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Tranquil Grey & White Bedroom Decor: Calming Comfort
Because I think I could contemplate decorating with mostly soothing grey and white all day, and…ahem…sometimes, I do. This is no passing trend, doncha know. Indeed, a love affair with neutrals and white has burned bright since I feathered my first nest.
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Just Paint it White & Grey
In fact, I have shopped for vintage and cast-offs my entire life. When I discovered the power of white paint to transform thrifted treasures in the early ’90s, it was all over.
A paintbrush dripping with white paint in my hand is a recipe for joy! Truly, it never gets old, boring, or tiresome for this devotee and fan of understated, ethereal, atmospheric hues.
Our bedroom walls are Benjamin Moore “White” (BEHR Ultra Pure White is pretty much identical).
Even though the walls may not appear to be bright white, you have to remember this space only has the one large window with Northern exposure.
The soft linen-y grey on the bedroom furniture was handpainted by me, and I used Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, thinned with water. (For a very old scratched up wood dresser which stores linens in my closet, I did not dilute the Revere Pewter.)
Find lovely light grey paint ideas HERE.
Someday I must post an inventory of all things around my house painted white. However, it is not likely to be as dramatic a story since we parted with more than half of our furniture with our last move.
Onward with tranquil grey and white bedroom furniture decor ideas.
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Lovely White & Grey Bedding Ideas
Sheets to Last
Now that colder weather has arrived, I am a huge fan of these luxuriously thick and soft Egyptian Cotton sheets from Vera Wang.
The thread count is 800; however, what matters to me is hand feel and how they have performed over time.
Vintage Stripe Sheets
I have also come to appreciate what Joanna Gaines designs and offers in her cost-friendly Hearth and Hand line for Target.
These vintage stripe sheets are gorgeous in person. I have also raved about the brand’s linen blend hemstitch sheets.
I love them for warmth in winter. However, the warmth is a bit too much for my husband’s comfort.
Beautiful Pine Cone Hill Calm Comfort
If you know this brand (with designs from the brilliant Annie Selke!), then you probably adore the quality and comfort.
Quiet Calm Neutral Grey Bedding
I can attest to the quality and atmospheric color of this gorgeous Pickstitch Bed Blanket in Pewter scored from Boll & Branch. Its quiet muted warm grey color reminds me of natural linen (similar to BM’s Revere Pewter paint color mentioned above) and will work in neutral bedrooms of varying styles.
For a bedroom retreat, introducing a little texture always enhances the look. But not just any ol’ scratchy, too rustic texture. This gorgeous bedding accent with a contrasting white “pickstitch” delivers soothing textural interest.
Find more blanket and bedding options RIGHT HERE.
Tranquil & Timeless Bedroom Lighting Ideas
Pretty Lamps for a Dresser
Table Lamp Possibilities for Night Tables
I love the French inspired look of this lamp which is similar to the RH Paris Gate ones in my own bedroom.
Charming White Pendant
Also, do check out the cost conscious, romantic, French inspired bedroom decor ideas RIGHT HERE in my little Amazon store!
Romantic and Feminine Bedroom Accents
Even when you decide on a romantic white bedroom decor scheme, there are still so many directions to go, and one size never fits all.
There’s white and unfussy, rustic and white, feminine and white, vintage style white, shabby chic white, modern French white, and the list goes on!
Romantic Feminine Ruffle Coverlet
I have a little crush on this bedspread and may throw it in my cart for a guest room – the price for the 3 piece set will rock yer sox, foxy!!!!
White Eyelet & Crochet Bed Skirt
Light Grey Quilt Idea
I love this waffle coverlet/quilt from PiuBelle which I own and often keep at the end of the bed – it’s just the perfect weight and color!
Here’s another option:
Neutral Stripes for the Bedroom & Beyond
A fair share of interior designers and stylists choose this lovely and inexpensive throw for texture and style for their clients:
Bedroom Bench Ideas
This particular Belgian style bedroom bench at Scout & Nimble is my favorite and would be the perfect upgrade to the sub-par one at the end of our bed at the moment!
Timeless Beds for a Tranquil Retreat
French Inspired Affordable Headboard
Belgian Inspired Showstopper
This Boheme Bon Vivant deconstructed bed with tufted linen is oozing with character and interest!
Essentials & Accessories for Tranquil Bedrooms & Baths
Natural Wood Warmth
Rustic Bachelor’s Chest
Tranquil White Plank Statement Wall
This bumpy imperfect wall in our bedroom improved dramatically when we made it a statement with Stikwood White Hamptons.
Spa-like Plush Towel Set
While I have always loved fluffy white towels for the bath, I just refreshed our own bathroom and chose a set of these in a rich gray hue called “stone.”
Order for Closets & Bath
Just Add White Whimsy
Casual Throw Pillow
I have this rustic industrial basket in our bedroom and use it for a variety of purposes.
Sometimes laundry will get thrown in, and sometimes it will be filled with fairy lights and white tissue poufs to transform a mood.
There is simply nothing like WHITE for elevating the everyday, and white can often benefit from airy contrast.
Side Tables for Neutral Bedrooms
Grey & White Turkish Bath Towels
I’ll never tire of my Turkish towels from Pamuk & Co.!
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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What a truly lovely post! As an admired and “owner” of an all white bedroom, I completely am in agreement with the beauty they hold.
Though my health issue is different than yours, I have lived with it for the past 26 years. We learn to “live” rather than wallowing to the “what ifs” and the “I can’t….”. For me there were the years of so many unknowns, so many questions of “Why? Why? Why?”. But ultimately my searching with God’s help brought me to a place of pretty good health. You have learned that as well, I know. You see the world as it is, and take all the best from it, rather than spending time in the gutter of “if only…..” and “I wish things were different….”
The things we’ve learned from our adversities often would never have been something we’d have studied or researched were it not for our own trials. And because of that education, we have helped many others.
Your own story has led you to a most lovely place indeed….one you share with each of us daily through your beautiful posts full of wonderful words and delightful images….and hope, for those who are still in the throes of their initial search for healing.
May God guide you daily ….and thank you for being there for so many of us.
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Thank you for such kind, tender, thoughtful words of lifegiving truth. Thinking of you and any battles you face and wishing you comfort and blessing. I love having you here, friend.
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
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Thanks so much for hosting and pinning, Marilyn. 🙂
Michele, I wish we lived closer. You have no idea how much I want to give you a hug and dance with you in your kitchen to the happy song. I apologize sincerely for not being aware of your Chrons. When I read that you have been living with it for 35 years, I just nodded my head because I’ve been living with my illnesses for a long time too. Michelle, I think you can agree with me…we are not our illness, we are not our disease, we do not let illness define us. I know how difficult Chrons is. I worked in gastroenterology for many years. Please continue to be the bright light you are and know you are always stronger than you think you can be.
Okay now about your beautiful bedroom…I love it all as you know, I’ve commented about it before. It feels light and airy and the perfect place to begin and end a day. Biggest hugs my bloggy friend.
P.S. I keep forgetting to mention the ballet shoes and their significance. I wanted to take ballet classes when I was a young girl and into my teens but it was always out of reach. My father was very strict and he thought ballet classes were a ridiculous waste of time and money. I needed to spend time working on academical things. Anyway….. I love the idea of pointe shoes and how they signify strength, discipline, and passion.
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You’re so kind and tender, Katherine. You totally get it. That’s a good point you are making about not letting it define us…especially since a lot of creatives and artists like me can easily get hung up on identity! My identity as a child of God (with a made up mind…hahahaha) is the important one for me. So interesting that you worked in gastroenterology! I’m tough like those ballerinas on pointe, and I have a history I can point to that shows I keep dancing over obstacles. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I’d live to see our youngest start school. Then later, I wondered if I’d see the boys graduate. They are 27 and 24 now, and I’m so grateful. Thank you for the hugs and warmth – reflecting it all back on you and hoping you are well in spite of illness. 🙂
Thank you for sharing all of the gorgeous design inspo and for being candid about your health struggles. I also have dealt with chronic bowel disorders since I was a teenager. Having Lupus, Lyme, and MS obviously affects my GI health. I have relapsing/remitting periods of bowel paralysis and obstruction where I have to be on liquid diets for weeks at at time. I developed SIBO as well and that is probably the worst thing I deal with now along with Mast Cell Activation disorder which has to do with histimine overload. I have learned what my food triggers are, and even some “safe” foods are triggers if I eat too much of them. Food and diet is a full time job for me, but I am so much better than I was and I have learned how to cook filling meals and snacks with extensive food allergy diet after many years of trial and error.
So thankful for beautiful people like you who continue to create and inspire through the struggle.
Blessings to you Michelle!
Oh, I am happy to feature you at today’s TFT party!https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/sweet-eye-candy-and-tasty-recipes-at-thursday-favorite-things/
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We really ARE sisters, aren’t we? Oh my word. What a journey has been yours – and so much of it I can relate to. I am going to google a few of those terms you mentioned and always have a listening ear if ever need or want to share more. These struggles have surely made us cherish home more than the average homebody, yes? Home needs to be restful and orderly and unfussy because there is nothing uncomplicated about a life with chronic illnesses. And oh how faith prospers me in valley times! My cells are counting on me to be faithful and lean into every healing balm God has provided. And yet I keep messing it all up and going to sleep and leaning on my own resources which are never in my best interest. Thank you for the vulnerable sharing and for joining me. You’re doing such a fabulous job with or without assorted diagnoses – and I honor you more and more as we become acquainted, Amber. Love to you and thank you for the feature – I’ll be over soon! 🙂