What Color Curtains Go With A Gray Couch?

Recently, my husband and I became the proud owners of a brand new grey couch. As such, we started to look around our home to find the best place and also modify our room to suit it better. Curtains were one of the topics that came up, but they question was, what curtain color works with gray?

Gray is a neutral color, which means that any color you pick would work. The best neutrals to pair with grey include white, grey, and beige. Top color choices for curtains include pink, blue, green, and yellow.

If you recently plunked down hundreds of dollars on a new gray couch, you might as well find out which color curtains you can use to accessorize with it.

Are you looking for a crisp, clean look to your home? If so, then go to your store and grab a pair of white curtains. White gives your home a wide open look thanks to its natural tendency to reflect light. If you love the clean look of a modern, neutral, and monochromatic look, this curtain color is for you.

It’s also worth noting that most other curtain colors will also be paired with white curtains for a full window treatment. So, even if you did not want to have an all-white window look, it’ll likely find its way into your window color palette regardless.

Please note that if you choose a dark curtain color, they probably will need to have a white or light cream curtain underneath to pair them up. It can look a bit too dreary otherwise.

Here, we see a truly classy color combination of grey and beige. The light grey couches are paired with ultra-light beige, which is backed by white. The end result is something that looks strikingly pretty in a way that can only be called elegant. (I suppose the gold accents help!)

If you choose this option, expect to get a lot of compliments. We strongly encourage this option if you have large windows that have a good view, or if you are currently putting together a room that is meant for videotaping. It’s a very camera-friendly dynamic.

Green and grey, as you can see in the photo above, work remarkably well together. Here, we have a grey-beige soda with a pastel sage green curtain setup. The look is impeccable and trendy in that fresh and clean way. If you have a room with a lot of plants, this color combination is a no-brainer.

You don’t have to stick to light green to get that va-va-voom look you love. If you want a more sophisticated option, you can choose an emerald green paired with a sheer beige under-curtain. It’s elegant and woodsy-outdoorsy, you’ll fall in love with it.

Pink is the go-to color option for people who want to have a feminine room that is warm and inviting. Unsurprisingly, it also tends to help balance out the cooler undertones that grey sofas tend to have. If you have a workplace that is female-centric or just want to add a girly splash of color to your home, pink curtains will do it.

With that said, it can be hard to make a room look gender-neutral when you have pink curtains. However, if you want a way to make pink look adult, adding a dash of gray is a good way to do it.

Is there a more classic color pairing than grey and blue? If so, we have not found it yet. Grey and blue are a surefire way to make sure your room looks breezily beautiful. Fans of coastal decor or nautical decor already know it. It’s a staple. Blue curtains are particularly popular for ocean-themed living rooms and sunrooms.

People who are looking for a popular curtain color that might also match the color of their carpet need to turn their attention to blue. Blue is the most popular non-neutral color in the interior design world. Of course, it also tends to go with almost every color, which is why some designers call it “bluetral.”

If you don’t want to stick to neutrals (boring!) and want a color, blue is the safest choice you can pick. Everyone loves blue.

Not sure if you want to add another color to your palette, but don’t want to stick to something else that’s neutral? Not a problem. It’s important to remember that you can always match a color with itself. This means that using gray curtains with a gray sofa is A-OK.

Gray on gray is a smart move when you want to create a deeply unified look to a room. If the sofa is in an office, or if you just want to have a very modern look, this pairing is a shoo-in. However, there’s a snag to be aware of. Too much gray can make a room look sterile and dull.

If you loved the color palette in the last picture, then you already have an idea of what this color pairing will be. Yellow curtains, paired with a grey couch, make for a great room. The yellow curtains will act as a bold way to get attention to your room and also fill it up with a warm glow. Light reflects off yellow beautifully, you know!

A bright yellow (like goldenrod) is good if you have dark furniture and want to make a bold, modern statement. If you want a yellow that will soften up your room’s look or add a more gentle touch of cheer, go for a soft pastel yellow. In the photo above, you can see what a nice touch light yellow offers to a light grey couch.

Ooh, this shade is absolutely gorgeous in that homey, almost retro look. This reddish brown, often called “rust” or “burnt sienna,” is great with grey. When used as curtains, it’ll help add warmth to your room. Since grey often has a blueish hue, it also can act as a color balancer. You don’t want your room to be too sterile, right?

This is a gorgeous color that tends to do well in homes that have a “lumberjack chic” look. Since this is a shade of orange that many people associate with masculine looks, it tends to do well in a bachelor pad. It’s guyish, but not so manly that it no longer invites women into its area.

Deep reds with a blue undertone, like the ones in the picture above, add a dramatic twist to any room. That’s why they tend to be a popular curtain color choice with light grey furniture. Light grey adds a nice, clean, and brighter twist to darker rooms. The contrast that these two colors offer together make it worth consideration alone!

Dark red curtains tend to work with light grey furniture because of the contrast it offers. This includes a nice pale grey couch. With most deep reds, the effect you’ll get is one that feels drama-infused yet welcoming. Fans of old school decorations with a modern twist are the ones who are most likely to find this combination appealing.

Related Questions

Are grey carpets popular?

Currently, the most popular carpet colors in the world are beige and grey, followed by blue. This means that people who have grey carpeting are in very good company. Grey is a universally appreciated neutral color that is famous for being able to add a modern, trendy touch to any home.

Do grey sofas hide dirt well?

It depends on the shade of grey as well as the material of the sofas. Many grey sofas made from suede and microfiber can be cleaned easily, so there is little need to worry about dirt. Dark grey sofas with a little bit of a pattern (such as variations in the material color) tend to hide dirt very well.Studies show that grey is one of the best colors for hiding dirt and dust. So it’s safe to say that you’ll have an easy time cleaning with a sofa this color.

What is the problem with having a grey room?

For the most part, grey painted walls will not pose a problem. However, if you add too much grey or too many dark colors, your room might look dim. This can give your room a very depressing or sterile look. A good way to counteract this is to brighten up your room with ample lighting and to choose cheerful colors to pair with the grey. Avoid using too dark a grey, too. It can contribute to a darker ambiance, but not in the way you want it to.