If you’re planning a kitchen renovation or a simple kitchen makeover, gray painted kitchen cabinets are still a great way to update your space. Once seen as a bold choice, gray kitchen cabinets have become a classic favorite for homeowners who want a mix of modern and timeless style.
The real question becomes; are grey cabinet tones out?
Will you regret a gray kitchen? Maybe. The key is balance. A light gray shade on the cabinets mixed with warm tones on the countertops helps balance the space and make it more classic. The days of gray walls, grey floor and gray cabinets are out. But a little gray mixed with warmer tones can still create a timeless look.
Ten years ago I mixed a dark gray cabinet color with a white cabinet Island and white bead board backsplash. The countertops were also a grayish colder tone mix. This look is definitely dating itself. Can we say “Millennial gray?”
Check out the BEFORE:
Now the AFTER;
What a difference a little paint makes!
You can see more of this entire budget kitchen makeover here. If I was redoing this kitchen today, I would have chosen a warmer tone for the countertop to balance all the cool tones.
Whether you’re painting your upper cabinets and lower cabinets with a fresh coat of paint or installing new cabinets, the right gray paint color can completely change the look of your entire kitchen.
For this past makeover, I used a cool gray shade. Lighter gray and beige shades with warmer tones seem to be trending today.
See more “greige” kitchen cabinet colors here.
Most Grey kitchen cabinets are a good idea because they work with almost any design. A pure white wall or white subway tile backsplash pairs perfectly with dark grey or light gray cabinets, giving your kitchen a clean and balanced look.
You can see below how this kitchen by Kylie M Interiors blends and balances so well with light gray cabinets, warmer countertop shades and subway tiles.
If your space has lots of natural light, a lighter cabinet color can make it feel open and bright, while darker tones add a cozy touch. Adding a painted tile floor or new painted backsplash can also bring your kitchen up to date, especially if it still shows early 2000s design elements.
If your previous home had white cabinets and white paint, switching to gray kitchen cabinets is an easy way to freshen things up while staying neutral. Updating just the cabinet doors with a fresh coat of paint can make a huge impact without a full remodel.
From soft dove gray to sleek dark grey, this flexible cabinet color fits almost any style, making grey cabinets a smart and stylish choice for your next kitchen renovation.
Let me show you some gray kitchen cabinets that work and blend well in a space. These kitchen’s from Instagram just work!
This space by Brooke Morales blends seamlessly and still looks classic. I love the white and wood tones on the vent hood and the light cream pendants. They all blend together to give this kitchen dimension without screaming “millennial gray.”
This is another kitchen that works well because it blends wood and white tones with light gray. I also love the way they take a very neutral tile backsplash all the way to the ceiling!
The pantry above is a good example of how a darker gray tone can blend well with gold hues and also that beautiful wood countertop!
This is a great example of another beautiful dark gray/blue kitchen done right!
I couldn’t help but share another beautiful dark gray/blue kitchen that effortlessly blends dark hues and still looks timeless.
The common theme with all the dark cabinets is that they normally pair a very light backsplash or countertop with it.
I do love how these light gray cabinets blend with the light brick and light ceramic tile floor.
I hope I’ve given you some ideas on how to blend gray kitchen tones with other hues to make your space look more timeless and less “millennial gray.”
