Grey living room ideas to suit every style home and budget

Grey is perhaps the most versatile 'neutral' you can find right now, and it shows no signs of being replaced. It's no surprise that grey living rooms appeal to so many of us as it comes in shades that work with every style and it looks great with other living colours.

‘Grey will continue to have a presence in interior design because of its enduring neutrality as a backdrop for decoration with textiles, furniture and accessories; in addition, grey has the ability to display so many different nuances of colour through the variety of undertones it can hold,' says Andy Greenall, head of design, Paint & Paper Library. 'When selecting a grey for any space, start with the most important considerations - the orientation of the room and the proportions of the space.'

Whichever style of living room you're looking for in your home, there's sure to be a grey to suit your scheme. Grey can create a warm scheme as easily as a cool one; it can channel edgy modern and charming country; be calm and soothing or vivid, lively and energetic.