Bedroom decorating ideas with grey walls

Grey is a popular colour when it comes to bedroom design. Take a look at these inspiring grey bedroom ideas and you'll see why.

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Grey is a versatile shade that is part of the neutral colour palette. It can be paired with lots of different colours and textures, making it a popular choice for contemporary interior decorating. These fun and innovative bedroom decorating ideas with grey walls will help you create your dream scheme - from moody bedroom ideas with dark grey walls to light and airy bedroom ideas with light grey walls.

Grey bedroom ideas

Industrial style

Grey interiors naturally feel quite masculine if paired with other dark colours. Lean into this and be inspired by industrial design.

Incorporate black accents into your grey bedroom to darken the overall colour palette. Consider using raw materials for surfaces, too.

Add wood panelling

Grey can feel quite dull and flat if you're not careful. To avoid this from happening, add lots of different textures to your bedroom. A more permanent way of doing this is to add wall panelling.

There are lots of different styles to choose from. Our selection of top panelling ideas has all the inspiration you need.

Textured walls

Another wall covering idea to consider when planning your grey bedroom design is fabric wall panels.

This is synonymous with luxury hotels and hasn’t yet become popular in residential properties. However, if you want to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom then perhaps include it on your mood board and makeover budget.

Grey patterned wallpaper

There are lots of different ways to jazz up a grey bedroom, wallpaper being one of them.

Wallpaper can be seen as quite a bold move. However, it doesn’t have to be as scary as it seems. Choose a design that sticks to your grey colour palette but has a pattern that you love on it.

Our selection of feature wallpaper ideas is packed full of more wallpaper inspiration.

Make it cosy

In certain settings, grey can feel cold and uninviting. Don’t let this be the case and make sure your bedroom feels warm and cosy.

Layering lots of throws and cushions on the bed can have this effect. Warm up hard bedroom floors with a faux fur rug and include an upholstered bench at the end of your bed for style and comfort.

Pops of neon

Contrast is an integral part of interior design. Use pops of colour to juxtapose against an all-grey bedroom - neon would be the perfect choice!

Our top tips for doing this would be introducing subtle pops of neon to your space. For example, a neon vase or a plant pot would work well. Alternatively, choose a piece of neon artwork that you love and hang it on the wall behind your bed.

Soften grey with pink

Make a grey bedroom feel calm and relaxing by balancing its cool undertones with blush pink.

The natural warmth that pink has will smooth out any harsh lines and will transform a grey bedroom into a space that feels serene. If you’re looking for bedroom decor for grey walls, we would highly recommend adding pink to your colour palette.

Modern nautical

Make subtle design choices in your bedroom to give it a nautical-inspired feel. You would initially think this would have to include some elements of blue. However, this doesn’t have to be the case.

Keep to your grey colour palette but use techniques such as shiplap wall panelling to hint towards a coastal environment.

Luxury feel

Elevate a grey bedroom design by bringing it elements that exude luxury.

For example, a velvet upholstered bed feels rich and sumptuous. Additionally, creating a dedicated cosy corner with an accent chair makes the room feel spacious and intentional.

Feature headboard

A fun way of making your grey bedroom feel unique to you is to craft your very own statement headboard.

Find a fabric that you love and use a staple gun to attach it to your chosen headboard shape. Alternatively, be inspired by the bedroom scheme above and create the feel of a headboard by using wood.

Light up sign

If your grey bedroom currently feels uninspiring then add some playful elements to mix it up. A neon sign is a fabulous example of decor for a grey bedroom that will immediately bring you joy whenever you see it.

Choose a sign that spells out a quote that you love or, even better, get a bespoke one made that feels personal to you and your home.

Ready to turn your grey bedroom ideas into a reality? Find an expert interior designer near you to hone your ideas and create your dream grey bedroom.

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