More vibrant colors can be used for your kitchen island but like cabinets you ll want a color that will endure for a number of years even if you change the wall color at some point.
Gray colors for kitchen walls.
If you are looking for standard gray color this is probably not the best color for you.
Elephant gray can be painted on walls for a cooling effect or painted on kitchen cabinets and paired with marble or dark wooden countertops.
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A warm light gray cabinet paired with a dark red accented wall makes for a sophisticated kitchen while a brighter red can make it more of a playful space.
As a lighter color yellow works well with darker gray cabinets which can be soothing as well as brighten up the space.
The result is a calming backdrop that makes the kitchen feel set back.
It does not matter how the light hits it it will still appear bluish.
For a gray kitchen choose island colors like black charcoal gray or white.
Gray might not be at the top of your list of go to paint colors but it s one that leading interior designers rely on time and time again for its versatility the timeless hue works for a slew of spaces whether it s a dining area or a bedroom design scheme.
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This new york city home s kitchen introduces a serene grey palette by way of calacatta gold marble and walls sheathed in walker zanger tiles.
Benjamin moore s thunder for the cabinets and kendall charcoal for the upper walls and shelves because of the open floor plan lighting designer barbara cosgrove used a high contrast pairing of grays to ensure the kitchen felt separate from the living room of her missouri lake house.
The sink fittings are by waterworks the stools by palecek are covered in a designtex fabric and the cabinetry is painted in benjamin moore s stonington gray.
Although this crisp neutral is highly versatile gray is one of the most challenging colors to select due to its shifting.
This gray color has a heavy blue tone to it.
Pair with a subway tile backsplash for a classic combination or pair with an eye catching backsplash in bright colors or metallic tones.
It pairs well with browns and blues that have a teal tone to them.