Grey Bedroom Ideas

When you’re looking for inspiration for your bedroom project, you may imagine soft tones, soothing sage greens, or warm, cosy mustards. However, trends come and go and while we have seen a decline in grey paint popularity, here are some reasons this colour palette should stay on your radar: perfect shades of Grey. Here are some Bedroom ideas that use this adaptable tone are stylish, elegant, and sophisticated. Today, there isn't just one shade of this tone; there are dozens.

From warm greys with red undertones to cooling greys that reflect the light, grey bedroom ideas open up a wealth of possibilities. In this blog, we'll look at some of our favourite grey bedrooms, from combinations you may not have thought of to suggestions on how to perfectly partner grey paint and wallpaper. Keep reading for our top design tips and ideas.

Is grey a good colour for a bedroom?

Thanks to its versatility most grey tones are suitable colours for a bedroom thanks to its softness and ability to blend with both cool and warm tones. The art of using grey in a bedroom is to decide whether you want it to be your primary colourway or want to use it as an accent to bring out the character of your other shades.

Grey is considered a 'neutral' colour, meaning it can perfectly pair with almost any other colour in the spectrum. But before you dive in, let’s take a look at how best to incorporate this colour into your home. With over 40 to choose from, we want to help you make the right decision. Remember all our paint colours are available as sustainable Peel & Stick samples for you to try at home.

A warm grey has undertones of red that are softer and richer and subtly enhances red hues, including browns, oranges, reds, and metallics such as rose gold, brass and copper. A great example is Seize, which has a deep red undertone to produce a pinky-grey colour that perfectly pairs with a fabulous Fantasy Floral Bloom Mural.
Our top tip: Go for warm greys in a bedroom to give you that cosy sensation.

Cool greys, by contrast, have blue and green undertones that give them a cooler feel. A blue grey like Highcliffe Rock paint has a hint of ice blue softened by a dove-grey overtone. Cool greys work best as accents rather than primary focal colours in a bedroom.
Our top tip: Use cool greys in south facing bedrooms, this will help psychologically cool the room down.

Using grey as a focal point with wallpaper ideas

If you want to use it as a primary focal point, our top tip is to choose grey wallpaper rather than a single block of grey paint. This will add Zen-like mindfulness, and interest to your space and stop the grey from becoming too prominent.

Here are our five favourite grey bedroom wallpaper ideas that are right at the cutting edge of interior décor trends:

• BOREAS SOFT GREY WALLPAPER - Combine a soft grey textured background with an enchanting rose-gold metallic sprig design, and you have Boreas. It's a subtle design that perfectly pairs with grey paint and peach-tinted textiles.
• PALAIS GREY & ROSE GOLD WALLPAPER - Palais is a geometric design on a silky grey background with a vintage touch, capturing the trend for rose gold in interior design.
• GLASSHOUSE SOFT GREY WALLPAPER – Use grey wallpaper as a feature wall with this bold botanical print. Soften the impact with silky grey accents and matching curtains to add a sophisticated element to your scheme.
• IDYLL TREE GREY WALLPAPER - Take a stroll through an enchanted forest where white trees shimmer against a subtle grey background. Brought to life with the use of metallics, this wallpaper is the ideal grey bedroom idea for a contemporary space. 
• BOREAS DEEP GREY WALLPAPER - If you don’t want to go for a striking botanical look, this subtle silver metallic sprig design is a simple yet stylish choice. The cool grey background allows the twig design to really pop, giving it a tactile effect.

What colours go best with a grey bedroom?

Grey is such a versatile choice that you can perfectly pair it with almost any combination. Here are our five top grey bedroom ideas when it comes to colours:

• Pastels - For a smaller bedroom, keep it light and bright—team harmonious greys with pastel shades, especially soft dusky pinks and soothing sage greens.
• Florals – some floral designs are often bursting with colour, to soften the room partner with a shade of grey to create a calming environment.
• Darker Colours - Don't be shy about using bold colours like wine red or navy blue in a bedroom. Add in a dash of grey, and it'll soften the look, calming exuberant colours and balancing the aesthetic of the room.
• Metallics - Metallics are so on-trend, especially the subtlety of rose gold. Grey perfectly pairs with metallics, toning down the shimmer and giving it a warmth that harmonises with the coolness of metallics beautifully.

How to add warmth to a grey bedroom

There are lots of ways that you can add an extra layer of warmth to a grey bedroom. Ideas could focus on the décor or the soft furnishings. Here are five top ways to add some warmth to any grey bedroom:

Use colour to harmonise as an accent tone – If your grey bedroom uses a warm grey tone, choose a colour to accent it. This flips the usual order of things, where grey is used as the accent. Finish doorframes and doors, window frames and skirting boards in a corresponding tone using our eggshell finish for a contemporary look.

• Change the lighting – How you light a grey room can make a world of difference. Soft, warm lighting can completely change the ambience of a grey bedroom.
• Add warm textiles – If you don’t want to completely redecorate your bedroom, you can instantly change the mood by adding textiles such as curtains, throws and cushions in warm, corresponding colours.
• Add a feature wall or mural – Break up any grey expanses by adding a single signature wall as a focal point. This could be anything from a dense, colourful jungle scene to a contemporary abstract look.  You can add even more balance by using coloured accents that pick out warm tones within the mural.
• Add texture – Our final grey bedroom idea is to add a touch of texture to your décor. Not only does this give a space a different ambience, but it can also diffuse the light differently and give a dull room a lift.
  Our top tip: Metallic textured wallpapers perfectly pair with grey paints, adding both a shimmer and a textural element to your design.

So, there you have it—proof that grey bedroom ideas are still to be considered, a truly versatile tone. Browse our selection of grey paints to see just how many options there are. Then, take a look at our grey wallpaper and grey murals and create your perfect bedroom with Graham & Brown.