Dreaming in Color: 8 Gorgeous Gray Bedrooms

Last week we looked at dramatic black bedrooms, so let's go a few notches lighter this week and explore the many shades of gray for bedrooms. I love gray for its versatility. You can go light or dark, warm or cool, and still pair the neutral with just about any other color. Cool grays look fantastic combined with warm wood tones, or go for a warmer gray and add in some black, white and/or metallic accents for a clean, sophisticated vibe.

Read on for a sampling of stunning gray-clad bedrooms on Houzz, along with suggestions for pulling together your own gray-hued room.

This cool gray wall color gets warmed up nicely by the rich wood tones in the room. Touches of apple green and white round out this pleasingly modern palette.


Get a similar look with Englewood Cliffs from Benjamin Moore.


Add instant elegance to your bedroom with dark gray walls. It's a terrific choice for showing off decorative white-painted trim because of the contrast it provides. Of course, a dark hue can eat up a lot of light in the space and look a little flat. Counteract that by adding sparkling elements to the room, such as the stunning chandelier seen here.


Get the look with Down Pipe from Farrow & Ball.


Here's another example of using gray to set off interesting architectural details — a dramatic sloped ceiling. A medium gray like this won't compete with other colors, including artwork. But it offers just enough color to help break up the walls from the ceiling.


Get a similar look with Carolina Gull from Pratt & Lambert.


Conversely, you can leave the walls white, or another light hue, and add gray to the ceiling. This creates a more intimate vibe, perfect for a bedroom.


Get a similar look with Gray Stone from Pittsburgh Paints.


So dark it's almost black, this deep gray is a very dramatic choice. To keep your bedroom from feeling gloomy or cave-like, it helps to have at least one large window that brings in abundant sunlight. White linens also brighten the space and look crisp and clean against the dark walls.


Get a similar look with Five O'Clock Shadow from Kelly-Moore Paints.


Use a dark or bold color to create a focal point in the room, such as on the headboard wall. It creates a nice background for interesting artwork and textiles. If you keep the remaining walls and ceiling light-hued, your accent wall will really stand out.


Get a similar look with Sealskin from Sherwin-Williams.


Not a fan of dark walls? Looking for something softer and lighter? It's OK, you can still go gray. I find that gray is one of the few hues that's pleasing no matter how light or dark you go. Even the lightest shades will never read as pastel or thin and one-note. This super-soft gray adds a layer of color and contrast to this soothing bedroom.


Get a similar look with Paddlewheel Grey from Glidden.


My favorite shades of light gray have a touch of blue or green. They're a nice "new neutral" alternative to white, beige or true gray. The hint of watery blue or green gives them a serene vibe that is ideal for a bedroom.


Get a similar look with Chapel Spire from Mythic Paint.

Tell us: Would you go gray in your bedroom? Are you a fan of dark and dramatic or soft and serene?

Just for fun (and color swatches): 50 Shades of Gray

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