17 Stunning Rooms With Grey Walls
This single paint colour can create a multitude of ambiences - from dynamic and dramatic to quiet and super cosy
Grey is the new black … or so it seems, as we dive into the photos section on Houzz and discover some splendid spaces awash in this hue. If you’re planning a new paint job at home or looking for ways to give your home a new look or are want to know more about how to use grey, this ideabook is just for you.
1. The charcoal-grey wall tiles inject an instant dose of elegance into this room and combine well with the similar-toned sofa. Grey is also a terrific choice for showing off the white-painted adjacent wall because of the brilliant contrast it makes. Of course, a dark hue can eat up a lot of light and make the room look flat – the sunlight streaming in from the windows helps counteract that. Spots of light from the lamps will accent spaces, adding depth, in the evening. Also, the multi-hued artwork on the wall helps bring in some softness to the scheme.
2. The walls act as a gentle neutral foreground for nature’s green to shine. The two tones of grey seen on the wall and the sofa add depth and conjure up a cosy setting.
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3. A tone-on-tone story: the grey on the wall and headboard is so dark, it almost looks black – a very dramatic choice. Complementing the walls is also the light-grey duvet, while the white-and-blue linen helps keep the bedroom from feeling gloomy or monotonous. Also, the little white reading lights and the tiny bouquet on the side table inject a little fun and pop of colour.
4. There’s whimsy, charm and beauty in this bedroom – it pulsates with a vintage vibe. The walls, a textured warm medium grey, provide just the right amount of contrast to the white-and-teal bed and a nice background to the black-and-white photograph. This specific tone of grey, which is neither too deep nor too light, makes the room look fresh and soothing.
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5. This wall uses a soft warm grey, which looks like an inviting gallery wall colour. It also pairs well with the dark-brown carpet and deep-grey sofa.
6. The colours of the artwork, the white of the table and the yellow of the chair produce a layered effect, creating a brilliant vignette. The black and white along with the teal and yellow, all complement each other, hanging together and in sync. Great colours to pair with grey.
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7. In this studio apartment, the deep-grey walls demarcate the open plan living room from the bedroom area. The bright-orange counter and open shelves in the kitchen pop out against the gorgeous grey, adding an element of fun and lightness to the decor.
8. Grey is the hero in this room – this space shows that this hue doesn’t always need to be offset by other colours – an all-grey palette can look spectacular, too.
9. There’s something about the shimmering mosaic wall tiles that takes this bathroom’s look and feel to the next level. The neutral half-wall, WC, shower and flooring are paired with a dark half-wall above, giving the illusion of more height and adding character to the room.
10. Minimal space with maximum style … I love how this vanity vignette creates such a pleasing effect from so few elements. The matte grey cabinet, flooring and mirror frame contrast beautifully with the marble basin and the white walls. Neat, clean and chic.
11. A warm grey is a terrific alternative to pure white, which can sometimes feel too sterile in a bathroom. The brick walls give a tactile element to the space and add depth to the small washroom, while the white bathtub and basin stand out.
12. What a fantastic modern home office, with our featured colour coming through the exposed walls, playing off against the bricks on the other side. The grey hue acts as a connecting feature, seen on the chairs, wall-hung unit, beams on the ceiling and the base of the table.
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13. Inside this room with grey floor tiles and grey walls, an old-school vibe resonates with the four-poster bed, white canopy sheets and vintage carpet. The sprinkling of different browns in the room becomes more prominent when supported by a neutral backdrop.
14. Grey pairs well with wooden tones, as is evident in this image. That’s because the hue has a nice earthy quality to it, and it adds an organic vibe to a room when paired with natural materials. See how the different tones of wood play off against the grey walls – be it the bed and the cabinet or the floor and guitar.
15. This space shows that grey has an inherently sophisticated quality. Even though the colour dominates here (seen on the walls and the furniture), it does not make the room look standard and monotonous – in fact, the steely fabric and paint give a dressy, modish vibe to the living room.
16. This bedroom looks as though its colours have been dusted on with a powder-puff – pastel grey with a hint of mauve and plenty of white. I like how the soft colours harmoniously cohabit in the room, and the natural light lifts the mood and look of the space.
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17. This breakaway lounging spot uses grey in its deepest incarnation, with a little hint of blue and shades of white – the result is a graceful coordinated look.
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Have you used grey walls in your home? Share images and your thoughts on how the hue transformed the space, in Comments below.
Read more:
7 Spaces That Shine Because of the Colour Grey
Tell us:
Have you used grey walls in your home? Share images and your thoughts on how the hue transformed the space, in Comments below.