Many people think that gray is the color of dirt and dullness. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, gray can be cool since it is one of the most versatile colors. Pair it with any colors of your choice to get subtle nuances of a breathtaking gray living room.
Gray Living Room Ideas
1. Frame The Nature
The best thing of having a gray living room is it packs a lot of fun. The versatility of gray encourages you to explore your creativity in decorating it. And the good news is any adornments suit it perfectly. Even if it is just some silhouettes.
This living room is eminently simple yet elegant with those three feather silhouettes hanging on the wall above the sofa. Their simplicity complements the gray wall and sofa very well without making the other furniture less attractive.
• The feather silhouettes cover the dull wall and turn it into an impressive focal point.
• The blanket which is thrown carelessly might make the living room look a bit untidy.
2. Let The Bubbles Floating in Your Living Room
The most conspicuous thing – which is also the most beautiful thing – in this gray living room is the bubble-like lights hanging over the coffee table. They make this cozy living room look more elegant.
Talking about coziness, this gray living room is really a top-notch one. The huge glass windows and doors let the natural light pass through, making it look airy and bigger. And to get rid of the awkward corner, a planter with Leopard Lily is added.
• The floating bubbles make the room look adorable.
• They can be pricey.
3. Less for More
Impressive living rooms do not always entail various kinds of sophisticated adornments which can be somewhat fancy. Investing in very simple and clear-cut furniture can make your gray living room look even more impressive and elegant.
Since gray is the concoction of black and white, this living room is furnished with monochromatic colors. They are simple, yet provide a relentless charm to the entire living room. The only one thing which adds more colors to the room is the aloe plants that sit perfectly on the coffee table.
• Ditching sophisticated furniture can make the living room look more spacious.
• The low-level coffee table makes your guest bow to reach a cup of tea.
4. Merge All of Them
Apartment dwellers know how it feels to live in such a cramped room. Don’t make the limited space deter you from creating your cozy gray living room. You can still enjoy lounging on a cozy sofa despite the limited space. All you need to do is merging all the rooms.
As you can see, the bedroom is at the corner of the room, right next to the living room. Some classy gray curtains are used to hide the bedroom, making it a bit private. Some small sofas are added to foster comfort and coziness.
• Small and low-level sofas make the cramped living room look larger.
• Privacy is the issue here since everyone can see the bedroom which is only covered by curtains.
5. Yellow and Gray Living Room
If you think gray is too tedious, try adding another hue to your living room – something which is more cheerful and can jazz your gray living room up like yellow.Pair up gray with yellow can be a great balance as gray is said to be an emotionless color while yellow is the color of happiness.
This gray living room features some yellow and white spots which make it more attractive. Bright yellow is used as the focal point of the living room since it is pretty conspicuous. To accentuate the yellow spot, some round mirror frames are hung on it.
• Adding yellow to a gray living room makes it look more attractive.
• Overusing yellow might lead to a disturbing effect.
6. The Touch of Teal
Perk your gray living room up by adding some teal accents. Grey which is somewhat monotonous is perfectlt matched with teal – the uplifting and tranquil color.
This living room adds the touch of teal on the sofa, console table, and by the window. The teal accessories are meticulously added to brighten up the gray sofa. They only complement it, not outweigh it.
To define the seating area, a wide white rug with some gray lines lays out beneath the sofa, creating a great harmony between gray and teal colors.
• Teal gives the touch of freshness to the gray sofa.
• Overusing teal color will outweight the gray color.
7. Gray and Beige Shabby Chic Living Room
This gray living room does not look outdated at all in spite of being traditional. The combination of gray and beige provides the look of tranquility. A gray skirted cotton couch looks very comfortable and inviting.
In case more guests come over for tea, three classic beige armchairs are added. The golden curves of the chairs conjure up images of Victorian style which make the living room look classy. Not to mention the beige curtain that looks classic, but fits this living room a lot.
Since this living room is furnished with shabby chic furniture, adding a more modern and brighter art is forgiving. This pink abstract painting that hangs above the couch really does it job very well. Not only does it add charm to the plain gray wall, but also cheerful to the living room.
• The use of beige and gray creates calming ambience.
• The abstract painting makes the living room look more cheerful.
• Both gray and beige colors are too soft which make the living room look a bit dull and gloomy.
8. Modern Gray Living Room
Modern living room usually comprises of clear-cut furniture with monochromatic and bold colors such as white, black, brown, or gray. And this gray living room is a top-notch one.
This living room is nothing but comfort. It is so spacious that it can accommodate many guests. You can even throw a party in this gray living room and impress all the guests.
Although you are not going to throw a party, you will always have the reasonsto linger for hours. One of them could be the comfortable gray cotton sofa where you can lie on your back while checking the notifications of your Facebook account. Another reason could be the spectacular landscape seen from the modern black armchair.
• The simple design and colors make this modern living room look elegant.
• The coffee tables are way too low. It will be pretty hard to reach your snacks which are put on them.
9. Elegant and Romantic Living Room
Dark gray is usually considered to be the color of elegance. Therefore, if you want to add the touch of luxury to your living room, investing in a dark gray sofa will be your great bet.
If you think that the gray sofa is a bit dull, you can add some pink and red for the touch of romantic ambience as shown above. Instead of throwing some gray cushions to this gray sofa, it will be better if you throw some pink and red ones to make it more colorful and attractive.
Throwing a pink blanket can also be a great idea so that you can reach it in no time when wanting to warm yourself up.
• The light hanging over the coffee table makes this gray living room look more elegant.
• The light is quite low. You might bump your head on it.
10. Artistic Gray Living Room Idea
To get rid of the dullness of gray living room, adding some pieces of arts can always be your personal triumph.
Flat wainscoating panels can be dull sometimes. To improve their look, you can hang huge black and white photographs on the blank spaces of each panel. The panels will look like beautiful photo frames. Placing some unique sculptures at the corner of the living room can ditch the awkward space and enhance the look of the living room.
If you want to add more colors to this gray living room, vivid colors such as teal or magenta can be your good bet. Just make sure you only use them as a complementary color, thus you are not supposed to overuse them.
• The wainscoating panels provide unique accents to the wall.
• If the photograph you hang on the wall is too big, it will cover the accent created by the panels which makes it look awkward.
11. Cozy Gray Living Room
Many people think that a small living room is a dead end. Well, small living room is just about size. And being small does not always mean that it is lack of fun. In fact, you can still have some fun by decorating it.
This cozy gray living room looks comfy with gray linen sofas creating a U shape. To add more seats without taking up the space, two floor cushions are placed near the coffee table. Two silver chandeliers sit perfectly on the rustic coffee table, creating a romantic and elegant ambience.
• The dim light produced by the candles and the pendant light creates a romantic ambience.
• The floor cushions are great additional seats.
• The pendant light is too low which makes it harmful because people can bump their head on it.
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12. Pink and Gray Living Room
One of the best things of gray is its versatility. Any colors will complement it very well. And one of the colors that suits gray very well is pink.
Pink denotes feminine and romantic features while gray, which has some characteristics of black, embodies masculinity, mystery, and elegance. Painting your living room gray with matte finish gives the touch of elegance and simplicity. Adding pink leather sofas with sleek look will make your living room look more feminine and attractive.
• The pink leather sofas make the living room look more attractive.
• There should be a decorative plant put on the side table to hide the awkward corner.
13. Display Your Knick-knacks
Your living room shows who andwhat you are. Therefore, it is the best room to display your knick-knacks which impress your guests a lot.
You only need to put some racks in your living room and arrange your knick-knacks on them. If you are a collector of some action figures, you can display them on the racks. your collections will surprisingly add more charms to your living room.
In addition to the knick-knacks, these linen sofas provide an ultimate comfort for your guests, making them linger over some tea and cookies while catching up on what they have been doing lately.
• The knick-knacks you display on the racks will add more charm to your living room.
• Cleaning up the knick-knacks will be arduous.
14. Contemporary Gray Living Room
This contemporary gray living room is so attractive and colorful. Reddish hues decorate the gray sofa nicely. They blend perfectly and create a beautiful harmony. The rug is like a canvas that displays all the color schemes used in this living room, making it look fresher in addition to keeping your feet warm.
Some rectangular mirrors are hung on the wall fastidiously, reflecting the bubble-like ornaments hung behind the sofa.
• The reddish hues make complement the gray sofa very well.
• The living room can’t accomodate many people.
15. Natural Gray Living Room
Being natural does not have to be green all the time. Even gray can add the touch of nature to your living room.
This living room uses natural stone for the flooring which gives it a rustic look to this modern interior. The linen sofas seem comfy and inviting. The wall behind the white bookshelves can really draw everybody’s attention because the gray and white wood planks that are arranged randomly create an artistic look.
• The sofas are comfy and able to accommodate many guests.
• The mounted bookshelf above the photograph is so high that you will need stairs or something to reach it.