A dark grey bedroom can make your interior unique, characterful, and maybe a bit moody, yet you can be sure this wall color will set your room design apart. It’s a color choice that typically works well in larger bedrooms that receive a lot of daylight, yet there are some exceptions to this in the list below.
If you are thinking about giving your bedroom a lick of paint, make sure to take a look at the dark grey bedroom ideas in this list. Pair your grey walls up with shades of grey in the accessories for a tone-on-tone look or shake it up and work with warm or cool tones to make it more interesting.
If you want to play it a bit safer, yet still like the idea of grey bedroom walls, have a look at the most inspiring light grey bedroom ideas in this post as well.
Charcoal grey bedroom walls contrast with white elements for a beautiful contrast
You will notice that the darkest grey bedroom ideas on the list are usually on the larger side, or have an abundance of natural light coming in through the windows. The deep charcoal grey walls in this bedroom contrast nicely with the white plank wood flooring and the white ceiling, which is a contrast that is accentuated even more with the addition of the big white rice paper pendant in the middle of the room.
The light pastel grey tones in the bedding soften out this contrasting look, while the black tables next to the bed sort of blend in with the dark wall color.
via Stadshem
Grey paint with green-tinted hues and warm textiles
The grey paint in this master bedroom has a greenish hue, which is more apparent depending on the direction from which you look at the walls. The black headboard combined with the black wall lamps adds a darker tone to the setting, which is brightened up by the white flooring and white ceiling.
The white, beige, and grey bedding on the bed adds a soft warm touch to the setting and finishes off the look nicely.
via Alvhem
Cool dark grey bedroom brightened up with white and blue
This small grey bedroom is painted with a cool grey wall color that adds a soft, yet moody effect to the small space.
The mixture of blue and grey bedding brings out the cool shades of grey in the wall color, while the white curtains, drawer chest, and textiles lighten up the bedroom color palette.
Styled by Emma Fisher for Bjurfors
Warm shades in the accessories stand out from these impressive charcoal walls
This is one of the moodiest grey bedroom ideas on the list, as even the window frames, floorboards, and heater have been painted in the same dark grey color.
The custom headboard behind the bed is painted in the same color as the walls as well, which makes the warm beiges, pinks, whites, and other neutrals in the accessories stand out in a very powerful way.
Soft grey walls pair up nicely with the warm wood tones in this bedroom
The medium grey wall color applied to these bedroom walls is the ideal addition to accentuate the different warm wood tones in the flooring and doors.
The mixture of warm greys and beiges in the textiles on the bed contributes to connecting the cooler and warmer tones in the interior design and softening out the contrast between the subtle blue tones in the paint and the red and yellow wood tones.
via Per Jansson
A very dark grey bedroom results in a unique, moody look
This is one of the more moody grey bedroom ideas, as the walls are almost black, which makes the white ceiling and the sheer white curtains stand out in a very powerful way. The antique bird print stands out perfectly against the dark backdrop of the grey bedroom walls, while the mixture of white, burgundy, and grey shades on the bed softens out the palette a bit.
via Stadshem
A grey bedroom paired up with a black headboard and comforter
The black upholstered headboard combined with the black velvet comforter adds darker tones to the mid-grey wall color in this spacious master bedroom. If you are afraid of selecting a dark grey bedroom wall color, you can always pair grey with darker tones in your accessories to achieve a unique effect in your bedroom.
The light grey velvet carpet finishes this grey bedroom in a beautiful way and the texture pairs up nicely with the velvet fabric used to decorate the bed.
Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by SE360 for Bjurfors
Cool greys paired up with warm yellow textiles
This darker shade of grey paint has blue undertones, which look more blue depending on the direction the light hits the wall.
Cool greys tend to pair up nicely with warmer tones in the accessories and soft furnishings, which is the case in this beautiful bedroom example. The yellow tones in the bedding bring out the blue in the paint and make the room feel inviting.
The gingham pattern in the bedsheets and the antique bird print add a rustic feel to the otherwise modern appearance caused by this cool and dark wall color.
via Historiska Hem
A mid-grey bedroom with warm elements
This master bedroom is painted in a medium grey on the four walls, paired up with warm greys in the curtains, and white on the ceiling and floor.
Mid greys tend to give a bedroom a soft look, especially when combined with natural shades in the accessories as is the case here. The beiges in the bedding and the small artwork above the bed bring out the warm undertones in the paint color. The antique bedside tables, the rattan heater cover, and the black wall lamps really stand out against the soft backdrop of the grey walls.
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White walls combined with a mid-grey feature wall
Rather than working with four grey walls like in the rest of the grey bedroom ideas on the list, you can approach the design of your bedroom more modestly. To achieve a more subtle effect, ,you can add a grey feature wall and keep the rest of the walls white.
In this bedroom, only the wall above the bed is painted grey, which is paired up with a mixture of white and grey bedding and grey tones in the art print on the wall.
via Alvhem
A moody grey bedroom enhanced with velvet fabrics
The subtle warm undertone un the paint color in this moody grey bedroom is accentuated by a selection of warm textiles in the space. The olive green velvet headboard, the rattan bench behind the bed, and the beige velvet curtains covering the wardrobe add a beautiful texture to this grey bedroom.
Warmer greys tend to work great in a north-facing room, which typically receives cooler daylight. This is true for other spaces like living rooms or kitchens as well.
via Historiska Hem
A cool grey bedroom with blue tones in the bedding
Cool-toned greys tend to work better in rooms that receive warmer daylight. This cool grey bedroom has been enhanced by dark blue bedding and a mixture of beige and warm textiles for an interesting effect around the bed.
Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors – see the full home tour here
Grey bedroom walls accentuate an impressive ceiling pattern
This spacious master bedroom has subtle patterns in the paneling on the ceiling, which is accentuated by the grey bedroom wall color. The black bedside tables with the white lamps stand out against this wall color, while the natural tones in the bedding warm up the setting just slightly.
via Entrance Makleri
A subtle interior look with medium grey bedroom walls
This is one of those grey bedroom ideas that shines in its simplicity. The medium grey walls are paired up with a selection of beige, white and grey fabrics and a textured area rug behind the bed. There is something about this subtle and delicate palette that has a calm and tranquil expression.
via Alvhem
Dark grey bedroom walls combined with contrasting white elements
This grey bedroom has a lot of contrast between the dark grey walls, the white wardrobe doors, the white trim underneath the ceiling, and the crisp white bedding on the bed. The window is decorated with dark grey heavy curtains to make it look even more dramatic.
The black home office shelf next to the window blends into the wall, while the red accessories and the blue artwork above the bed add some interesting focal points throughout the grey bedroom.
via Sjöman Frisk
A dark grey bedroom and living room with orange and pink tones
This small studio apartment features darker grey walls that create interest on a small surface. The cool grey bedroom walls are paired up with tints of burned orange and nude pink in the art prints and accessories, which results in an interesting play between the wall color and the warm elements in the accessories.
Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors
A tiny dark grey bedroom with dark grey bedding
The abundance of natural light coming through the large window that spreads over the entire wall in this small bedroom is balanced out by a deeper grey wall color. The grey scheme is continued in the deeper greys on the bedding and the black lamp seems to almost blend into its background.
The dark grey wall color forms a sophisticated backdrop for the perfectly selected artwork in neutral shades on the gallery wall above the bed, which adds a lot of character to the setting.
via Historiska Hem
Charcoal grey walls highlight the white crown molding in a turn-of-the-century home
This is one of the most majestic dark grey bedroom ideas on the list. The dark grey paint color on the wall is the perfect choice for such a spacious bedroom that receives an abundance of natural light coming through those large turn-of-the-century windows.
The gold tones in the filigree floor mirror and the bedside table add a subtle glamourous touch to the look, while the white and grey linen bedding add exactly the right texture to the setting.
Styling by Helena Sand (who also owns this pretty place) via Entrance Makleri
A dark grey bedroom with a warm wood antique wardrobe
The dark grey bedroom walls bring out the beautiful white-soaped hardwood flooring and the curved wall that defines the space. The antique wardrobe made out of a dark warm wood species is the real focal point in this grey bedroom and the green plants finish off the look in the most perfect way.
Photography by Jonas Berg via Stadshem
Dark greys paired up with warm colors in the textiles and accessories
The right grey wall color can create a cozy and enveloping feel, which you can then enhance with a selection of the right complementary colors. The tactile fabrics and soft furnishings in a neutral shade with warm elements add coziness to this spacious bedroom painted with the right shade of dark grey with a subtle warm undertone.
The dark grey bedroom walls are sandwiched between the bright white crown molding underneath the ceiling and the white floorboards that sit on top of the warm hardwood flooring.
Styled by Studio Cuvier, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem
A dark soft grey in a small space with an angled wall
While most interior design rules will tell you to use a lighter color in a small bedroom, as it will reflect more daylight and make the room appear bigger, sometimes you just have to throw all rules out of the window and go with your gut.
The dark grey walls in this beautiful sleep space highlight the historic features on the window and crown molding underneath the ceiling, while also accentuating the bright white hardwood floor.
The black-painted vintage dresser with the green plant is a real focal point next to the window and the art print with the orange tones adds a beautiful warm element to the mix.
The black upholstered headboard blends into the dark grey walls and forms the perfect backdrop for the lighter shades in the bedding, which reflect the daylight just as well as if a lighter wall color would have been selected.
Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem
A dark grey bedroom enhanced with a yellow color palette in the textiles
The whole scheme in this bedroom revolves around the dark grey walls in combination with the tactile fabrics in warm tones. Since grey is such a versatile color, it can be paired up with any accent color you like, which makes it easy to switch up the look of your space and carry out your bedroom ideas: just switch out the comforter and curtains and you can have a little bedroom transformation in no time.
Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem
A dark and warm grey bedroom with shades of blue and orange on the bed
The warm and dark shade of grey on the walls in this historic bedroom makes the fabric pendant light and the curved beige fabric headboard stands out in a powerful way. The mixture of beige, blue, and orange textiles on the wall adds a colorful note to the setting that ties the space together.
Styled by Yngfalk interior, photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem
