Weave other colors, like white, throughout the room to break up the black and gray hues.
Black and gray are classic, elegant colors. Creating a room that uses these colors as its primary theme is an investment -- these colors stand the test of time, unlike trendier of-the-moment color choices. If you're working with a smaller space, include a few secondary colors (shades of white, cream and light blue work well with black and gray) to break up your space. Add intense red and purple if you're working with a larger space and want to incorporate some bolder colors.
Paint
Incorporate your black and gray color with three walls of charcoal or pearl gray paint and a black accent wall. Painting the entire room black makes the room dark, and, unless the room is spacious with lots of natural light, it would not work properly. Another option is painting all walls charcoal and relying on other aspects of the room for weaving black into the space.
Furnishings
Cover your old headboard in foam and gray fabric. Invest in black furniture, including nightstands and a dresser. Paint your old dresser black if it is a lighter color, such as white. Refurbishing existing furniture cuts costs and provides you with extra funds for other items, like new textiles and art work. Cover accent chairs or a day bed in black or gray fabric. You can even consider using a patterned fabric with elements of black and gray, as well as your secondary colors. Look for small furniture pieces in chrome or with metal accents.
Art Work
Search for black and white magazine covers and frame them in heavy black or gray frames. Mount these on the walls. Frame textured wallpaper pieces and hang these above the bed in gallery-style set-up. A gallery-style art set-up is a selection of pictures, displayed in a collage style, above a bed or couch. Mastering the spacing of a gallery-style set-up is key; keep the space between each image consistent and avoid an unwanted messy look.
Textiles
Make your textiles, such as rugs, pillows and duvet covers, as well as throw blankets, a part of your black and gray theme. Search for patterns that incorporate black and gray, as well as solid pops of bold colors, such as red, and work them into your bedroom. Select a plain duvet cover if possible. This can make your bed a focal point, and your patterned pieces can work with the plain duvet cover.
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