10 Grey Interior Design Ideas You Can't Miss

For the last ten years, gray interior design has bossed the world of interiors. For so long, magnolia ruled the roost. Not anymore. Gray is confidently our home’s number 1 color choice and it’s not hard to understand why. Gray appeals to so many different tastes, trends and is loved by all generations. It offers soothing tones that blend beautifully in every room and can be easily paired with a range of colors and patterns.

We can confidently say that gray has moved away from the stereotype of dull and cold. It has been transformed into a trend that is loved by all. So, if you’re excited to update your current home with gray interior design, we have 10 juicy ideas that you can't miss!

1. Want to know what color goes with gray? Pink!

Mural in photo: Peacocks Clan 4

Of course, pink isn’t the only option when it comes to gray interior design, but it certainly is one of our favorite choices! Not only are gray and blush pink bedrooms our idea of heaven, but a pink and gray living room also works wonders.

One of the beauties of adorning your home with a gray color scheme is that it is so versatile, interchangeable and cheap. Once you’ve created a gray-based room, you can change the second color whenever you want to give the room a makeover. For instance, the pink blanket and pillows in this luxurious bedroom can easily be swapped for another shade, such as blue or green. By simply changing a few items, you can completely achieve a new look without any mess or paying too much money! Alternatively, you could achieve the perfect dusty pink and charcoal color scheme by opting for a beautiful pink and gray wallpaper!

2. Warm-up gray interior design with luxurious metallics

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For a decadent touch, add gold and silver metallic items into your gray room. We adore the carefully chosen gold and silver items in this beautiful master bedroom. The gold pillows, bedside mirror, gold-painted wall and lamp add a rich warmth into the room. They also beautifully balance with the silver scatter cushions, renaissance style mirror and luxurious crystal chandelier.

Mural in photo: Horizon wallpaper

If you’re looking for a gold and gray wallpaper, you must see our Elisabeth Fredriksson collection, such as this beautiful Horizon wall mural. Although the gold does not have a metallic shine, the impact is none-the-less magnificent.

3. Meet greige – where beige meets gray!

Mural in photo: Gray and White Swirl Marble 

If you’re someone who loves the idea of a gray home but wants a shade that is a touch warmer, then greige is your answer. A mix of beige and gray, greige is warm yet sleek.

An alternative take to gray interior design, a nutty shade of greige looks fabulous with gray room accessories. It also really pops when paired with white items such as the dining set and picture frames in this gorgeous, Scandi style dining room.

4. Bring gray interior design to life with white ceilings and trim

Mural in photo: Poetry of Motion Peach 

There is something undeniably traditional and classic about gray walls with crisp white ceilings and trim. Perfect for a white and gray bedroom, lounge or even hallway, gray and white rooms are utterly charming and will make any space look stylish.

If you are aiming for a bright room, we recommend choosing a light shade of gray. This will allow the white to really brighten up the room. If you want more of a daring look, choose a dark shade of gray. This will make the white trim pop from the wall and create even more of a clean and crisp look.

5. Enjoy gray and yellow living room ideas

Mural in photo: Transparent Gold

Gray and ochre living rooms have been a top favorite in recent years and they are still going strong! It's a great option if you are keen to add some colour to your gray interior design.

A gray and mustard living room is easy to achieve if you have a fabulous designer mural such as this mural by Carol Robinson. Once you install a piece of art like this, the rest of the room's decor will follow. Find ochre cushions and a set of curtains in the same shade as well as a sofa that mirrors the watercolor shades of smokey gray.

6. Choose gray décor: it’s not just about the walls

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Painting the walls gray and installing a gray wall mural aren’t your only answers. Instead, opt for a beautiful collection of gray room accessories that will alone add gray accents throughout the room.

This means you don’t always have to get your decorating clothes on! Instead, a gray blind, headboard and scatter cushions can make all the difference in a gray themed bedroom.

7. Feel serene in a green and gray living room

Mural in photo: Misty Mountain Landscape

Yes, pink and mustard have been excellent choices when paired with gray. Yet now, green and gray interior design has also become a huge contender. People are going mad for green and gray bedrooms and lounges that relish in deep forest tones.

We adore this gray and green living room adorned with our gorgeous Misty Mountain Landscape wallpaper. The deep green-gray sofa mirrors the greens of the misty forest trees and the charcoal throw, cushions and plant pot are subtle gray additions to this sanctuary space.

8. Embrace dark gray walls for a dramatic look

Mural in photo: Evanea II

Modern color schemes tend to take on darker, more dramatic colors in the home and when it comes to gray, there is no exception. Rich charcoals and near-blacks are often chosen rather than paler tones. When combined with crisp white trim, these luxurious dark tones are ever-more beautiful.

When embracing dark gray walls, you can have fun adding sparks of bright color in your choice of décor. Burnt orange, ochre and golds add warmth as well as light into a dark gray walled room.

Another factor to remember when it comes to dark gray walls is to make sure the room is full of natural light and scattered with warm, yellow bulb lighting. This will take away any feelings of cold and will brighten up the room.

9. Be indulgent with a luxurious gray marble wallpaper

Mural in photo: Light Gray Marble

Indulgent, luxurious and decadent: gray marble wallpaper is the sumptuous option for embracing gray walls in the home. These smoky-shaded marbles not only come in light tones but in a range of beautifully-coloured marble wallpapers. From near-black coal shades, blue-tinted grays and off-whites, marble wallpaper offers a versatile range to suit all spaces and tastes.

We also love the color combination in this gray and blue living room. The different shades of navy, sky-blue and powder-blue contrast perfectly with this stunning marble feature wall.

If you really want to up your game and transform your home into utter style and class, take a look at our dazzling art deco wallpapers. This hand-selected collection of gray wall murals mixed with marbles and gold colors, ooze the splendour of the 1920s/30s – very Great Gatsby!

10. Want unique gray living room inspiration? Go industrial

Mural in photo: Aged Concrete

If you’re aiming for a very on-trend space, opt for the industrial look. Not only does it celebrate gray interior design, but this popular style transforms any type of room. Instead of scraping off your wallpaper and physically creating a rough concrete effect on your walls, choose the easy option: a raw concrete wallpaper.

Have we inspired you with our 10 gray interior design ideas? If you have any more tips for us, we’d LOVE to know. Just leave us a comment below! Or if you’re wanting more, why not take a look at our stylish gray wallpaper collection?