11 Grey and White Bedroom Ideas for Muted and Neutral Spaces

Color is one of the most important aspects in transforming the mood and functionality of a space, especially in a bedroom. Out of all the spaces at home, the bedroom is the place for relaxation and sleep. Thus, the need for a calming atmosphere for them to rest after a long day of school or work. Grey and white are two of the top-notch colors for the bedroom’s color palette. They are colors indicating neutrality and balance to a space. More than just providing a soft color to radiate the morning sunshine, they are also the color that stray one to a peaceful sleep. With that being said, we have 11 grey and white bedroom ideas worth stealing to give you inspiration for your next bedroom remodel. 

1. Warm and Cool Tones

Grey is a relatively flat color to dominate the bedroom. Thus, the need to highlight the textures of all the elements. Starting with the textiles, we love how they combined different types of grey to layer the bed with. From the throw blanket, sheets, and pillowcases, grey was used in different hues making a warmer impact on the bed. As seen in the inspiration above, combining grey with white indicated a sense of contrast with the visual aesthetic of the space. Always remember to pay attention well to the bed and how it complements the rest of the room. The designer did a great job in choosing a symmetrical layout with the bedside table and desk lamps. It managed to create a sense of focus towards the bed. 

2. Rustic Haven

If you are not much of a fan of the dark side of grey, dominate the bedroom with white and accentuate with grey. As seen in the inspiration above, we love how white planks gave a sense of width to the walls. It draws more attention in acquiring sunshine in the morning. But at the same time, the grey sheets will warm you up even at the coldest of nights. The combination of the colors gave the room a sense of balance and neutrality to its visual aesthetic. It is important to make a decision on which color would dominate the bedroom. In this case, white was the dominant one. 

3. Cabin Crate

Cabin-like bedroom ideas are often dominated by wood. It may seem not to blend with grey but it works with white. As seen in the inspiration above, we love how the walls were painted with a cool grey hue. It dwells merely on the idea to look vibrant and airy for a bedroom. The wooden bedframe stood out from all the cool shades of grey. It gave warmth to the entire aesthetic of the space. Focusing on the bed, they layered thick and patterned bedding paired with patterned and plain pillowcases. Using grey and white for the bedroom allowed a fresh statement. It became a space anyone would love to wake up to or have a peaceful rest. There are not many colors dominating the space but the cool, warm, and neutral colors are managed alone. 

4. Muted Space

Whether it be in studio apartments or even spacious bedrooms, grey and white are a great combination to nail a modern space. Muted colors are not boring. In fact, their soft glow initiates a sense of rest from all the striking ones. This is an ideal option, especially if you are not up for striking colors. In this case, we love how warm and cool hues of grey were used complemented with clean white. The white drapes for the window treatment elaborated the vertical height of the bedroom. Drawing more attention to the bed area, the floral sheets added a chic character. Pastel pink, cool grey, and white made a great combination to dwell femininity in the bedroom’s look. 

5. Mixed Textures

White is a powerful color. It makes the bedroom look clean and light. It creates an airy atmosphere creating a well-ventilated scene for a resting space. When it comes to the modern bedroom interior, we focus on the clean edges. Apparently, in this case, the designer opted for softened edges. Using grey and white for the bedroom established a subtle finish. To make the bedroom look more serene, layering throw blankets and sheets created a cozy aesthetic. More than just keeping you warm even in the coldest of nights, they also manage to indicate character to the bedroom because of their variating texture. 

6. Glam Suite

In grey and white, you never miss a chance for a classic sophisticated look. They come in handy if you are up for a rounded-up space to rest or even to relax. In this case, they focused on drawing attention to the bed area. It is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The bed is recessed to the wall having room for bedside items. It may not come symmetrical but managed to show a sense of balance. We love how they used a warmer shade of grey for the sheets combined with a darker shade of brown. They even managed to put two additional benches located in front of the bed for additional seating and other bedside activities. On the side, there is a curved island sofa indicating a place for relaxation or even entertaining guests for hang-out nights and even casual movie nights. 

7. Light Note

Light greys and white hues make the most out of making the bedroom induce a light and airy atmosphere. If you are not a fan of the flatness of color, work your way with introducing textures. We love what they did with the accent wall. It indicates creases and uneven textures defining the character of the wall. The textiles used were variating in texture showing comfort in different ways possible. The bedroom works as both a sleeping space and working space. Thus, the need for a productive and relaxing atmosphere for one to use. The bed is dominating in white color but invested in fluffy and flaky textures. To work well with the bed, a throw blanket in deep grey shows a sense of balance to the white bed. 

8. Clean Edges

Sleek and clean edges are the characters often seen in a modern bedroom. Using the right colors can sharpen these edges and make a more enhanced variable for the space. By the looks of it, the bed design is floating. It gave away a lighter note for the bed space. Since it is dominated by white, it was highlighted throughout the bedroom. Instead of dealing with floor tiles or wood panels for the flooring, they opted for an area rug covering wall to wall. It warms up the feet during the cold nights It may be a little too high-maintenance but it works well as an acoustic material too. The bold matte grey walls softened the hardness of the walls. To add more color and character, they unified the material with wood. From the bedside table, side chair, and dresser, wood gave away the subtle Scandinavian character. 

9. Antiquated Space

Grey and white are not the colors often used for an antiquated bedroom space. They often use dark and bold colors to dominate the space. Apparently, it works well in a vintage bedroom design. It gives away that softened glow every bedroom needs. By the looks of the space, the four-poster bed draws attention to the cozy and comfortable bed. Layered with a thick comforter and an even thicker throw blanket made it an ideal place to rest and relax for a short while. They used wood unifying all the furniture in the bedroom. The walls were dominated by the color of soft cool grey acquiring natural light but in a managed way. Opposite the bed is an armchair in warm grey paired with a striking pattern for the throw pillow. The bedroom is more inviting to look at considering that it makes room for different activities apart from sleeping. 

10. Solid Mattes

Using grey and white is not just all about giving a light and airy atmosphere for a bedroom. In fact, they are the perfect pair for a more masculine vibe. The image above exhibits an industrial theme for both all the elements within the space. We love the choice of color dominating the walls. It is similar to having a clean concrete finish without air bubbles. Drawing attention to the bed, white managed to contrast the dark tone of grey for the walls. They layered shades of grey for the sheets and pillowcases. Throwing a single blue accentuated the bed. It indicated a sense of balance after all these warm tones of grey and white. 

11. Tropical Storm

White and grey have their own way of transforming a space into a calm space for rest and relaxation. In this case, white dominates the space. The acquired sunlight is more direct than using grey for the walls but it is a more sustainable choice to opt for considering how it induces a well-ventilated space. This bedroom design exhibits a more tropical note. It is enlightening to see how wood crafts and barks of wood indicated a sweet and calm aesthetic.