Grey living room idea
Grey living room ideas: 35 ways to use the chic neutral
Grey living room ideas
Grey living room ideas are just a classic, they suit any space and any style and that is precisely the reason why we have a whole gallery dedicated to them…
Whether you are a lover of cool-toned greys that work amazingly in minimal home decor styles, or if you are embracing the dark side with a deep charcoal grey to create an enveloping cozy living room, we’ve covered all the different grey color schemes possible for living rooms so that you can pick your perfect shade.
‘The best way to perceive grey is as a neutral which can create the ideal canvas for spaces that require calm and relaxation such as the living room. With such a broad spectrum of greys from gentle soft versions to deeply dramatic darks, they work very successfully when layered with other grey tones.’ explains Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball.
Just keep on scrolling for loads of grey living room inspiration and check out our living room ideas page when you have the chance.
1. LAYER UP DIFFERENT GREY TONES
Using just one shade of grey and your room can feel flat and dull so it’s important to layer the shades, one on top of the other. Start with a base layer, a grey that really inspires you, and add different shades through furniture, soft furnishings and accessories.
This sofa is deep and dark and works well against the backdrop of dark wall and cooler grey living room flooring. The grey throws and grey cushions in add texture too.
2. GET THE LIGHTING RIGHT IN A GREY LIVING ROOM
Grey is one of those colors that can completely change under different lights, so picking the perfect lighting for your space is important. As a general rule when it comes to grey living room ideas – the cooler the tone you choose, the warmer the lighting should be – think about the room at night, you’ll still want it to feel cozy and welcoming despite the cool grey color scheme. Pick out lampshades that give of a yellowish glow and always go for warm/soft white bulbs.
Pick out different sources of light too. As with any living room, you’ll want to think about having a few different sources that all do different jobs. Typically you’ll want to cover ambient lighting (soft lighting usually from a pendant or wall lights), task lighting (stronger, focused lights) and accent lighting (soft, but still focused lights that highlight certain areas of your room).
3. CHOOSE GREY LIVING ROOM FURNITURE THAT’S MINIMAL
Don’t limit your love affair with grey to just wall color, if you love this hue consider new furniture pieces in this shade to add a modern edge to your living room. Storage units are a great way to add in grey, and particularly good when you don’t want wood or white melamine.
