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While comfort is key when shopping for a new sofa, the style and color you choose also need to be right for your living space. This is why gray sofas are so popular. The neutral hue works with so many colors and materials —and will outlast most trends.
There is plenty of choice on offer, too. From moody slate grays and warm heather tones to pale pebble and stone shades, it is not hard to find the best couch in this timeless neutral.
To narrow down the options, we've pulled together our favorite gray sofas from the best home decor brands.
1. Best chunky gray sofas
Price: from $2,190
This whopper of a dark gray sofa is available from W91" up to an enormous W176" 7-seater size. It's offered with armchairs, ottomans, and modular options in the same style, so it's a flexible piece that can grow with you and your family.
Price: $2376 (for full set)
Chunky sofas and modular sofas go hand in hand. Build your own perfect gray piece with this customizable velvet set from Urban Outfitters, sleek, smooth, and stylish.
Price: $6086.50 (50% off)
Wide arms and deep feather-blend cushions ensure maximum comfort and style with this modern sofa. It's one of the best couches for a small space as it's so compact, though is also offered as a sectional and there's a coordinating ottoman too.
2. Best linear gray sofas
Price: $1,799
This made-to-order option would take a bit of time to make its way to you, but it will certainly be worth the wait. Plush dark gray velvet + deep seating exudes elegance, while the ridged frame subtly massages while you sit.
Price: $4,359.20 (20% off)
Balanced on slender legs, this linear sofa has a light and airy silhouette that would flatter most modern homes. The upholstery is offered in a range of colors and gray tones from pale pebble and fog through to dark asphalt.
Price: $4500
The low pile antiqued gray velvet on this model has an iridescent quality for added luxe, while bolsters bring softness to the square edges. It's 105" W, 34" D, 32" H, so you can relax or recline.
3. Best mid-century style gray sofas
Price: from $1099
There's more than a hint of Mad Men style to this 60s-inspired Sven sofa. The tufted seat, neat bolsters, and flecked gray upholstery are elegant details that help to elevate this retro piece.
Price: $10,019
Emulate laid-back 70s vibes with this large, luxe, low-slung Nathan Anthony sofa. Deep tufted channeling and ash gold finishing bring an extra flourish to the perry cloud velvet fabric upholstery, which is 90% cotton.
Price: $339.99
We're going back to the future with this 50s-inspired piece. Its linear shape, diamond button-tufting, and timber tapered legs are a nod to mid-century style. Its price was probably similar then too.
4. Best simple gray sofas
Price: $1,899
Coal-gray performance fabric and aluminum construction make this sofa a family-friendly favorite. It's able to withstand spills, wear, and high traffic while remaining comfortable and good-looking.
Price: from $1,798
Available in 70", 81" ,or 91" widths, with a plush low-profile seat, pale pebble upholstery, and a minimal profile, the Bowen sofa is a great all-rounder that will stay stylish for decades.
Price: $2,599
With its black iron ski base, slim track arm, and high-performance Alpine granite fabric upholstery, Drew offers understated elegance and durability. It's perfect for busy households with kids and pets.
Is gray a good color for a sofa?
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Gray works well with other colors, such as shades of blue, green, yellow, and pink, as well as other neutrals like black and white. A gray sofa will allow you to be flexible in the rest of your choices in a design scheme.
'There’s been some hate against 'millennial gray' interior spaces lately,' says Madison Adam, Interior Design Services Manager, Article. 'In my opinion, it’s not so much the color itself but how it contributes to the aesthetic of the space as a whole.
'A gray sofa with gray accents and a gray rug creates a one-note room, almost like a movie in black and white. Gray is a neutral tone so consider it a blank canvas.
'A gray sofa can juxtapose a brightly colored accent chair, like rust or grass green, or bold prints and patterns in a rug or home decor item. So feel free to use it to get playful and ramp up the energy in the room.'
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