Light wall colors create a visual sense of space while dark colors make a room feel smaller and more cozy.
Light gray for kitchen walls.
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.
More and more homeowners are opting out of the popular all white or wood brown cabinet styles to try out grey painted kitchen cabinets.
The result is a calming backdrop that makes the kitchen feel set back.
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A hint of blue undertone to your gray walls can make your kitchen feel more relaxing and welcoming.
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One area where it has become common is in kitchen cabinets.
Pair with marble countertops or wood finishes ranging from dark to light then adding in a colorful appliance or an appliance trimmed in sophisticated metallics.
The shaker kitchen cabinets are a go to when it comes to modern design.
The neutral walls set the stage for the crimson sofa which anchors the sitting area.
With all the shades of gray available for your kitchen gray can work for any space.
The hardwood floor brings the whole design together nicely.
Walls and cabinetry in a steely shade of light gray create a little separation between the kitchen and living room in this open concept condo by uk based lli design.
Paint walls in shades of gray for an added contrast that is never overwhelming or cloying.
If your kitchen gets a lot of light and the walls are also light the cabinets are begging for a dark color to create definition.
The grey tones in this kitchen go well with the white walls and dark granite countertops.
Gray continues to top the list of popular paint colors for homeowners and for a good reason.
All of these grays work really well for rooms with lighter hardwood floors and for rooms with wood trim.
If you prefer darker colored walls or just a little more pigment than these light grays you can always use the third swatch down on the sherwin williams paint strip or the fourth or fifth swatch on the benjamin moore strip for the non hc colors.
Whether cool warm light or bold grays of all tones and intensities provide a fresh backdrop for decor and coordinate beautifully with tile countertops furnishings and art.
Otherwise you might feel like you re floating in space when moving around the kitchen.
The secret to a fresh color palette for your kitchen is using the right balance of color so that the space doesn t feel cold at all just refreshing.