Grey is more than just the in-between, the neither-black-nor-white that represents so many facets of human nature and life in general.

It is more than just an allusion to a pop culture book series or tea in honor of Earl Grey or melancholy day without sun; grey is the color of subtlety and sophistication.

It is indicative of one who prefers the understated above the splashy, who keeps a little mystery about himself and walks with the air of one with more than a few secrets up his sleeve.

Grey-schemed bedrooms evoke such mystery and subtlety, but also an unabashed air of refinement. Shades of slate compliment almost any interior motif, from uptown studio to stormy Cape Cod lodging, and any thoughtful addition of color is twice as likely to strike a particularly dramatic chord. Lest you worry that grey paint will darken a room’s natural lighting, rest assured; sun and moonlight alike are enriched and enhanced thanks to the rich smokiness of the hue.

Regardless of whether you choose to encompass your entire abode or opt for a select collection of signature touches, these grey bedroom ideas are sure to stand apart from the standard scheme. Here is a place for deeper dreaming and contemplation, where style and substance are brought together in superior inspiration. A grey bedroom is, after all, proof that while life may not be black and white, neither is it lived entirely in the obviousness of color.