1. WARM UP A GRAY COUCH WITH RICH NEUTRALS
Gray may sit on the cooler side of the color wheel but that needn't mean you can pair it with warmer shades. In fact, if you are after a cozy and welcoming neutral living room creating a tonal effect with layers of whites, creams, grays and even browns works beautifully.
2. ADD DRAMA WITH BLACK WALLS
One way to inject masses of sophisticated drama into a silvery grey sofa is to paint the walls black. It's exactly what Suzanne Hall, Vice President of Design at Utah-based Alice Lane Interior Design did with this chic library space.
3. ENERGISE A GRAY COUCH WITH BRIGHT BLUE
Vibrant blue pairs incredibly well with a gray couch as shown in this colorful living room by Texas-based interior designer Kim Armstrong.
4. ADD GLAMOR TO A MID GRAY COUCH WITH JEWEL TONES
We’ve long admired the power of jewel-like shades to elevate an interior – and a gray couch is no different. So, it’s time to harness the opulence of ruby, emerald and sapphire and transform your gray couch from ordinary to extraordinary.
5 USE WHITE TO FRESHEN UP A GRAY COUCH
Blending timeless elements with Scandinavian decor and mid-century influences, the centerpiece of this loft apartment in Chelsea, New York is the vintage couch, which has been thoughtfully reupholstered in warm gray velvet.
6. ACCENT A GRAY COUCH WITH RED
Pairing red with a gray couch, might be an unexpected color choice, but the design experts are all for it. Indeed, the fiery and spirited tones of Farrow & Ball’s flame red Bamboozle paint brings joy and warmth to the light gray seating.
7. LIFT A GRAY COUCH WITH HOT PINK AND ORANGE
Gray couches provide a classic blank canvas for every decorating scheme, whether you prefer antiques and busy pattern or a slick, minimalist decor. And that includes shades from every part of the color wheel, including vibrant hues and pastel pops.