Grey and yellow colour schemes – 10 of the best
Want to add some drama to your dining room? Go for a statement wall mural, dark grey accessories and a vibrant yellow table.

Want to add some drama to your dining room? Go for a statement wall mural, dark grey accessories and a vibrant yellow table.
Mural
Surface View
1/10 Table
2/10 Living room with yellow sofa and grey walls
Add a moroccan vibe to your living room by layering patterned cushions on a simple yellow sofa. Cool grey walls keep the look clean and clutter-free.
Daybed
Parma Lilac
Walls
Paper & Paint Library
3/10 Grey kids’ room with yellow bunk bed
Don't play safe with kid's rooms. Instead opt for dark grey walls and a statement furniture in bold shades of yellow - ideal for making an impact
Bunk bed
Bump
Rug
Woven Ground
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4/10 Bedroom with striped yellow wallpaper
Love colour? Go for a statement striped wallpaper. Team with a cool grey headboard and simple white bedlinen.
Françoise bed
The Conran Shop
Wallpaper
Romo
5/10 Yellow and grey dining room
Use a range of geometric prints in different sizes for a relaxed look. Here, a mixture of patterns in vintage greys give the space a country feel.
Chairs
IKEA
Tablecloth
Wicker World
6/10 Grey striped dining room with yellow chair
Acid brights add character to this smart-yet-modern dining room. For a contemporary look turned striped wallpaper on its side.
Table and chairs
The Conran Shop
Wallpaper
Ian Mankin
7/10 Grey kitchen with yellow accents
This dark grey kitchen with a few yellow accent colours is perfect for giving an edge to an otherwise safe scheme
Paint
Fired Earth
Chair
The Conran Shop
8/10 Yellow bathroom with grey vanity unit
Team a bright shade of yellow with a muted grey vanity unit for a pretty country feel. Floral tiles and accessories add to the cottage-style vibe.
Vanity unit
Catchpole & Rye
Paint (on walls)
Earthborn
9/10 Yellow and grey home office
Need to liven up your work space? Just add a few shots of bold yellow to a grey colour palette and the room will feel instanly refreshed
Chest
Castle Gibson
Blind
Ikea
10/10 Grey and yellow living room
Choose a mix of warm gold and lead grey for a harmonious and relaxed feel that's perfect for a living room.
Wallpaper, sofa and armchair
Laura Ashley
Coffee table and side table
Oka
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Thea Babington-Stitt is the Managing Editor for Ideal Home. Thea has been working across some of the UK’s leading interiors titles since 2016.
She started working on these magazines and websites after graduating from City University London with a Masters in Magazine Journalism. Before moving to Ideal Home, Thea was News and Features Editor at Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc and Country Homes & Interiors. In addition to her role at Ideal Home, Thea is studying for a diploma in interior design with The Interior Design Institute.
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