Let's face it: Gray is not the first color that comes to mind when decorating. However, this elegant neutral has a special way of transforming a space, especially a bedroom. It's a versatile color with a slew of hues ranging from charcoal to soft pewter, so the process of finding the perfect tone for your home should be stress-free.

If you're ready to experiment with this neutral shade in your own abode, click through of our favorite gray bedrooms for inspiration.

ELEGANT GRAYS

In this Manhattan bedroom from James Huniford, a gray wallcovering by Caba Company complements custom gray bedding from Huniford Design and artworks by Pae White (right) and Christian Herzing.

CALMING GRAY

A mix of gray tones contributes to this master bedroom's soothing effect. The Upper West Side space, which was designed by Brad Ford, includes a custom bed in a deep gray Brochier fabric, and wallpaper by Wolf-Gordon. The artwork is by Erin Shirreff.

LUXE GRAY

Layers of texture and a gray palette add warmth to this cozy bedroom design. A brass wall sculpture pulls the look together.

GRAY MIX

Decorator Jean Louis-Deniot paired shades of gray with pops of blue in this luxurious London master bedroom.

TEXTURED GRAYS

A colorful textured accent wall maintains visual interest in this spacious bedroom, featuring a combination of soft and rich gray tones.

BROWN-GRAY

A headboard and carpet in a serene brown-gray shade round out this master bedroom design scheme.

INVITING GRAY

An art-filled New York penthouse designed by Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson features a king bed and headboard from Promemoria that are also upholstered in Moore & Giles leather, along with walls covered in velvet from J. Robert Scott. A plush area rug from Fort Street Studio and Herve van der Straeten bedside table lamps from Pucci International add character to the space.

GRAY MEETS BLUE

Highlights of the master bedroom in a Miami penthouse include a custom standing lamp and headboard featuring an Aldeco pattern, as well as a grey coverlet in a Kirkby Design fabric. The armchair is 17th-century Spanish, the mirror is by R&Y Augousti, and the carpet is by Toulemonde Bochart. Deniot lined a wall in distressed stacked bricks and commissioned a hand-painted mural with a spiral motif, boasting touches of grey, in order to make the ceiling appear higher.

WELCOMING GRAY

An Alex Papachristidis-designed Manhattan apartment features a master bedroom with walls sheathed in a grey Rubelli cotton velvet. The bed is upholstered in a Holly Hunt silk and dressed in Schweitzer linens. The stainless steel chair (right) is by Maria Pergay, and the Philippe Hiquily chair purchased at Sotheby’s has cushions in a Fortuny fabric. The curtains are of a Holland & Sherry silk satin, the carpet is by Beauvais, and the the sculpture is by Rebecca Warren. The painting to the left of the bed is by Richard Prince.

SOOTHING GRAYS

Bedding and walls in calming shades of grey add warmth to Homepolish designer Tali Roth's bedroom in a New York City loft.