This beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden has a beautiful curved window in the living room and subtle blue-grey walls that are complemented by a combination of warm soft furnishings and accessories. A custom-built bookshelf extends over the living room doorway and provides a true focal point to the room.
The sage green kitchen adds another color palette to the interior design and has a slight industrial touch because of the subway tiles on the wall.
A living room with light blue-grey walls and a custom-built bookshelf
The beautiful turn-of-the-century living room with white crown molding and white-soaped hardwood flooring is painted in a light blue-grey wall color. It’s actually a light grey with a strong blue undertone and depending on the angle from which you look at the walls, it can get a more blue or grey appearance.
The living room decor itself is quite simple, with a few light blue accents to bring out the blue undertones in the wall color. It’s the custom-built bookshelf that extends over the doorway to the hallway that is the real focal point in the space. The bookshelf is painted in the same color as the wall for a tone-on-tone effect that makes the white doorframe stand out in a lovely way.
The neutral beige fabric sofa combined with the textured area rug in cream and the sheer white curtains in front of the window set the stage for a few blue and beige colored accessories that really stand out in combination with the backdrop of the light blue-grey walls.
A larger section in the custom bookshelf has a mirror on the backside, which reflects the space and adds extra dimension to the shelving as if it’s an open piece from which you can look into the other room.
Crown-molding has been applied to the top of the bookshelf, which finishes its look off nicely and adds a historic touch to the new element that fits the time period of the apartment itself.
A sage green kitchen with a subway tile backsplash
The kitchen has a Nordic-industrial look with a combination of sage green kitchen cabinets, eye-catching black pendant lights above the counter, and a white subway tile backsplash that goes all the way up to the ceiling.
The modest palette is finished off with cement countertops and stainless steel hardware that is matched by a Moccamaster coffee maker in chrome.
A niche in the kitchen wall is turned into open shelving for kitchen accessories and the area in front of the window is a great spot for a round dining table.
A narrow niche spot is used to place higher cupboards including the fridge. This is a great spot for it allowing the rest of the kitchen layout to consist of lower cabinets only, providing it with a lighter look.
A bedroom with light grey walls and subtle blue accents
The bedroom is painted in a light grey wall color which is much more neutral than the one used in the living room. The blue accent colors in the art print and the throw pillows give this space a similar color palette, tying the color palette of both rooms together.
A tiny hallway with light blue-grey walls
The hallway is really small, yet it ties together nicely with the decor in the rest of the space because of the wall color. The small wall shelf above the heater in combination with the black-framed oval mirror works perfectly in this spot and allows the light from the other rooms to be reflected in the hallway.
Bedroom nooks and alcove beds are a great solution when you just don’t have the square footage available to plan out all the different functionalities needed in a space. When you live in a studio apartment, for example, you need to include both living and sleeping areas in one main bedroom, which can be quite a challenge.
You can create a bed nook in an alcove available in the floor plan, design the room layout from scratch to include a nook, or create one with the formation of your storage space. Separate the area with curtains and in no time, you have created a cozy nook that can be used to sleep, sit and watch tv, or as a reading nook.
If you are wondering if a bed nook is a fitting solution for your room, take a look at the elegant space-saving bedroom solutions in the list below.
A cozy nook in a studio apartment with a different wall color
The bed nook in this sage green apartment is the perfect solution to make the most out of the floor plan. At night, you can close the curtains for privacy and light blocking and during the day you can open them up to enjoy the open floorplan to the fullest.
The bed nook has been painted in a neutral grey wall color, setting the nook apart from the rest of the sage grey-green living space.
A closet bed nook that matches the historic studio apartment details
Alcove beds are usually built into the wall of small spaces, yet the idea behind this beautiful studio apartment design is centered around a custom solution that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Since the mattress fits exactly in the customized space, there is no need for a headboard and the shelving above the bed is perfect to store books and display accessories.
You could create a similar setup in a child’s room as a bedroom or reading nook and the other doors in the structure could include a wardrobe or bookcase. The possibilities with a beautiful solution like this are endless.
A small bedroom space inside a nook including storage space
When you don’t have much space available, like in this small apartment, you might want to combine the bed nook with a place to store your clothes. This elegant solution with the wardrobe built above the end of the bed makes the bed nook even smaller, yet it also creates an even cozier setup since the wardrobe also functions as a visual separator.
The nook is decorated with a white wall lamp that stands out against the off-white walls, striped terracotta bedding, and a linen bed skirt covering the side of the mattress. The gallery wall decorating the nook follows the lines of the wardrobe solution which gives the space an elegant touch.
This small apartment has two walk-in closets built-in, creating a nook that fits the bed exactly. The ceiling between the two closets is lowered, making the nook space even more cozy and the two closets more connected with each other.
Wall nooks can work in large bedrooms as well, as you can place the bed in between two storage shelves or modules, creating a cozy spot for sleeping. You can place the bed parallel to the wall just like in this example, or use it perpendicular to the wall allowing for nightstands to fit next to the bed.
This cozy bed nook is created inside of what used to be a small walk-in closet. Placing only half the bed inside the alcove allows you to hang curtains that make the room’s architecture elegant and whimsical. The white frame built around the niche bed stands out against the grey wall colors in this home.
Large white curtains add elegance to an alcove bed
The alcove bed in this white apartment blends into the rest of the space and features beautiful white linen curtains on each side to add privacy.
The mixture of fabric on the bed matches the neutral color palette with camel tints in the rest of the apartment and the art print above the bed finishes the decor off perfectly.
Work with an interior designer to plan an alcove bed in your remodel
This bed nook solution requires a bit more resources, as it needs to be planned when doing a remodel, yet it can be such a nice solution if you have the opportunity to redo and transform a small apartment from its core.
The white walls and white textiles look very fresh, bright, and minimal and the bedside table fits perfectly on the newly created wall separating the bed from the rest of the apartment.
An alcove bed accentuated with a medium grey wall color
The bedroom in this small apartment is located in the alcove created in between doorways. Since the bed nook is more shallow than the actual bed size, the walls of the bed nook are painted in a medium grey wall color, which visually separates the bedroom area from the rest of the space.
This bedroom used to be a separate room, yet by taking out the doors and creating an open space, it becomes a nook-like room that comfortably fits the bed, wardrobe, and a big mirror that reflects daylight into this low-lit area.
The white walls and textiles are enhanced with camel and brown tones just like in the adjacent living room decor.
This small bed nook is located behind the kitchen, suggesting that it once was a pantry or something similar. The small bed fits comfortably in the tiny room, allowing for a bedside table to still fit next to the bed.
The all-white color palette with a few beige accent pieces in the textiles makes for a very light palette that compensates for the lack of daylight in the bed nook.
Alcove beds are great solutions for larger rooms as well
This large one-bedroom apartment has an alcove space with a built-in wardrobe solution that was planned into the room remodel. The large bed nook becomes part of the living space when open, yet is a separate room when closed off.
The bed is made with a mixture of white and beige textiles that match the textile combination on the sofa in the main room.
A tone-on-tone bed nook in an interior designer’s home
In her small home, interior designer Josefin Haag found the perfect place for a bedroom inside a niche space in the layout. The walls of the apartment are painted in an elegant off-white color, which makes the white textiles in the bed nook stand out in such a nice way. The nook is enhanced with wall-to-wall shelving and floor-to-ceiling curtains for a finished effect that matches the style, materials, and palette of the rest of the apartment.
Wall nooks can also be a great solution for a main bedroom in a larger apartment, especially if you like to cozy up and sleep in a tighter space. If you want to be completely separated from the rest of the space, you can even add curtains just like in this example.
Sloped ceilings in attic bedrooms create natural nook spaces that are ideal for placing a bed underneath. Lower ceiling height doesn’t bother you while you are asleep, which makes the bed the ideal functionality for utilizing these lower areas.
The half-rounded window in this attic apartment is the perfect spot for a single bed and the placement of the white wardrobe makes the sleeping space even more narrow and cozy. The gallery wall on next to the bed finalizes the look perfectly and adds darker colors to the otherwise beige and white palette in the bedroom area.
Add a bedroom or guest room in a tiny room that just fits the bed
When the interior designer created an additional wall with a window to separate the kitchen area in this small apartment, a nook-like bedroom was created that fits a double bed just barely.
The bedroom is surrounded by windows on each side of the bed, making the room appear less cramped. You enter the room at the foot of the bed, which has been decorated with a beautiful mixture of linen sheets and throw pillows.
This type of room division planned when remodeling is also great to create an extra guest room for when you have family over.
A sleeping nook with white curtains and storage furniture under the bed
A white curtain on each side of the doorway creates a beautiful and elegant separation from this bedroom towards the rest of the studio apartment. The bed is placed on top of storage furniture (this could work with drawers, cupboards, or open shelving) and covered with a white fabric curtain that matches the white look of the interior.
Even though this nook doesn’t have a window or direct daylight, the white walls and white fabrics give it a light appearance.
This nook includes a gallery wall above the bed with storage space and a wall shelf for books right underneath the ceiling, which doesn’t disturb you while lounging in this cozy corner.
Styled by Gärde, photographed by Stork via Historiska Hem
Add a Cozy Bed Nook in Your Small Apartment Living Room
When you need to include a small bedroom inside of a living room, it’s great if you have a small alcove to utilize. Use the same color palette for the entire living and sleeping interior to tie both functional areas together.
The walls in this Swedish apartment are painted white in every single room, which goes well in combination with the beautiful hardwood herringbone flooring that spreads throughout the large rooms. The black and brown decor pieces and furniture are a key element in the design of the apartment, and it’s a color palette that comes back in every single room.
The living room and master bedroom are connected with beautiful historic sliding doors, allowing you to see from one room into the other. The color palettes of both rooms complement each other perfectly, while the textures of the different materials add interest and texture to the space.
A living room with black and brown decor against white walls
The living room has a beautiful light beige fabric sofa, which is decorated with a mixture of beige and brown throw pillows and a beautiful beige linen pendant light. The black coffee table on the natural area rug adds a lot of contrast to the sofa area, which also comes back in the black antique dining table next to the fireplace.
The framed art print next to the window with the white linen curtains has brown tones that also come back in the small details and accessories that are spread throughout the interior.
A contrasting dining table next to the fireplace
The black vintage dining table next to the fireplace is paired up with two black chairs and two dark wood Bruno Rey chairs (currently produced by HAY). This dark setting is enhanced with black and brown decor pieces on the table and on the mantle of the fireplace and the brown tones also come back in the beautiful art print on the wall behind the dining table.
A simple white kitchen with a vintage table
The simple white kitchen has a white subway tile backsplash and wood countertops for a simple, yet elegant look that matches the white walls. The distressed vintage dining table really stands out in this all-white setting and adds a bit of character to the kitchen decor.
The vintage dining table is combined with two black bentwood chairs for a black and brown decor palette that matches the one in the living room.
The stainless steel Moccamaster coffee maker stands out on the wooden counter and matches the stainless steel hood and faucet in a subtle way.
Beige and brown tints in the master bedroom
The master bedroom, which can be reached through the sliding doors from the living room, has been decorated with a mixture of beige and brown linen textiles on the bed and headboard and a beige wool area rug to add a lovely texture. The black bedside tables add some contrast, while the white fabric pendant light adds an elegant touch to the space.
A small home office spot with a white-painted vintage desk adorns the corner next to the window in the bedroom. The white desk is contrasted with a black Series 7 chair and black and brown decor pieces on top of the desk.
The bedroom wardrobe is custom-built and has a subtle grey color that stands out against the white bedroom walls. The oak wood ladder to reach the top cabinets underneath the ceiling is hung up as part of the wardrobe design and matches the wooden ladder rail.
A cozy hallway with shelving above the doors
The hallway connects the different rooms of the apartment and is characterized by a bookshelf above the doorways. I think this is a smart way to store books when you don’t want them to take up a prominent place in your interior.
The vintage dresser in the hallway is painted in a subtle blue color which stands out against the walls, while the round mirror completes its look.
The finishes and floor plan of this majestic attic apartment in Sweden are very high-end and it’s amazing to see the result of the remodeling of this historic place. The dark oak kitchen cabinets stand out in the interior with white walls exclusively, not only because of their deep tone but also because the kitchen connects all the different rooms in the apartment, functioning as a true hub.
The interior design of the living room and the bedrooms is minimal yet elegant, highlighting the beautiful quality of the natural materials used throughout the space.
A dark oak living kitchen is the hub of the apartment
The combination of the dark oak kitchen cabinets with the white walls and the white natural stone countertops works beautifully in this big attic kitchen space that can be reached from the staircase when entering the attic apartment.
The layout consists of a large module on the wall with a small window and a beautiful kitchen island in the middle of the space, that includes the cooking hob.
The beautiful, irregular wall in this historic attic apartment is decorated with dark oak floating shelves that follow the lines of the sloped ceiling.
A dining area in a dark tone complements the dark oak kitchen cabinets
I love the combination of the dark wood dining table and chairs, which takes front and center in the living room, with the dark oak kitchen cabinets which can be seen throughout the open floorplan.
A simple living room setting underneath a sloped roof
The living room features small exposed beams underneath the windows, which contrasts nicely against the white walls and are quite the eye-catcher in the space. The rest of the living room decor is kept minimal and in a neutral color palette.
The light grey sofa combined with the two black leather armchairs and the dark wood tables forms the perfect setting in combination with the adjacent dining table and chairs.
A minimal guest bedroom design with a large balcony window
The design of the attic guest bedroom is kept minimal since the angles of the sloped ceiling already add a lot of visual lines to the setting. A subtle mixture of textiles on the bed, a soft grey wool rug, and a single black leather armchair are enough to design the room.
A large window leading up to the balcony is decorated with beautiful linen curtains that transform this window into a design element in the space.
A beautiful staircase with exposed beams and an eye-catching light fixture
The staircase in the hallway comes out into the kitchen, where the dark exposed beams perfectly complement the dark oak cabinets. The focal point in the staircase is a multi-arm pendant with reflective discs that must cast a beautiful atmospheric light throughout the space in the evenings.
Master bedroom with a custom wood headboard
When going up the small staircase in the open-plan kitchen, you can reach the master bedroom, which has a minimal appearance like the guest bedroom. The natural oak headboard complements the hardwood flooring and accentuates the half-wall behind which a wardrobe is hidden.
The two wall lamps fit perfectly against the white walls, while the wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling curtains add a luxurious look and feel to this beautiful space.
A modern yet delicate bathroom design
Rather than matching the dark oak kitchen cabinets in the bathroom as well, a lighter color palette was selected with fluted cabinet fronts in a soft color palette that complements the limestone tiles on the walls and flooring. The large, custom mirror above the sink reflects the space in a beautiful way and the sheer curtains in front of the window add an elegant element to the modern materials.
The module next to the sink contains the washing machine, built into a custom casing so it’s not in plain sight.
This spacious yet cozy and inviting Swedish apartment is decorated with a balanced mixture of black, brown, and beige tones resulting in a natural color palette that is modest yet provides a stark contrast with the white walls and beautiful herringbone hardwood flooring.
The apartment consists of a living and dining room connected by sliding doors, resulting in an open-plan feeling with a historic touch. The simple white kitchen is completed with a beautiful round dining table and the bedroom shares the same color palette as the rest of the space.
A dining room with a vintage dining table and eye-catching pendant light
The dining room must be my favorite room in this apartment. The vintage dining table and chairs combine wonderfully with the whimsical shape of the beautiful pendant light above it.
The seating bench against the wall and the fiddle fig tree in the corner next to the window complement the space well, yet all the attention goes to the middle of the space where the dining room stands.
The simple round mirror on the wall reflects the room, adds depth, and accentuates the size of the connected living spaces.
Black, brown, and beige tones in a subtle living room look
The spacious living room has two light grey couches facing each other, leaving a spot for the dark wood coffee table in the middle. The bay windows let a lot of natural light into this space and the white walls reflect it back into the room.
The brown wood tones, combined with the different tints of beige in the textiles and the subtle black accents result in a subtle decor that looks cozy and inviting.
The simple gallery wall above the sofa provides the interior with extra texture and details and the black, brown, and beige tones match perfectly with the surrounding materials.
A simple yet elegant kitchen with a beautiful round dining table
In the middle of the space, surrounded by the kitchen, you can find a small round dining table in dark oak, combined with light oak dining chairs on a textured wool rug. This color combination adds a natural touch to the black-and-white kitchen and ties the layout of the kitchen cabinets together.
A bedroom decorated in matching black, brown, and beige tones
The minimal white bedroom design is decorated with a mixture of subtle textiles in the curtains, throw pillows, and bed sheets, combined with different wood tones and subtle black accents to make this minimal setting more interesting.
I love the way the Margin pendant from New Works, which also hangs in the living room, comes back in the bedroom decor as well.
A simple hallway with the coat rack placed inside a niche space
The hallway shares the same color palette as the rest of the apartment with brown tones in the chair and rugs combined with black accent pieces in the accessories. The coat rack and shoe shelf are placed inside a niche in the wall, which looks like the perfect spot for hiding your shoes and jackets away.
An elegant bathroom with brass fittings
The simple white bathroom with subtle white marble tiles on the wall has eye-catching brass fittings that transform the bathroom design and make it special.
The elegant soft beige aesthetic in this small one-bedroom apartment is so powerful. The wall paneling finishes the look in a very nice way and a variety of custom-built closed storage modules combined with open shelving makes it easy to keep the place clean and organized.
The living room and adjacent bedroom have a soft beige wall color that pairs up nicely with the hardwood flooring and the white furniture and soft furnishings which are carefully selected for the apartment.
The dark wood kitchen adds a bit of contrast to the setting, while also matching the warm and elegant color palette of the rest of the interior design.
A round dining table with boucle poufs and a seating bench
The small dining area in this living space is my favorite element in this elegant apartment. The open shelving built into the wall provides a perfect spot for books, accessories, and a portable table lamp, while also adding extra depth to this corner of the room.
The black and white art print stands out against the beige walls, the beige stone dining table, and the white soft poufs around the table.
A soft beige aesthetic in the sofa area
The white Togo sofa fits perfectly with the soft beige aesthetic in the living space and the beige fabric art pieces above the sofa fit perfectly within the beige wall paneling on the beige living room walls.
A glass coffee table looks light in small spaces since they don’t obstruct the view and in this case, it also adds an elegant touch to the sofa in combination with the black and white Linnea Anderson blanket*.
A dark wood kitchen with beige stone countertops and white upper cabinets
The dark wood kitchen cabinets stand out in stark contrast with the rest of the light beige color palette that is present throughout the apartment. By combining the dark wood fronts with white upper cabinets and a white glass cabinet, however, a lighter look is achieved.
The beige stone countertop matches the kitchen design and the rest of the apartment, while the chrome hardware adds a modern element to the mix. The two-tone kitchen design works perfectly in this elegant apartment.
Soft beige and white built-ins for a finished look
In the hallway, you can find another elegant built-in solution combining a closed wardrobe with an open shelving module where small accessories are on display.
Light grey is a great color option for your bedroom walls, especially if you want to achieve a soft look that is a bit darker than white walls, yet doesn’t have an effect on the natural light that can flow freely in a room.
Below, you can find a selection of my favorite light grey bedroom ideas in various shades and tones. The list includes a few warm grey bedroom ideas, which are not yet greige wall colors, and a few dark grey options in case you are working with a light-flooded bedroom.
If you are unsure about which grey to select for your bedroom, I explain more about how to select the right grey paint color at the bottom of this post.
Subtle grey walls combined with neutral tones in the fabrics
This subtle grey bedroom has a grey shade that is just enough to set the walls apart from the white ceiling, the white curtains, and the white furniture pieces in the room.
The soft grey wall color is paired up with a mixture of browns and beiges in the bedding and the look is finished off with a beautiful fabric pendant light for a natural touch.
The two beige table lamps on each side of the bed seem to blend in and stand out against the wall color at the same time, resulting in a subtle touch that is very elegant.
A minimalist grey bedroom with a black accent color
I think this is one of the most simple yet sophisticated grey bedroom ideas. The picture ledge adds visual interest to this modern bedroom with white bedding and black light fixtures. On the ledge, the combination of black and white art prints against the perfect backdrop of the grey walls is a beautiful focal point in the interior design of the space.
Mixing and matching frames on a ledge above a bed is a great way to create a home decor element that is easily interchangeable, as you can just swap out the frames and update them as you desire.
This grey bedroom has white-soaped hardwood flooring and light wood furniture pieces, which gives it a subtle look and feel. The grey walls make the white trim and window frames stand out in a nice way, highlighting the historic features of the room.
The additional grey accents in the wall lamps with the brass inlay and the grey bedding add sophistication, while the brown tones in the throw pillows make the room warm and inviting.
The green fiddle fig tree in the corner of the room combined with the Monstera plants in the window sill add a fresh element to the space.
Subtle shades of grey and blue combined with natural tones
This is one of the most delicate soft grey bedroom ideas and I think it becomes even more interesting with the addition of the navy blue details in the textiles and accessories. The blue tones are balanced out by the beiges and warm wood tones and the chrome table lamps are the perfect finishing touch against the grey bedroom walls.
Blues and beiges are on opposite sides of the color spectrum, which is why they can have such an interesting effect on an interior with a modest color palette.
When you use dark greys in a light-flooded room, they tend to have a more subtle effect, just as a lighter tone would have in a low-light room. The dark grey walls provide this space with a sophisticated backdrop from which the white bedding, white sockets, and the combination of black and white art prints jump out
The green eucalyptus branch and the white alarm clock on the simple wooden stool are essential elements to finish off the look and they elevate the neutral color scheme of the space.
A soft grey bedroom combined with blush pink bedsheets
This particular grey bedroom idea looks extra subtle and delicate as the soft grey is paired up with a warmer palette. The soft backdrop of the walls enhances the appearance of the subtle pink bedsheets, adding a beautiful elegance to the room.
The soft peach tones of the bedding also come back in the feather lamp which adds another textural element to this delicate bedroom interior.
A soft grey bedroom combined with dark green bedding
Grey bedrooms can work well with lighter textiles, however, when you add a darker note like the dark green bedding in this case, the look becomes slightly more dramatic.
The grey tones of the wall come back in the grey area rug underneath the bed, which makes the white architectural elements and wardrobe stand out in this grey bedroom scheme, accentuating the ceiling height and shape of the room.
The majestic white fabric pendant light above the bed finishes the look off perfectly, while also accentuating the ceiling height in this space.
This grey bedroom idea combines shades of grey on both the walls as well as in the bedding with subtle black accents in the bedside lamps and in the art prints. This soft grey setting is finished off with warm wood tones on the vintage cabinets next to the bed that stand out against this beautiful setting.
Letting the wall color come back in the bed sheets is a great way to achieve a cohesive base look that can then be finished off with more elaborate design elements and colors.
A light pastel grey combined with warm tones in the textiles
This is one of my favorite grey bedroom ideas, as the green-tinted hues in the wall paint add a gorgeous freshness to this room with beautiful details.
The natural light coming through those amazing balcony windows is reflected beautifully on this greenish hue and the grey accents in the textiles and soft furnishings stand out against the white and beige bedding.
The red leaves on the window sill are the finishing touch to this beautiful palette and the white fabric pendant light fits the space wonderfully.
While most of the grey bedroom ideas in this list are master bedrooms, in this case, the wall color is applied to a small apartment with just one room. The grey wall color is wedged in between white floors and white ceilings and I love the way they bring out the black metal heater in the corner.
The beige striped bedding and the chrome wall lamp tie this grey bedroom look together nicely and the area rug behind the bed breaks up the white flooring in a subtle way.
Cool-toned greys tend to pair up nicely with warmer tones in the soft furnishings, which is the case with this beautiful medium-grey bedroom including white and burgundy tones in the textiles on the bed.
Dramatic shades of darker greys tend to make white moldings and window frames stand out in a more powerful way, which is especially interesting when you want to show off beautiful historic details in your building.
The brass wall lamps and the moon print add a subtle yet interesting touch above the bed and the contrasting black accent also comes back in the black bentwood chair next to the white window.
I think this combination of the light grey wall color and the tone-on-tone wardrobe results in the most majestic grey bedroom ideas on the list. This master bedroom is decorated in a subtle and neutral color palette with black accents in the art piece and on the rattan drawer tables next to the bed.
The white floorboards are relatively high in this space, breaking up the large surface of the grey-painted walls.
While most of the grey bedroom ideas in this list feature a neutral color palette, this space is finished off with differing tones of yellow and red for a subtle bright look that has a playful look and feel in the small space.
This is a great example of a small bedroom that benefits from the selection of a lighter shade, as a darker paint color would make the room appear even smaller.
A subtle industrial chic grey bedroom with a stark contrast
The soft grey tone on the wall in this bedroom interior is complemented by a mix of delicate textiles in white, beige, and red tones and a fluffy area rug at the foot of the bed. The black wall lamps, black-framed mirror, and black side table, however, add a lot of contrast to this setting, giving it a subtle industrial vibe.
The white fabric pendant lamp fits perfectly in the space and attracts the eye to the white molding underneath the ceiling.
This is one of my favorite warm grey bedroom ideas, as the warm grey serves as the perfect blank canvas for the carefully selected elements in this neutral room design that looks like it was done by an interior designer.
The shades of grey on both the wall and the wardrobe match, resulting in an integrated look. The wardrobe doesn’t continue all the way up to the ceiling, allowing the white molding to be more noticeable.
The wall-to-wall curtains add extra elegance to this beautiful space, and the black wall lamp adds clean accent lines above the bed.
A white and grey colour scheme is perfect when you want to achieve a fresh and cool look without a lot of colors. Neutral shades of grey are easy to pair up with any accent color if you do want to introduce them though.
In this particular grey bedroom idea, I love the modest palette of the bedroom itself, highlighting the white bedding, paired up with the blue in the beautiful wing doors. The blue in the doors also makes a slight blue undertone appear in the wall color, which shows the effect interior elements can have on how the paint color is perceived.
A semi-dark grey paint combined with a gallery wall
This must be the most dramatic grey bedroom idea on the list. The darker greys in the bedroom form the perfect backdrop for the picture frames on the wall which add personality to the space.
The sheer beige curtains warm up the light coming from the window and the black wall lamps add a lovely touch of contrast to the grey bedroom. The white antique fireplace in the corner is a true masterpiece that has become more apparent because of the selection of a darker grey paint color.
A subtle colour scheme on top of a light grey color
The natural light flowing through those beautiful historic windows bounces back beautifully on the soft grey wall color in this bedroom. Pair grey with a warm colour theme like the wood bed frame and the nude pink tones in the bedding of this bedroom to achieve an even softer appearance.
The black wall lamp and the black frame stand out in this warm palette and make the look more powerful.
A grey bedroom idea combined with dramatic shades in the accessories
This grey space doesn’t seem to get a lot of natural light, which is why the light grey color on the wall appears a lot darker. The black throw pillows, dark grey blanket, black bedside tables, and the back tones in the art prints add even more contrast to his dramatic look.
A deep grey with warm undertones for a restful space
This warm grey bedroom idea features a darker shade of grey with a warm undertone for a rich palette from which the white bedside tables and linen bed frame jump out.
Deeper greys, mid greys, or warmer greys typically provide your sleeping space with a richer base palette, especially when combined with warm greys, beiges, and red tones in the finishings.
The striped blanket on the bed finishes this look off perfectly and I love the way the grey stripes are the same as the color on the wall.
To achieve the grey bedroom ideas in the list, it is crucial to select the right shade for your bedroom space rather than looking for the exact match seen in the pictures.
Cool greys with blue undertones tend to work well in south-facing rooms with warmer daylight, while a neutral shade or warmer undertone works better in north-facing rooms that get colder light.
Lighter shades tend to work best in smaller or low-lit rooms, while you can achieve a more dramatic effect with a darker color.
Try out a sample of the shade of grey in combination with your bedroom furniture and look at it multiple times a day so you can see the effect the different types of daylight can have on the paint color.
If you don’t want to commit to painting your entire room grey, you can always go for a feature wall or paint the part above a paneled wall grey for a more subtle effect.
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I think the rattan room divider in this tiny apartment stands out so much against the white walls and white floors in this interior design. Room dividers make small-space living more comfortable and allow you to create different sections inside the same room for different functionalities.
The natural wood, leather, and rattan tones add a subtle, natural look to this all-white interior and give it a cozy and inviting look and feel.
A rattan room divider separates the sleeping area from the living room
You can use various divider types to separate functional areas in the same room, yet a folding screen is one of the easiest ones, as you can pick it up and place it in the right spot. The rattan folding screen matches the natural palette in the interior and gives it a subtle boho touch that works nicely in combination with the low wood bed frame.
A bedroom section in natural tones
The bedroom section is defined by the materials in the folding screen and the bed frame. The warm tones in the art print above the bed, the mustard tones in the bedding, and the rattan accessories in the window finish the look off nicely. At the same time, the sheer white curtains and the white sheepskin behind the bed accentuate the white surfaces in the interior.
A beige and brown palette in the sofa area
The living room section follows the color palette of the rest of the space, yet here some darker wood and black tones are included to add a bit more power and contrast to the setting. The beige fabric sofa, combined with the off-white area rug works nicely with the white flooring and the green plants add a beautiful fresh touch to the setting.
The brown leather armchair is a true focal point in the living room section and it has a prime spot in front of the window.
The doorway toward the kitchen is closed off with a simple white curtain.
A wardrobe behind a curtain
Curtains with ceiling rails are great ways to fence off different sections in the same room. This white curtain hides away storage space located close to the bed.
A white kitchen with a round dining table
The modest white kitchen is paired up with a beautiful round dining table and natural wood Series 7 chairs. The wood tones and accessories match the color palette in the adjacent living space and make the kitchen cozy and inviting.
A gallery wall is a great way to give your living room a personal look and to spruce up a large empty wall. Integrating your favorite artwork into your wall decor can have an impressive effect on a space and can transform the most basic models of furniture in a budget-friendly way.
Below, you can find my favorite living room gallery wall ideas with different compositions, frame sizes, art pieces, and styles. All the examples add a personal touch to a modern interior already because of the selection of the art pieces, yet if you want to go even more personal, you can always add family photographs.
A framed art gallery wall connecting two living room levels
The dining room and living room in this loft space are on different levels, however, the gallery wall connects both living spaces together in a creative way.
Mixing and matching your favorite prints or favorite photos in similar color palettes will add texture to your space, yet in a modest and subtle way. The gallery wall in this living room includes black, white, and beige tones, which you can also find back in the color palette of the furniture pieces and accessories.
An eclectic gallery wall fills the entire wall space
This floor-to-ceiling gallery wall includes abstract art and vibrant colors with a mix of landscape and portrait images in black, white, and wooden frames. The one-of-a-kind prints in modern frames add endless visual interest and transform the room design into a multifaceted design that is truly one-of-a-kind.
Gallery walls with a mixture of colors and frame sizes tend to give you a bolder look and allow you to add a bit of color to the living room furniture as well.
Styled by Rydman, photographed by Östling for Historiska Hem
A subtle gallery wall composition on a light grey wall
The simple drawings, clean lines, and art prints in a neutral color palette finished off with oak picture frames add a cohesive look to this soft and subtle living room design.
The wall opposite the sofa is a perfect location for a gallery wall, as it doesn’t have any other functionality in front of it, allowing you to spread the pieces out and fill the entire surface with wall art.
This living room with cool grey walls includes an impressive accent wall created of encyclopedia-style art pieces in different-sized picture frames. These vintage wall art pieces add interest to the space and bring the living room wall visually closer to the rest of the space.
The selection of wall art in neutral colors stands out against the cool-grey wall color and it’s the one element that stands out the most in this beautiful space.
A mix of vintage and modern on a gallery wall above the sofa
The combination of artwork in mismatched frames hanging in a beautiful pattern above the sofa is the perfect solution for this otherwise modest living room with great historic features.
Gallery walls with vintage pieces add character, while the smaller frames and details tend to add depth to the living room wall. This adds character to the simple living room furniture, which shows the possibilities of personalizing a room with a mixture of great artwork.
Three gallery walls in the same living room for an impressive effect
Artwork is a common theme in this beautiful living room with a unique spin. Three gallery walls adorn the walls of this historic interior. The final look is impressive and results in a plethora of amazing art pieces combined into one space.
When sitting on the sofa, you can adorn the artwork on all the walls, with smaller art pieces combined with wall plates above the full-width wall shelf, large pieces on the opposite wall, and the TV integrated with art pieces on the third wall.
Just a few pieces on this blank wall with a small doorway have such a great effect on this space. The gallery wall has been fitted in a smaller space, yet because of the dark wall color it has such an impressive look.
If you want to get a bit more personal, this look can also be achieved with black-and-white family photos in black frames.
This beautiful gallery wall on the top half of this two-tone wall includes artwork in different mediums, resulting in an interesting combination that starts at the dining table and continues on top of the doorway leading up to the bedroom.
An old doorway is an ideal spot to create a gallery wall as it’s one of those awkward spots that you wouldn’t otherwise make useful. In this beautiful light grey apartment, the gallery wall in natural tones and different frame sizes is framed by the old doorframe, which makes it even more of a focal point in the otherwise rather empty space.
A colorful picture wall in an eclectic living room
I think this is the best gallery wall inspiration if you are looking to add color to your place. The colorful artwork in this gallery wall is aligned on the top, giving it a clean look and feel above the full-width wall shelf that can be filled with books and accessories.
The colors in the gallery wall complement wonderfully with the color palette in the living room furniture for an eclectic mix with an interesting mix of colors.
This gallery wall above the small dining table includes small and medium-sized framed pieces. The artwork in natural colors is complemented with matching frames in black to add clean lines of contrast to this white space.
When you want to create a clean-looking gallery wall, it’s a great idea to match materials to your art piece so you will end up with a balanced color scheme.
A black and white gallery wall mixed with vintage pieces
The black and white gallery wall on display above the dining table in this space is a perfect match for the vintage dining table, chairs, and the grey-painted vintage sideboard. The wall art is hanging on both of the walls surrounding the dining room, and two frames standing on the sideboard complete the look in a playful way.
This beautiful Swedish apartment with light floors and white walls has the most beautiful selection of vintage living room furniture pieces spread throughout the interior. I love the way the different wood tones stand out against the light palette of the interior color palette and add character to this beautiful home.
A simple white kitchen with an antique glass cabinet in the dining section
The simple and minimal kitchen has push-to-open white kitchen cabinets and white marble countertops for a clean and subtle look that blends into the white walls and white flooring of this space.
The layout of the kitchen is spread over two walls, with an island section that also functions as a separator between the kitchen and the dining area right next to it.
The kitchen dining area has sheer beige curtains hanging on subtle brass curtain rods, a material that also comes back in the impressive chandelier hanging above the dining table.
The vintage glass cabinet adds a deep wood tone to the color palette, which really stands out against the white backdrop of the walls and kitchen elements.
Vintage living room furniture contrasts with the white color palette for a cozy effect
The adjacent living room shares a similar color palette as the kitchen, with white on the fabric sofa, walls, large area rug, and in the details. The vintage living room furniture adds beautiful contrasting elements to the space, while the vintage crystal chandelier adds an elegant touch.
Subtle black and white art prints on the wall complement this black, white, and brown color palette present in the living room.
A vintage sideboard adds a warmer wood tone to the mix, which has been decorated with black and beige tints for a cohesive look.
A built-in wardrobe around the bed with an oak inlay
The bedroom is equipped with a beautiful built-in wardrobe around the bed that allows for a combination of storage space above and next to the bed to save space. The blue bedroom walls complement the light grey wardrobe in a nice way and the oak inlay finishes the look off perfectly.
Not that the oak headboard hides away the cables from the wall lamps, which is such an elegant solution.
A simple hallway with a beige wall color
The hallway connects the different rooms together and has a subtle beige wall color that makes the carefully selected elements in natural tones stand out. The standing mirror in the hallway is great for checking your outfit before you go out, yet it also reflects daylight into the hallway, which barely has direct natural light coming in.
