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How to Work Your Room Around a Grey Sofa

Found your perfect grey sofa? Show it off to the max with a living room decor idea to match your style

Where do you begin when you design your living room? A good place to start is with the sofa. Choose one you love and create your room around it. In this new series, we share ideas on how to design your living space around some popular sofa styles. This time, it’s a Houzzer’s favourite – the wonderfully adaptable grey couch.

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Team with turquoise
This simple two-colour scheme creates a tranquil space against the white backdrop. The retro-style corner sofa is upholstered in a very light grey, which adds to the pared-back look. Turquoise is a lovely colour to team with grey, but to avoid it appearing too cold, add some natural wood tones as they’ve done here.

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Warm it up with red
Here, a turquoise and grey scheme has been given more depth with elements of russet. The three shades look great together and give this room a bright, contemporary feel.

The modern look is carried through by introducing square coffee tables and an angled lamp, with a right-angled furniture arrangement. The whole thing is softened with patterned cushions and a textured rug.

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Create a Scandi sanctuary
Plenty of midcentury furniture and warm wood surfaces are the perfect framework for a Scandinavian look. Deep blue walls and accessories bring out similar tones in the cosy grey sofa.

Add another layer of warmth to a scheme like this with natural greenery. Here, the outside foliage works well, but you could achieve a similar effect with indoor plants.

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Stick to classic navy
In this white-walled space, bright accents from the books and artwork provide the colour, so the sofa doesn’t need to. This comfortable grey number looks perfectly inviting with some subtle navy and white accessories.

If you’re going for something classic like this, mix it up a little by choosing different patterns and textures, as these homeowners have done.

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Add some bright accents
A grey sofa in a white room provides the perfect canvas to add your own style. Here, an adjacent shocking pink sofa, some well-chosen accessories and a bright piece of artwork completely transform the scheme.

To balance the sweetness of bright pink, it’s a good idea to add some black elements, too.

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Abigail Ahern

Opt for dark walls
You can also go for bold style in a dark room, as these homeowners have done in this beautifully eclectic space. The grey sofa almost merges into the inky walls and provides a moody backdrop for the brightly coloured furniture, artwork and accessories.

John Lewis & Partners

Go for muted and elegant
This serene space is created with a mix of grey, teal and a lovely soft mustard. The colours work together to bring out the complementary hues of each other. For example, the mustard emphasises the yellow tones of the teal, which in turn brings out the green elements of the yellow.

The grey sofa holds the whole scheme together, and it would work equally well with a light grey version.

Cave Interiors

Bring in more grey with a twist
Don’t be afraid to add more grey to the mix – this room shows how to do it. The grey walls and sofas are prevented from falling flat with the addition of a bright yellow rug, pink and yellow cushions and an elegant turquoise coffee table. The look is fresh and modern, and not at all drab.

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Contrast with earthy tones
With its white walls and plain grey sofa, this space could have been extremely minimal, but it’s been cleverly transformed with a few choice pieces.

The key element here is the patterned rug, as it’s instantly added texture and warmth to the room. The deep reds and oranges are then picked out by the coloured chairs, as well as the artwork and other accessories.

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Lighten up with yellow
Add some fizz to your grey sofa with some shots of yellow. The bright velvet cushions and other yellow accessories here tie in with the gold lamp and picture frame.

With just a few items, the room has become a fun, contemporary space, but has been subtly toned down with a warm oak coffee table.

Genevieve Hurley Interiors

Style it with dusky hues
The grey sofa in this living space is an ideal shade to complement some elegant, muted colours. Velvet cushions in purple, turquoise and beige take on a dusky look next to the grey upholstery. The whole thing is beautifully framed by the blue wall.

Claire Bloom Interiors

Give it an industrial look
This loft-style space has some great features, such as the exposed pipework and light fittings. However, if you can’t include these elements, it’s still possible to create an industrial look with the clever addition of some black-framed glass.

Here, a Crittall-style mirror is a stunning feature in the room and is complemented by a metal and glass coffee table. The grey and black provide a contemporary backdrop, while the yellow cushions add some zing.

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Soften with pale pink
Bring out the soft tones of a grey sofa by teaming it with a colour palette of pale pinks or corals. This large, imposing room appears calm and inviting with the muted pink cushions and glossy pendant lights. A thick rug makes the space feel even more cosy.

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40 Subtle Yet Stylish Ideas for Gray Sofas in the Living Room

emily henderson

Gray sofas can get a bad rap for being boring and and bland, but that's really not the case. Rather than being a dull addition to your living room, gray sofas can enhance its style and the existing furniture. Gray sofas can be a cozy and inviting presence, or they can provide a color palette for bold accessories to sit upon. They can bring in subtle style, or they can stand all on their own.

The world of gray sofas is more exciting than you may think—keep reading to check out 40 of our favorite gray sofa ideas for the living room.

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For a down-to-earth and neutral look, pair gray sofas with wooden furniture, like side tables and coffee tables. This easy pairing makes your space feel calming and welcoming.

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For a more industrial look, use metal accents and furniture alongside gray sofas. Darker grays work great in this pairing, as they add to the dark and moody look. Gray sofas with metal legs or frames are another good way to bring this in.

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emily henderson

Want the best of the blue-and-gray world? Select a gray sofa that's got a blueish tint to it, bringing in the perfect amount of cool blue. Pair the sofa with black and white accents for the best look.

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amy bartlam

Gray sofas often get a reputation for being boring. But this doesn't need to be the case with the help of a subtle pattern or two. Patterns add a little something extra to your sofa, and they can help break up a sea of gray upholstery.

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amy bartlam

If you're adding a gray sofa to your living room, consider adding a gray armchair or two as well. The addition of chairs in a similar color will tie your space together and give your living room a cohesive look.

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cathie hong interiors

Need a spot to sit down while you're waiting to leave? If your front door is in your living room, consider adding a gray sofa or bench. The gentle color provides enough visual interest to be stylish, while still being minimalist and subtle—perfect for chaotic entryways.

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Cathie Hong Interiors

Throw blankets are an easy way to add some style to your gray sofa. Consider choosing a throw that's reflective of the space outside, like the green throw in the living room above from Cathie Hong Interiors that matches the green canopy outside the windows.

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cathie hong interiors

There's no doubt about it—neutrals pair well with neutrals. To bring more neutrals into your space, consider pairing a gray sofa with beige wall art and accessories. Rather than looking boring or bland, the right shade of beige can add warmth to a mostly-gray space.

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cathie hong interiors

If you have a gray sofa in your living room, consider choosing accent furniture in a bold color, like burnt orange or deep green. This takes advantage of the easy, peaceful palette gray provides, and it lets you have some fun with color.

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emily henderson

Throw pillows are another living room necessity that can make or break your gray sofa. Consider adding a few in some fun patterns or colors to bring some style to a simpler sofa.

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emily henderson

Gray works wonderfully in a living rooms that are full of other patterns, textures, and colors. A gray sofa can ground a space and provide a backdrop for the changing color and style trends through the years.

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emily henderson

Looking for a sofa in your living room that's a bit more angular? Try out a modular sofa for a sharper and more modern look. To continue the sleek, modern look, choose a sofa in gray.

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emily henderson

Yellow is one of the best colors you can pair with gray. It adds a touch of brightness to a muted gray, and it's easy to replicate in the living room too. Try yellow blankets or throw pillows on top of gray sofa. Alternatively, you can also hang yellow wall art or add some yellow flowers.

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michelle berwick design

Gray sofas are a great pick in living rooms with a contemporary or transitional style, like the one above from Michelle Berwick Design. The gray adds a touch of modern and blends in well with the neutrals that these styles love.

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emily henderson

Overstuffed, pillow-top style sofas say cozy like nothing else. Add to that welcoming look by choosing an overstuffed sofa in gray. It provides calming color that outlasts trends.

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emily henderson

The space above a sofa is a great spot for your favorite piece of art. But don't let your art be all by itself—instead, place pillows on the gray sofa below it that include similar colors or patterns found in the art.

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emily henderson

Gray and blue are another classic color pairing that works well in the living room. Blue adds elegance and timelessness to a soft and cozy gray. To get the look yourself, mirror the space above from Emily Henderson by adding a blue throw pillow or two to a gray sofa.

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Gray can be a great monochrome living look, if done well. Here's how: use paint with a gray tint, like beige-gray, rather than straight gray, as it will look warmer and more inviting. Look for some gray texture too, like stone with a gray tint or gray-stained wood. Finally, add in some gray sofas to complete the space.

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emily henderson

For a gray sofa with some extra texture, choose a sofa with a heathered look or design. This simple addition adds a little bit of extra style and makes it feel more down-to-earth.

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reena sotropa design

Believe it or not, gray sofas can bring in the drama. Deep, nearly-black gray is a bold color choice for a sofa, especially if it's velvet. Pair it with some stark white accents for a fresh and modern look.

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lava interiors

To add some freshness to a living room with a gray sofa, consider adding fresh flowers and greenery. The pops of green will contrast beautifully against a soft gray, and a rotation of fresh flowers is an easy way to make your space feel subtly seasonal too—think tulips in late winter, sunflowers in summer, and goldenrod in fall.

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Gray is a cozy and inviting sofa color, so it only makes sense to pick an extra-cozy sofa too. Choose a sectional or sofa with a chaise that's overstuffed and low to the floor for seating you'll never want to leave.

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For an elegant and classy look, use dark wood, like mahogany or walnut, alongside your gray sofa. The pairing will make your living room feel like the star of the house that it is. To get the look, choose side tables, chairs, and accessories in a dark wood.

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To keep things clean and simple in your living room, use white walls and a gray sofa. It's an easy combo that will never feel too cluttered or chaotic. Add a houseplant or two to bring a touch of vibrancy to the otherwise neutral space.

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Orange and gray may seem like an odd combo, but together they create a great contrast. The warm tones of orange sit well against the cool tones of gray and create a multi-faceted and inviting color palette.

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pure salt interiors

Looking to bring a touch of the beach to your living room look? Add some rattan alongside your gray sofa. Look for rattan chairs, baskets and other accessories to bring it in, and you'll have a space fit for the seaside in no time.

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coco lapine design

The subtle style of gray sofas allow them to be an excellent furniture pick in living rooms that must act as a home office or guest bedroom too. They're neutral enough to match whatever furniture these bonus spaces must hold, and gray's calming color means it will keep the space from feeling too cluttered.

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Not quite white and not quite black, gray sofas are a good pick for people with pets. Pet hair won't show up as easily as it would on darker upholstery, and gray sofas will show fewer stains and wear than white upholstery.

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mindy gayer design

If your gray sofa has seen better days, or it has a spot that's more worn out than the rest, use some creative cover-up to extend its life. A carefully-placed throw blanket or pillow can hide wear and tear and give your sofa a few more years until it needs to be replaced.

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emily henderson

Ready to add some springtime color to your living room after a long and dreary winter? Use a gray sofa with a variety of pastel colors to create a stylish spring look. Don't forget to add a bouquet of fresh flowers to complete the look.

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mindy gayer design

Beige with a slight gray tint is a great color choice for sofas and living rooms that you want to scream 'cozy.' Consider using this color pick in cabin or vacation home living rooms. Or, if you want to feel like you're in a cabin getaway all-year-long, use it in your home too.

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Because of the widespread availability of gray, you can get it in plenty of different fabrics too. Look for a gray performance fabric if you're looking to place your sofa in a space where it will get lots of use or exposure to excess sunshine or moisture.

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Another great way to use gray sofas in your living room is with different patterns of the same color. This creates plenty of visual interest without clashing colors. The striped navy rug and checkerboard navy pillow in the living room above from LeClair Decor are a great example of this.

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The wall behind your sofa is a key spot to place your favorite wall art. You can add paintings or family photos, or you can add something with a little extra drama, like an oversized wall tapestry. And if you're using a neutrally-colored gray sofa, you can use all the color and pattern you like in the tapestry.

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Gray can do well all on its own, but it's nice to incorporate elsewhere in your living room too. Try adding décor or accessories that have gray accents, like floor rugs or wall hangings. Better yet, add in a gray side chair or side table to really cement the color in your home.

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Houseplants are a living room must-have, and they're an excellent companion to gray sofas too. The rich greens of these household flora pair beautifully with the subtle gray of a sofa. Add a few of your favorite plants alongside a gray sectional or loveseat for a winning look.

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michelle berwick design

Gray serves as a great backdrop wherever it's added. Consider using a gray sofa as a palette for lots of other colors, like Michelle Berwick Design did in the living room above with a variety of colorful throw pillows.

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michelle berwick design

Narrow, L-shaped sectionals or sofas with chaises are a great pick for living rooms with a small footprint. They provide the comfort of a larger sectional with a lot less of the size. Try one in gray for a sofa that will match almost any other décor.

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In a living room full of windows, bring in a gray sofa. The piece's neutral coloring keeps the focus on what sits outside the room, and it will complement it color-wise too.

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Gray and salmon may seem like an unusual color combo, but pastels can work wonderfully alongside gray. Try pairing a gray sofa with salmon-colored throw pillows or a salmon-accented area rug to get the look.

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Gray sofa in the interior: advantages and features 0 Comments

Those who doubt how organic a gray sofa will look in the interior need to be aware of the merits of this color. It is difficult to find a more neutral, practical and functional shade that will fit into any environment. A gray sofa is the perfect solution for any style and design. nine0003

Advantages of the gray sofa

It is the sofa that is the key element of the furniture in the room, especially when it comes to the living room. It can set the overall style or interior design, as it is a kind of semantic center. Gray color makes almost any sofa model universal. Therefore, he is able to perfectly adapt to the environment, like a chameleon.

The gray sofa is perfect for both modern interior styles, such as minimalism, loft, hi-tech, modern, and timeless classics. He is able to balance the dynamics of chiaroscuro. nine0003

But the advantages of the gray sofa do not end there. This furniture:

Gray sofa in the interior

You need to select furniture, starting from the general style and design of the room. It directly depends on what kind of sofa should have a shape, upholstery, texture and shade of fabric.

Contemporary

For all modern trends in the interior, a sofa with light upholstery made of smooth fabric is perfect. It will be perfectly combined with such fashionable shades as beige, ivory, mocha. Due to the contrast, the sofa will perfectly fit into the dark colors of the interior, where black was used as the main color. nine0003

If wood was chosen for decoration, then a gray sofa is perfect for both light and dark breeds. In combination with a variety of accessories, as well as shades in the interior, it can give different design notes to the same room. For example, gray upholstery made of textured fabric with a frame made of natural light wood of a warm shade in combination with a coarse knit blanket, small decorative pillows can easily direct the interior into a Scandinavian style. Not the first year it has been in the top of the most relevant and in demand. nine0003

When using a gray sofa, do not forget about a variety of accessories. This is exactly the kind of furniture that gives full vent to fantasy. Gray is like a blank canvas for an artist. Show your imagination and complement the interior with original ideas.

A gray sofa is a great base for retro style. As you know, fashion always comes back. Therefore, more and more modern designers use this particular style to make the room original and unique. Place some bright throw pillows in a contrasting color on the sofa to make them stand out. Let them echo the shades with other elements of the interior. Thus, you will be able to fit the sofa into the design with any color scheme. nine0003

A very interesting idea would be pillows with original prints in the form of drawings or photos on them. They look especially impressive on a plain gray sofa.

In a modern interior, such furniture is in perfect harmony with chrome-plated decor elements, glass. It can be picture frames, candlesticks, vases. The clearer and more contrasting the colors, the better. Scarlet, ultramarine, emerald are the perfect shades that look great in tandem with gray. nine0003

Not bad if another piece of furniture, even the smallest, is combined with the sofa. It can be an armchair, a pouffe, some elements of a coffee table. As an option - a rug of the same shade on the floor. You can use things in lighter or darker shades so that they do not blend into the sofa.

Classic style

No less relevant gray sofa will look in a classic interior, which still does not lose its relevance. Of course, there are some features and subtleties. nine0003

If lighter tones are suitable for modern designs, then darker ones are preferable for classics. Graphite works well. It can be combined with different colors to achieve completely different moods in the room.

Accessories in a classic interior are designed to fill it with warmth, harmony and peace. Therefore, it is better to choose textiles in peach, light yellow, sand shades.

If your living room or bedroom is made in a classic style, but in black and white, then a gray sofa can be transformed and highlighted with the same decorative pillows. But in this case, they should be gold, silver or mother-of-pearl. You can use pillows embroidered with beads or sequins. And if you combine them with pillows with a strict geometric pattern, then the interior will become even more effective. This technique will add a bit of Art Deco style to the classic interior. The graphite shade is the perfect companion not only for a classic interior, but also for a loft style. nine0003

If you decide to use gray in the interior, then you must take into account aspects such as the size of the room and its illumination. If it is small, then it is better to give preference to light gray shades. However, they can be both cold and warm. With the help of light shades, you can visually expand the room, fill it with air and light. If the room is quite spacious, then you can use dark shades of gray.

In any case, no matter what shade of sofa you choose, it must be made of quality materials. The Angstrem company offers a wide range of different models of gray sofas. They will not only serve you well for many years, but will also be able to transform any interior for the better. nine0003

Gray sofa in the interior: a universal solution for stylish design

Gray color in the interior is considered ambiguous. Someone is of the opinion that it looks dull, and someone perceives it as a universal neutral shade. A gray sofa in the interior, with the right selection, can transform the interior of a room.

Restraint and elegance in gray will appeal to many

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Color details

Shades of gray are perfect for people who live in a frantic urban rhythm, and who prefer a calm, measured lifestyle. It will fill the living room with calmness.

Gray color is located on the boundary between black and white - this is their kind of shadow

nine0002 A gray sofa is considered neutral, so it will be a good background for any shades

Psychologists consider gray to be the color of anti-stress. However, it has the following features:

  1. Goes well with any cool shades (blue, purple, green).
  2. Harmonizes with warm tones (orange, yellow).
  3. Creates a light atmosphere in the room.
  4. By adding gold or silver decor elements to gray, the design becomes more elegant. nine0022
  5. Gray sofa with velor upholstery looks luxurious in any interior.
  6. Perfectly creates a contrast to any palette.
  7. Can be used as a connecting shade.

Light color is often chosen by business people who do not want to stand out from the crowd and attract close attention to themselves

It is important to pay attention to decor items so that the room does not look too gloomy and gloomy

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Living room interior

Modern designers break the stereotypes about monochromatic and boring gray upholstered furniture in the interior. And more and more often they offer projects based on gray sofas of different shades. They consider it a universal color that suits all surfaces, combinations and styles.

When choosing a gray sofa, consider the size of the room and the degree of illumination

Gray sofa can be used as the main accent of the interior

A gray sofa may well become a concise element of the interior

Gray is best suited for the following styles:

Such furniture can be easily emphasized and played with decor and accessories. There will be no limits for imagination and experiments. A gray sofa in the interior of the living room is quite capable of enlivening the atmosphere, making it bright and fresh. It makes little difference whether light or dark shades of gray are used.

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Gray fabric upholstered sofa in Scandinavian style living room

Sofa with gray upholstery will be a harmonious addition to the loft-style interior

Living room in fusion style, where some curtains are matched to the sofa, while others are a bright accent of the interior

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Color solutions

Designers identify several basic color combinations for a gray sofa in the interior. They are shown in the table:

Combination Description Tips
White Optimal and rather interesting solution. The design of the room is cozy and calm. 1. Color balance is key. White and gray should not be used in equal proportions. For example, a gray sofa can become a link between white and black.

2. Soft white cushions can soften the strict style of the sofa. It is better to choose a fleecy fabric. nine0003

3. Neutral sofa upholstery harmonizes well with bleached oak.

Bright living room A dark gray sofa made of suede or eco-leather will look great in a bright design with rich colors. 1. It is better to choose yellow or blue contrasting colors.

2. The red color of the walls will be tiring.

Bright decor To dilute the gray color, you can use bright accessories for the living room. nine0165 1. Throw pillows in lilac or pink shades are more suitable for a light gray sofa. With such a decoration, the atmosphere will become lighter and more romantic, and upholstered furniture will not seem boring.

2. Bright purple plain pillows and indoor plants will add luxury, light and comfort to the interior.

3. A soft combination of all shades of gray and pistachio is always in trend. Pillows of this tone perfectly emphasize the silver sofa, add a slight coolness to the design. It is recommended to select curtains to match the pillows. nine0003

4. Turquoise cushions on a light sofa will create an unobtrusive atmosphere with rustic motifs in the style of Provence.

Light gray sofa

is better suited for a small room

Dark gray tones visually reduce the volume and make the room more comfortable

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When choosing furniture, the buyer pays attention primarily to two factors:

  1. Colour.
  2. Form.

The straight sofa is complemented by armrests and comes in completely different sizes, which is convenient for planning a room of almost any type

Corner design is convenient because it easily turns into a comfortable bed

A modular sofa is a set of independent parts that can be combined in different variations

So how do you make the right choice? For several seasons, designers have been insisting on the versatility of gray sofas in the interior. But do not assume that the design of the living room will be completed immediately after the acquisition of this piece of furniture. Moreover, sometimes it is not so easy to decide. Manufacturers offer a wide range of different designs and shades of upholstered furniture. Before making a purchase, you should accurately determine the style of the living room and the overall color scheme. Only then can you get a comfortable room. nine0003

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