Blue and grey is a very aesthetic, timeless and calming color scheme that works everywhere, from a bathroom to a home office. It can be easily applied to any decor style and theme as these colors are totally universal and feature many shades. Blue and grey are considered very calming shades, which is a good idea for home decor nowadays. Here are some ideas to integrate this palette into a living room to achieve the most stylish look possible.
Blue And Grey Palettes
Both colors have a lot of shades, so first choose what you prefer. Shades of blue that are loved by everyone are navy, royal blue, cobalt blue and pastel and pale blues. Popular grey shades are dove grey, light grey and graphite grey, and you can compose any color combo using these colors. Among the best combos are navy and graphite grey for moody spaces, pale greys and blues for coastal rooms, light grey and navy as the most timeless combo, royal blue with dove grey. Pale and lighter shades more often dominate the room, and bold and dark shades make an accent. You may also spruce up the palette with other colors: green, gold, burgundy, yellow, white and creamy. Gold and brass accessories will bring elegance, and stained wood will warm up the cold color combo.
The bold blue walls create a colorful backdrop, and a grey sofa and furniture soften the look, a fireplace adds coziness and potted greenery refreshes the room.
The moody space is done with graphite grey walls, a navy velvet sofa with grey pillows, a gold floor lamp for an elegant touch.
Graphite grey walls are compensated with lots of natural light and a royal blue sofa, a white marble slab table and touches of gold and red.
This peaceful Scandinavian space is done with a grey accent wall, a pale blue sofa, a pritned rug, a stained coffee table, potted plants and a round mirror.
This vintage room is done with dark grey wainscoting, a grey sofa and aqua seating furniture, a gold shelving unit, grey curtains and a rug.
This neutral space is done with a teal sofa, neutral pillows and a chair, a grey rug, a gallery wall and a coffee table.
The Scandinavian room is done in white, with a grey sofa and pouf, a butterfly chair, a coffee table and a large blue photo.
The modern space is done with a grey rug and stools, a turquoise sofa with monochromatic pillows, a gallery wall, a coffee table and greenery.
The cozy Nordic room shows off a midnight blue accent wall with a fireplace, a grey sofa and rug, built-in shelves and a pendant lamp.
The coastal space is done with planked walls, a grey sectional, navy and white pillows, an artwork, a wicker chest table.
The modern space with grey walls, a dove grey sofa, a creamy chair, navy and white pillows, a navy rug and a coffee table.
The Scandinavian space in neutrals and infused with a bit of color with a dove grey sofa, an indigo rug, a grey pouf and a ledge gallery wall.
The bold and catchy space done with a navy accent wall, a low grey sofa, a grey rug, a leather chair, a black and white gallery wall and a cluster of lamps.
This welcoming space is done with a grey accent wall and a fireplace, a navy sofa and a dusty blue chair, artworks and some table lamps.
Styles
Blue and grey are perfect for literally any space, and they are among favorites for designing coastal, mid-century modern, Scandinavian, contemporary rooms and some vintage ones, too. The amount of each color and the colors you gonna integrate with blue and grey depend on the style and look you want.
The Scandinavian space with a grey accent wall, a midnight blue sectional, printed pillows, coffee tables and a gallery wall.
The welcoming light grey space is done with a hearth, a grey pouf, a light blue sofa, boho decor on the shelves and some candles.
This elegant and moody space shows off graphite grey walls, a navy sofa, brown leather chairsand sofa, a coffee table, a printed rug.
The airy living room features light grey walls as a backdrop, a navy sofa, a wooden coffee table with books, a gallery wall and a chic chair.
The vintage space is done with grey walls, a navy sofa, a gallery wall, a tiered coffee table and brass lamps for more chic.
The Scandinavian room is done monochromatic and infused with color with the help of a teal sofa and some greenery in a vase.
The small space is done with light blue walls and a navy accent with a built-in fireplace, grey seating furniture, a pendant lamp and lovely decor.
The welcoming space is done with navy walls, a black sofa, a reclaimed wood table, an arrangement of box shelves, a shabby chic TV unit and plants.
The modern room with dove grey walls, a grey rug and a basket, a navy sofa and dove grey loveseat and stool.
The Scandinavian living room with a navy accent wall, a grey sofa with monochromatic pillows, a printed rug, a coffee table, table and wall lamps.
The moody space done in navy completely, with a matching sofa, a grey sofa and a rug, a marble coffee table and a stool.
The little and cozy Scandinavian room with navy walls that are a nice backdrop for a grey sofa and colorful pillows, a gallery wall, a grey rug and a vintage fireplace.
The modern space with blue walls and cabinetry, a vintage fireplace with candles, grey seating furniture and a rug, a duo of coffee tables.
The serene and airy space is done with navy plaster walls, a grey blue low sofa, a matching pouf that is a table and blue flowers.
The Scandinavian room with navy walls, a hearth, a grey sofa, open shelves with stylish decor, a coffee table and some potted plants.
The vivacious space with navy walls, a bay window with shutters, a grey sofa with colorful pillows, an orange daybed, a tiered coffee table and a gallery wall.
Blue And Grey Living Rooms
If you gonna use pale blues, pastel blues and light greys, consider painting your walls in these shades, they are airy enough to be on the walls and want make your room look smaller. If you need a bold accent, rock a navy, midnight blue or cobalt blue wall, this is a timeless idea. An all-white space is also a good idea, and then you may add grey and blue with furniture and decor. You may find a lot of sofas of various looks in blue and grey, don’t choose matching chairs, prefer them in the second color to create a cohesive look. Keep supporting the color scheme with grey and blue ottomans, rugs, pillows, curtains and artwork and various accessories. Now infuse the room with items of other colors you wanna use and voila!
The Scandinavian space with navy grey walls, a grey chair and sofa, printed pillows, a rug and matching black and white tiles around the hearth.
The neutral living room done in a calming color palette of pale grey and blue, with a large sofa, a large rug, a stained table and a vintage poster.
The pretty and inviting space with pale blue walls, a dove grey sofa, a bold rug, coffee tables, books and decor.
The sophisticated contemporary room with blue walls, a low grey sofa, a pastel blue chair, a coffee table, a floor lamp and mirrors.
The elegant space is done with grey walls, a hearth with a mantel, a grey chair with a pillow, some chic decor and a candle lantern.
The beautiful living room is done with a grey rug, a pastel blue velvet sectional with pillows and a coffee table.
The lively room is done with light blue walls, a grey sofa and a purple daybed, a coffee table, a gallery wall and some plants.
The refined and airy living room with plaster walls, a light blue sofa and a matching rug, a grey chair, greenery and a gallery wall, a table with vases.
The elegant living room is styled with grey walls and a sofa, royal blue chairs, a blue and grey printed rug, a rich-stained coffee table and pale blue chairs.
The whimsical living room is styled with royal blue walls, a grey sofa and bold pillows, mid-century modern storage units and a gorgeous parquet floor.
These gorgeous royal blue walls create a calming backdrop, and a hearth adds coziness. Grey seating furniture, a marble table and a marble mantel complete the color scheme.
This lovely room is done with two blue walls, a grey sectional and a rug, a coffee table, a TV unit, a floor lamp and jute poufs.
This neutral room is infused with color using the bold teal sectional that makes a statement.
The neutral space shows off a grey sectional and navy pillows that match the poufs, a grey coffee table and a pale rug.