Gray Living Room Decorating Ideas

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12 Ways to Perfect a Gray Living Room Design Scheme

Inspiring decor ideas for a classic neutral.

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Let's face it: Gray might not be the first choice that comes to mind when picking a color for your living room. However, the timeless hue can work well with a range of styles and add personality to an interior that's void of character. Click through these 12 stylish gray living room ideas that will inspire you to experiment with this classic shade in your own space.

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Global-Inspired

This living room features a bohemian flair, thanks to gray walls, a kilim-covered sofa, and patterned throw pillows.

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Picture Perfect

Gray walls add character to this light-filled living room arrangement, featuring a leather chesterfield sofa and a well-styled bookcase.

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Soothing Gray

Walls in a soft shade of gray and pops of light blue allow for natural light to pour into this elegant living room design.

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Festive Look

This living room proves that gray walls are the perfect choice to set the foundation for a Christmas set-up.

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Statement Triptych

New York-based home stager Cheryl Eisen chose gray walls as the backdrop for a striking triptych, which she says can "instantly up any room's wow factor."

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Striking Charcoal

Charcoal-colored walls paired with framed art within the fireplace serve as a focal point in this inviting living room.

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Soft Gray

Soft gray walls, along with black armchairs for contrast, play up this living room's sophisticated flair.

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Paneled Walls

In this Christmas-ready living room, gray and white paneled walls add to its welcoming atmosphere and act as an understated backdrop to the personality-packed holiday decor.

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Gray with Yellow Accents

Gray walls and carpeting balance pops of yellow in this charming living room.

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Neutral Mix

A neutral palette, including shades of gray, enhance this living room's cozy, layered look, which was crafted by interior designer Jennifer Wagner Schmidt.

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Calming Grays

Gray and touches of blue and beige unite in this elevated living room.

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Preppy Touches

This preppy Georgia log cabin is enveloped in classic shades of gray, black, and green. Gingham curtains and plaid pillows pull the look together.

Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor, Good Housekeeping Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers decorating ideas, home tours, gift guides and more.

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