If you are attached to your white walls, try wainscoting, where you can keep the white along the bottom and switch up the upper half of your wall. In this space, it is done with some soft gray that mimics the shade of a large heather gray couch. The wall is styled with some framed art and a wooden art piece. Wainscoting elevates the space and is perfect if you want to try new paint colors.
24 Stunning Gray Living Room Accent Walls for Any Design
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Published: October 24, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
The living room is the main space in our homes for relaxation, socialization, and personal expression. Among the many design options for your living room, a gray accent wall effortlessly captures attention and infuses your space with an undeniable sense of sophistication and relaxation.
I love gray living room accent walls because they serve as such a clean, versatile canvas, allowing you to experiment with various color palettes and décor styles, while providing a timeless backdrop that is perfect for when your décor changes with the season or as your style develops. With its ability to evoke both tranquility and depth, a gray accent wall is a tasteful choice that elevates the ambiance of any living room, setting the stage for endless possibilities in interior design.
Keep reading to see gorgeous ways to create a simple yet stunning gray accent wall in your living room.
02 of Modern Farmhouse Gray Living Room Accent Wall
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A traditional white fireplace with a warm stone inlay is the centerpiece of this simple gray accent wall. The white built-ins rest on either side of the hearth, matching the mantel, and are decorated with a simple modern farmhouse style to match the living room decor.
03 of Stormy Wall and Warm Wood
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I love the stormy gray walls in this living room; it is a bold statement that works in a large space, creating a moody atmosphere amplified by the dark green velvet furniture, stoneware vessels, and deep wooden console table. To make a statement, try a dark, gloomy gray wall to create a sophisticated yet mysterious living room.
04 of Classic Living Room in Gray and White
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What a gorgeous space, and probably one of my favorites on this list. The classic hearth with all the traditional fillagree is styled with simple decor and gold accents in the plant pots, mirror, and hardware on the built-in cabinets. The romantic light gray and white colors chosen for the walls and trim create a more relaxing environment.
05 of Bohemian Gray Living Room
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A soft gray sofa topped with warm gray and beige throw pillows and a white knitted blanket rests against the mid-tone gray wall adorned with a painting matching the colors of the cushions on the loveseat and two shelves. The shelves are home to neutral framed pints, an incense reed holder, and a tailing plant.
06 of Heathered Couch and Wooden Accents
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This space mixes my love of built-ins with my love of natural material, including built-ins with wooden shelving – sign me up! These gorgeous shelves are placed against a pale gray accent wall on either side of the large modern fireplace. The shelves are decorated with white pieces complementing the white hearth and popping against the gray and wood tones.
07 of Built-in Shelving in Modern Space
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I love built-in shelving; it elevates the look of a home so much. The white built-ins stand out against the soft gray walls on either side of the statement modern, white-layered stone fireplace. The shelves are minimally decorated with various collected pieces of decor, while a few plants to add more color and life to the space.
08 of Updated Shiplap in Soft Gray
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In farmhouse decor, white shiplap is a staple. This space mixes it up a little by doing the traditional shiplap with soft gray paint instead, toning down the look and modernizing it. I love this slight spin on conventional shiplap; they pushed the design further by adorning the wall with vintage metal posters and crate box shelves!
09 of Modern Farmhouse Living Room With Gray Wall
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A white farmhouse TV stand with black hardware and a dark wooden top rests against a simple cool-toned gray accent wall in this living room. A traditional clock and a black sign with a white script adorn the wall. A farmhouse look is easily achieved when you pair white and gray with warm wood tones in your furniture and decorations.
10 of Simple Gray Living Room Accent Wall
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A soft gray wall color complements this classic hearth’s deep gray marble inset. The white mantel contrasts and matches the gorgeous shutter windows on either side. The unique horn sconces bring in all the colors, from the black in the fire pit to the dark gray to the white tones, making them a great choice to tie the design together.
11 of Fresh Farmhouse Interior With Warm Accents
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Gray can often seem like a daunting, masculine, or dark color. However, there are so many shades from which to choose! This warm, light, and airy shade of gray brightens and illuminates the vaulted space the same way a white wall would, but without the sterile feeling. The gray softens the large room and creates a homier feel, which is elevated by the wood beams on the ceiling above and limewashed brick fireplace.
12 of Board and Batten Steel Gray Accent Wall
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Dark gray isn’t as popular are light gray in homes; however, it isn’t as daunting as it might seem, especially if you are only painting an accent wall. This dark gray accent wall is stunning. It stays classy with the board and batten detailing and the traditional white mantel. The dark gray pulls perfectly from the dark gray inset of the fireplace, creating a curated and cohesive look.
13 of Monochrome Magic With Contrasting Tones
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Black and white spaces will always look elegant and chic; however, they are nothing without all the beautiful gray mid-tones that add depth and visual interest. Here we have a dark gray, almost black, sofa resting against a pale gray wall home to a black and white photo gallery. A white rug and white wood paneled ceiling help create the contrast, making this design striking and appealing.
14 of Teal Accent Wall Illuminated by Natural Light
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A dark teal gray accent wall adorned with famed prints is the focal point of this cozy living room. The rest of the room is styled with a soft gray couch, patterned pillows, and a white and gray rug to create a sense of cohesion. Plenty of natural light from the windows helps the dark accent wall from appearing too dark.
15 of Light Gray and Blush Pink Design
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Gray is a color that works with all seasonal decor, from warm fall decor to bright and playful spring colors, making it versatile and perfect year-round. The soft gray wall and dark gray furniture are paired with bright blush pink pillows, fresh pink flowers, and pale greenery to welcome spring into your home.
16 of Gray Accent Wall With Millwork
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Millwork walls can elevate any space, adding character and visual interest to your home, especially with an accenting paint color. This gray wall with picture frame molding draws the eye through the room, creating a focal point at the back of the room. A white and wood console table rests against the wall, tastefully decorated and styled.
17 of Cozy Coastal Getaway
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If you create a coastal space, gray should be in your color palette. Soft gray is the perfect color to blend with crisp whites, sandy creams, and pale blues to curate that relaxing spa-like style. A warm, soft gray was used on the walls to ground the space. The gray color is also found in the painting and the floor to tie everything together.
18 of Weekend at the Cottage Breakfast Nook
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This is my dream breakfast nook, from the gorgeous large bay windows, the classic wooden table, and those adorable brown and white cushions. All these stunning details have their moment because of the tastefully chosen light gray wall that brightens the space and adds some contrast to the white window frames and bench seating. It also plays off the gray tones in that traditional wallpaper that is displayed on the wall nearby.
19 of Soft Silver Wall With Sheer Curtains
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A soft silvery-gray wall is styled with two matching white window frames, topped with wreathes, a simple wood sign, and a large flat-screen television. A simple white tv stand topped with farmhouse decor rests against the gray wall. Use sheer curtains over your living room windows to help achieve an airy look.
20 of Warm Fall Living Room
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Talk about a warm, dreamy space! I imagine curling up with my tea and watching the roaring fireplace in this cozy living room. The gorgeous fireplace is displayed on a soft gray wall and topped with a candle stick holder, a small orange gourd, and a large vessel holding some dried botanicals. Remember, gray can be found in warm or cool tones to suit your style; the warm tones match the fall decor seamlessly.
21 of Cement Fireplace in Taupe Living Room
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A soft taupe gray coasts the walls in this living room, accenting the stunning, large cement fireplace feature wall. This chic modern hearth looks stunning, surrounded by white cabinets and silver mirrors.
22 of Navy and Silver Design Inspiration
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The neutral color scheme of this space creates a soothing and relaxing atmosphere for the heart of the home. The palette consists of pale gray for the walls, blue-gray furniture pieces, and pale ash wood to ground the space. A sound color palette is vital for a cohesively styled room, as gray can blend beautifully into most palettes.
23 of Patterned Gray Accent Wall
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Gray walls don’t need to be boring; you can get all the relaxing benefits of gray with sacrificing fun in your decor. Take this beautifully printed wallpaper, for example. It is still that gorgeous light gray, but the white branches add visual interest and playfulness to the space, matching the gray carpet and sofa while playing off the white fireplace mantel with silver accents.
24 of Neutral Décor With Wood Accents
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A soft pale gray accent wall features a classic slim fireplace with a chunky wooden mantel. A large white hutch with wooden accents rests hearthside, topped with pale blue earthenware vessels, a large lamp, and a bowl of moss balls. A simple botanical print gallery is on the pale gray wall, creating a soft, neutral design.
