A round mirror with a black frame adorns a grey living room wall between two black and white floral prints. A beige sofa sits beneath the decor and is adorned with brown leather and beige pillows and a textured throw. A round wood coffee table sits on a grey rug. It is decorated with a small round wicker tray that holds potted plants and candles. A blanket ladder leads against the wall near the hallway and is embellished with a beige blanket.
28 Cozy Grey Living Room Ideas To Make Your Home More Inviting
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Published: February 25, 2023
Updated: November 27, 2023
Choosing the perfect paint color for your living room walls can be a challenge. If you like to change your décor or theme often, you need something that will look good with different patterns and colors. While neutrals are always a popular option, there are plenty of choices besides just white and beige. Grey is a wonderful alternative.
Grey walls can create a relaxing and cozy aesthetic that looks good with any décor. It can easily be brightened up with white trim, light-colored decors and linens, and bright patterns, or you can keep it darker with rustic decor and wood finishes. If you are thinking about painting the walls in your living room grey, take a look at this collection of grey living room ideas.
02 of Formal Living Room Ideas
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A black chandelier with crystal accents hangs from the center of a grey living room above a wooden coffee table that displays two potted plants. A brown leather chair sits nearby. A light grey couch with pink and blue accent pillows is positioned on top of a black and white rug and in front of large windows with a stained glass design at the top. A black and white photo adorns the wall and a small wooden side table sits near the couch adorned with a potted plant.
03 of White Stone Fireplace in Grey Living Room
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A modern white stone fireplace sits against a grey wall and white wainscoting. Two light grey chairs with stud accents are arranged in front of the fireplace. A round furry ottoman sits between the chairs and holds an octagon tray with a bowl of beaded garland and two candles. Small silver sconces hang on each side of the fireplace.
04 of Grey Sectional Living Room Ideas
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A large gray sectional is adorned with neutral accent pillows. A black and brown coffee table sits in the center of the sectional on a white and grey rug. It displays a wooden tray with a metal watering can and a small black candle. Two large black and white images hang on a light grey wall.
05 of Grey Living Room With Gallery Wall
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A gallery wall of vintage prints and frames hangs on a grey living room wall behind a beige sofa. Brown and beige pillows adorn the sofa with a white throw. Beige curtains hang from a silver rod over the window. A round glass coffee table with a black frame is adorned with a wooden tray holding a moss ball, an elevated candlestick, and other small decor. A wooden chair with white cushions holds an accent pillow with a bird. A round side table holds a black lamp with a beige shade and is decorated with small pots of plants.
06 of Coastal Grey Living Room Ideas
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Two white curtains hang above shutters that cover a window on a grey living room wall. A wooden side table holds a blue vase with a white shade, and white milk glass bowls displaying coastal decor. A sofa with a white textured cover sits in front of the window and displays blue striped and coastal accent pillows.
07 of Beige and Grey Living Room Ideas
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A beige sofa sits in front of a window with white curtains. A tall lamp with a white shade stands on one side of it and a small grey table is situated on the opposite side. Two white pillows embellish the sofa. A white and wood rectangle coffee table sits in the center of the room on a grey rug. The table is adorned with a beige vase and green stems.
08 of Grey Sectional and Geometric Area Rug
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A large grey sectional is adorned with white accent pillows and an ombre pink knit throw. A round table with wooden legs and a white top sits in the center of it and on a grey and white geometric rug. It’s adorned with a round tray and cloches with plants inside. A round white table holds a wicker lamp with a white shade and white planters. Wood and wicker planters hold plants in the corner of the room near the staircase. A round chandelier with a fringe hangs from the center of the ceiling. A large tree stands behind the sections near a window. Other plants are spread around the room and a plant stand holds different pots and plants in the background.
09 of Grey Sectional Living Room Décor
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A gallery wall of posters hangs behind a grey sectional in a living room. The sectional is embellished with grey pillows with geometric and feature prints as well as a grey throw. A matching ottoman sits in the center of the room displaying an antique metal tray with candles, trinkets, and a decorative box. A large faux tree stands in a grey basket beside the sectional and is decorated with pink and grey bows. A wooden stand holds a plant and a round chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
10 of Beige and Grey Furniture With Grey Living Room Walls
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A grey sofa sits against a light grey wall and under a floating shelf full of framed photos and artwork. A black pendant light hangs above a round coffee table embellished with a small tray and a white candle. A white textured rug covers the floor and a beige couch sits nearby. Both sofas are adorned with beige pillows. White shutters cover the lower windows and stained glass design accent the top windows. A black lamp sits in the corner and a beige chair is positioned on the opposite side of the room with a grey striped throw draped over the arm.
11 of Black and Beige Living Room Décor With Grey Rugs
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A black console table holds two brown lamps with white shades and a TV. A white fireplace stands against the grey living room walls adorned with a framed painting, candlesticks, and a white pot of greenery. A beige chair sits beside it with a dark green accent pillow. A grey paisley rug covers the floor and a round coffee table sits in the center of it. A beige sectional sits in front of an open window with grey and black accent pillows. A bare Christmas tree sits in the corner behind it.
12 of Grey Country Living Room Ideas
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Two floral prints hang on a grey living room wall above a grey sofa with layers of floral and grey pillows. A wooden rectangle coffee table sits on a beige woven rug in front of the sofa and displays stacked books, a vase of pink flowers, a beaded garland, and a candle. A wicker basket sits on the floor beside the table displaying white flowers and stacked books. Beige and grey throws are draped over the arm of the sofa.
13 of Grey Living Room Ideas With Heart Décor
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Two grey sofas sit facing a fireplace with logs stacked neatly inside. A white mirror hangs above the fireplace and hearts decorate the mantel. A striped ottoman sits on a black and white rug with an abstract pattern. A white tray and a grey and white planter adorn the tray. Shiny grey pillows accent the sofas and a wicker heart wall hanging adorns the wall. A built-in shelving system with lighting displays candles, potted plants, and a white lantern.
14 of White Drapes Surround Living Room Windows
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Design a living room that’s both stylish and welcoming with a grey sectional as the centerpiece. In this space, large windows extend up to a white tray ceiling, flooding the room with natural light and enhancing the airy feel. The grey couch, occupying two walls, is perfectly complemented by white drapes, adding a touch of elegance. For a cozy and functional touch, cylindrical ottomans are placed on a vintage rug beside a wood coffee table, offering both comfort and style.
Interior designer Camila Lyons praises the versatility of the grey couch, noting, “The diverse array of throw pillow combinations on this couch is a true delight. With its greige hue, this sofa provides a versatile canvas to blend both cool and warm colors harmoniously.” Her insight highlights how the neutral color of the couch allows for a creative mix of shades and textures in throw pillows, making it easy to create a visually pleasing and inviting seating area.
15 of Grey Room Decorations for Modern Living Room
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A large mirror accent wall hanging hangs on the wall above a beige sofa. Pink, gray, and white accent pillows adorn the sofa next to a fuzzy grey throw. A grey upholstered bench sits in front of the sofa on a grey paisley rug and holds a round tray with a white vase of pink flowers and a textured white throw with tassels. A white lamp and a potted white plant adorn a round end table beside the soft and near a window with white curtains. Two grey ottomans with stud accents sit on the opposite side of the room.
16 of Grey Living Room Wall Ideas With White Furniture
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A light grey sectional is adorned with beige pillows and a matching throw. A round chandelier with handles hangs above the round marble coffee table with a pink vase of flowers and over a beige and gray geometric rug. a dark grey ottoman sits nearby. A white and grey hutch displays a large family photo. A stool holds a snake plant and a second snake plant sits beside it in a beige pot. A white console with a vintage mirror sits against the grey wall. A white and beige lamp with a white shade and a gray vase with pink pampas grass embellish the top. A thin black lamp with a geometric shade stands beside the sectional.
17 of Rustic Décor With Grey Living Room Walls
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A white coffee table with a grid pattern displays a wooden cutout with a white watering can and a rustic white planter of greenery. A grey and black rug covers the floor beneath it. A brown couch is adorned with white accent pillows. A small stand sits in the corner of the room against grey walls and under a vintage mirror. It holds white candles and potted plants. A whitewashed shutter and a basket are positioned nearby. A white shelf is embellished with small white vases and flowers and a round mirror with a gold frame. White candle holders hang on each side of the mirror and shelf.
18 of Living Room Ideas With Grey Walls and Furniture
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A light grey sectional is embellished with white and grey pillows with stripes and floral prints. A thick throw is draped over the arm. A round wood coffee table sits in the middle of the blue paisley rug and displays a clear vase full of flowers and gold candlesticks with white candles. A wooden chair with a purple cushion sits nearby displaying a gray and white accent pillow. White curtains line the windows and a faux tree stands in the corner of a nearby dining room under a round chandelier.
19 of Farmhouse Grey Living Room Ideas
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A farmhouse-framed mirror hangs on a grey wall between two sconces with white candles. A beige sofa sits below and is accented with texture white and grey pillows. A white coffee table with a wood top sits on the beige, paisley rug and displays a metal tray with a white candle and a small plant. A faux olive tree stands in the corner of the room.
20 of Portraits in Black Frames Behind a Black Floor Lamp
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Three portraits in black frames hang on a light grey living room wall behind a black floor lamp. Grey and brown pillows are placed on the light grey couch. A white rug is laid on the dark wood floor.
21 of White Furniture Ideas for Grey Living Rooms
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Black and white curtains hang from a black rod above a window and behind a beige sectional. Grey, pink, and green pillows embellish the sofa. A round ottoman sits in front of the sectional on a geometric rug. It displays a round wicker basket with a potted plant and a small candle.
22 of Minimalist Living Room With Grey Walls
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Two plaid stools sit in front of a brick fireplace with a wooden mantel. A frameless mirror adorns the mantel. A wooden coffee table with glass inserts is adorned with cushions on the bottom shelf and stacked boxes and a potted plant on the top. A grey sofa sits beside the table with grey and beige pillows. A beige rug covers the floor and a white blind covers the window.
23 of Spooky Fireplace in Grey Living Room
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A white fireplace is decorated with a spooky banner, black fabric, and other Halloween decor. Pumpkins are spread on the mantel and the base of the fireplace. A large landscape image adorns the wall above the fireplace with cutout bats and potted plants. A blue and white geometric chair sits in the corner of the room holding beige and white pillows. A grey sectional sits on a white textured rug and is embellished with beige and grey accent pillows. A white coffee table rests in the center of the room holding a tray of flowers and pumpkins.
24 of Farmhouse Furniture Surrounds Grey Roll Arm Couches
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Rustic farmhouse furniture surrounds grey living room roll arm couches. Grey and white striped drapes are displayed around windows. Farmhouse decor adorns a rustic wood coffee table and a painted white hutch. Wood flooring completes the space.
25 of Thick Brown Throw Blanket for a Grey Couch
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A grey front door stands open next to windows on a light grey living room wall. A large grey sectional couch sits on a striped area rug next to a plant sitting in a black and brown basket. A thick brown knit throw blanket is draped over the arm of the sofa. Two groups of black, white, and grey striped pillows are placed on the couch.
26 of White Pillow Covers on Light Grey Couches
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A grey clock hangs on a light grey living room wall over a white floating shelf. Two light grey couches covered with pillows in white pillow covers are placed around a white area rug on the white carpet. A white candle on a grey tray sits on the wooden coffee table.
27 of White Décor and a Thick White Blanket
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White decor hangs on the light grey living room wall. Black and white pillows sit on a light grey couch next to a thick white blanket. A wooden tray is placed on a dark grey tufted ottoman on the white tiled floor.
28 of Farmhouse Living Room Ideas With Grey Walls
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A grey textured rug covers the living room floor under white sofas adorned with white textured pillows. A wooden coffee table is centered on the rug and holds black and white strapped storage baskets, stacked books, a clear vase of flowers, and beige candlesticks with white candles. A small matching side table sits beside the sofa against a great wall and holds a white plant, a white diffuser, and a farmhouse sign. Industrial shelves adorn the wall behind it and hold small plants and farmhouse decor. A round mirror hangs near the door and a leafy wreath embellishes the open door.
