While Young says: 'There are so many shades of grey that you can never get tired of them all. Those looking to make a bigger impact should take consider looking at our large-patterned and graphic grey wallpapers.' 'For those who like the bright Nordic style, for example, you can choose a simple grey wallpaper with a linen effect or a powdery chalk surface.

If, on the other hand, you opt for a light grey wallpaper in a cooler shade, you can achieve a more sophisticated feel in the room.' 'A warm, dark grey wallpaper feels both cozy and a little bold. 'If you choose a warm shade of grey, you can create a calm, homely feel,' says Amanda Nordblad, wallpaper designer at Borastapeter. 'Order lots of samples of fabric, paint and wallpaper and have a look at which combinations layer the best, giving you that feeling of ‘wow’ factor.' says Wil Law, partner and home design stylist at John Lewis & Partners. While it can be expensive and time-consuming to install the real deal, a wood effect wallpaper makes for an equally visually-effective alternative that you won't feel guilty for replacing, should you tire of the trend.įind the Natural Sahara Wallpaper at Debenhams and hang vertically or horizontally depending on whether you want to add height or width to a grey and white living room space. Synonymous with Nordic summer houses, white washed or grey toned, wood paneling is a stylish option for the walls of a stylish, minimalist-inspired space. Fake an antique mirror look with reflective paper You can bring out the underlying color with the furnishings in your space, whether that be cushions, rugs, wall art, fabrics or furniture.' 7. 'These shades work because they essentially look grey but just have a little extra depth. Blue-grey and grey-green are well established shades for home decor, but recent years have seen a big growth in grey-mauve or grey-purple as a trend.' 'So if you like the neutrality of grey, but are tempted to bring in a little color, you can absolutely have the best of both worlds. 'Grey is unique in that it can blend with any color to create something completely new,' says Young. With gently shimmering lines in the background, this dreamy bedroom wallpaper is sure to provide the most gentle interest as your eyes become heavier and you drift off to sleep.

The perfect backdrop for pared-back grey bedrooms, this Asian-inspired, Japandi-style, Bamboo Garden wallpaper by Borastapeter in a muted grey-green combines a naturalistic color palette with a delicate pattern of leaf prints.

Gray and black background wallpaper