Grey Bedroom Ideas: Colour Palettes, Tips, & Trends

Grey is a versatile colour that adds a little contemporary appeal and a touch of style to any space which makes it an ideal choice for a bedroom.

While grey paint colours might not be the most exciting option you may think it does make a fantastic base colour and come in a plethora of shades and hues ideal for your next decorating project. Whether that be on their own or paired with a complimentary colour.

If you are considering a grey bedroom upgrade this article is for you. Read on to see the best ways to use grey to create a stunning modern bedroom.

Choosing a Grey for your Bedroom

Grey in your bedroom comes in many forms. From light and airy greys that bring an open and spacious feel to your home to deeper greys that can add a sense of depth if used cleverly. There is no doubt grey is one of the top alternatives to standard white walls.

Overall, grey is a pretty safe choice when it comes to choosing a paint colour. It can work well in a broad array of colour schemes and set the mood quite easily. Not many colours can add sophistication and elegance to space as effectively as a chic grey hue can.

There are many ways to have a grey scheme in your bedroom. From fully grey rooms to adding in some earthy tones, adding a neutral paint shade to bring warmth to the space, or even just pulling together the space with bright colours from contrasting soft furnishings, there are no shortage of solutions.

How to Find your Perfect Grey Shade

If you are looking for inspiration about how you can bring grey into your bedroom here are four colour schemes that can get those creative juices flowing and help you style your grey bedroom.

Our grey bedroom ideas are sure to help you find a colour scheme to suit your tastes.

Use Different Grey Tones for a Sleek Appearance

Grey is such a dynamic colour that you can create a stunning contemporary space by just using different shades of grey and no other colours.

Light shades work very well together here and can bring a smooth contemporary appeal. Our Bungalow G500 grey paint is ideal for this purpose. Its smooth cool tones will reflect natural light and make your room feel open and spacious.

Another Tikkurila grey that can work beautifully in a grey bedroom is our Surf S500. Contrasting with light greys this dark grey paint can add depth and intrigue to your space. This works best if used sparingly. Consider a feature wall in Surf S500 for maximum effect.

An ideal palette for those craving a modern monochromatic scheme.

Brighten your Bedroom with a Yellow and Grey Combination

Another beautiful pairing is grey and yellow. This paint colour duo works due to the sharp contrasts between lighter more relaxing greys with more energetic yellows.

If you are looking to implement a colour scheme like this you are best sticking to lighter shades of grey as your base colour. Winter V503 is one of our lightest grey paints and works well when used with yellow paints.

It is best to just have splashes of yellow such as our vibrant Banana J302. You could even play with dramatic shades of dark grey if you want to add a little more visual interest to your bedroom.

Mustard yellow shades also work well with greys.

Add a Refreshing Feeling with Welcoming Greens

Grey paints go beautifully with a broad range of colours and muted greens are one of our favourite combinations to pair it with.

One of our favourite Tikkurila greens to pair with grey paints is our Menthol J442. This light green hue adds freshness to your bedroom and contrasts very well with light greys such as our Seagull F496.

This colour scheme is a stunning combination that will also be complemented by white bedroom furniture.

Create a Tranquil Bedroom with Light Tones

Not all grey bedroom ideas that pair grey with other colours needs to be bold or vibrant. It is also possible to create a stylish bedroom with soft pale grey paints and light neutral tones. The perfect colour combination for those looking to create a relaxing sanctuary to retreat to after a long day.

Take a look at Kaolin H497 for your neutral tone. This lighter shade has a subtle warmth that makes for a great accent colour with soft grey tones.

For a light grey to pair with this consider Necklace F428, for grey paint, it is quite a bright colour and will reflect light around your bedroom making it feel very spacious making this pairing ideal if you have a smaller space.

Find a Complimentary Colour Palette

Still not got enough grey bedroom ideas?

Well here are a few hand-picked colour palettes that are sure to pique your interest.

This grey colour scheme uses a soft grey as the base colour such as our Necklace F428. Having light grey walls ensures an open and airy vibe which we finish off with touches of our charcoal grey Basalt N499 and Silk Road S440 to add a bit of softer brightness into the space.

Grey paint might not be something you first think of when looking to create a warm and cosy space, but this sleek palette is sure to change your mind. This grey bedroom colour palette pairs warm tones with mid-grey hues to create an inviting space.

We are again looking at grey walls painted with a light pastel grey, for this we like our Snowdrift L503, it also brings a slight blue undertone that adds a slight calming appeal.

For a darker grey to add a little contrast to this hue we have Petrol S491 which has strong blue undertones but brings far more depth, great for two-tone bedroom walls.

Lastly, we have Safari K396. This is a slightly muted orange tone but it adds a radiating sense of warmth to your bedroom. Ideal for giving you the energy you need when starting your day.

Another grey bedroom idea that makes use of warm greys and accented colour combinations is this pairing of cool-toned greys with a vibrant blue. Matched without deep blue Atlantis L433 this colour combination is sure to impress.

Cool Greys and blue tones are always an excellent combination and are sure to create a cool relaxing atmosphere.