Are you looking to make a statement in your home by adding a bold color? Navy blue and grey is a great choice when re decorating your home. When designed the right way, bedrooms with the color navy blue and grey can be both masculine and feminine.
If you are looking for colors that are going to work in all sized spaces, all levels of natural light, cool toned grays and blues are the way to go. It makes any room feel elegant and welcoming.
Does grey and blue go together in bedroom?
Before we get into great ideas for your navy and grey bedroom, let’s answer the biggest question first, do blue and grey go together in the bedroom? Yes, of course! Blue and grey are two popular colors for a bedroom because they complement each other nicely.
The key to making grey and blue working together in your bedroom is by picking a contrasting color that also works with these colors. A popular contrasting color with blue and grey is yellow. Or, if you are looking for a way to add some more touches of femininity to a more masculine color, try adding pops of blush pink.
20 ways to design your grey and navy blue bedroom
Now that we have determined that navy blue is a great color to use in grey bedrooms considering using these ideas to re decorate your bedroom for a beautiful, relaxing space.
1. Navy blue accent wall.
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Adding a navy blue accent wall to your bedroom is a great way to make a feature wall and a big statement in your bedroom. Typically, the best wall to paint an accent color would be the wall behind your bed. The other 3 walls you will want to paint a light grey color to make the dark navy blue wall stand out.
When adding a focal wall in your bedroom keep in mind what color furniture you have on your focal wall. The best way to really make that wall pop is by adding lighter colored furniture. Consider adding a modern design with trim work on your accent wall for a nice touch.
2. Navy blue credenza
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When re decorating your bedroom using the colors navy blue and grey you can really tie everything together with a navy blue credenza opposite of your bed. Some homeowners use this to disguise television cable box equipment while others will use it to store extra blankets, pillows, etc. This is a great way to tie in your blue accent color throughout the room without making the blue feel too over powering.
3. Blue reading chairs
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If your bedroom has the extra space, adding in some navy blue reading chairs will really help bring a pop of navy color to your bedroom. These chairs not only add a great design aspect to your bedroom by making it feel cozier and more welcoming. But it will also add a comfortable place to sit down and read a book in the mornings or a convenient place to sit down while putting on your shoes.
4. Navy blue door
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When re decorating your home bedroom and trying to incorporate touches of blue to your room, adding a pop of color to your due is a great design feature. This could be either a bathroom door or a closet door. Having a pop of color mixed with a unique design can really add a great statement piece to your room while also being functional.
5. Artwork
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When decorating a bedroom and making a statement with a feature wall, it is always a good idea to use coordinating and complimentary colors to tie everything together. Consider using a piece of artwork on a wall near your navy blue accent wall to help tie in your grays and blues.
A complimentary color is a color that is opposite on the color wheel. By adding pops of yellow or orange to your room will really had a great design feature. Adding a pop of yellow in this piece of art will complement the blues and grays nicely and tie everything together.
6. Throw pillows
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Who doesn’t love a great throw pillow? They come in all shapes and sizes and can be mixed and matched with different patterns and colors to compliment a space. Consider using a complimentary color, like yellow or blush pink, to make a stylish statement on your bed.
Throw pillows come in all shapes or sizes, but consider using 3 – 5 pillows in front of your regular sleeping pillows. 2-4 large pillows and a small lumbar pillow in front can make a bed look beautifully made.
7. White or light gray comforter
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A white or light grey comforter is the perfect way to dress up your bed in a grey and navy blue bedroom. The bright white comforter pops nicely against your accents of grey and blue. If you have a navy blue accent wall behind your bed, both a white or grey comforter will accent the space perfectly.
8. Plants and other greenery
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Plants, flowers, and other greenery is a great way to bring warmth to a space like a grey and navy blue bedroom. Grey and navy blue bedrooms bring a lot of cool undertones. By bringing in flowers, plants or other greenery (either faux or real) it can really soften your space that is otherwise overpowered with cool colors.
9. Nightstands
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Using nightstands or side tables next to your bed is the perfect way to accent your grey and navy blue bedroom. If you have a navy blue accent wall, consider adding a light gray night stand to accent the pop of color. A clean nightstand is also the perfect way to add style to your room with small accents such as plants, books, and or photo frames.
10. Photo frames
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Who doesn’t love to show off their favorite photos? Find photo frames that can bring elegance or character to your grey and navy blue bedroom. Looking for an accent to bring in some feminine vibes? Consider a photo frame that has a touch of pink, or even a soft gold.
Both of these colors really compliment navy blue and grey and will do a great job of showing off your favorite photos. For the best look place smaller photo frames on your nightstands or credenza and larger photo frames on the walls.
11. Window treatments
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Window treatments are not only practical but they are also can really elevate a space. Consider the use of window treatments in your navy blue and grey bedroom for both function and appearance. If you have grey bedroom walls the use of a navy blue window treatment will be the perfect touch of design. Not only will it look beautiful, but the darker color on the window treatments will help block out light in the mornings, giving you a relaxing room to get more sleep in.
12. Bed frames
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Your bed and bed frame are the focal point of your bedroom. Bed frames don’t have to only serve purpose, but they can also be appealing to the eye. When picking a bed frame for your bedroom, think of something that will make a statement and compliment your other choices. For example, if you have a navy blue accent wall behind your bed, you will want to go with a wood tone bed frame or a lighter gray tufted bed frame.
13. Area Rugs
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Area rugs in a bedroom are the perfect way of adding style and comfort to your bedroom. Navy blue and grey bedrooms can be designed with many different area rugs. Even if you have carpet in your bedroom, an area rug is the perfect way to add a pop of color and design to your bedroom.
14. Puffs or ottomans
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If you are designing a navy blue and grey bedroom for a small child or teenager, a puff or ottoman in the perfect accent piece to add to your room. Puffs and ottomans come in all shapes and sizes. Find the perfect size for your space and use it as a way to add a pop of color to your space.
15. Bench
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When you add a bench in your bedroom it is the perfect spot to sit comfortably while doing your daily tasks. It makes things like pulling up your socks, putting your shoes on, or even sitting comfortably while buttoning up your shirt. You can easily style your bedroom bench with throw pillows or a throw blanket to add style to an already functional piece.
16. Throw Blanket
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Going back to complimentary colors in a navy blue and a grey bedroom, a throw blanket is the perfect way to add a touch of comfort as well as a pop of color. You will love having an extra blanket in your bedroom to use during a mid-afternoon nap or to curl up with while reading a book in your sitting chair.
17. Vases
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Because greenery is so important in bring warmth and color to your bedroom, use a vase to elevate the greenery you are displaying. Vases can be used to display pops of color with flowers, or use the vase as your pop of color to display simple greenery.
If placing a vase on a grey wall try using a navy blue vase. If placing your vase on a navy blue wall try using a light grey vase with yellow flowers. Additionally, you could use a soft pink vase to add a feminine touch with greenery.
18. Lighting (Chandelier or Table lamps)
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Lighting can plan an important role in a bedroom. When designing your navy blue and grey bedroom consider soft lighting to keep you calm and relaxed. The best way to create soothing lighting is with either a chandelier or table lamps. Keep in mind the colors you use in your chandelier or table lamps. With a grey and navy blue room a soft gold or white lamp will complement the rest of the room the best.
19. Samsung Frame TV
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Speaking of function and beauty going hand and hand. A big debate amongst designers and homeowners alike is if you have a TV in your bedroom or not. Televisions in bedrooms can be convenient as a good way to unwind from a long day and watch one of your favorite shows while lying in bed.
Samsungs Frame TV offer the function of a television, but is disguised as a piece of art. Hang this Frame TV above your credenza opposite of your bed frame and make it another statement piece in your grey and navy blue bedroom. Who knew a TV could be so beautiful?
20. Mirrors
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Are you someone who prefers not to have a television in their bedroom? Try adding a mirror to accent your space instead. Adding a mirror above your dresser or credenza not only serves function while getting ready for the day, it can also be a statement piece in your room. Try using a complimentary color like a soft gold or rose gold for your mirror frame to really accent your navy blue and grey bedroom.
Is navy a good color for a bedroom?
Navy is an excellent choice for your bedroom. Navy blue is a very universal color that can be used in several different bedrooms. Do you have a young child that wants to add blue to their room? Navy blue is an excellent choice and can be playful but sophisticated. Or, if you are looking for a way to make a romantic master bedroom, navy blue can read relaxing and romantic. Navy blue is very versatile and one of the best choices for a bedroom.
Does navy go with grey bedroom?
Grey bedrooms are becoming increasingly popular among some of the best interior designers. The cool, calming color of grey is a great color to paint your bedroom walls when you want a place to unwind at night. Because navy blue has a lot of the same undertones as grey walls it makes the perfect accent within a bedroom. You can either use navy blue on one wall, or just touches of navy blue in accents throughout the room. This leads us to the next question.
How can I decorate my bedroom with navy blue?
There are several ways you can decorate your bedroom with navy blue. It is a great multi use color. Interior designers are using this color more often than not as either a small accent color within a room or a way to make a large statement. When decorating with navy blue the main thing you want to consider is what kind of feel do you want in your bedroom. If you are looking for a masculine color, try adding a touch of pink as a complimentary color to soften the space.
