Gray walls in the interior: design, finishing materials, combinations, 75 photos

Finishing materials

Wallpaper

Wallpaper is the most affordable wall decoration material; it hides uneven surfaces and light cracks. Wallpaper can be plain, with a floral or other pattern in a contrasting color, liquid with golden threads and the addition of shiny crumbs. In terms of density, they are paper, vinyl and non-woven. If the walls are not even enough, you can apply glass wallpaper for painting and create your own design.

On the picture living room interior with non-woven wallpaper with decor that fit curtains and textiles.

Wallpaper

Photomurals in the interior on an accent wall in gray are suitable with the image of a pencil sketch, photography, city, monochrome drawing.

Brick

The brick wall is suitable for loft style and kitchen backsplash. Can be colored or natural gray. It is better to limit yourself to finishing with bricks on one wall and combine it with colored or white wallpaper.

Painting

Painting is suitable for flat walls of the kitchen, living room, bathroom and corridor. Latex, silicone, acrylic and modern eco-paints are suitable for an apartment.

On the picture a plain interior with painted walls, white paintings and platbands, corner decorative lighting adds brightness.

Tile

It is used for decorating walls and floors in bathrooms and kitchens, sometimes with a classic decor, frieze, like a puzzle, mosaic.

Laminate

For additional noise insulation and unusual wall decor, laminate is used, which is an independent finish and is attached to liquid nails, clamps or crate.

Plaster

For the texture of the walls, plaster is used that does not absorb odors, is a durable material and effectively hides surface roughness. Suitable for interior art deco, minimalism, hi-tech.

Decorative rock

It is used for the interior of the kitchen and corridor, decoration in the living room or to create a panel. It is lighter than natural stone and can be easily attached to the wall.

On the picture living room interior with a dark accent wall made of decorative slate and light monochromatic wallpaper. Stone and fireplace blend harmoniously in a modern style.

Wall panels

Chipboard, MDF are resistant to moisture (in the presence of a wax coating), withstand the load of shelves, gray PVC panels have a long service life and fire resistance.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Kitchen

Gray walls are the backdrop for any headset. A white kitchen with a black dining table or countertop looks classically attractive. The interior can be diluted with any colors, decorate the wall with paintings, hanging plates and wallpaper.

Bedroom

It will look good with light gray walls, pink or pale blue textiles, and a white door. Furniture should be selected lighter or darker than the walls so that it does not merge into one gray tone.

On the picture bedroom interior with plain walls and floral wallpaper edging, which is separated by molding. Dark shades are complemented by milky colors of textiles and furniture.

Living room

A living room in any style with gray walls will look successful. Dark gray walls should be combined with a white ceiling and light floor. Combines with green, scarlet, beige, white as a companion color for decor items and textiles. The main role is played by curtains, which should be lighter or brighter than the walls.

Bathroom

A bathroom with gray walls should be well lit and combined with a white installation, shower room, lighter floor.

On the picture bathroom interior in modern style with gray rectangular tiles.

Children

The nursery combines gray walls well with yellow, red, pale pink, orange or light green decor. Striped paper wallpaper works well with white furniture and a colored rug.

Hallway

A gray hallway is a practical option; MDF or PVC panels, stone trim, vinyl wallpaper, plaster are suitable. Doors can be light or dark brown.

On the picture on the right is an entrance hall interior with striped wallpaper on the walls and a white-gray floor with decorative ornamental tiles. White ceiling and mirror make the hallway brighter.

Style selection

Loft

The loft, as a casual and practical style, combines brick, wood flooring and a plastered gray wall, which can be plain or with large ornamentation. Gray walls are combined with the same large sofa or bed, gray table. Combines in a loft style with white, red, turquoise and yellow.

Scandinavian style

The style emphasizes practicality, respect for objects and a penchant for natural finishing materials (wallpaper, laminate, plaster). A light gray shade works well with pastel colors. Furniture is selected as practical as possible in white, gray, beige.

Modern style

The modern style is most often performed in gray walls, which are complemented by paintings, mirrors, and framed photographs. Monotony, striped decor, clarity of lines are welcomed. Curtains are selected from Roman or long from a practical blended fabric.

Classic

The classics in a gray interior does not look boring, the walls are complemented by molding, these can be tapestries, silk-screen printing, gold monograms, white flowers and patterns. The walls will become the backdrop for wooden furniture, a light sofa, emerald curtains, a golden lambrequin. The decor is portraits, landscapes, wall candelabra.

Floor color

Light floor

A light floor with gray walls looks organic, the floor dilutes the dark shade of gray. A painted board, light laminate, light wood parquet flooring will do. If the walls are dark in color, then the floor may be golden.

On the picture the interior of the office with light parquet and gray walls, which looks bright due to the wide window and practical Roman blinds.

Dark floor

It can be the color of bog oak or wenge, painted in dark blue paint, porcelain stoneware is suitable for the kitchen and bathroom, and laminate for the bedroom and living room.

Bright floor

A bright floor made of tiles or sectional painted boards, a monochromatic laminate is suitable for a gray interior. Also, a carpet or track will add brightness.

To match the walls

The floor to match the walls will create a transition effect without borders and will merge into one scale.

Ceiling color

Light ceiling

It is used more often than others, decorated with molding, molding, white plaster, paint, stretch ceiling are used for decoration.

On the picture a modern interior with a flat white ceiling that echoes with white wood paneling, making the dining room vibrant despite the dark floor and black table.

Dark color

Suitable for a spacious room and high ceilings, as dark will make it visually lower.

Bright

Can be created in a plain or gray-white interior using wallpaper, panels, paint, stretch ceiling.

To match the walls

The ceiling will be a continuation of the walls and can be decorated with stucco molding.

Combination of gray walls and doors

It is recommended not to match the doors to the color of the walls, there should be a contrast in the interior, the platbands can act as a color frame for the door or be combined with it.

• Under dark gray walls will fit light gray, white doors.
• Light gray walls will fit black, white doors.

On the picture the white glass doors in the classic interior of the apartment match the wooden floor, tile floor and gray wallpaper with geometric patterns.

Furniture color

The color of the furniture can be of different saturation, all bright shades of red, green, orange and turquoise are suitable.

Cold blue and blue are best used as the color of poufs, small chairs. A gray sofa and bed will fit into a gray interior, complemented by bright pillows.

On the picture a gray sofa in a modern living room interior with dark gray curtains and walls, gloss paintings and daylight fill the room with freshness.

Chest of drawers, wardrobe and shelves are best chosen in the same shade. White, mint, light gray, black, wenge will suit the interior.

Choice of curtains

When choosing curtains, it is important to take into account the naturalness of the composition (linen, cotton), synthetic additives and the tendency of the material to fade. In length, they can be short, classic, Roman, Austrian, rolled, long.

The color is selected based on the shade of the walls and the pattern. Cold shades, pale pink, lemon, lilac are suitable for a light tone. White translucent fabrics, bright tones of red, yellow are suitable for a dark tone. A neutral option would be beige curtains with a gray pattern.

Gray wall decor

For decoration, stone inserts, fabric panels, photos, 3D wallpapers, mirrors, bright flags and pompons in the nursery, sconces, portraits in the living room, paintings and reproductions in the bedroom are used.

On the picture living room interior with wall decor: colored abstraction, shelves with souvenirs that make the walls brighter and remove monotony.

If the walls are plain, you can use 2 types of decor, if it is wallpaper with decor, then it is better to refuse additional accessories.

Combination with other colors

Gray-white

It is combined more often than others in modern interiors, white adds space, suits as the color of stripes.

On the picture gray and white interior of a modern bedroom with colored accents and white translucent curtains.

Gray beige

Suitable for bedroom and living room, can be combined in patterns.

Blue-gray

Cools the room, suitable for bedroom, classic hall, boy's bedroom.

Gray brown

Looks strict and stylish, shades complement each other.

Yellow gray

Gives a combination of energy and tranquility, suitable for nursery and kitchen.

On the picture the interior of the kitchen-dining room in gray tones with yellow accents on the wall in the form of stripes and yellow chairs.

Gray green

It soothes and relaxes at the same time.

Gray pink

Often used in a modern style, it decorates the nursery and bedroom.

Gray blue

Suitable for Scandinavian and nautical styles, used in hot rooms with white or blue curtains.

On the picture living room interior in modern style with gray-white-blue patterned wallpaper.

Red gray

Fills the interior with energy, red is an accent.

Gray purple

Gives a magical combination balanced by tranquility.

Gray lilac

Suitable for a nursery and a bedroom, lilac opens up against a gray background.

Turquoise gray

It is used in Provence or nautical style.

Orange gray

It goes well, can be complemented with white in the interior of the hallway or kitchen.

Gray walls are a versatile finishing option that will fit into any interior and match all colors. A light or dark shade will decorate the classic or modern style of the apartment.