How to decorate with grey

Modern living

Give depth to a neutral scheme by using clever style ideas and subtle variations in tone and texture. The low shape and soft lines of this simple sofa typifies the quiet, unobstrusive elegance of Japanese design.

Sofa
Aram Store

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Floor lamp

Gino Carollo for Calligaris

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Hallway with muted grey metallics

Create drama on a staircase with a sophisticated metallic wallpaper. A disco ball overhead ups the glam factor.

Wallpaper
Castellani range Designers Guild
Mirror ball
DZD
Vases
LSA

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Living room with subtle grey hues

Play with expectations by painting the floor and adding texture to the wall. Use fabric for pared-back elegance.

Wallpaper
De Le Cuona
Similar rug
The Wool Company
Chair
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz-Hansen at Republic Of Fritz-Hansen

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Grey home office with hot orange accents

All-over grey can be cool and restful, but a home office space also needs to offer moments of inspiration. Here, hot orange accents like the desk lamp and the paint inside the open shelving, are used to spice up the scheme.

Paint
Sanderson
Desk and table lamp
Geoffrey Drayton
Storage unit
The Dormy House

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Bedroom with grey textured fabrics

Layered textures on the wall, headboard and bedding in multiple shades of grey create a luxe effect in this modern bedroom.

Wallpaper
Designers Guild
Headboard fabric
Andrew Martin

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Modern monochrome bathroom

Love grey but don't want to paint a whole wall? Why not go for a metallic bath? The freestanding metal bath has an uneven, dimpled surface that reflects a flattering soft light. A bold, dark feature wall gives the overall bathroom design strength and depth.

Bath
Brissi
Mirrored drawer unit
Alexander & Pearl

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Dark and dramatic grey walls

A deep shade of grey paint provides a great backdrop for hanging paintings, prints and photographs. Choose a dramatic grey shade for the walls and decorate with a pinboard of images that inspire you.

Similar wall paint
Flint Gray from Eico

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Bedroom in shades of grey

The restful and elegant atmosphere in this bedroom is achieved with the use of soothing shades of grey and white.

Lamp
Tripod lamp at Habitat
Basket
Rockett St George

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Living area in subtle greys

This bench and table combination is teamed with a sleek grey padded settle for a modern twist in the living room. Exotic ornaments provide a finishing flourish.

Sofa
Habitat
Table
Natuzzi

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Bold yellow in a child’s grey bedroom

Grey works well in a child's room when teamed with bold furniture and colourful accessories. The map and bright yellow bunk bed add interest to this boy's bedroom.

Sleigh bunk bed
BUMP
Similar wall art
Dandy Star

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