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Grey Kitchen Cabinets
Have you been thinking about gray cabinetry? This particular color may be considered drab and neutral but gray cabinetry is actually a popular choice among homeowners. Not only are gray kitchen cabinets perfect for different interior design styles, but they can be customized to your liking. Do you want to make sure that your custom kitchen cabinets are the exact same gray as the countertop or complement the artwork on the walls? It can definitely be done! Here’s our guide to gray kitchen cabinets.
Are Grey Kitchen Cabinets a Good Choice?
Yes, gray kitchen cabinets are always a good idea! Unlike other colors, a layer of gray paint or cabinets that are gray through and through can be used with any color scheme for your dream kitchen. In general, gray kitchen cabinets work with just about any cabinet style and interior design style and can be used to complement other colors and elements in a space or be used to become the eye-catching focal point in the kitchen.
Grey Kitchen Cabinets Aren’t Out of Style?
Not at all, in fact, gray kitchen cabinets are used in modern kitchens often. For the past few years, it may have seemed as if gray cabinets were not the appealing choice. However, the different design ideas that professionals have been making and putting into practice have turned gray kitchen cabinets from being in the background to the area of a room that can be used to create the most visual interest. For instance, light gray cabinets may be used to match the veining of the kitchen island or dark gray wall cabinets are used in a white kitchen in order to create zones or divisions in a room. Gray kitchen cabinets will not be going out of style any time soon which is why all kitchen styles from modern to farmhouse can definitely benefit from gray cabinets!
What Goes Best with Grey Kitchen Cabinets?
The great thing about gray cabinets is that they pretty much complement different paint colors and shades! Both dark and light gray cabinets can be paired with the following colors:
- White
- Pink
- Beige
- Teal
- Peach
- Navy Blue
- Black
- Red
- Green
- Taupe
- Gold
- Yellow
- Brown
Pros and Cons
Grey Kitchen Cabinets: Pros
Extremely Versatile: Gray cabinets are extremely versatile. Not only can gray cabinets come in every style, but they can be customized to your liking. If you want the paint to be a slightly more blue shade or the sides of the cabinets to be painted a soft yellow, it is possible!
Has Various Shades for All Preferences: There are gray cabinets of varying shades. Choose a certain paint color to get the perfect dark gray that is the shade that your walls are currently painted or choose a light, soft grey that matches the marble island.
Can Be Relaxing When Used Correctly: Gray cabinets are often associated with the words boring or dull but certain shades of gray can actually induce calm. Depending on the style of a space, you can choose grey paint and other colors like blue to make sure that your kitchen is welcoming and relaxing.
Gray Kitchen Cabinets: Cons
Can Make a Space Look Smaller: When the cabinets are gray, kitchen spaces can seem a lot smaller than they are. Unless this is something you are hoping to achieve with your gray cabinets, you may wish to opt for another color.
Can Be the More Expensive Choice: Compared to other colors (e.g., white kitchen cabinets) gray kitchen cabinets can be the more expensive color.
Grey Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
Warm Gray Cabinets, Backsplash, and White Countertops
Dark gray cabinets work well with an equally dark tile backsplash. Of course, a kitchen with these gray elements also works well when paired with white laminate countertops.
Pair Cabinetry with Light Grey Subway Tile Backsplash
Another modern take on grey cabinets is making sure that the backsplash on the walls are a lighter grey.
Paint Cabinets a Medium Shade of Gray
Instead of choosing a strictly dark or light gray for your kitchen cabinets, go for a medium gray. If your space already has a mix of different types of gray, choose a medium gray for the kitchen cabinets to have variety but also complement the existing gray elements in a space.
White Walls and Charcoal Cabinetry
Paint your kitchen cabinets a dark, smoky charcoal gray to really stand out from the white walls.
Artwork on the Wall to Match Dark Gray Cabinets
For grey cabinets on the darker end of the spectrum, look for artwork that has a similar gray. This subtle gray element will tie together a space.
Complement Your Farmhouse Sink
Paint cabinets gray to match your existing farmhouse-style sink. Opt for a light gray for the cabinets to seem like a more matte shade of silver that your sink is.
Gray Kitchen Cabinets and Colorful Accents
Kitchen cabinets do not have to be simple gray. Gray cabinets can have pops of color by painting the sides of the cabinet yellow or the insides beige. Ideally, the color you choose as an accent should be one that matches the other elements in your kitchen.
Find the Perfect Balance Between Gray and White Kitchen Cabinets
Mix up white and gray cabinets! Alternate between the two colors or create zones in the kitchen using the two.
Choose an All-Gray Kitchen
If everything else in your kitchen is already gray, having gray cabinets is a great way to tie everything together. Paint the cabinets gray to create continuity or choose a gray that is similar to the countertops so that there is some variety in the room.
Grey Cabinets and Shelves for Your Stainless Steel Appliances
For kitchens inspired by more modern interior design styles, having gray cabinets but also having shelves just for your appliances is a popular way to change up the cabinetry.
Marble Countertops and Light Gray Cabinets
Light gray cabinets go well with marble countertops. If possible, look for gray cabinets that are the same color as the veining pattern of the countertop.
Gray Kitchen Cabinets in a Blue-Gray Kitchen
Grey kitchen cabinets work well in kitchens that are blue-gray themed. Dark gray cabinets will stand out but blend into the space at the same time.
Light Gray Kitchen Cabinets to Match Dark Gray Backsplash and Dark Floors
Painting the cabinets gray making sure that you are choosing a lighter color works especially well in a kitchen with dark floors and backsplash.
Gray Kitchen Cabinets and White Backsplash
White and gray are a classic combinations and you can’t go wrong choosing gray cabinets to go with the white tile that protects your walls from stains.
Cool Gray Kitchen Cabinets with a Glossy Painted Finish
Grey kitchen cabinets can be painted with a glossy paint! This shine gives the room a fresh look, reflects light, and will compliment the stainless steel appliances in the kitchen!
Dark Gray Cabinetry and Walls Filled with Subway Tiles
Another way to use gray kitchen cabinets is by choosing a dark gray paint to match the tile on the walls.
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