Grey is one of the best-suited colours for bedroom décor thanks to its versatility and calming tones. The colour manages to be both trendy and timeless, partly because there are so many shades and tones that fall within the grey spectrum. From dramatic dark charcoal and anthracite tones to airy light grey or blue-grey, the effect can be startlingly different. The choice of grey will ultimately depend on available light and individual preference.
Join us on our exploration of ideas and suggestions for how best to feature grey in the bedroom, including floor tiles and wall finishes.
Bedroom décor is always evolving, modern bedroom ideas are inspired by making a calming space. For several years now, interior designers have been aware of the great potential of grey. As a colour, it straddles two classic ends of the spectrum, black and white.
Unlike most other colours, grey can be both neutral and the focus of a space, depending on the way it is treated and matched across the bedroom. Much depends on the available light; dark and moody tones enhance the feeling of being in a cocoon. Alternatively, bedrooms with lots of natural light benefit from the character that lighter tones of grey provide. Grey is recommended for first-timers and design professionals alike, follow a few basic rules to get the most out of the shade. With a little daring you can combine grey with other colours to create a bespoke bedroom interior.
Grey bedroom ideas encompass all available surfaces. Bedroom walls and floors prime the canvas in the creation of a mood, while bed linen, decorative objects and soft furnishings add depth and texture. The range of flooring options in grey includes everything from porcelain grey floor tiles to timber-effect LVT. Grey is ideal for bedroom floors thanks to its chameleon-like character that compliments an extensive choice of secondary colours and materials. It also happens to be one of the most forgiving colours in terms of maintenance. Wall finishes such as tiles and grey bedroom wallpaper add character and personality. Grey is also unique as it can adapt to a classical approach to wall panelling, as well as looking cutting-edge in a more minimalist décor.
London Roble 23×150 cm
Glem White Polished 120×270 cm
Because grey is such an adaptable colour, it provides the ideal background colour for introducing bright touches such as art objects, lighting features, and soft furnishings. Pops of bright colours and fabric patterns are easily integrated with grey. Grey is also a colour that combines beautifully with timber flooring, be it dark or light in shade. Combine contrasting shades of grey to provide visual interest and added depth in the bedroom.
As an example, dark greys are fantastic for highlighting architectural details in bedrooms. For a more contemporary look, lighter greys are great for creating a character with pictures and shelving displaying decorative objects. Introducing splashes of colour works great here too – warmer tones work beautifully with dark greys, while lighter hues of blue and green are perfect with light greys.
Ensuring that there is a coordinated colour scheme in the bedroom helps establish a sense of calm and well-being. It can also extend out across the home, allowing for a cohesive feel throughout. Given the versatility of grey, it is ideal for integrating very different materials, typical of bedroom floor tiles and wall finishes. The following combinations will provide very different results:
Alpi Verde Polished 160×320 cm
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The most important piece of furniture in any bedroom is the bed and the headboard which protects the walls and provides support. Normally, the design is an extension of the actual bed but it can also be a stand-alone piece of furniture. The headboard is generally upholstered to provide an additional layer of comfort and protection for the head while sleeping. Grey works well with the following headboards:
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The more fabric in a bedroom the better. Bed linen, throws, cushions, rugs and curtains absorb sound and create a calming acoustic. Grey is a versatile choice for these fabrics and creates a restful ambience. Solid grey tones for bed throws and blankets perfectly complement crisp white cotton sheets. Grey bedroom curtains on the other hand complement window views when open and help attenuate light when closed. Even busy patterns and motifs in grey fabric can work thanks to the calming effect that grey provides.
Skins Feel Tweed 410 60×1000 cm
Split Stripes Dark 60×240 cm
To elevate grey and personalise the bedroom décor we recommend introducing secondary colours creating a calming environment. The green and grey bedroom for example works especially well in the UK latitude. Deeper shades of sage and emerald combined with grey mimic the landscape and invite us to let our guard down. Similarly, the blue and grey bedroom is a match made in heaven, choose a grey with blue undertones for a subliminal calming effect.
Play with other elements to bring additional texture and visual interest to grey bedroom ideas. Apart from the bed and headboard, a few other key accessories complete the bedroom décor, items of furniture and decorative objects. These elements present another opportunity to use grey, which can be mixed and matched in different tones and textures, including a free-standing wardrobe, bedroom storage chest, an upholstered bench at the end of a bed, bedside tables, storage drawers, an armchair and artworks. Unifying all these elements can be a lot of work, but grey bedrooms can create a cohesive feel to the space and help avoid visual clutter.
Calacatta Gold Nature 160×320 cm
Ewood Honey Nature 160×320 cm
Discover for yourself the potential of grey bedroom ideas to enhance your sleep and elevate your décor. Make an appointment today to visit your nearest Porcelanosa showroom or browse our online selection of grey wall tiles and other materials. If you have any queries regarding the content of this article, just drop us an email.
