Gray Kitchens That Are Timeless and Stylish

Get inspired by dozens of gray kitchen ideas that are anything but dull.

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Our Editors' Favorite Gray Kitchens Ideas

Are you looking to paint your kitchen a classic and timeless color with a bit more oomph than traditional white? Meet gray. The color makes a statement while remaining softer than other shades. The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, and making changes to it or renovating it (while sometimes necessary) can be a hindrance to daily life. That's why gray is a great color contender when designing your kitchen.

However, there are some tricks to making gray work in your kitchen (some people have strong opinions about it). For instance, you want to select the right shade for the mood you're going for. Softer grays communicate coziness and peace, while darker shades might work better in an industrial-style kitchen.

If you're considering painting your kitchen gray, you've come to the right place. Here are dozens of gray kitchen ideas to use as dreamy inspiration for your redesign journey.

Tips for Decorating a Gray Kitchen

  • Don't want to have just one color in your kitchen? No problem. There are several colors that pair well with gray, including pink, copper, black, green, mint, and orange, to name a few.
  • Consider being bold and mixing different shades of gray. You could also try including gray through various materials (think: dark gray cabinets with light gray floor tiles).
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Cate St. Hill appreciates Scandinavian-inspired, minimal design, which is apparent in her gray kitchen. The cabinetry complements the white subway tile and creates a soothing vibe.
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Industrial-esque bold cabinets make this kitchen in a Croatia apartment pop. Other elements like marbling in the countertops and a few gray tiles help to tie it all together.
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It's hard to believe this home needed a full overhaul when the family moved in. Gray cabinets help make the space feel modern, inviting, and like a breath of fresh air.
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Even though this Brooklyn brownstone's kitchen is on the smaller side, it feels anything but cramped. Shades of gray, which can be found in the chevron-patterned tiles and cabinets, make the space feel spacious.
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Gray doesn't just have to come from paint, and this Australian home's kitchen proves it. Gray textures, such as gritty countertops and smooth honeycomb tiles, are abundant in this kitchen.
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Some might consider gray a cold color, but this cozy English farmhouse proves otherwise. It also pairs wonderfully with the warm wood tones found in the ceiling beams, stools, and island countertops.