Designing a bedroom takes a lot of planning. You have to think about the furniture arrangements, available space, organization, and most importantly the color scheme. When it comes to the easiest color to decorate with, you can’t go wrong with grey. Although grey is sometimes considered a boring color to incorporate into a room, it can create a very sophisticated and mature vibe that lends to a simplified design and space that’s perfect for your first dorm room or college apartment.

Another great quality of grey is how compatible it is with various color schemes. When you choose grey as your base decorating color, you can pair it with whatever other accent colors you choose. If you love blue, throw a beautiful blue throw on your bed, or maybe you want your room to be pretty in pink--that can work too. 

There are plenty of tips and tricks that go into decorating with grey and making sure the room doesn’t have a dull feeling. Some of the best tricks involve picking out furniture and decor that brighten the room while still contributing to the overall sophistication of the color scheme. 

If you don’t know where to start when it comes to decorating a new room, you’re in luck. OCM offers a wide variety of grey bedding, pillows, and other stylish decor to make your dream bedroom a reality. The last thing you need when shopping for bedroom decor is a long hunt for the right bedding essentials. Thankfully, OCM has all of the essential bedding products you could need, so you can find all of your favorites in one spot. No need to search far and wide for the perfect bedroom decor to make your space entirely yours. 

Bedding

Let’s get started with the most important part of your room--the bed! A room would not be complete without this ultra-comfy spot made just for you to rest and recharge each and every night. In college, your days will typically be filled with difficult classes, long study sessions, and additional clubs and extracurriculars, so it’s crucial that you turn your bed into a sanctuary of peace and relaxation that leaves you feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the next day of crazy schedules and classes. 

Although college is filled with so many opportunities and fun activities, you’ll be spending a large portion of your time in your bed--so why not make it comfy enough to knock you out on sight? OCM’s bedding catalog may have your head spinning with all of it’s amazing options, but we’re going to walk you through the best grey bedding you never realized you were missing out on. 

Sheets

The first thing you feel when you crawl into bed after a long, tiring day, are the soft and comforting sheets that cover your bed. You don’t want to have scratchy sheets that make it feel like you’re tossing and turning on sandpaper! Upgrade your sheet game to the best of the best with OCM’s amazing microfiber and cotton sheet options. 

Microfiber 3-Piece Twin XL Sheet Set

Comforters and Duvet Covers

The next, and arguably the most important part of your bed is the comforter. It has comfort right in the title which is why shopping for one is crucial for your bed’s overall coziness and sleepability. (Yes, we just made that word up.) OCM has everything from cotton comforters to feather down duvets with breathable fabric that will keep you warm and toasty in the winter and relaxed and cool in the sweltering summer months. You’ll never want to leave your bed once you get a feel for one of these top-tier comforter picks. 

Diamond Pom Pom Full-Queen Comforter 3 Piece Set in Gray

Holli Zollinger Linen Gray Light Duvet Cover

Your grey bedding can look this great thanks to OCM’s amazing bedding options. Photo courtesy of OCM Instagram. 

Value Paks

Tired of going store to store with your mom to check off every item from that college essential list? Save yourself the time of making multiple trips to different stores by getting everything you need in one place--OCM.com! OCM makes shopping for college feel less like a hassle by providing Value Paks that are filled with all of the ultimate college dorm and apartment necessities at a great price. 

Deans List - 31 Piece Twin XL Bedding and Bath Set

Accent Pillows

Some people think of accent pillows as strictly decorations, but we think the best accent pillows can be cute AND comfy. We’re not arguing that accent pillows primary use is to upgrade the look of your bed, but OCM’s accent pillows make it possible to upgrade the overall feel as well. Whether you want straight grey accent pillows, or something with a little more pizazz, OCM has everything you could need in one spot. 

Thick Knit Square Throw Pillow

Round Pleated Soft Velvet Single Decorative Pillow

These grey pillows will make the perfect addition to your new college dorm look. Photo courtesy of OCM Instagram. 

Blankets

You didn’t think we’d forget about one of our absolute favorite bedding additions, did you? Blankets are the comfiest way to accessorize your bed, while making it one of the coziest places on campus. Lay it across your bed as a decoration or curl up into a ball with the soft fleece texture every night. Or do both! You’re in charge of creating the bedroom of your dreams. OCM has so many blanket options to choose from, you may end up with more than one if you’re lucky! 

Handmade Knit Throw in Gray

Reversible Micromink Sherpa Throw

Dorm and Apartment Decor

Now that your bed is decorated from head to toe, it’s time to take those dorm room walls from bland to beautiful! Utilizing decorations and other fun wall hangings is the perfect way to bring out your personality in your dorm room and make it a more exciting and aesthetically pleasing place to live. 

Wall Art

Wall art comes in so many different shapes and sizes, which is why it’s so fun to search through OCM’s wide selection of pieces for something that stands out to you! Whether you’re interested in using canvas art, tapestries, posters, or lights, you’ll find everything you need to create a beautiful space thanks to OCM. 

Barlena Stay Curious Framed Mini Art Print

Posters

Do you have a favorite band or movie that you just can’t stop thinking about? Add some creative inspiration to your space by way of posters! Posters are the best way to really authenticate your side of the room or apartment and let everyone who enters know exactly what you love and vibe with. 

Area Rugs

Area rugs are basically decorations for your floors and your feet! Most dorm carpeting is rough and has been there for years. Covering it with a fun and funky area rug will give your entire room a sophisticated feel that will alter the room’s whole energy for the better! Not to mention, your feet will thank you once they feel how soft OCM’s favorite area rugs are.

Christian Siriano New York Roma Modern Lines Area Rug

5x7 Plush Area Rug

Organization

Hanging wall organizers 

If you’re currently looking to decorate your dorm room, managing all of your belongings in the cramped space they offer you can be the biggest challenge. Take care of items that have no home with extra hanging organizers that helps cleans up any amount of clutter. Big into shoes? There’s a hanging organizer for that! Maybe you couldn’t bear to part with your beloved sweatshirt collection on your way to college? There's a hanging organization for that too. Anything you could need can be easily hung up and pushed out of the way.

6 Shelf Herringbone Closet Organizer

20 Pocket Herringbone Over the Door Shoe Organizer

Extra Storage 

Have a big empty space under your bed that you want to fill with something a little more useful? OCM’s heavy duty storage chests are a cute and functional solution to any organization nightmares that may arise in the small dorm spaces you experience your first year or so of college. Put anything in them from clothing to college books you don’t want laying around the room. The possibilities are endless. 

Armored Storage Trunk in Silver - Made in the USA

We hope this grey bedding guide has given you all of the roomspiration you need to transform the typical dorm or bedroom into the dream room you’ve always wanted. Have fun decorating!