Henderson, is the epitome of understated elegance. Sleek black pieces (namely, the four-poster bed, the vintage side table, and the graphic artwork) are interspersed throughout the gray and white bedroom, lending a bold, sophisticated air to the space.
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Alvin Wayne
Gray and white have the potential to create subtle contrast, but there are other ways to layer onto that idea. This bedroom, designed by Alvin Wayne, boasts a neon sign over the headboard to add a small dose of radiance, while the set of black framed mirrors flanking each side of the bed also adds some extra light into the space. The result makes a smaller bedroom feel more expansive.
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Becca Interiors
Gray and white are a set that can be used in a wide variety of styles from modern to rustic farmhouse—like this bedroom designed by Becca Interiors. The gray headboard and striped white and beige bed set have a charming flair to them, but rather than keeping the entire room to those shades, the bedside dresser is muted shade of navy.
The color gives the space a little pop of color without detracting from the rest of the color scheme.
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Becca Interiors
For a modern take on the color duo, pair painted white brick walls with a black and white graphic art portrait. This loft space from Becca Interiors gives big city vibes while keeping to a neutral color scheme with a pale gray head headboard and pillows adding some additional contrast to the white bedding.
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Britt Design Studio
One unique yet subtle way to bring white and gray together in a bedroom is by using one of the colors in an unexpected place, like the white borders used here. This bedroom from Britt Design Studio balances pale grays with bright whites, yet your eyes can't help but gravitate upwards. The white border strips accentuate the shape of the ceiling and add contrast.
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Brophy Interiors
With both being neutral shades, a gray and white color scheme can easily benefit from having light tans thrown into the mix.
This bedroom designed by Brophy Interiors proves this—the white walls and bedding make up the majority of the space, with subtle accents of grays popping up in the pillows. Adding a textured tan throw onto the bed steps the color palette up a bit.
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Brophy Interiors
This gray and white modern bedroom from Brophy Interiors does an incredible job of taking a gray and white color scheme and adding a pop of color. While the rest of the room stays entirely in neutral shades, the orange statement piece on the wall adds some warmth without overpowering the rest of the room.
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Cathie Hong
Allow Cathie Hong to make a compelling case for installing curtains, stat. Boasting a soft, creme shade, these linen drapes allow natural light to filter into the space, but they also add some much-needed dimension to a room decorated almost exclusively in gray and white tones. Keeping the white tones on the walls and gray on the ground helps the space feel even more expansive.
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Corner House Creatives
In a space with stunning architectural details, less is more—and this minimal bedroom designed by Corner House Creatives is proof. Relaxed gray linen bedding complements, rather than detracts from, the space's beautiful textured walls and neutral scheme. A simple burlap tapestry hanging above the bed completes the look.
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D Burns Interiors
Thus far, we've spilled a lot of ink on soft and mid-tone shades of gray, but we'd be remiss if we overlooked shades from the darker end of the spectrum. Which leads us to this bedroom designed by D Burns Interiors, making a compelling case for charcoal gray. Here, the hue creates stark contrast as an accent wall yet doesn't make the place feel stuffy or closed off.
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Design by Ajai Guyot for EHD/Photographer: Ellie Lillstrom
As interior designer Ajai Guyot's bedroom for Emily Henderson Design demonstrates, olive pairs especially well with cool mid-tone grays and whites.
Here, Guyot pairs an olive-hued wood panel lower half of the wall with delicate floral wallpaper for the upper part of the wall for a chic gray and white bedroom that's making us green with envy.
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Herzen Stimme
Gain inspiration from this bedroom designed by Herzen Stimme and layer tonal textures to curate a neutral space that's far from boring. gray linen bedding, a chunky knit white throw, pleated white curtain canopy over the bed, glowing string lights, and warm wood floors and furnishings fill the neutral space with texture-rich details.
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Home and Spirit
If you don't look too closely, you might be tempted to think this is an all-white bedroom. However, take a closer look at this space by Home and Spirit, and you'll notice the bedspread and pillows are the ever so softest shade of pale gray. For those who like the idea of a primarily white space, this pairing is an ideal solution.
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House 9 Interiors
Take style notes from House 9 Interiors and paint walls a cool, blue-gray shade.
Gray imbued with the slightest touch of blue creates a certain depth that white paint simply can't, making it ideal for pairing with shades of olive, charcoal, and even black. Additionally, the zebra print headboard proves a gray and white room doesn't have to be devoid of playfulness or patterns.
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House 9 Interiors
A rustic theme in a bedroom can benefit from a gray and white color scheme—just look at this bedroom from House 9 Interiors for proof. The white walls and plush gray headboard make up the foundation, but the work wood and wicker accents create a cozy space that adds some serious dimension.
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JK Interior Living
Given how prevalent white tends to be in home dećor spaces, it can feel tempting to make it the backdrop with other colors serving as accents. In this bedroom designed by JK Interior Living, white serves as the accent color on the bedding and the lampshade, yet the rest of the room is cloaked in hues of smoke, greige, cloudy and medium-toned grays.
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JK Interior Living
In this neutral bedroom designed by JK Interior Living, a chic, tufted upholstered headboard in a soft white makes a strong impact. However, it's the metallic, elegant chandelier that really takes center stage here. The added colorful mural on the ceiling helps accentuate the statement lighting, and with a pared-back color palette, it feels at once on-trend and timeless.
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Katie Hodges Design
The perfect balance between cool gray and warm white, greige is a powerful neutral that pairs well with almost any other color and, depending on the shade, fits nearly any design style. Case in point: This bedroom designed by Katie Hodges Design, complete with a greige bed frame and accents. It truly gives a best of both hues vibe.
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Kate Marker Interiors
While the bedroom may be a place to sleep, that doesn't mean you can't add some extra options if you have the space. Adding gray furniture to a mostly white room can help ground the space and add complexity.
This bedroom by Kate Marker Interiors is a perfect example, with the gray couch and accent chair balancing out the beige bedding and high ceiling white walls.
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Kate Marker Interiors
Prefer to stick to a classic style for your bedroom? Kate Marker Interiors proves with this bedroom that a gray and white color palette suits the style nicely. The carved four-poster ned, elegant chandelier, and rustic gray bedside table all contribute to a theme that feels as though you've been whisked back in time in the best way.
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Kendall Wilkinson Design
Leave it to Kendall Wilkinson Design to make a simple gray and white palette look downright chic. In this spacious bedroom, the designer outfitted the bed with soft gray and warm white linens that perfectly complement the space's flooring and wooden ceiling. The open windows allow plenty of light to flood the room, giving the light colors a chance to bask in the glow.
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Kate Marker Interiors
If you're working with a teenager's room, don't worry—white and gray works here, too.
Kate Marker once again proves the versatility of the color duo in this space that boasts sleek lines and modern accents. The white wall with gray triangular lines creating various shapes adds some fun to an otherwise simple palette.
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LeClair Decor
Leave it to LeClair Decor to dispel the myth that decorating with dark hues will make a small space feel even smaller. Here, a charcoal bed frame with a tall headboard actually draws the eye up, making the small space feel larger. The set of throw pillows boasting vertical gray and white stripes helps add to the elongating illusion.
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LeClair Decor
This bedroom, designed by LeClair Decor, is a lesson in decorating with gray to amp up a neutral palette. In a space dominated by shades of taupe, oatmeal, and cream, a mid-tone shade of gray acts as an accent hue, breaking up the beige and lending contemporary flair to the modern bedroom.
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Mary Patton Design
This bedroom designed by Mary Patton is proof that you can go all out on gray with striking results.
The walls, built-ins, upholstered headboard, and even the carpet are deliberately covered in the cloudy hue. The white bedding really makes a statement here, along with the white and gold accent walls that peek through the shelving units of the built-ins. The result is a monochromatic masterpiece.
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Liljencrantz Design
If your goal is to try and keep the gray and white color palette on the walls, floor, and ceiling, then consider adding a gray rug to your floor. While it's fairly simple to paint your walls and ceiling, a rug can help transform your floor and bring cohesion to the rest of the room. Liljencrantz Design proves this point here by incorporating a large gray rug to cover most of the wooden floor—keeping things gray from head to toe.
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Lindsey Brooke Design
Here, Lindsey Brooke Design demonstrates the power of gray as an accent hue. In this bedroom, a decorative gray nightstand pops out among crip white linens and furnishings.
A gray loveseat against the wall also captures your attention against the white wall. Finally, the gray and white pattern rug adds another layer of dimension and color to the neutral space.
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15 Creative Gray and White Bedroom Ideas
Every designer understands that color has the power to transform a space, and a bedroom is no exception. Out of every area in your home, it's one room that should allow for rest and relaxation. And believe it or not, choosing the right color palette can help make this happen.
Scroll down for 15 examples of gorgeous bedrooms, featuring a range of classic gray and white palettes. These calming interiors serve as a nice reminder of the countless ways color can be used to your advantage.
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Cozy Retreat
Max Zambelli
In the guest bedroom of Steven Gambrel's New York apartment, white bedding and 1950s sconces by Ignazio Gardella create contrast against gray walls and an upholstered bed.
The custom bed features a Zimmer + Rohde fabric and the houndstooth pillows are in a Holland & Sherry fabric.
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Modern Gray and White
Genevieve Garuppo for Homepolish
Modern gray and white hues unite in a New York loft by Homepolish designer Tali Roth. Statement light fixtures in white shades add a fresh touch to the gray walls and bedding.
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Miami Penthouse
Simon Upton
In the master bedroom of a Miami penthouse by designer Jean-Louis Deniot, gray and white hues, along with a pop of deep blue, fill the space. Furnishings in the Art-Deco inspired South Beach penthouse include a headboard boasting an Aldeco pattern, a custom floor lamp, and a coverlet with a Kirkby Design fabric. To finish the space, the mirror is by R&Y Augousti, and the carpet is by Toulemonde Bochart.
For added visual interest, the designer chose to create an accent wall with distressed stacked bricks and opted for a statement ceiling—a hand-painted mural with a spiral pattern.
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Farmhouse Style
Kristoffer Johnsson
For a Swedish home with a farmhouse vibe, a young couple settled on a soothing palette of white and soft gray for their master bedroom. The bed is by Hästens, and the lamp and stool are both vintage.
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Beach Escape
Richard Powers
The master bedroom of a Palm Beach home was transformed with a calming palette of white and grays. The walls are of a Venetian plaster, the settee is by Gastone Rinaldi and is upholstered in a Bergamo fabric, and the rug is by V’Soske.
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Stylish Sanctuary
Richard Powers
A Manhattan apartment designed by Alex Papachristidis is proof that a gray and white palette doesn't have to be boring.
The upholstered master bed is outfitted with a Holly Hunt silk and Schweitzer linens; the stainless steel chair (right) is by Maria Pergay, and the Philippe Hiquily chair purchased at Sotheby’s has cushions in a Fortuny fabric.
Additional accents include curtains made of a Holland & Sherry silk satin, carpet by Beauvais, and walls sheathed in a Rubelli cotton velvet. The designer also chose to place a Rebecca Warren sculpture between the room's windows, and settled on a Richard Prince painting to the left of the bed.
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Maximalist Beauty
Douglas Friedman
Maximalism infuses every inch of this guest bedroom, designed by Mary McDonald. Owned by the founders of the beauty brand Too Faced, the California home features gray and white, along with pops of yellow. The charming space consists of a bed by McDonald for Chaddock, vintage tole palms, and nightstands by Julian Chichester.
The ceiling and walls are sheathed in a classic striped paper by Schumacher.
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Bright and Airy
Tessa Neustadt
For an airy bedroom in a Cape Cod-style home, Homepolish designer Orlando Soria stuck with a crisp white palette with just a hint of gray by way of an upholstered bed design. A handmade alligator bench makes a statement.
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City Living
Marco Ricca
Design duo Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson crafted a soothing master bedroom in a New York City penthouse with a skyline view. Light grays, white, and cream—plus layers of texture—add glam to the room.
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Rustic Haven
Tara Striano
The master bedroom of a 1910 rustic home on Long Island’s Watermill was revived with gray and white shades.
Since the space serves as a weekend home for a young Manhattan family, designer James Huniford chose a subtle palette to showcase the room's brightness. Furnishings include a custom bed design in Huniford's Bennett fabric for Lee Jofa and vintage nightstands.
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Penthouse with a View
Simon Upton
Gray and white–and striking pops of black—prove to be the perfect color palette for a Palm Beach penthouse with a view. Designed by Timothy Haynes and Kevin Roberts, the modern master bedroom includes stools by Azadeh Shladovsky from Jean de Merry, 1970s nightstands by Karl Springer, table lamps by Roberto Rida, and a silver 1960s Italian armchair.
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Playful Edge
Mike Schwartz Photography
Soft gray walls complement a white headboard and bedding in a Chicago guest bedroom designed by Studio Gild.
The playful room features twin beds dressed in Moroccan handwoven pom-pom blankets.
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Scandinavian Chic
Line Klein
A laid-back Scandinavian home for The Design Chaser is a lesson in decorating with a gray and white palette. A mix of textured bedding around the subdued color palette enhance the relaxed aesthetic.
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Calm and Collected
Roger Davies
With the belief that a bedroom is meant to be a calming retreat, Jenn Feldman anchored a design scheme with a tufted off-white bed and gray accents, including luxurious carpet.
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Brooklyn Style
Camille Breslin
Nev Schulman of Catfish shares his airy Brooklyn home with his wife and three children. The home's third bedroom features an inviting gray and white palette with punches of color, including ombre artwork by Eric Cahan.
Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital.
Gray bedroom (130+ photos) - design ideas in silver tones
Gray bedroom 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.
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.
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.
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 shades of grey. Pearl creates tenderness, lightness in space, and also embodies the nobility of , making the space more refined.
This is a neutral and calm shade, which is chosen by people with good taste.
Perfect for a classic bedroom or a Provence-style interior.
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.
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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. 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.
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.
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 the main role is assigned to gray. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Expert opinion
Irina Klimova
I am 29 years old. I am an interior designer. I love my job and have been doing it for over 8 years. About 100 projects have been implemented. I provide professional advice.
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.
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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Suitable interior styles for a gray bedroom
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
This style uses unusual textures that are not typical of residential premises: unfinished walls, wooden floors, cracked wooden beams, etc.
Gray is the ideal color for a loft, as its properties fit perfectly into this stylistic direction.
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.
This design of does not require color accents 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 with walls. For finishing, whitewashing, painting is selected, the use of tension structures is also allowed.
A suitable option for a gray bedroom would be to choose glossy surface , 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.
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 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.
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
Irina Klimova
I am 29 years old. I am an interior designer. I love my job and have been doing it for over 8 years. About 100 projects have been implemented. I provide professional advice.
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.
Lighting for a gray bedroom
Gray bedrooms require layered 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.
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.
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.
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, you can decorate accent walls with decorative trim , for example with decorative bricks. Neutral trim colors like white are used in dimly lit rooms, while brighter accents are best for well-lit rooms.
- Gray bedroom with gray flooring creates a sense of integrity and enhances the space visually.
However, such a technique can make the room monotonous, and therefore in this case additional bright decor is required. - All textile elements: curtains, bedspreads, rugs, pillows should be done in one color . If it matches the background, then it should be a gray color that differs by several shades from the design of the room in order to visually delimit the space.
Bedroom in gray tones - 100 photos of an amazing combination of shades
Many people prefer bedrooms in gray tones. They look beautiful and elegant.
Moreover, gray color calms the nervous system. So, this color scheme is what you need for the bedroom.
In this article, we will analyze the advantages of gray bedrooms.
Article content:
- How is gray perceived?
- How to diversify the color?
- Ways to combine gray with other colors
- A few last tips
- Photos of the interior of the bedroom in gray tones
How is gray perceived?
Each color has a certain effect on the emotional state of people.
If a person is often in a depressed mood, depression occurs periodically, then the monochrome color is contraindicated.
It is suitable for those who lead an active lifestyle and who find it difficult to fall asleep after a hectic day. Soft shades help relieve emotional stress and give peace of mind.
These bedrooms are especially suitable for people whose work is associated with a high nervous load.
If you choose a muted color, it will help visually increase the space of the room. As for warm shades, they, on the contrary, can reduce the bedroom.
If you choose the right shade of gray, you can turn the most boring room into a masterpiece.
On the Internet you can find a large number of photos of gray bedrooms that will help you come up with a design yourself.
The interior will look elegant if you add some other color to the gray palette. In a bedroom of gray-green, bluish-gray or gray-lilac colors, not only the emotional state will be balanced, but also the eyes will relax and rest.
Pastel shades are also perfect, which will bring harmony and peace.
Usually people who choose gray in their interiors and clothes are calm and balanced.
Their main quality is restraint. Some choose this color for interior decoration due to the constant presence of sunlight. Other colors fade.
The gray palette contributes to the absorption of rays and there will be no excess light.
How to diversify the color?
Many people decorate their homes in the same color scheme, but you need to add variety to the interior.
If you resort to the help of a designer, he will offer a certain look for each room, which will be different from others.
For example, the interior of a gray bedroom can be varied with wallpaper with large white flowers and large mirrors.
When designing rooms, first of all, you need to pay attention to:
- variety of textures;
- combination of proportions;
- shade contrast;
- to dilute the main color background with other shades.
At the end of the 19th century, the pearl shade was popular. It symbolized refinement, modesty and innocence. He was loved both in England and in Russia.
Now gray is back in fashion. You can create luxurious rooms by combining classic and modern. The main thing is to choose the right interior that will transform any room.
Mix and match styles from renaissance to modernism and see how interesting the rooms become. Take a look at the photo of the bedrooms in gray tones. Aren't they gorgeous?
Monochrome design can be complemented with original furniture. Any similar object will attract attention, despite the same shade.
For example, add carpets to the room that will be sewn in the shape of animal skins. It will look quite original.
If you want the interior to look rich, then complement the light gray wallpaper with chrome lamps, curtains made of silver threads and beads.
To visually increase the space, mirror stretch ceilings are made in the bedroom. For their design, you should not use a dark gray scale, as you get an unpleasant effect. Only light colors are needed.
Ways to combine gray with other colors
Many do not find gray bedrooms beautiful. But there are different ways to transform a room. One of them is a combination with other colors.
When designing a girl's bedroom, you can take a light gray shade for the main background. We can dilute the pink scale with them.
That is, the walls and floor are in light gray, and the furniture and other accessories are in pink.
When two colors predominate in a room, it is advisable to dilute them. Take, for example, black and red. The gray color will balance them very well, especially if it is chosen as the main background.
Bright colors in the interior can ennoble any shade of gray. For example, the gray walls in the bedroom go well with the bed, covered with a red bedspread.
If you want to combine incompatible colors in one interior, then you need to somehow balance them. Add gray-green to lilac and olive and see how interesting the room will look.
For fans of gray and white rooms, it is better to use white with a blue tint, rather than white and cream, as it will not look good on a gray background.
A gray-green bedroom has a good effect on vision and health. Moreover, different shades can be used.
Gray bedroom design can be different. The main thing is to choose what you like and not be afraid to combine colors of different colors.
A few last tips
To freshen up a gray room, add some white to the interior. It can be furniture decoration or lamps.
A bedroom for a man is pasted over with textured 3D wallpaper, a graphic pattern is chosen.
To make the interior look rich, varnished furniture, large mirrors, and shiny fabrics are used.
