I could upload a photo during the day if that's of any help?

Using a wallpaper feature wall could work great too! - SARA AGAR INTERIORS

I might look at a grasscloth wallpaper or another texture if you don't want pattern. Alternatively paint the wall and add a large modern abstract. I would paint the other walls a very pale grey. I know you're after a minimilast look but a tan leather chair would look great against dark grey. I'd also go for white bedding and add a couple of cushions and a textured throw

Thanks for the responses, I'm feeling a lot more confident about going with grey. Wallpapering is just too much effort and in my experience I've had problems with the edges going loose overtime. I do think it would look really nice though, but painting it just seems the better route for me. Do you think I should go for a dark grey as pictured in Sofas and Stuff's image? I like the idea of a tan chair but I just think it would be a bit of a squeeze.

Another bit of advice, if you do decide to go for the dark grey wall (which we love!), then think about getting lighter curtains, not sure your current curtains would go with the wall feature.

Let us know if you have any other questions! Happy to help.

Sofas & Stuff

In the photo's the curtains look like quite a dark grey but in reality they are quite light and I had them made 2 weeks ago haha

I do agree that lighter curtains would look better but I think yours can still work.

Link for inspiration. I quite like the grafitti although appreciate not to everyone's taste!

http://www.minimalisti.com/bedroom/05/40-modern-bachelor-bedroom-ideas.html

I was actually thinking of painting it myself and I read that painting over light colours is easy but painting light colours over dark colours is a lot harder. It shouldn't be too hard as the house is a recent build (Early 2015) so there aren't any marks that need attention. I'm still quite 50/50 on the idea though, I can't seem to find any photos of magnolia with a grey wall. It'll probably look really nice once it's done and I'll be wishing I did it sooner haha

There is enough space for the chair but I think it would be a bit cramped. Personally I think they look good in massive American size rooms

Having recently painted my kitchen/living room grey (my kitchen units are cream and I had intended painting them grey until I seen the combination) it looks really well with cream.

Would you guys recommend me getting a painter to come in and do it or have a stab at it myself?

Painting is not too difficult just tiring. You need a steady hand for edges/corners/ceilings etc but that's it.

I wouldn't just put a feature wall in for the sake of it. You should do it if you're actually making a feature of something. You could paint the wall behind the bed in charcoal, or even black, then hang a really amazing piece of art or make a gallery wall. Pictures look great on dark backgrounds.

Otherwise I would suggest a mid grey and paint all the walls. It's a much classier look and you don't need to worry about making sure the grey tones well with the magnolia.

Hope that helps!

Jennifer

The grey is fab but against the magnolia its lost .. Keep the grey but use a much cooler colour you can get some fab whites ... I have and they look amazing... Maybe get a larger head board bring more textures into your room .Also your lamp Shade looks lost a big bold one would look great ...

Good luck

kaz

Personally I would not pair grey with magnolia, consider looking at a different colour to contrast with...to emphasise and bring out the undertones in the grey.

Or you could paint the room a mid grey, and use a feature wallpaper behind the bed to add impact.

Also be warned that you need to know what undertone is in the grey to know what it will pair well with! Good luck look forward to seeing the results! If it was my room, I think I'd paint the room in a mid grey and do a feature wall behind the bed with a patterned wallpaper that references the grey - some examples attached - http://eu.farrow-ball.com/drag-dr-1283/drag/farrow-ball/fcp-product/201283 Or http://eu.farrow-ball.com/drag-dr-1280/drag/farrow-ball/fcp-product/201280 or I love the drama in this http://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-curio/wallpaper-107/3016/ would work with a dark grey room.... http://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-curio/wallpaper-107/4017/...

http://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-geometric/wallpaper-93/7026/, http://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-geometric/wallpaper-93/7025/

Tailor your soft furnishings then to complement any colours that come through in your wallpaper feature.

ps: re Painting, it does matter what order you do things in. Preparation is really key to a good finish. Painting may seem easy but to do a great job requires knowledge. If doing it yourself, check out Youtube, many decorators do step-by-step guides. Be sure to fill and sand any cracks or holes or blemishes on the wall. Cut in first. Paint the ceiling first. Don't scrimp on paint...cheap paint is cheap paint. Thats my few cents :)