Bedroom in gray tones

Monochrome interiors of bedrooms in the dominant palette of countless gray shades: pearl, silver, ash, steel, smoky, anthracite, do not lose their relevance. How did it happen that the boring and monotonous, in the opinion of many, gray suddenly turned out to be in trend and does not give up its positions for several seasons in a row. Let's figure it out. We will find out what explains the phenomenon of gray and how to use 100% of its capabilities in the design of your own bedroom.

The color palette, due to its characteristics, due to the combination of seven key colors and non-spectral shades, affects our emotional state. The latter are considered to be imaginary colors that form spectral and achromatic tones when they are arbitrarily mixed. We are talking about purples, browns and grays. In psychology, each color has its own characteristic. Neutrality and even some commonness of gray is interpreted as an inability to provoke emotional outbursts.

Gray is a borderline color formed by initially contrasting, "rival" black and white combination. Therefore, the negative characteristics of this symbol of sadness, illness, melancholy, fatigue, recluse, fear and depression are balanced by positive ones - stability, harmony, realism, sanity, awareness.

Through the prism of the spectrum, a person perceives the surrounding reality. A psychophysical predisposition to a depressive state is a reason to abandon the monochrome interior of the bedroom. But for most people who, to one degree or another, experience the influence of stress (an inevitable component of modern active life), this design suits perfectly.

Possibilities of gray as a true neutral:

• restore energy;
• relieve functional stress of all body systems,
• harmonize the emotional background;
• to give calmness and pacification.

If you beat the bedroom in calm gray shades, observing the balance of color, then the interior will turn out not only restrained, noble and elegant, but also act as a generator of positive emotions, tuning in to the right wave before going to bed. This is especially important for people whose professional activity requires a lot of nerve costs associated with excessive emotional stress.

The versatility of gray makes it a versatile background in the interior of rooms with different style solutions. But the unbalanced use of the gray palette can make the image of the room dull, boring and even downright gloomy. When decorating a bedroom in gray tones, the color itself is secondary, and what is important is how masterly the designer masters the art:

• combine textures;
• combine matte surfaces with glossy, crystalline luster with metallic;
• create winning contrasting combinations;
• use partner colors with different temperatures, intensities and gradients;
• maintain a general balance in the proportions of color combinations.

The gray bedroom can be finished with any materials. The most common option for wall decoration is wallpapering. Regardless of whether there will be wallpaper with / without a pattern, they should be in harmony with the finish of the rest of the surfaces - floor and ceiling.When choosing wallpaper with a print, the area of ​​the room serves as a reference point. If the bedroom is of modest size, it is advisable to give preference to small, unobtrusive ornament, and large patterns will look in a spacious room.

Another option for wall decoration is painting. It is advisable to resort to such a solution if the design of the bedroom excludes patterns. One wall, most often at the head of the bed or with a window or doorway, is accentuated to create a stylish contrast, decorating it with a shade that is several shades darker than the background. The rest of the surfaces in the room are left monochromatic.

Regardless of whether the stretch ceiling is painted or whitewashed, its coloristic solution is always lighter than that of the walls. It is unacceptable to use deep shades of gray for the ceiling, as they will visually reduce the height of the room. A multi-level ceiling is suitable for spacious rooms, moreover, in this case, you can use the contrasting design of the tiers. Glossy stretch ceilings with spotlights look advantageous in small bedrooms. Gloss shine and illumination that enhance the radiance of the mirror-smooth surface will create a visual effect of volume.

When choosing the color of the flooring, they also start from the design of the walls. For the floor, a darker shade is selected, more saturated than the walls by at least a couple of tones. As for materials, they usually use a parquet board with a beautiful natural wood pattern or laminate. The fashionable trend is the use of porcelain stoneware. Gray laminate is extremely popular.

The richness of the palette of gray shades allows you to create the most noble color solutions of the floor covering, using light, silver and dark saturated anthracite shades. Laminate flooring looks different under different lighting conditions. It is necessary to select the tone of the laminate, guided by the side of the world, which the bedroom windows face. If the side is west or south, then in the evening the flooring will look more juicy than in a room with windows facing the opposite side of the apartment.

The versatility of gray allows you to integrate it into a variety of styles - from classic to trendy. We will find out which tandems of style and colors are the most successful.

The most sophisticated bedroom interior solutions in gray tones showcase the design trends:

• renaissance;
• baroque and rococo;
• English classics;
• romanticism;
• palace style.

From modern trends, the best assistants for creating an original design for a gray bedroom: urbanistic, futuristic, avant-garde. Loft, hi-tech and fusion deserve no less attention.

The neutrality of gray simplifies the choice of furniture in the bedroom, which is dominated by a gray palette. Luxurious bulky furniture in almost any style will organically fit into such a solution. A harmonious pair for a gray background finish can be made by furnishings of black, snow-white, rich chocolate color.

Any of these three options is universal in itself, and in combination with gray, they will help to achieve 100% harmony in the interior. Noble gray is a worthy setting for an exclusive furniture ensemble made of expensive types of wood. If you want the furnishings to be sophisticated, create a set of furniture from the minimum number of items.

For a long time, the use of gray in the design of children's rooms was not only skeptical, but also wary. In our country, for sure. Some parents drew an analogy with a joyless and dreary existence in such a room, others feared the negative impact of gray on the psychological state of the child, especially when it came to a teenager. Puberty is inevitably accompanied by hormonal "storms", against which depressive disorders often develop.Over time, the gray color was completely rehabilitated.

Five reasons in favor of a gray interior for a nursery.

• Increases the level of psychological defense, creating a sense of stability.
• Doesn't interfere with concentration while doing homework.
• A practical solution in terms of cleaning, because gray is non-staining.
• This is a unisex color. The variety of shades of gray palette allows you to decorate a room for a teenager of any gender.
• Many teenagers prefer the nano style. The gray palette is ideal for creating high-tech interiors. The same goes for classic design and retro styling.

When decorating a children's room, it is best to use a light furniture ensemble, which is complemented by accessories of a similar tone. A wardrobe, sofa or bed in a rich gray finish will balance an overly bright interior, making the atmosphere more balanced.

The neutral gray scale is the ideal base for creating very beautiful color duets. The main thing is to observe the measure: a bedroom is a territory of psychological comfort and tranquility, and your health depends on the presence, as well as the absence of these components.

Examples of the influence on the perception of color pairs from gray:

• With green - promotes relaxation and stress relief, allows the eyes to rest. Gray-green interiors are a rare occurrence, but the atmosphere in such a bedroom will definitely be very pleasant and inviting.
• With blue or blue - harmonizes emotions, adjusts to a philosophical mood, neutralizes the consequences of emotional overload. This kind of interior looks cool but refreshing.
• With red - causes excitement, and therefore the accent role is excellent for this pair. Although the popularity of such a duo is confirmed by the many stylish and luxurious interiors in the art-deco hi-tech style and stylized baroque - neo-baroque, where red and steel shades prevail.
• With brown - in the ambiguous union of two neutrals, harmony will reign if you play on contrasts: a combination of cold dark gray and warm light brown.
• With yellow - increases the degree of heat, gives calmness, liberates. Caution: dominant yellow can cause depression.
• With white - has an extremely positive effect, "refreshes". In this case, “appetizing” shades of white are added to the natural soft gray, combining it with caramel, cream, milky and nuance brown with an admixture of milky white, that is, coffee with milk.
• With black - a great tandem that promotes the awakening of sensuality and allows you to feel free. Gray-black combinations emphasize the geometry of the forms, neutralize the excessive aggressiveness in the design caused by the excessive brightness of the flashy shades.
• With burgundy - if a strict interior solution is a priority, then a combination of a light gray palette and burgundy can provide this, and with the delicacy inherent in gray tones.
• With orange - you will get an original design, regardless of whether it is a gray background and orange details or gray elements and orange trim.
• With peach - a feminine and active peach palette balanced by gray, will add grace and expressiveness to an eclectic interior, while simultaneously increasing the color temperature.
• With mint - relaxes, calms, gives a feeling of coolness. The mint-gray bedroom, thanks to delicate mint tones, acquires the property of not becoming boring over time.
• With purple - annoying: such a couple will absolutely not help to relax, but it is quite capable of causing discomfort. At the same time, purple accents against the background of silver wallpaper or in combination with satin textiles make a good impression.
• With turquoise - a gray-turquoise elegant classic bedroom, where the gray palette is chosen as the basis, will have a bright personality.The boldness, brightness and appeal of the refreshing turquoise hues of furniture, textiles and décor are the perfect complement to a gray backdrop.
• With lilac - provided that a medium gray shade is used that neutralizes the negative characteristics of lilac, similar to purple or lilac, the union will be successful.

If we are talking about a gray bedroom interior, you cannot underestimate the importance of accents. So what color combinations are perfect for this role.

Gray + pink - interior classics. Solid pink decorative pillows, a pair of lamps, gray wallpaper with a pinkish print will make the atmosphere more delicate and harmonious. Feminine pastel pinks are indispensable for romantic interiors.

Cheerful yellow color scheme can freshen up a neutral gray environment by sharing the sun's warmth and light. Yellow accents guarantee an instant transformation of the monochrome bedroom interior by adding dynamics.

Any saturated shade of the blue palette can become an accent color: sky blue, indigo, cobalt, turquoise. Black or white will provide stylish contrasting combinations for a sophisticated look. Modern monochrome interiors of bedrooms are often used with orange or salad accents.

Nowadays, classic chandeliers are increasingly being replaced by spectacular diffused lighting, which is used as an addition to a chandelier or as an independent solution - suspended ceilings with mounted spotlights. These lighting systems are modern, functional and fantastically beautiful.

For a romantic setting, place bedside lighting fixtures with indirect lighting that create visual symmetry. Out of competition - multi-tiered lighting systems that focus on certain elements of the environment.

Do not neglect the possibilities of colored lampshades, and the colors of the bulbs themselves, which can transform or completely change the design of a room. Against the background of a monochrome interior solution, using colored lamps, you can create incredible color accents.

The rich and rich colors of the details will change the temperature of the cool interior in a dominant gray design. It is good to dilute the gray scale with calm pastel tones: soft pinkish, mint, milky, sky blue, ivory. Since gray tones are in harmony with almost any pastel shade, use this opportunity when choosing accessories made of natural wood or stone, or their imitation.

As for the curtains in the gray interior of the bedroom, it is worth saying a few words about the windows themselves. According to the designers, it is ideal if the bedroom has large window openings, a bay window and a loggia, when the beauty of the glazing is emphasized by the complete absence of draperies. Another option: there are light curtains on the windows exclusively as a functional element. And in this situation, it is better to refrain from excessively bright or variegated textiles, which will begin to contradict the background finish.

In a small room, use the power of mirrors to create the optical effects of increasing space. Decorative pillows made of iridescent fabrics will be appropriate here. Luxurious silver decor looks advantageous against the background of glossy textures.

Interiors in gray tones are chosen by self-sufficient individuals who have taken place both in their personal lives and in their careers. The noble gray palette testifies to the excellent taste of the owners, who are guided by a practical approach, preferring versatile interior solutions to changeable fashion trends that will never lose their relevance.