To keep things clean and simple in your living room, use white walls and a gray sofa. It's an easy combo that will never feel too cluttered or chaotic. Add a houseplant or two to bring a touch of vibrancy to the otherwise neutral space.

05 Use Yellow and Gray

Yellow is one of the best colors you can pair with gray. It adds a touch of brightness to a muted gray, and it's easy to replicate in the living room too. Try yellow blankets or throw pillows on top of gray sofa. Alternatively, you can also hang yellow wall art or add some yellow flowers.

06 Go Contemporary

Gray sofas are a great pick in living rooms with a contemporary or transitional style, like the one above from Michelle Berwick Design. The gray adds a touch of modern style and blends in well with the neutrals that these styles love.

07 Try Monochrome

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Gray can be a great monochrome living look, if done well. Here's how: use paint with a gray tint, like beige-gray, rather than straight gray, as it will look warmer and more inviting. Look for some gray texture too, like stone with a gray tint or gray-stained wood. Finally, add in some gray sofas to complete the space.

08 Try Heather Gray

For a gray sofa with some extra texture, choose a sofa with a heathered look or design. This simple addition adds a little bit of extra style and makes it feel more down-to-earth.

09 Go Dark

Believe it or not, gray sofas can bring in the drama. Deep, nearly-black gray is a bold color choice for a sofa, especially if it's velvet. Pair it with some stark white accents for a fresh and modern look.

10 Add Flowers

To add some freshness to a living room with a gray sofa, consider adding fresh flowers and greenery. The pops of green will contrast beautifully against a soft gray, and a rotation of fresh flowers is an easy way to make your space feel subtly seasonal too—think tulips in late winter, sunflowers in summer, and goldenrod in fall.

11 Make It Coastal

Looking to bring a touch of the beach to your living room look? Add some rattan alongside your gray sofa. Look for rattan chairs, baskets and other accessories to bring it in, and you'll have a space fit for the seaside in no time.

12 Make It Pet-Friendly

Not quite white and not quite black, gray sofas are a good pick for people with pets. Pet hair won't show up as easily as it would on darker upholstery, and gray sofas will show fewer stains and wear than white upholstery.