Grey dining room ideas

How many shades of grey?

Whether you fancy dark tones or something soft and subtle, there are countless grey shades to keep you pondering in the paint aisle.

The only thing you need to think about is what kind of atmosphere you’d like to create.

Deeper tones, like charcoal, will add warmth and cosiness to a room, perfect for intimate dining.

Whereas greys on the lighter side create a soothing and calming environment for a relaxed feel.

If a grey wall feels a bit plain, and some interest with some grey textured wallpaper or a panelled wall. 

Break up grey walls with wall art, mirrors and clocks and layer up your greys to add depth by using a different shade of grey for curtains, chair covers and accessories.

Grey furniture and furnishings

If you’re against using grey in your décor, you can always add the trend colour through your furniture and furnishings.

A grey dining set offers a modern alternative to traditional wooden furniture and compliments countless backdrops.

From pale shades of whites and creams to warming shades of sage green and deep navy blue. 

Add some upholstered grey chairs and coordinating curtains to keep the theme flowing seamlessly through the room.

Go rustic with wood

As well as being a brilliant backdrop for bright colours, pairing grey with wooden elements adds warmth to a space, creating a relaxed atmosphere, reminiscent of a trendy bistro or rural pub.

Consider some hardwearing, super stylish wooden flooring, and look at wooden table and chair sets for traditional dining.

Choose pieces with straight lines for a clean look. Tables with industrial style legs or black elements to give a modern edge.

Go glam with metallics

Weaving metallic touches, like gold, copper, bronze and silver through your décor will add a touch of opulence to a grey room and give it a hint of luxury. 

Look for accessories with reflective details - a silver framed mirror, photo frames with gold edges or a skeleton clock with metal features will provide a striking contrast against a dark grey wall.

Soft furnishings with shimmering elements will give the room a luxe look and a feeling of extravagance.

Some silver curtains will look stunning hanging in the windows or add some shiny cushions to your sofa.

A fantastic metallic rug with distressed details will add a modern focal point in the room.

You could even incorporate metallic features through your furniture. Choose a dining set with gold or chrome legs for a spectacular centrepiece in your grey dining room.

Green and grey dining room

If an all grey room feels a little… grey, pair it with an accent colour! Green is a fantastic shade to share a space with grey, as it is such a versatile shade - offering a myriad of tones to create a warm and inviting dining space.

Choose a pale hue like mint green to add a fresh and airy feel to the space – ideal if you just want a hint of colour or if you have a smaller dining room.

Olive and sage tones are a perfect balance as they are warm without being too dark and create a beautiful backdrop that perfectly complements grey furniture.

Or add some drama with dark forest or emerald shades. There are lots of ways to add green touches without adding it to the walls. Some green accessories and soft furnishings like curtains, cushions and rugs will lift a grey room and add vibrancy.

Houseplants are also an incredibly easy way to inject some greenery into a room, and will give it a cosy, homely feel.

Make it modern

For modern grey dining room ideas, go down the light and airy, minimalist route with pale grey or white walls.

A glass topped table and beautifully upholstered grey chairs will give the room an elegant and expensive look, paired with grey or silver curtains and simple lighting for a clean, fuss-free aesthetic.

A few metallic or abstract designs will keep it looking contemporary.

Add some pops of colour

If a grey room feels a little safe, add some vibrancy with some splashes of bold colours to bring the room to life.

Add some sunny spells with mustard yellow or daring dashes of vivacious pink for a big impact.

Use wall art and accessories to sneak in colour or jazz up your dining setting with some bold chairs or standout rug.

Our Montero dining chairs in Mustard yellow look spectacular against a grey backdrop.

Discover more ways to add a pop of colour to your home here.

Pair grey with pretty pastels

Gentle hues give your room an air of calm and tranquillity - the perfect setting for relaxed yet sophisticated dining.

Give your room a soft glow with hints of blush pink, delicate blues and faints of green or yellow for a dreamy, romantic look.

Break up grey walls with pretty prints in pastel shades, creating a charming contrast or add light coloured curtains and coordinating rug to brighten the space.

For slightly more prominence, add a couple of pastel coloured chairs to your dining table too add some playfulness to your dining set.

Find your dream pastel coloured sofa here.