15 Creative Ideas for a Serene Gray and White Bedroom

All the inspiration you need to experiment with the classic palette.

By Monique C. ValerisPublished: Apr 12, 2019

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Marco Ricca

Every designer understands that color has the power to transform a space, and a bedroom is no exception. Out of every area in your home, it's one room that should allow for rest and relaxation. And believe it or not, choosing the right color palette can help make this happen.

Scroll down for 15 examples of gorgeous bedrooms, featuring a range of classic gray and white palettes. These calming interiors serve as a nice reminder of the countless ways color can be used to your advantage.

Cozy Retreat

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Max Zambelli

In the guest bedroom of Steven Gambrel's New York apartment, white bedding and 1950s sconces by Ignazio Gardella create contrast against gray walls and an upholstered bed. The custom bed features a Zimmer + Rohde fabric and the houndstooth pillows are in a Holland & Sherry fabric.

Modern Gray and White

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Genevieve Garuppo for Homepolish

Modern gray and white hues unite in a New York loft by Homepolish designer Tali Roth. Statement light fixtures in white shades add a fresh touch to the gray walls and bedding.

Miami Penthouse

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Simon Upton

In the master bedroom of a Miami penthouse by designer Jean-Louis Deniot, gray and white hues, along with a pop of deep blue, fill the space. Furnishings in the Art-Deco inspired South Beach penthouse include a headboard boasting an Aldeco pattern, a custom floor lamp, and a coverlet with a Kirkby Design fabric. To finish the space, the mirror is by R&Y Augousti, and the carpet is by Toulemonde Bochart. For added visual interest, the designer chose to create an accent wall with distressed stacked bricks and opted for a statement ceiling—a hand-painted mural with a spiral pattern.

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Farmhouse Style

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Kristoffer Johnsson

For a Swedish home with a farmhouse vibe, a young couple settled on a soothing palette of white and soft gray for their master bedroom. The bed is by Hästens, and the lamp and stool are both vintage.

Beach Escape

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Richard Powers

The master bedroom of a Palm Beach home was transformed with a calming palette of white and grays. The walls are of a Venetian plaster, the settee is by Gastone Rinaldi and is upholstered in a Bergamo fabric, and the rug is by V’Soske.

Stylish Sanctuary

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Richard Powers

A Manhattan apartment designed by Alex Papachristidis is proof that a gray and white palette doesn't have to be boring. The upholstered master bed is outfitted with a Holly Hunt silk and Schweitzer linens; the stainless steel chair (right) is by Maria Pergay, and the Philippe Hiquily chair purchased at Sotheby’s has cushions in a Fortuny fabric.

Additional accents include curtains made of a Holland & Sherry silk satin, carpet by Beauvais, and walls sheathed in a Rubelli cotton velvet. The designer also chose to place a Rebecca Warren sculpture between the room's windows, and settled on a Richard Prince painting to the left of the bed.

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Maximalist Beauty

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Douglas Friedman

Maximalism infuses every inch of this guest bedroom, designed by Mary McDonald. Owned by the founders of the beauty brand Too Faced, the California home features gray and white, along with pops of yellow. The charming space consists of a bed by McDonald for Chaddock, vintage tole palms, and nightstands by Julian Chichester. The ceiling and walls are sheathed in a classic striped paper by Schumacher.

Bright and Airy

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Tessa Neustadt

For an airy bedroom in a Cape Cod-style home, Homepolish designer Orlando Soria stuck with a crisp white palette with just a hint of gray by way of an upholstered bed design. A handmade alligator bench makes a statement.

City Living

Marco Ricca

Design duo Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson crafted a soothing master bedroom in a New York City penthouse with a skyline view. Light grays, white, and cream—plus layers of texture—add glam to the room.

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Rustic Haven

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Tara Striano

The master bedroom of a 1910 rustic home on Long Island’s Watermill was revived with gray and white shades. Since the space serves as a weekend home for a young Manhattan family, designer James Huniford chose a subtle palette to showcase the room's brightness. Furnishings include a custom bed design in Huniford's Bennett fabric for Lee Jofa and vintage nightstands.

Penthouse with a View

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Simon Upton

Gray and white–and striking pops of black—prove to be the perfect color palette for a Palm Beach penthouse with a view. Designed by Timothy Haynes and Kevin Roberts, the modern master bedroom includes stools by Azadeh Shladovsky from Jean de Merry, 1970s nightstands by Karl Springer, table lamps by Roberto Rida, and a silver 1960s Italian armchair.

Playful Edge

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Mike Schwartz Photography

Soft gray walls complement a white headboard and bedding in a Chicago guest bedroom designed by Studio Gild. The playful room features twin beds dressed in Moroccan handwoven pom-pom blankets.

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Scandinavian Chic

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Line Klein

A laid-back Scandinavian home for The Design Chaser is a lesson in decorating with a gray and white palette. A mix of textured bedding around the subdued color palette enhance the relaxed aesthetic.

Calm and Collected

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Roger Davies

With the belief that a bedroom is meant to be a calming retreat, Jenn Feldman anchored a design scheme with a tufted off-white bed and gray accents, including luxurious carpet.

Brooklyn Style

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Camille Breslin

Nev Schulman of Catfish shares his airy Brooklyn home with his wife and three children. The home's third bedroom features an inviting gray and white palette with punches of color, including ombre artwork by Eric Cahan.

Monique C. Valeris

Home Design Director

Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."