Contemporary kitchens can seem a little cold with shiny surfaces and metal appliances.
Wall colour ideas for light grey kitchen.
Paler shades of grey are chic and sophisticated while steely charcoals and graphites make for a moodier more dramatic space.
See more kitchen colour ideas.
A balanced and welcoming contemporary kitchen should have a mix of cool and warm colors and materials.
For subtle contrast two different shades of the same calm colour tend to work better on cabinetry than three or four which can look like a mistake.
You might be thinking light gray walls sound like a snooze fest.
As a lighter color yellow works well with darker gray cabinets which can be soothing as well as brighten up the space.
But we promise that could not be further from the truth.
See all of our kitchen ideas.
The color of these kitchen cabinets is lunar grey and it works so well with brass hardware.
The overall classic look of the design is achieved with light quartz countertops and backsplashes.
You could go for wall to wall grey or mix different shades together painting walls with a shade at the paler end of the spectrum to create a restful scheme.
When you pair warm neutrals with cool gray you ll get an interesting and beautiful.
Sure gray is a neutral color.
However you may not know it comes in a broad range of beautiful shades in both cool and warm tones even if you are not a fan of neutral room colors light gray walls provide the perfect backdrop for colorful décor and lively wall art.
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.
Even though the dominant color theme is off white in this design the natural wood floor makes an outstanding contrasting element that brings the place.