Blue and grey is a beautiful and timeless color scheme that works in every space and in any style. It’s elegant and versatile, it can work for every room, from a kitchen to a home office, and will never go out of style. Grey is quite a calm shade, and blue is also known to calm down and help concentrate at the same time, which makes this color scheme not only chic, it’s also very pleasing and comfortable to live in such spaces. Let me share some ideas on how to rock it at its best!
Blue And Grey Color Combos
When you are getting ready to design a space, consider the shades of blue and grey you are going to use as there are many. Grey features a whole specter from very light dove grey to dramatic graphite and charcoal, and also blue has a wide array of tones from very pale ones to deep midnight blues. Decide what effect you’d like to get: a moody space can welcome dark tones, if you want something moderate, consider navy or royal blue and slate grey. If you need lighter shades, then pale blue and dove grey will do. Again, you can create a contrast using dove grey and navy or light blue and graphite grey. Both colors are very compatible and you will be able to vary the color scheme with white and creamy, black and amber, orange and yellow and many other colors, plus gold and brass fixtures will add glam and chic, and black ones will make the space look edgy. Now, how to apply the colors in a stylish way?
The bright room is done with a blue accent wall, a stained bed with grey bedding, nightstands with greenery and lamps.
The blue bedroom is done with a black bench, a bed with neutral bedding, a white pendant lamp and a grey rug and blanket.
The blue bedroom is done with a stained bed and grey and white bedding, an artwork, nightstands and a pendant lamp.
The chic Scandinavian space shows off grey paneling, a black leather daybed, a blue sofa with yellow pillows, a blue rug.
The slate blue sleeping space with a matching bed, grey and blue bedding, nightstands and pretty decor.
The Nordic bedroom is done with pale blue walls, a bed with grey and white bedding, a reclaimed wood nightstand and a black lamp.
The living room is styled with blue paneling, white upholstered and black wicker chairs, a bench as a coffee table.
The chic room is done with grey paneling, a grey sofa and blue pillow, a blue accent wall, a hearth and grey curtains.
The glam space with dove grey paneling, a bold blue sofa with pillows, a gold coffee table with a blue vase and a blue and white rug.
The contrasting room is styled with grey walls, a light grey bed with white and navy bedding, navy stools, a grey chandelier and white nightstands.
Blue And Grey Walls
Decide how much of each color your are going to use and where, be careful with the amount of colors if you aren’t sure about the tone. If you are going to use these colors on the walls but aren’t sure, use removable wallpaper first. If the tone is quite dark, try just a single accent wall first and then decide on the rest of the room.
PRO Tip: remember that dark walls create a moody effect and make the room look smaller, still for some people it’s calming. The lighter the walls are, the airier and larger your space will look.
The bathroom is done with light grey walls, a navy vanity, white appliances and a large mirror.
The dining room is styled with light grey walls, a navy sideboard, a reclaimed wood table and white chairs.
The refined room is decorated with grey paneling, a built-in fireplace, a royal blue sofa and ottoman and a neutral rug.
The welcoming farmhouse space with pale grey walls, a royal blue sofa, a stained coffee table, a neutral chair, a floor lamp.
The minimal bedroom is done with grey walls, a bed with grey and navy bedding, a chair and some books.
The chic and catchy space with grey walls, a navy floating credenza, a leather butterfly chair, a gallery wall and greenery.
The refined living room with a vintage fireplace, a navy sofa, a vintage desk, some art and a mirror in a brass frame.
The grey living room is done with a pale indigo sofa, a glass coffee table, a chic table lamp and a gallery wall.
The wabi-sabi space is done with grey plaster walls, a navy sofa and artwork, some textiles and books and greenery.
The bathroom is done with a tiled navy floor, a grey vanity, a mirror in a gilded frame and black and gold sconces.
Blue And Grey Furniture
It’s much easier to add color to the space with furniture as you can change it fast, it won’t break the bank and you can DIY some pieces to personalize the space. Get or make some sofas, chairs, tables and credenzas and other furniture in the desired colors and style your space with them as you like it.
PRO Tip: avoid matching furniture as it doesn’t look stylish, for example, if you are decorating a living room, get a sofa and mix and match chairs for a cooler look.
The grey living room is done with a royal blue sofa, a yellow stool, a stained coffee table, a navy floor lamp and a sphere lamp.
The moody living room shows off graphite grey walls, a navy sofa, a gallery wall, a side table and black lamps.
The peaceful bedroom is done with green blue wall, a bed with grey and slate blue bedding, a white storage bench and black sconces.
The bedroom is styled with slate blue walls, a neutral bed with grey and navy bedding, an artwork and a rack.
The living room is done with light blue walls, a grey sofa, a gallery wall, a TV unit with a TV.
The open layout is done with dove grey walls, a navy sofa with blue pillows, a grey chair and a grey rug, a white coffee table.
The bedroom is done with dove grey walls, a bed with grey blanket and colorful pillows, a blue bench, a grey rug and chair.
The moody bedroom is done with midnight blue walls, a bed with grey bedding, potted greenery and a pendant lamp.
The boho bedroom with a navy accent wall, a bed with grey bedding, a white dresser, floating nightstands and a tassel decoration.
The attic Scandinavian room with a navy accent wall, a grey sectional, grey and navy pillows, a duo of coffee tables and a round mirror.
The moody sleeping space shows off navy walls, a grey bed with grey and navy bedding, a nightstand with a black lamp and lights.
The open layout with navy and grey walls, grey chairs, a stained table and a creative pendant lamp.
Blue And Grey Accessories
The most budget-friendly way to dress up a room in blue and grey is integrating accessories. Blue and grey curtains, rugs, bedding, blankets, pillows, candleholders and vases, even lamps and artwork will save your budget giving a stylish look and a desirable calming effect of these two colors.
PRO Tip: save even more money DIYing some pieces, for example, knitting and crocheting rugs and pillow cases, making creative lamps or vases. Get inspired!
The living room is done with a navy accent wall, a hearth, a grey sofa, navy pillows, a black shelving unit and a coffee table.
The chic dining room shows off a navy accent wall and a matching credenza, a tropical wall, a black table, grey chairs and a grey blue rug.
The modern Scandinavian room is done with a navy accent wall, a grey sofa, a printed rug, a coffee table, lamps and decor.
The stylish contemporary living room done with a navy accent wall, a low grey sofa, a grey table, pendant lamps and a leather bench.
The modern room with a navy accent wall, a grey sofa and a yellow pillow, a side table and greenery, a gallery wall.
The living room is made more refined with a navy accent wall, a fireplace, a grey sofa, grey and yellow pillows, stylish decor.
The chic moody living room is styled with navy walls, a grey sofa, pillows, a rug, printed curtains and a gallery wall.
The refined bedroom shows off light blue walls, a grey bed with white bedding, a grey bench and nightstands and lamps.
The slate blue dining room is done with a grey table, grey and navy stools, beautiful and cozy Scandinavian table decor.
The attic bedroom shows off a couple of slate blue walls, a white bed with grey and white bedding, a gallery wall and a nightstand.
The beautiful bedroom in blue, with a bed and grey and white bedding, a wooden stool, some art and copper pendant lamp.
The slate blue living room shows off a grey floor and grey seating furniture, grey lamps and artwork.