Still, for all its benefits, this sometimes-moody shade can be tricky to work with. Done well, a gray space can be sophisticated and serene. But if you’re not careful, your nursery could end up looking flat or dreary. Wondering how to make your gray nursery shine? Polish your design plan with these five simple tips. To keep your nursery space looking bright and cheery, choose a soothing blue-gray in a light to medium shade, or opt for a pale shade of “greige.” This warm, beige-like neutral combines the etherealness of gray with the earthiness of brown, creating a beautiful, organic blend. To help narrow your options consider your tone. If you’ve chosen a blue-based gray for your nursery, you can’t go wrong with cool pastel accents, like mint, aqua, lavender, or pale pink. Metallic silver also looks fabulous with steely blue-grays. If you prefer a warmer gray, consider a bright and sunny color, like orange and yellow, or add a touch of glam with rich gold. Gray is best set against its parent colors: black and white. White accents keep grays looking clean and bright, while black accents provide definition. Your goal is to create the perfect balance between light and dark. If you’ve chosen a medium to dark gray, you’ll need to break it up with large swaths of white. If you’ve chosen a lighter shade, black furniture and accessories may be a better fit.
