Finishing materials
Wallpaper
Wallpaper is the most affordable material for finishing walls, it hides uneven surfaces and slight cracks. Wallpaper can be plain, with a floral or other pattern of a contrasting color, liquid with gold threads and the addition of shiny crumbs. According to density, they can be paper, vinyl and non-woven. If the walls are not smooth enough, you can use glass wallpaper for painting and create your own design.
The photo shows the interior of the living room with non-woven wallpaper with decor that matches the curtains and textiles.
Photo wallpaper
Photo wallpaper in the interior on an accent wall in gray will suit with an image of a pencil sketch, photograph, city, monochrome drawing.
Brick
A brick wall is suitable for a loft style and a kitchen apron. It can be painted or have a natural gray color. It is better to limit yourself to finishing one wall with brick and combine it with colored or white wallpaper.
Painting
Painting is suitable for flat walls of the kitchen, living room, bathroom and hallway. Latex, silicone, acrylic and modern eco-paints are suitable for the apartment.
The photo shows a monochromatic interior with painted walls, white paintings and trims, corner decorative lighting adds brightness.
Tiles
It is used to decorate walls and floors in the bathroom and kitchen, sometimes with classic decor, frieze, like a puzzle pattern, mosaic.
Laminate
For additional soundproofing and unusual wall decor, laminate is used, which is an independent finish and is attached with liquid nails, clamps or lathing.
Plaster
To add texture to the walls, plaster is used, which does not absorb odors, is a durable material and effectively hides surface roughness. Suitable for art deco, minimalism, hi-tech interiors.
Decorative stone
Used for kitchen and hallway interiors, living room decoration, or to create panels. Lighter than natural stone and easy to attach to the wall.
The photo shows a living room interior with an accent dark wall made of decorative slate and light plain wallpaper. Stone and fireplace are harmoniously combined in a modern style.
Wall panels
Chipboard, MDF are resistant to moisture (if waxed), can withstand the load of shelves, gray PVC panels have a long service life and are fire resistant.
Photos for the interior of rooms
Kitchen
Gray walls are the background for any set. A white kitchen with a black dining table or countertop looks classically attractive. The interior can be diluted with any colors, decorate the wall with paintings, hanging plates and photo wallpaper.
Bedroom
Will look good with light gray walls, pink or pale blue textiles, white door. Furniture should be lighter or darker than the walls, so that it does not merge into one gray tone.
The photo shows a bedroom interior with plain walls and floral wallpaper border, which is separated by molding. Dark shades are complemented by milky colors of textiles and furniture.
Living room
A living room in any style with gray walls will look successful. Dark gray walls should be combined with a white ceiling and light floor. Combines with green, scarlet, beige, white companion color for decorative items and textiles. The main role is played by curtains, which should be lighter or brighter than the walls.
Bathroom
A bathroom with gray walls should be well lit and combined with a white installation, shower, and a lighter floor.
The photo shows a modern bathroom interior with rectangular gray tiles.
Children’s room
The children’s room combines gray walls well with yellow, red, pale pink, orange or light green decor. Striped paper wallpaper will work well with white furniture and a colored rug.
Hallway
A hallway in gray is a practical option; MDF or PVC panels, stone finishing, vinyl wallpaper, and plaster will do. Doors can be light or dark brown.
The photo on the right shows the interior of the hallway with striped wallpaper on the walls and a white and gray floor with decorative ornamental tiles. White ceiling and mirror make the hallway brighter.
Choosing a style
Loft
Loft as a casual and practical style combines brick, wooden floor and plastered gray wall, which can be plain or with a large pattern. Gray walls are combined with the same large sofa or bed, gray table. Combines in loft style with white, red, turquoise and yellow.
Scandinavian style
The style emphasizes practicality, careful attitude to objects and a penchant for natural finishing materials (wallpaper, laminate, plaster). A light gray shade that combines with pastel colors is suitable. The furniture is selected as practical as possible in white, gray, beige colors.
Modern style
Modern style is most often performed in gray walls, which are complemented by paintings, mirrors, framed photographs. Monochrome, striped decor, and clear lines are welcome. Curtains are selected Roman or long from practical mixed fabric.
Classic
Classic in a gray interior does not look boring, the walls are complemented by molding, these can be tapestries, silk-screen printing, gold monograms, white flowers and patterns. The walls will become the background for wooden furniture, a light sofa, emerald curtains, a golden lambrequin. Portraits, landscapes, wall chandeliers serve as decor.
Floor color
Light floor
The light floor with gray walls looks organic, the floor dilutes the dark undertone of gray. Painted board, light laminate, light wood parquet board will do. If the walls are dark, the floor can be golden.
The photo shows the interior of an office with light parquet and gray walls, which looks bright due to the wide window and practical Roman blinds.
Dark floor
It can be the color of bog oak or wenge, painted in dark blue paint, porcelain tiles are suitable for the kitchen and bathroom, and laminate for the bedroom and living room.
Bright floor
Bright floor made of tiles or sectional painted boards, single-color laminate will suit a gray interior. A carpet or rug will also add brightness.
Matching the walls
A floor that matches the walls will create a borderless transition effect and blend into one color scheme.
Ceiling color
Light ceiling
Used more often than others, decorated with molding, stucco, white plaster, paint, stretch ceiling are used for finishing.
The photo shows a modern interior with a white flat ceiling that echoes the wooden white panels, making the dining room bright, despite the dark floor and black table.
Dark color
Suitable for a spacious room and high ceilings, since dark will make it visually lower.
Bright
Can be created in a monochromatic or gray and white interior using wallpaper, panels, paint, stretch ceiling.
To match the walls
The ceiling will be an extension of the walls and can be decorated with stucco.
Combination of gray walls and doors
It is recommended not to match the doors to the color of the walls, the interior should have a contrast, the door frames can act as a color frame for the door or match it.
- Light gray and white doors will suit dark gray walls.
- Black and white doors will suit light gray walls.
In the photo, white glass doors in a classic apartment interior match the wooden floor, tiled floor and gray wallpaper with a geometric pattern.
Furniture color
The color of the furniture can be of different saturation, all bright shades of red, green, orange and turquoise will do.
Cold blue and blue are best used as the color poufs, small chairs. A gray sofa and bed will fit into a gray interior in addition to bright pillows.
The photo shows a gray sofa in a modern living room interior with dark gray curtains and walls, the gloss of the painting and daylight fill the room with freshness.
It is better to choose a chest of drawers, a wardrobe and shelves of the same shade. White, mint, light gray, black, wenge will suit the interior.
Choosing curtains
When choosing curtains, it is important to consider the naturalness of the composition (linen, cotton), synthetic additives and the tendency of the material to fade. In length, they can be short classic, Roman, Austrian, roller, long.
The color is selected based on the shade of the walls and the pattern. Cool shades, pale pink, lemon, lilac are suitable for a light tone. White translucent fabrics, bright tones of red, yellow are suitable for a dark tone. A neutral option would be beige curtains with a gray pattern.
Gray wall decor
Stone inserts, fabric panels, photos, 3D wallpaper, mirrors, bright flags and pom-poms in the nursery, sconces, portraits in the living room, paintings and reproductions in the bedroom are used for decor.
The photo shows the interior of the living room with wall decor: colored abstraction, shelves with souvenirs that make the walls brighter and remove monotony.
If the walls are plain, you can use 2 types of decor, if it is wallpaper with decor, then it is better to refuse additional accessories.
Combination with other colors
Gray and white
Combined more often than others in modern interiors, white adds space, suitable as a color of stripes.
The photo shows a gray and white interior of a modern bedroom with colored accents and white translucent curtains.
Gray and beige
Suitable for a bedroom and living room, can be combined in patterns.
Gray-blue
Cools the room, suitable for a bedroom, a classic hall, a boy’s bedroom.
Gray-brown
Looks strict and stylish, the shades complement each other.
Yellow-gray
Gives a combination of energy and tranquility, suitable for a child’s room and kitchen.
The photo shows the kitchen-dining room interior in gray tones with yellow accents on the wall in the form of stripes and yellow chairs.
Gray-green
Calms and sets you up for relaxation at the same time.
Gray-pink
Often used in modern style, decorates children’s rooms and bedrooms.
Gray-blue
Suitable for Scandinavian and marine styles, used in hot rooms together with white or blue curtains.
The photo shows a modern living room interior with gray, white and blue patterned wallpaper.
Red and gray
Fills the interior with energy, red is an accent.
Gray-violet
Gives a magical combination, balanced by calmness.
Gray-lilac
Suitable for a nursery and a bedroom, lilac reveals itself against a gray background.
Gray-turquoise
Used in the Provence or marine style.
Orange-gray
It goes well, can be complemented with white in the interior of the hallway or kitchen.
Gray walls are a universal finishing option that will be appropriate in any interior and will match all colors. A light or dark shade will decorate a classic or modern style apartment.
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