Mix Up the Couches

Here, the light walls are perfectly accented by the darker fireplace tiles, coffee table, and gray sofas, and it keeps the room looking light and bright.

Balance The Colors

The floor to ceiling windows, white tray ceiling, and the light marble fireplace work well with the darker walls and 2 gray sofas.

A Chair and Sofa in a White and Gray Room

The medium gray floors and dark accent cabinet in this mostly white room give it more dimension and personality.

Be Subtle

This soaring gray living room blends the texture above the fireplace, flooring, and different shades of dark gray sofa and light gray chairs and area rug, while contrasting nicely with the brown tones of the coffee table.

The sleek gray panels are so seamless you can barely tell they are there. The gray couch, rug, and pillow also add accent statements in a subtle way.

All Gray Is Okay

The dark gray beams and tiled fireplace give a sophisticated industrial feel. The sectional gray sofa works along with the other shades of furniture and light gray area rug.

This space is spiced up with grey sofas and pops of bright blue from the chairs and area rug, red in the artwork and furniture, and yellow-brown from the ottoman.

Get Inspired by the Landscape Outside

Gray paint on the walls and ceilings and the clay-look fireplace work well with the beautiful landscape outside the picture window.

Combine With Natural Wood

The gorgeous gray living room walls mimic concrete and give a balance of industrial and natural elements when mixed with the wood-paneled ceiling. The blue-grey rug breaks up the monotone flooring and light grey sofa.

Use Different Textures of Grey

Living rooms with texture are nothing short of spectacular. The concrete fireplace and gray tiled walls work well together to give personality without using bright colors.

Add to the Windows Curtains!

This gray living room features a floor to ceiling window which offers ample lighting. The gray drapes make it pop providing a cozy atmosphere.

Living rooms with custom gray window blinds blend with the light gray wall to give a comfortable yet contemporary feel.

Add Multiple Gray Sofas in Large Rooms

This space is the perfect example of a large gray living room done right. The gray is used perfectly throughout the room, especially the herringbone floors, light gray sofas, and window curtains. Living rooms with lots of space create an opportunity for more decorating and design options to place more furniture, sofas, and tables.

Compliment Your Staircase Colors

The dark gray behind the stairs combined with the base of the fireplace gives a stylish feel while the lighter tones on the floor and couch keep the space from looking too dark.

The double-sided fireplace separating the two sitting areas in this home is an industrial steel gray, tying it in with the colors in the rest of the space.

Paint Happy Grays

Gray doesn’t have to darken a living room. You can see the proof in this serene space. Dove gray is the accent color of choice in this light and bright room.

Change The Furniture

The use of a gray love seat and conversation chairs helps to bring together the of the room, like the wallpaper and the hues in the area rug. The brown chair offers great contrast as well.

Check out this large gray sofa! How would you like to cuddle up on that for a chill movie night?

Find A Matching Marble Pattern

From the perspective of the sofa table, you can see marble used as a fireplace surround is a way to bring in gray without the color dominating the space.

Gray Paint For The Win

Paint is one of the most simple ways I would recommend to add gray, but the impact can be outstanding.

Gray Can Be Masculine and Dramatic

Dramatic and masculine best describes this gray living room. From the floor to ceiling dark drapery to the luxurious rug to the gray sofa, it is a cozy place to settle in and have a glass of wine with that special someone.

This gray living room is the quintessential bachelor pad with various shades throughout and a gorgeous yet comfortable leather couch.

Finding a gray area rug you love is an ideal place to begin when starting your gray living room design. Notice the lamp also presents a pop of red color.

The natural woven gray area rug in this living room gives the space a pop of gray that blends with the artwork on the wall and the soft gray couch. Notice the collection of yellow, black, and pick pillows on the couch to add more colors to a neutral color scheme.

Use Gray For Your Flooring

Gray works great for flooring, and the neutral choice in this gray living room gives off a soft feeling. It allows other colors to be used throughout the space without being overwhelming. Also features and black and brown mid-century modern Aniline Leather Lounge Chair.

Make a Room Look Dreamy

Sheer gray window panels give this mostly gray living room a romantic feel, and the patterned rug brings in just the right amount of modern. A mid-century lamp arches over providing ample lighting. Also features a “log” side table and a round glass-top coffee table that both work well.

Use Different Textures

The gray wall is painted with a dimensional effect that is reflected in the two accent mirrors, giving the impression of a wider room. The orangy-brown wood gives this room a wonderful rustic vibe.

Living rooms with mixed textures allow you to use gray in most of your interior design without it being too overwhelming. This living room is the perfect example with the paneled main wall, velvet gray couch, and plush rug, all in varying shades.

Eliminate Overpowering and Stick To An Accent Wall

A gray wall is a great way to integrate the color into your living room design. This wall, complete with built-ins, makes the wall functional as well as stylish. This is a great cozy space for family to gather.

Steel gray on the back accent wall blends well with the wood tones to give it a touch of modern with the otherwise traditional style.

The dimension in this gray paint technique makes the accent wall the main focal point of the room. The floating wood console and brown leather chairs add great contrast to the room.

Add Artistic Elements

Gray doesn’t have to be boring, and that is obvious in this stunning area with the attention-grabbing grayscale canvas painting and the artistic lighting fixture with gray couches.

Here is another example of accessorizing with a statement art piece, wooden side tables, and gray couch to play off of the dark wall. 

Use Different Hues

If you want gray to be the main color in your space, it is a good idea to mix it up and use different shades of color. Notice how the yellow and black pillows pop. 

Elegant Living Rooms

Gray is an elegant color for living rooms when combined with details like a glamorous chandelier, built-in bookcase, and ornamental fireplace. 

Elegance abounds with the dove-gray walls and dramatic ceiling offering the feeling of luxury.