Kitchen Gray Walls Dark Cabinets
Modern kitchen with black island amidst blue cabinets and gray walls.
Kitchen gray walls dark cabinets. Paler shades of grey are chic and sophisticated while steely charcoals and graphites make for a moodier more dramatic space. Grey metallic kitchen cabinets. Strategic lighting makes meal prep much more comfortable. One of the most popular modern décor trends is dark kitchen cabinets.
A modern kitchen island in chrome or painted in a deeper or contrasting colour to the wall cabinets will make it a focal point in a grey kitchen. Elephant gray can be painted on walls for a cooling effect or painted on kitchen cabinets and paired with marble or dark wooden countertops. Pair with a subway tile backsplash for a classic combination or pair with an eye catching backsplash in bright colors or metallic tones. Rustic kitchen with black cabinets along with stonework surrounding the black stove oven.
A window by the kitchen sink allows natural light to come in and at the same time breaks the block cabinetry. Dark grey kitchen cabinets with white countertops. We also love how the glass pendant lighting makes an artistic statement. The island includes stainless steel and the dark is offset with modern white and stainless steel stools.
A glossy subway tile backsplash ties the room together. The cabinets disappear into the gray walls and are perfectly sized to fit the appliances. The key to using this stunning style is to strive for a balance between the two finishes. Mixing cabinet finishes works best with strongly contrasting colors so that there is no question that these cabinets are very different.
See more kitchen colour ideas. If you are interested in trying out a new look for your kitchen the dark side beckons. While going for dark colors may seem to go against the accepted perception that a kitchen should have bright and warm colors you might be surprised at how well it works for most kitchens. 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.
This is the ultimate contrast in the kitchen design and it is timeless. As a lighter color yellow works well with darker gray cabinets which can be soothing as well as brighten up the space. What appliance finish goes best with dark cabinets.