What Color Flooring Goes With Gray Walls? Here are Some Design Ideas

When it comes to neutrals, grey has been the trending color for the past so many years. The color that was once ‘grey and gloomy’, related to dullness and melancholy; has become designers favorite when it comes to designing.

Grey walls are very popular in interior design. Professionals opt for grey walls while designing spaces, whether it is an office or a living room.

This is mainly because of its versatility and the ease with which it blends with the surroundings.

To bring the best out of grey walls, it is important to pair it up with the right flooring and furniture.

Flooring is very important; it is easy to redo or repaint walls but the flooring once installed cannot be replaced easily.

Therefore, selecting the right type of floor with the right color, to match your walls is very important.

Along with walls and floor, we also need to keep in mind, how the furniture and accessories would blend in.

Since grey has many shades and tones, it would create the ideal backdrop with plenty of flooring options.

Over here, we are going to throw some light on the different color flooring choices that would go perfectly with grey walls in your space.

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There are two things we need to consider before going ahead. Firstly, grey is classified into two categories; warm grey and cool grey.

This definitely affects the flooring choice, therefore you can stick to one tone; for example: warm grey walls with a warm floor, or else mix and match the warm and cool tones.

Secondly, flooring has plenty of options ranging from wood, carpet to tiles and marble.

Before you decide on the type of flooring you wish to install, you need to check the requirements and functionality of that particular space, be it a living room or a kitchen. And then you can select the color type that you wish for.

Wooden Flooring with Grey Walls

Light brown

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A light brown wooden flooring is an ideal choice for rooms with grey walls. Grey, in general is a cold color, therefore the warmness that wood brings along balances the whole space.

It can even help create a rustic interior if you wish for. A light brown wood or wooden laminates can help lift up the room and make it look more spacious.

With the different types of light brown wood that is available, you can select one that characterizes your space and blends perfectly with your grey walls.

The dining room in the above example portrays a perfect combination of grey and light brown.

Notice how the wooden floor creates a subtle base for the interior, by highlighting the dark grey walls and black and white furniture. The scheme looks contemporary with warm vibes.

Medium or Dark Brown

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Dark brown shades look stunning in a room painted with grey. Light brown can create a base whereas dark or medium shades of brown can add a character to the space.

A medium wood or dark wood floor with light grey walls makes the room more stylish with both natural and artificial lighting.

At the same time, it is highly functional. Dark wood floors absorb more sunlight, thus fading less over time, and also help to hide dirt and stains on the floor.

When it comes to dark brown floor, the key is to keep the walls light so that it helps to make the room look more spacious and open as seen in the above picture.

There is no harm in painting the walls dark grey, but the space should be large enough to adapt two dark shades, or it will end up making the space look overwhelming and uninviting.

Parquet wooden flooring

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Parquet wooden flooring in shades of light and medium brown as seen above, can be a classy option for your home.

The flooring in this room introduces mid-century traditional style into the space, with light toned walls and couches in monochromatic shades.

The additional elements enhance the style and the patterns in the flooring make it look more intriguing.

Grey Wooden Flooring

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If you want to stick to a single color, then grey is ideal. Grey wood, tiles or vinyl planks with grey walls in different tones can create a perfect monochromatic scheme.  

Dark floor with dark walls can look daunting, hence it is advisable to mix and match the hues.

You can even pair up a light warm grey with a cool dark grey tiled or wooden floor, for a contrasting effect.

The versatility of grey, and the neutral base that it creates, leaves you with plenty of options to experiment, in terms of furniture and accent shades, to create a modern, contemporary or traditional space.

The distressed grey flooring adds a rhythmic movement in this still entryway, creating a sophisticated modern look with a rustic touch. It shows a visually balanced, calm space with nothing overpowering.

Cherry Wood

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Cherry wood includes beautiful shades from reddish brown to blonde color that looks stunning with light grey walls in a room.

The reddish hues of the cherry wood add a bold touch and since it has warm tones, it looks best when it is paired with warm grey walls.

It is not necessary that it has to be wooden flooring, you can opt for cherry wood laminates or wood effect tiles.

Marble and Tile Flooring

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Marble flooring is timeless and is associated with richness and luxury. There are plenty of marble color choices that are available in the market today.

Porcelain tiles is a cost effective alternative and excellent option for all types of spaces.

The functional aspect of marble or tile is that it helps make a room look larger and brighter since it reflects light.

Cream or beige marble or porcelain tiles with warm grey walls can add a touch of grandeur, whereas white can make the room look crisp and pure.

Grey patterned marble or tile is an absolute gorgeous addition as well. The light texture and patterns in the stone enhances character and depth in a room with grey walls.

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When compared to marble, tiles have more options when it comes to patterns and colors.

There are monochromes or various pop of colors with geometrical and floral patterns. Once again the key here is to experiment which colors and patterns blend with the walls.

Carpet Flooring

Carpet colors range from muted shades of beige, cream, grey to more colorful ones such as red, blue and green.

Carpets are the soft and subtle alternative to the hard wood or tiled floors and have wider options to go with.

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Beige, cream and grey as we discussed above are neutral shades that undoubtedly go with grey walls.

Blue carpets look cool and harmonious with grey walls and add royalty to a space. Whereas red carpets have a significant effect in augmenting the boldness in rooms with light grey walls.

When it comes to green, it is best to use sage to team up with grey walls. Sage and grey go hand in hand, and is used to infuse calmness and a soothing effect in a room.

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When it comes to selecting colors, the general rule is to make sure that the floors are slightly darker than the walls especially in small rooms.

But if you have enough natural light and openness, then you can opt for darker walls and lighter floors. On the other hand, lighter floors in small rooms help to brighten up the space.

There are diverse options for flooring with grey walls, but this depends on the effect that you wish to create in the space. Grey is a beautiful color to experiment with, ultimately the choice depends on the taste of the individual.