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20 Living Room Design Ideas for the Gray Sectional Owner

November 17, 2020

Learn how to style your ultra-versitile, statement living room piece with these helpful ideas.

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Photo: Kara Thomas

Style With Metallic Accents

Soft pinks and purples, like dusty rose and blush pink, pair beautifully with gray. The muted hues add a touch of femininity without overpowering the design. Metallics often complete any color palette, adding a chic touch of glamour to the overall look.

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Photo: Bruce Damonte

Choose a Cozy Rug

Don’t underestimate the power of a comfy area rug. Sometimes a little fluff underfoot is the what makes a design feel welcoming and lived-in. Rugs in neutral tones, like cream and white, work well with gray sectionals.

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Photo: Claire Paquin. From: Claire Paquin.

Add Splashy Color

Gray is an all-star neutral, serving as the perfect backdrop for bold, vibrant color. Just be sure to balance loud color with understated pieces, like the acrylic coffee table pictured here.

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Photo: David Duncan Livingston. From: Ann Lowengart.

Go for Wallpaper

Who says your sofa needs to be the centerpiece in your living room? Interior designer Annie Lowengart uses a smoky sectional to provide a neutral base for this electrifying orange and cyan living space. The unembellished sectional makes sure all eyes remain on the true stars of the living room show: the graphic trellis wallpaper and vivid abstract painting.

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