Blue and grey are among the most timeless color combos for home decor as both colors are very eye-pleasing and many their shades are soothing. How to style a living room using grey and blue shades? What other colors to include into decor? Let’s find it out.
Colors And Styles
Blue and grey are a versatile color scheme that can be applied to any interior: Scandinavian and modern, contemporary and minimalist, refined vintage and modern quirky. Modern and Scandi spaces can be done with touches of navy and dove grey, which are timeless, while contemporary spaces can welcome unexpected shades of blue and grey.
Find out what shades you are going to use, and here, besides your preferences or style I’d advise to take a look at the room: are the ceilings high? Does it have enough light? Is it big or small? The smaller the room is and the lower the ceiling is, the lighter shades I’d choose because they will visually expand the space. If it’s not a matter of concern, choose whatever you like, here navy is perfect for timeless decor, and as for grey, all its shades are quite timeless. If you need a more modern look, choose an unusual shade of blue, Tiffany or royal blue, or maybe pale blues. Most shades of blue and grey look great with black and white, so you’ll be able to integrate them into monochromatic spaces, and with bright colors like yellow, red and pink or green, so you may add them for a bolder look.
This moody space is done with much texture, with a graphite grey accent wall, an indigo blue sofa with pillows and a blanket.
This moody living room is done with graphite grey walls and a chic navy velvet couch, the monochromatic gallery wall adds interest to the space.
This navy paneled wall is supported with chairs, the furniture is done in a mix of grey and tan shades for a modern feel.
The sophisticated space shows off a navy accent wall that is a backdrop for a gallery wall, and is a modern touch to the refined space.
Navy is a popular color for accent walls, and if you use light-colored furniture and items, the space won't seem dark.
If you think that navy is too dark for the walls, go for color blocking adding white, which will go up to the ceiling.
Very light greys and whitewashed surfaces make the space light-filled and welcoming, dark navy and grey furniture creates a contrast.
Navy, grey and gold items are perfect to design a mid-century modern living room, and potted plants can refresh the space.
The elegant and refined living room is done in dark greys, witha navy velvet sofa and grey pillows, a chic gold floor lamp.
The dark living room is refreshed with light items, and the blue sofa adds a touch of color to the space.
Light grey walls are a cool backdrop for a navy sofa, and red pillows add color, while black items add a bit of drama to the room.
Mint blue and green, grey and yellow, gold touches make up a fun and lovely living room that feels vivacious.
Soft low sofas are a trendy solution, and such a delicate color makes it fresh and eye-catchy.
Such a low tufted sofa is very trendy, it will instantly bring a contemporary feel to your space.
The elegant Scandinavian space shows off a monochromatic color scheme of grey, black and white and a beautiful pale blue sofa.
Play with the shades of grey and blue to achieve a unique look in the space.
This refined space is done in a monochromatic color scheme of grey and white and is refreshed with blue items.
The grey accent wall is paired with a tiffany blue sofa to infuse the living room with color.
This neutral living room is accented with an electric blue sofa, and black touches add a bit of drama to the space.
Navy and grey are a lovely color combo for a Scandinavian space, and a brown butterfly chair is a lovely accent.
How To Style A Blue Grey Living Room?
Choose your color scheme or shades of blue and grey you gonna incorporate and decide on the accent wall: will you have any and if yes, what color are you going to use? The furniture, especially if it’s in front of this wall, should be taken in a contrasting color. Support the colors with smaller accessories and textiles: curtains, rugs, pillows and some art. If you already have a lot of blue and grey, you can spruce up the room with yellow, red or other touches, refresh it with potted plants and accent the space with metallic touches, better gold or silver.
An industrial space can be also done in grey and blue, not only grey, black and white, and this room shows off concrete walls, a beautiful blue sectional, some lamps and decor.
This a modern coastal space done with light grey walls and grey furniture, blue and navy pillows and books.
This moody space is done in graphite grey, with a navy velvet sofa and some light stained items for a warm touch.
Midnight blue is a cool alternative to black and dark grey, and this is an elegant shade that will vary the monochromatic space.
This living room shows lighter and darker parts, with a graphite grey accent wall and a navy sofa, a gallery wall and potted plants.
The moody living room is finished off with jewel tones and gold touches, which make it shiny, chic and elegant.
The monochromatic space is finished off with a navy couch and yellow pillows to make it brighter.
The small living room is done in neutrals, with a navy sectional and an ottoman, a gallery wall and some potted plants.
Grey is a perfect color for the walls, and adding navy to it is another timeless idea. Bright yellow pillows make the room bolder and more modern.
A navy color block wall juxtaposes the grey sectional, and the silver floor lamp adds shine to the nook.
This contemporary living room is done with a color block wall, a grey low sofa, a ledge with art and some tables.
This neutral living room is done with grey and blue furniture, which can be switched if you get tired of these colors. (via woman).
This dove grey living room is filled with natural light and is accented with an elegant blue sectional. (via ad-magazin).
This elegant teal shade is a beautiful solution for a Scandinavian space, it's chic and soothing. (via cocolapinedesign).
This light space in dove grey and white is accented with a single midnight blue velvet sofa for a contrast. (via curatedinterior).
To make the space more eye-catching, mix up various shades of grey and blue. (via thespruce).
This navy and white space is finished off with a grey sectional and accented with a bold yellow chair for a bold touch. (via livingetc).
This monochromatic living room is accented with midnight blue furniture and pillows. (via bloglovin).
Slate grey, navy and gold are a lovely combo for a living room, this is a chic and catchy space. (via mydomaine).
This modern living room is finished off with a contemporary ligth blue sofa, with a black lamp for a contrast. (via stylebyemilyhenderson).
A pale blue couch looks very delicate and subtle in the monochromatic grey and white space. (via thouswell).
Infuse your grey space with bold blue touches and brass or gold to make it more glam-inspired.
This elegant space shows off a lovely combo of grey, white, black and delicate aqua color.
If you don't want white for the walls, choose pale blue walls and light greys, an amber leather sofa will juxtapose the cold colors.