Gray has been trending as the neutral of choice for interior decorating. Whether you choose light or dark bedroom furniture or accent with gray trim and accessories in the living room, gray tones are a versatile choice that can match any style of room. Here are a few ideas to explore when you visit the paint and furniture stores.

How to Decorate With Gray Tones

1. Gray Walls

Whether you choose stormy dark gray or a light, subtle tone, gray walls offer a clean, neutral base for any style of furniture. White moldings and fabric on chairs, pillows, and couches brighten up a darker paint choice while cool blues, light wood, and woven rugs create a soothing, beach home vibe.

2. Brown & Gray

Complement gray tones by mixing any shade of brown with wood furniture or flooring. There are even gray paints that offer a hint of a brown undertone to give it a little warmth for your walls. Another play on the brown and gray combination is to choose beige or taupe tiles for the floor or a backsplash in the kitchen or bathroom. Incorporate light and dark shades of brown in upholstery, pillows, and other fabric pieces.  

3. Wallpaper & Rugs

Wallpaper and area rugs add dimension and texture, which will give more depth to the cool neutral of a gray room. Try a light and dark stripe or spice up your muted gray tones with a little silver in the design. For rugs, opt for a pattern that pulls in not only the grays you’ve selected for wall color but also any bright accent colors that complement the hues such as burgundy, fuchsia, pink, and blue.

4. Bold Choices

Because gray is a versatile neutral, select colors and styles that give extra texture and create visual interest. When you head to the furniture store, look for patterns and material that add delightful contrast and brightness to the subtle wall color. A bright-colored couch with a few accent pillows that pull in gray tones from walls and rugs offers an unexpected yet pleasing pop. Mix wicker with wood, glossy with matte, and angles with curves to create a unique space.

5. Black & White

If color is not your taste, gray is the connection between black and white that also softens the extremes. Black furniture, counters, and cabinets brighten with gray accessories or a light gray backsplash. White walls seem less stark with gray pieces and rugs. You can even add gray or silver hardware to cabinets, desks, and shelves to balance the difference between black and white.

Located in Foley, AL, and Spanish Fort, AL, Direct Furniture offers customers a large inventory of living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture to suit your personal taste and your home’s style. Specializing in condo and beach home furniture, the furniture store also offers recliners and patio furniture as well as same-day delivery on new pieces. Visit us online , check out our Facebook page, or call us at (251) 989-2300.