Gunmetal Grey Metal Beds: The Colour Palettes That Work Best

Gunmetal grey sits between black and silver, with a gentle metallic depth that makes it more interesting than flat grey and softer than black. Because it is a cool toned finish, the colours around it decide whether a bedroom feels calm and inviting or flat and a little cold. In this guide we share five palettes that work well with a gunmetal frame: warm neutrals, sage and soft greens, blush and plaster pink, deep and moody shades, and earthy rust, ochre and terracotta. For each one we suggest wall colours, bedding and accents that bring the scheme together. We also look at combinations that need more care, such as all grey rooms and stark white with icy blue. You will find advice on flooring and rugs, how different wood tones change the mood, how an upholstered chair adds colour, and why warm lighting makes such a difference to the way gunmetal looks in the evening....