Gray in bedroom decor: our complete guide

If you have decided to paint a room in your house or apartment in gray, it is very likely that you are currently asking yourself a lot of questions. The gray bedroom is not very difficult to decorate, indeed. Well when the time comes, there are some things to remember. Gray can create a beautiful, stylish interior in most cases, but sometimes it can look a bit dull or characterless. So, it's good to know which shade of gray goes well with which color. We are ready to answer all your questions. In addition, you will find thousands of inspiring ideas on the photos that you can see below this page.

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Is gray a color?

Gray is an intermediate color between black and white. It is a neutral or achromatic color. Achromatic literally means color without color, because it can be composed of two basic colors, in this case they are black and white.

How to accessorize a gray bedroom?

In a gray bedroom, it is better to put accessories in bright colors, such as yellow, pink, red, orange. For a sophisticated interior choose details in white, gray blue or another shade of blue. For the Scandinavian decor, choose grey, white, wooden accents and lots of green plants.

Original headboard in a gray bedroom with rattan furniture and pretty decor

What color to pair with pearl grey?

Pearl gray goes perfectly with any pastel shade. From powder pink to smoky blue, pearl gray creates a beautiful sophisticated decor. The colors of the ocean are also a very beautiful combination that can help you create a calm bedroom.

What color goes well with dark grey?

Light colors go well with dark grey. The decor of such a room must highlight the natural light that enters the room, because in cases where there is not enough light it seems as if the room is painted black. White, other shades of gray, red, blue go well with dark gray.

What color to associate with blue gray?

Blue gray certainly combines well with silver gray, aquamarine, celadon gray, navy blue. The white adds light in a room decided in blue gray. If you want a more original and a little more cheerful combination, you can combine it with orange, yellow or green.

What color to associate with gray?

Being an achromatic, sophisticated and calm color, gray is very versatile. It combines perfectly with a large number of colors. For a brighter and more welcoming room, combine gray and white. To give more color, you can use accents in warm colors like yellow, pink, red. Or choose a decor in cool colors like blue, purple or green. Almost every shade of these colors pairs well with gray.

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Gray goes perfectly with pink

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Abstract painting on the wall in shades of blue and gray in a well-appointed bedroom

A gray bedroom accessorized with beautiful furniture and yellow cushions