Grey and pink bedroom ideas - Ways to pull off this pairing in the boudoir
From cool silver tones to playful pink hues, style up your bedroom in grey and pink
Grey's silver serenity coupled with the comforting hug of pink is a match made in heaven. Grey and pink bedrooms are a popular choice that can create a stylish boudoir with a pop of colour.
Grey bedrooms are a popular choice, largely because of the colour's versatility which makes it a safe partner for a myriad of other shades. Pink is one such colour, with its warm tones balancing grey's cooler shades like a dream, and those wanting to bring the duo into the bedroom have an array of choices to make it work.
'Pastels are perfect to add a touch of colour to your bedroom', says Sophie Devonald, Designer at Crown Imperial. 'Choose complementary shades such as subtle greys and soft pinks to achieve an understated elegance.'
Choose pale grey tones for a relaxing effect
Pale grey, or 'greige' is a classy alternative neutral to white, and perfect for the bedroom. It is a soft shade that can balance a room whilst creating a soothing and relaxing atmosphere.
Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown agrees. 'I think that pale grey has definitely become the new favourite neutral – it’s modern, smart and goes with any other colour.' Once you've chosen the grey paint, complement the silvery tones with dusky pink accessories, and rose gold for an elegant look.
Play around with pink and grey bedding
The bed is often the focal point of the bedroom, so it's a great place to start creating your chosen colour scheme.
'A pink sheet and cushions combined with a grey duvet and pillows is a great way to incorporate a bold pink hue without being overbearing', says Emily Chance, Marketing Manager at Harris Brushes. Or, try the reverse and complement a pink duvet with a graphite grey throw and cushions.
Use accessories to bring out pink hues
Select bedroom accessories in matching shades of pink so that they complement each other and tie in with the colour scheme.
Photo frames, vases and other ornamental pieces are a safe way to bring a brighter pop of pink into the bedroom, because their smaller size means it won't become too loud or garish. Or try rose pink lamp shades and mirror frames as a more subtle way of bringing warm hues into a grey bedroom.
Add pink wall panelling to a grey backdrop
Rather than diving straight into pink bedrooms, pink wall panels will contrast elegantly against a grey-painted wall. They will look lovely either behind the bed or to make a statement on an unused wall. Wall panelling adds a classy touch to your space, and can bring a new feature into the bedroom that is more understated and simple.
Sophie Devonald, Designer at Crown Imperial, says 'a pink focal point can bring warmth to a grey bedroom scheme, and painted wall panelling is a great way to do this. The panels can create a nice boutique hotel vibe.'
Combine grey and pink floral prints
'Floral prints are the perfect way to make a bold statement and inject some vibrancy and elegance into a room', says Emily Chance at Harris Brushes. Adding a floral pattern in a muted grey and pink colour palette is a classy way to bring this trend into the bedroom.
This can be done subtly with framed prints or cushions, or with larger decor pieces like bedspreads and curtains.
Contrast baby pink with slate grey furnishings
Pale pink is a great colour for bedroom walls, and means you can incorporate darker shades of grey into the room through your furnishings.
'Painting walls with a lighter pink can help maximise your natural light, and allow grey photo frames or detailing to really make an impact', says Emily Chance from Harris Brushes. Slate grey or even the darker graphite shade can complement baby pink perfectly, for example through a fluffy rug or throw.
Use wallpaper to create a feature wall
Bedroom wallpapers are a failsafe way to create a beautiful feature wall, and the combination of grey and pink will already have been selected for you.
Wallpaper looks fabulous behind the bed as it's a natural focal point in the room, or behind other large furniture such as a vanity unit. Choose decor picks out the grey and pink tones of your chosen print.
A soft greige carpet will tie everything in together
The bedroom floor is an ideal space for you to solidify your colour palette, so opt for a warm grey shade to complement your pink furnishings and accessories.
The softness of greige is perfect for the bedroom because of its neutral, calming qualities, and it's safer to go a little lighter with your bedroom carpet than you would for the living room for example, where it's more likely to pick up dirt. The bedroom is your personal sanctuary, so a lighter shade of carpet can reflect that.
Add a pink dressing table for a touch of glamour
A pink dressing table makes a wonderful addition to the bedroom, and can bring a fun yet classy element when done right.
If you're already fixed with a dressing table you love, painting over it in a beautiful rose colour would look stunning against a grey backdrop. It would brighten up the bedroom and serve as an eye-catching furniture centrepiece. Complete the look with a dressing table mirror and your bedroom will look more fabulous than ever.
Do grey and pink go well together in a bedroom?
A crushed velvet armchair in grey could be the perfect complement to a pink dressing table or wardrobe. The deep hues of grey's darker shades are perfect for pulling off the luxurious, inviting look crushed velvet strives for.
Softer pink hues will balance this out, creating an elegant bedroom.
From cool silver tones to playful pink hues, style up your bedroom in grey and pink