69 Fabulous Gray Living Room Designs To Inspire You

Photograph Douglas Friedman 

A mix between black and white, gray is by definition a neutral. Gray living room ideas can have different versions. This color can be warm or cool, dark and dramatic or bright and beautiful. And can even be used in grey furniture or gray living room walls, as an element of the room. I am very into gray, but only if the trim is right. If you don’t want to paint your living room white, but want to keep the space nice and bright, pale gray is a great alternative. So if you like grey, these gray living room ideas will astonish you!

The perfect result, though, comes when in combination with accent colors for gray! But the question is, what goes with gray? A blue and gray living room is a good example! Gray can be a flat, boring color so choose your tone with care, along with the sprinkles of the other colors! Or why not create a light grey room.

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Image: Modern Living Room by @caseynowellinteriors

Gray rooms are a great way to start refreshing your home decor. Especially the living room, which is one of the most important rooms in your home. The majority of people tend to spend most of their time there. So, if you love grey color, having some grey rooms will fit you perfectly! It is a neutral color that comes in many shades. Thus, being a top choice for people who love something minimal, classic but still stylish and unique.

Below are some ideas you can check out in order to see what grey rooms look like! They might be in color, in furniture or in small details that make the difference. Honestly, the list is endless!

Gray sectionals

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Image: Doris Coffee Table, $4,242.00

Let’s start with the simplest way to have a gray living room: sectionals and sofas. The grey tones you can use here are endless, ranging from pale ones to deeper gray hues. The materials of the furniture also play a significant role when it comes to the vibe that is created. Silk, velvet and other luxe fabrics will make the place look sophisticated and chic!

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Some might think that a gray sofa is boring or unimaginative. I tend to disagree. The ever-popular gray sofa has more decorating potential than any other furniture in a home. It’s the ideal base colour for endless styles and combinations.

Image: John Lewis & Partners

Use pillows and throw baskets to add more colour and texture. During summer use thin and light throws in lively colours or patterns that complement your living room style. In winter, go for heavier fabrics in warmer tones for extra comfort. Throws are ideal for transforming your gray sofa easily and inexpensively. Pick a contrasting colour or material and change the ambience of your living room in seconds!

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Image: Berkshire 3-Piece L-Shape Sofa Sectional

The ideal canvas color

Gray is a color that can be used as a canvas on your walls. With its neutrality it gives you the chance to play the place up with some other accents. It really allows the other elements to stand out and become the focal point of the living room. While at the same time it subtly makes the rest of the room –  your walls – to look fuller and cooler.

gray and phuchsia combination

A colorful living room with bright accents. This probably answers the question you might have as to what goes with gray. The picture can easily showcase some colors that go with gray walls! As you can see, there are several accent colors for gray that can be used in this case! The combination leaves you want for more! It is definitely a great way to sparingly add more color in your gray living room!

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Here as well, a sophisticated shade of grey highlights the dramatic impact of bright zingy colours. Bright pink and yellow are the ones that steal the show.

See how perfectly the yellow color goes with the gray for an amazing gray and yellow living room. Loved it! And in this case the cherry on top seems to be the grey furniture used. Notice how perfectly the different furniture colors combine together and bring this incredible design.

Gray living room walls are the perfect backdrop for your favourite bold artworks. Use bright prints or striking paintings, and make sure that you reference their colours in other elements in your living room, such as accessories, pillows or fabrics.

If you love vintage objects and furniture, a gray living room is also your ideal canvas to showcase your collection, add warmth and character. Mix the styles and colour tones to create your very own unique space.

Multiple gray living room shades

Living room ideas with the same color but in different shades? Yes! Who said you can’t use different shades of gray in your living room? If you are afraid that this will make your place look very dull and boring, hear us out! This is one of the most chic options you can make for amazing home decor. You can spice it up, alternatively, with some neutral colored pillows or frames that will break the monotony of the gray shades. However, a soft tone goes well with a darker one. Like in this case.

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And if you want, you can do the exact opposite. Choose a dark shade for your walls and a softer one for the furniture.

Pro-tip: In this case it’s advisable to use bold colored pillows to make the place stand out! And voila, just like that you will have a perfect gray living room!

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Here you can see some bold blue shades in details, like pillows, that perfectly fit together with the shades of gray used in this living room. Dark purple is also another good color option you can make.

Use only soft gray tones

Soft gray is still a go-to, especially if you think that grey is a very dark color for your walls. Maybe, in this case you should reconsider that! The soft gray tones create a great sense of tranquility in your home interior instantly. Is your living room big enough and a lot of natural light comes in? Then it’s a great idea to use these soft tones we are talking about. It will refresh your whole interior and make it look fantastic!

light gray sofa with pillows and a chandelier above

Cool and sophisticated, mid gray is a great foil for warm, grainy wood finishes. Despite being simple, this box fireplace surround below, filled with chopped logs, is an eye-catching focal point.

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Soft gray is amazingly versatile as you can see in the two examples above. It adds luxury and sophistication, and it works wonderfully with metallic tones of copper or gold. It also accompanies nicely heavy wood furniture, making the space more open and lighter. At the same time, it is the ultimate modern colour, perfect for minimalist designs. It also works perfectly with sleek furniture and it enables unusual pieces and objects to stand out. 

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To break up the monotony of the color gray in the living room of this Brookville, New York home, interior designer Andrew Raquet used silver, gold, and lots of pattern. These special accent colors for gray create a unique decor everyone will love. It seems as a royal one, with special details that add to the majestic, aristocratic look! However, you can have the same look with some grey furniture. This is a great technique to use when you don’t want to change the room overall.

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Larette designed this contemporary California farmhouse with blue-gray living room walls that open up to the outside. The soft color works with the bright natural light.

Also, using cement gray shades can be a nice way to have a perfect result. That way you can have a light grey room and add more details to it. For example, in this case you can have some darker details on the walls and furniture. This is one of the greatest advantages of light grey rooms!

Of course, the “dullness” of such combination isn’t for everyone. So you should think about it twice before implementing something like that.

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Interior painting idea using gray as the base color with highlight colors. Wanna see more grey room ideas? Scroll down for more!

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Here is a great example of a gray and yellow living room. Of course, there are other color tones that take place here like beige and white. But yellow is the color that gives brightness to such neutral shades of gray, white, beige and so on. This is a more modern approach when it comes to accent colors for gray.

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Chestnut furniture set against slate gray walls gives this living room a traditional feel with a sophisticated edge. Shots of hot pink add vibrancy to the scheme.

Dark and bright color combinations

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Dark seating teamed with bright cushions adds accents of colour to the scheme. Go for gray walls and carpet to create the perfect backdrop for key pieces of different shapes.

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Image:  Simon Whitmore , House to home

Lead-grey walls and flooring, with a charcoal sofa, set a sophisticated tone. The zesty lime, pink and blue accessories bring the look alive.

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Using a palette of sharp yellows and utilitarian greys is reminiscent of pioneering post-war schemes. Here you can see what blue and gray living room looks like. The combination is superb. It gives you the idea of classiness and creates a perfect atmosphere.

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Sophisticated gray living room walls. A striking focal point with a wall of interlocking cupboards is created using a combination of wood, gray gloss and various shades of paint for the doors. I must say it is one of the most unique grey room ideas ever! The way it combines all the details is perfect!

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This cosy living room features a mix of cool sky gray and slate tones with warm oak. This accent color obviously creates a darker mood, but still lovable! Leather and wool accessories add an outdoor freshness while still being super-cosy.

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Here is another gray and yellow living room. A living room like that doesn’t have to be yellow only in details like a painting or a vase. In this case you can see how harmonically the yellow couch goes with the gray background. Do not be afraid to try something like this, as it is a great way to fresh up your living room. So, if you were wondering what goes with gray we hope we have answered your question.

Have fun with shapes! Match cool grey tones with geometrical shapes for a retro look with a more modern twist. You can add warmth with splashes of yellow, black or teal. Wooden and copper details can add even more texture and structure to your space. Combine round shapes such as lampshades and pouf seats with more angular shapes for an even more unique style. The clashing shapes provide a great opportunity to introduce pockets of colours, like yellow or red.

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In a simple colour scheme, mix matt, glass and textured finishes to create detail and interest. These wall units are a genius way to create a focal point in a room with no original features.

purple and yellow accent colors

This dramatic living room features a backdrop of soft amethyst, mixed with gray and deeper plum accents. The scheme comes to life with hits of acidic charteuse for a living room that’s full of confidence.

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Dark gray touches and feature wallpaper takes this classic country style in a more elegant direction.

soft pink and light grey room

Nude pinks and soft grays are the new neutrals. Overlap giant shapes to show off the prettiest shades, and don’t feel you have to stop at the walls!

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Bright colours, such as this lemon yellow, used sparingly with soft tones of gray and blue create a chic look. Mirrored alcoves create the illusion of more space and frame the fireplace, drawing the eye to it as a focal point. Definitely a gray and yellow living room combination I genuinely approve!

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A ’tile’ rug is a stunning centrepiece, nicely framed by the corner sofa. The shades of gray, black and white are ultimately modern colours, but mixed with patterns and texture, they give this space a casual, relaxed air.

accent pink color for gray sofa

This delicate floral wallpaper is the perfect backdrop for pastel furnishings. The grey furniture, in this case sofa, the floral paintings and the dusky pink accessories complement the tones of the wallpaper. It is definitely one of the best accent colors for gray! In addition, you can check out more living room ideas full of images that will fill you with inspiration!

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If you love the nordic and Scandinavian style, gray tones are for you. This light, simple and stylish aesthetic has been particularly popular in recent years as it combines functionality with elegance. Gray and white are the main building block colours for a Scandinavian inspired living room. The best complementary and accent colours to play with are: ochre, navy blue, mustard yellow and natural brown wood. 

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But the choice is truly yours, you can achieve the light and airy feel of a nordic design by using various tones of gray, and tailor it to your preferences and needs – it can be more vintage, modern, industrial or rustic. It’s up to you!

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Why choose a gray living room?

Gray living rooms, as you might have already realised, are very stylish and modern kinds of living rooms. This color is the most appropriate if you want to make great color blockings in your decor. It can be perfectly combined with brighter colors and create a warm atmosphere that stands out for its elegance. These are the well-known accent colors for gray living rooms.

With qualities like that, who wouldn’t like gray living rooms? They are special, unique and definitely cannot be compared to anything else. Another trick these living rooms hide is the fact that they might as well have different shades of grey in them. For example, in some grey furniture as details. Without being too much, it is undeniably one of the best gray living rooms you can have.

Is this something you can do with any color? Of course not. But gray is a great idea to follow! Happy decorating!

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6 thoughts on “69 Fabulous Gray Living Room Designs To Inspire You”

  1. I love the gray colors, what is the wall color on the 10th picture down, the one with the light gray carpet and gray couch with orange throw pillows

  2. What colour of suite would go with a Sahara sand coloured carpet. Thank you. Walls are deep cream ,fireplace wall is autumm colored trees. Would like to change that .thank you.

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