A subtle nod to French country style, this bright bedroom with a soft gray-purple headboard, chinoiserie-style bedding, and ruffled throw pillows. The print on the bed is done in a dark gray tone, complementing the very light gray walls. The look is complete with medium brown nightstands, an organic wood lamp, and an inspirational canvas quote that hangs above the bed.
29 Cool and Collected Gray Bedroom Ideas
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Published: July 16, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
If you’re ruminating on whether or not to incorporate more gray tones in your décor, look no further than the numerous cool and collected gray bedroom ideas that line this page of pristine interior photographs.
Gray is a color like no other because of how versatile it is. Light gray is so incredibly different than dark gray in appearance and mood. In our modern design environment, it is being used religiously beside beige and cream undertones for a timeless light and bright neutral look. It is also being used in a darker scope along with teal, blue, and purple for an equally inviting yet moody aesthetic. You’ll see it incorporated numerous times in fabric wingback headboards or plush linen comforters and knit throws. Because mismatched bedroom furniture is so prevalent, pairing a fabric headboard with stained wood or white nightstands is an obvious choice and another great way to integrate items with gray undertones. Area rugs can follow a similar pattern against lux hardwood floors.
We hope that the carefully curated interiors here inspire your next room update, but this time with a crisp gray palette in tow.
02 of Romantic Gray and Blush Bedroom
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If you’re in the mood for love, look no further than this gray and pink bedroom with romantic gold accents. Blush curtains on gold curtain rods frame a gray tufted wingback headboard. Beside the bed are shiny gold sconces with adjustable arms that are the perfect addition to the white and gold bed set and gold framed mirror on the wall. Overall the look is so amorous and feminine, and the bright pink peonies on the nightstand are truly the cherry on top.
03 of White Bedroom With Gray Belgian Flax Linen Bedding
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A ruffled Belgian flax linen comforter steals the show in this farmhouse bedroom with a traditional shiplap wall. The comforter stands in a medium gray, paired with white sheets, black and white gingham pillows, and two farmhouse-style wreaths, one above the bed between an old frame, and one on the wall surrounding a sculpted cow head. Flax linen is known for being very washable and cooling in addition to being very versatile.
04 of Agreeable Gray Walls
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Agreeable gray, one of Sherwin Williams’s most popular paint colors, is a very soft gray with a subtle beige undertone. It inspired the bedding on a tufted gray wingback headboard with throw pillows and a comforter in an almost identical shade. The wall art coordinates perfectly with the embroidered pillow at the forefront of the photograph with its similar cursive-style letters. An easy way to create cohesiveness between wall art and throw pillows is by selecting items in a similar shade, or with similar features, as shown here.
05 of Gray Adolescent Bedroom
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Stuck on how to decorate a teenage boy’s bedroom in a way that is juvenile yet still masculine? Medium gray paint on a modern board and batten wall accent wall is the perfect backdrop for adolescent appropriate decor like this reclaimed wood basketball hoop, and the gray plaid bedding with brown leather pillows. The design is very basic, yet still visually appealing and cohesive with the black lamp accents and drop-mounted light fixture.
06 of Primary Bedroom With Gray Accent Pieces
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The gray tones pulling through this large gray wingback headboard are heated up by reclaimed wood beams that line the tray ceiling of this primary bedroom. The designer selected a white blanket with black and white gingham pillows to rest on the bed. Transparent white curtains line the windows framing the bed, and the two-tone nightstands coordinate with the exposed beams above. If you just want a little gray in your decor, picking a gray headboard or area rug usually offers just the right amount of color against white walls or furniture.
07 of Gray Bedroom Ideas in Scandinavian Style
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Scandinavian design, a growing interior trend, encompasses cozy, natural, and simple textures. It is a reflection of our environment mixed with mid-century touches, and it is displayed here with the implementation of deep gray paint, black and white abstract art, and reclaimed wood contemporary furniture. The trend continues through the jute area rug and oversized knit throw tossed gently across the bed. Natural grasses, unstained wood furniture, and fresh cotton linens work perfectly in this aesthetic.
08 of White and Black Bedroom With Gray Floral Bedspread
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A glorious pink and gray quilt sets the stage in the modern farmhouse bedroom. The inclusion of faint pink florals blends femininity so well into this neutral space with a white bedframe and ottoman between two black nightstands. To help the room feel taller, the designer selected two three-stack mirrors to stand behind the bedside lamps, stretching your attention upward toward the crystal chandelier in the center of the room.
09 of Blue-gray Custom Paint
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The iron four-poster bed in this primary bedroom positively steals the show. The designer traded out dark green walls for a light blue-gray custom paint color. If you’re struggling to find the perfect hue for your walls that coincides with your area rug, bed linens, or curtains, consider hiring a color specialist to create a custom paint formula that will be exactly what your design theme needs. The room is finished off with medium brown nightstands, a matching hope chest, and beautiful oak hardwood floors.
10 of Greige Farmhouse Bedroom Christmas Décor
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Greige, a color that mixes beige and gray, is a very soft canvas backdrop for farmhouse decor. The white sliding barn door pops against the color that is equally warm and cool. With such a versatile color like this, a bold plaid printed quilt or throw is a great addition for transitioning your bedroom decor from fall to winter.
11 of Gray and White Bedroom With Teal Accents
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Medium gray walls are illuminated by bright lamps, a soft gray carpet, and a teal, black, and white patterned bedspread. To keep the attention on the colorful comforter and throw pillows, the designer selected a matching white bed set with black accents. White and gray furniture can be paired with just about any colored blanket or pillow.
12 of White and Gray Farmhouse Bedroom Design
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A grand tufted wingback headboard in gray stands between two framed animal portraits. The entire room is white except for the gray curtains that hang beside the bed. A light and bright farmhouse-style bedroom like this is easily updated by including colorful pillows, an oriental or Persian rug, or by adding wall sconces for a more modern look.
13 of Master Bedroom With Gray Floral-patterned Bed
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Accessorized with floral-patterned quilts, a gray-striped bed runner, and a woven basket of potted plants, this cozy gray king-sized bed takes the spotlight in this master bedroom. Completing the space is the wooden ceiling fan that also doubles as lighting.
14 of Gray Bedroom With Wood Accents
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Behold a plush off-white wingback headboard between two medium brown nightstands. The neutral escape is framed by a gray wall, creating a view that is cool and collected. To complement the gray paint, the homeowner selected gray throw pillows to sit on the bed and a tufted boucle bench at the foot of the bed. Combining medium brown wood tones with gray paint or decor will instantly deepen a room’s appearance.
15 of Coastal Gray Bedroom
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A cool and serene setting exists before you with this gray and white striped bedding with complementary blue and plaid pillows. A gray wingback headboard rests gently between two shuttered windows that frame a black and white coastline portrait. In a room filled with powdery tones, small brown accents like the wicker lamps pictured here contribute just the right amount of warmth to the space.
16 of Hollywood Glam Gray Bedroom
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Welcome to the Hollywood glam-inspired bedroom of your dreams! Dark gray textured walls surround an elegant gray and white bedroom with a matching satin bed skirt and pillow combo. The pitched roof provides enough height for a rounded curtain rod that supports heavy off-white blackout curtains. If you’re looking to create something a little more sparkly, satin blankets provide the perfect sheen against metallic furniture and shag rugs.
17 of Valentine’s Inspired Gray Bedroom Ideas
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Enjoy this modern farmhouse bedroom that has prepared itself for love with Valentine’s Day accent pillows in gray and pink. The plaid quilt that lays on the bed is brought to life by the bright colors and the strand of heart garland strewn across a reclaimed window. The other gray elements include the white tufted plaid lounge chair to the side of the room, and a nickel-framed mirror elevating the nightstands. Accent pillows are a seamless way to incorporate holiday themes in your space without changing out all of your previous decorations.
18 of Grey Barndoor Bedframe on Bright White Walls
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A modern take on current bedroom furniture, this light grey bedframe carries the appearance of a barndoor with its diagonal and horizontal slats framing the pillows. The walls and comforter are draped in white to not distract from the decorative and busy area rug beneath the bed. To the side of the room is a light tan sliding barn door that separates the bathroom from the ensuite, and a contemporary and coveted element in modern farmhouse bedrooms.
19 of Incorporating a Gray Knit Throw Into a Neutral Bedroom
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The white and gray linens on this rustic bedframe with chipped paint are so inviting. A textured white comforter with pom pillows lays beneath a knit rug made with oversized yarn. The texture that is pulled out of this throw blanket makes a statement against beige walls, and is the perfect pop of gray in a room based on various neutrals.
20 of Light Gray and Beige Accent Décor
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Beige and gold tones elevate the gray headboard that rests behind cozy neutral pillows. The petite modern lamp that shines on the white nightstand is accompanied by a wilted hydrangea plant. In a neutral space like this, hydrangeas that can be changed out seasonally are so beautiful in purple, pink, or blue hues.
21 of Blue-gray Bedroom With Vaulted Ceiling
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The primary bedroom in this photograph is home to a full-size bedframe made of deep walnut between two shuttered windows and white nightstands. A gray beaded chandelier extends from a pitched ceiling, accentuated by blue-gray walls. To help spotlight the blue undertones of the paint, the designer incorporated denim-colored pillows and a faded Persian rug to line the area underneath the bed, an easy complementary piece to anything with gray undertones.
22 of Simple Seasonal Suite
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This warm cozy bedroom features a cream bed with pale gray linens and a rust-colored throw blanket. A wooden nightstand sits to the right of the bed topped with a black lamp, a black vessel filled with terracotta-colored botanicals, and a simple black alarm clock.
23 of Gray Shiplap Walls in Farmhouse Bedroom
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A unique twist on traditional shiplap walls, gray paneling creates more depth and dimension in a bedroom compared to traditional white shiplap. White is still incorporated in the ceiling paint, bedframe, nightstands, and a wood-carved decorative wall piece above the bed. Gray shiplap can be masculine or feminine, depending on the decor that surrounds it.
24 of Dark Gray Bedroom Ideas With Bright Artwork
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When we think of gray paint, it’s common to think of the ever-so-common cement gray that dominated our interiors for the last few years. As interior spaces are becoming bolder and more artistic, a dark gray paint that teeters on the edge of black is a beautiful backdrop for an abstract art piece or light-colored bedding. In this case, the designer selected bright teal accent pillows that pull out the glorious colors of the wall art.
25 of Shabby Chic Little Girl’s Bedroom Idea
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A shabby-chic theme inspires this little girl’s bedroom with French patio doors, gray walls, a petite white wingback headboard, and a lux crystal chandelier. The reflection of the outdoor light off the gray walls keeps the room very bright. If you are fortunate to have oversized windows or doors in your room, gray is a suitable paint color because it optimizes the airiness in the room.
26 of White and Gray Farmhouse Bedroom
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Breathe in the pristine aesthetic of this bright and airy master bedroom. Glowing white linens of various textures lay on a studded white and gray bedframe. A chic beaded candelabra chandelier hangs from an A-frame ceiling, and mirrors add a great deal of depth to the room. Small decorative touches such as picture frames, baskets, and an embroidered rug complete the modern look.
27 of Floral Bedding and Matching Tan Furniture Set
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Adore this master bedroom that houses the most delicate comforter with gray flowers. Three modern pieces of framed artwork are on display hanging above the bed with floral designs and a quote in the center. The nightstands are layered with lamps, small potted plants, and embroidered window designs.
28 of Dark Gray Board and Batten Bedroom Wall
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Another example of dark gray paint, but this time with a board and batten component, this primary bedroom is breathtaking. To exaggerate the molding, the designer selected three light oak frames with plant sketches to reside in between each panel. All of this was put together to complement the light gray tufted headboard with off-white pillows.
29 of Creamy White Walls With Gray Bedframe
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Cream is a warming color when paired with gray decor, so it makes sense that the designer chose cream paint to bathe the walls behind a gray fabric bedframe. Three small watercolor portraits invite a bit of color into the room that is repeated through the purple throw pillows. If you’re wanting to incorporate mismatched furniture like the bedframe and nightstands, finding artwork that is made of a similar material or color to a furniture piece is a great way to create cohesiveness in any space.
