Grey and yellow are one of the most popular combos for various types of décor because it’s refreshing, vivid and matches various décor styles. This combo looks great for all kinds of spaces, from kitchens to bedrooms, and today I’d like to have a look how to rock these colors in a living room.
Living rooms in grey and yellow are very lively, refreshing and raise the mood because yellow reminds of the spring and summer, which is especially necessary in cold seasons when we lack sunlight. You can vary different shades of grey and different shades of yellow to achieve the effect you want. Choose subtle shades like dove grey or pale yellow for a calm and peaceful interior, and charcoal grey and neon yellow for daring bold interiors.
Try Different Shades Of Grey
Decorating with grey is a clear thing as this color is good for everything: walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, upholstery and accessories, just vary the shades to get what you like. If you want something airy and neutral, choose dove grey, if not – charcoal grey is right what you need. Black will also look good and contrasting with grey and yellow; if you want a lighter look and airy feel, add white or cream.
dove grey wall contrasts with sunny yellow curtains and an artwork, the room is infused with cream color for a lighter look
elegant mix of charcoal grey and bold yellow furniture, artworks and accessories
modern dove grey living room infused with bold yellow details looks refreshing
gunmetal grey contrasts with yellow frames, a rug and a stool
rather dark grey wall and a side table, sunny yellow armchair, artworks and a printed chair
airy living room with grey and yellow details looks very cheerful, and yellowish wooden floors add a sunny touch
grey and yellow floral wallpaper, a grey fireplace panel and a yellow chair and pillows
modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow pillows, a table, an artwork and dark floors
How To Infuse Your Décor With Yellow
As for yellow, this color is more difficult to use it right and not to get a tasteless result or not to make your living room too bold. If you already have a gray living room, you can add just some yellow accents that can be changed for other when you are tired of them: a console table, a couple of frames, a mantel, pillows and throws. You can also add some bold yellow artworks and stools or ottomans to enliven the room.
You can choose various shades of yellow to achieve various effects and create different ambiences. If you aren’t sure about bright shades, choose pale yellow, and it’ll look totally neutral. Bold yellow looks cool and contrasting with very light or very dark grey, and neon yellow, too. If you love sunlight and want a lot of yellow, make the whole room yellow and then just infuse it with grey as you wish.
Use textiles, artworks, simple furniture like chairs, stools, tables and lamps to accentuate the space because it’s the easiest and the most budget-friendly way.
grey in various shades, black and cream are enlivened with a sunny bold leather ottoman
charcoal grey sofa and chair, yellow pillows and art pieces
a distressed yellow onsole table will stand out in a grey living room
a grey gallery wall bold yellow frames
a minimal living room in grey and black can be spruced up with a yellow throw and a pillow
to make a simple light grey living room pop, just paint a mantel in bold yellow
refined living room in grey shades looks bolder with yellow chairs and a painting
grey stone accent wall, a dove grey sofa and yellow textiles
dark grey sofa, dove grey curtains, yellow textiles and a vase
choose a calm yellow shade if you aren't ready to rock super bold colors
a charcoal couch and a bold yellow pillow look very contrasting
a light grey sofa with a bright yellow chair in the same style
daring sunny yellow living room with a couple of calming grey touches
make an accent in a grey room using yellow cushions, lamps and flowers
neon yellow touches are ideal to raise your mood and remind of the summer
Now have a look at some ideas to mix and match these colors and their different shades, most of such projects are easily DIYable, and they won’t require much money or time.
cream, grey and yellow frames on a light grey wall
grey and yellow distressed mason jars as vases can be an easy DIY project
grey and yellow rug can help you rock these colors in a living room
semi sheer curtain panel comes in two different ombre patterns and looks very eye-catching
yellow and grey chevron printed curtains create a mood
yellow and grey mix and match pillows are a cheap way to rock these colors