Gray is a versatile neutral that can be adapted to kitchens of any style. Paint your kitchen pale gray for a luminous alternative to white, or in a deep charcoal that can read as black for a moody feel. From tile to cabinetry, flooring, countertops, backsplashes, and more, there are countless ways to use gray finishes to elevate your space.
Check out these gray kitchen ideas in a range of styles—from traditional to farmhouse, industrial, contemporary, and more—for inspiration.
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of 42Gray Farmhouse Kitchen
Complement a farmhouse kitchen with shades of light gray. Pair it with silver-toned finishes and pale wood flooring for a traditional look.
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of 42Pale Gray Kitchen
Choose a luminous shade of dove gray paint as a softer alternative to all-white. Complement the soothing color with natural wood and woven accents, and a multi-colored runner in a zigzag pattern.
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of 42Modern Gray Kitchen
Mix light gray flat panel cabinetry, walls, and stone countertops to create a timeless modern kitchen. Keep surfaces clear for an uncluttered look and decorate with natural greenery.
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of 42Contemporary Gray Kitchen
You can’t go wrong by choosing gray finishes for a contemporary kitchen. This space from Officine Gullo mixes gray painted cabinets with powder coated steel and black polished nickel finishes, creating a cool contrast with herringbone patterned wood floors.
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of 42Shiny and Matte Finishes
Mix high-gloss and matte finishes to add dimension to an all-gray kitchen. In this minimalist Scandinavian kitchen from Fantastic Frank, painted matte gray cabinetry, a shiny darker gray backsplash, and cool silver lighting and plumbing fixtures creates a tonal, minimalist look that isn’t flat or boring.
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of 42Gray Kitchen Island
Paint base cabinetry, interior doors, and the kitchen island in an assertive shade of gray to ground an airy all-white space. Pair with aged brass drawer cup pulls for a vintage touch.
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of 42Gold Accents
Design by Michelle Berwick Design
Add luminosity to a gray kitchen with gold-tone accents. Spread them throughout the space from kitchen hardware to lighting to bar stools to balance deep gray finishes.
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of 42Silver Accents
Pair gray with silver for a cool-toned look. This Scandinavian kitchen from Fantastic Frank has textured pale gray concrete walls, stainless steel appliances, and pale gray curtains that take the place of lower cabinet doors.
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of 42Traditional Gray Kitchen
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
Refresh a traditional kitchen with classic finishes like gray marble flooring, countertops, and a matching backsplash. Finish with vintage-style pendant lighting and an overdyed runner rug for an elegant feel.
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of 42Industrial Gray Kitchen
Design by Sara Simon of Handsome Salt / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
Soften an industrial-style kitchen with pale gray wall paint instead of builder-grade white. Black windows will add contrast and a live edge dining table will create an inviting space for family meals.
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of 42Gray Stone Walls
Energize a contemporary kitchen with large stone slabs. The heavily veined stone on walls and the adjoining dining table in this space adds movement and drama while contrasting with light wood.
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of 42Gray Kitchen Paint and Tiles
Match gleaming handcrafted tiles with a similar paint color on cabinetry for a cohesive feel with plenty of texture and interest. Contrast with black kitchen counters and rich wood finishes for a striking look.
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of 42Gray Kitchen Flooring
Layer shades of gray with light gray cabinetry, countertops, backsplash tile, and flooring. Choose a finish that appeals to you, from large-scale tile to polished concrete to gray-stained hardwood to vinyl wood-look flooring.
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of 42Moody Gray Kitchen
Temper moody dark gray walls with a pale gray ceiling to keep the bold paint color from overwhelming. Hang a trio of contemporary pendant lights over the island for a sculptural look.
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of 42Scandi-Style Gray Kitchen
Paint walls in a warm medium-toned gray to complement of a Scandinavian or industrial-style kitchen. Accent with black lighting fixtures and furniture like this serene space from Fantastic Frank.
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of 42Minimalist Gray Kitchen
Soften a minimalist kitchen with light gray wall paint. Pair with a mix of natural and blackened wood cabinets, marble countertops, and shiny polished brass fixtures for a simple formula that will stand the test of time.
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of 42Deep Charcoal Kitchen
Design and Photo by Ajai Guyot for Emily Henderson Design
Use deep charcoal gray paint to define the kitchen in an open-plan space. Pair with white stone countertops and hang a pair of woven pendant lights above the bar counter for a boho-style accent.
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of 42Gray Subway Tile
Trade your standard white subway tile for light gray. Paired with dark gray base cabinets and brushed brass fixtures and hardware for a modern look.
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of 42Two-Tone Gray Cabinets
Combine light and dark shades for a subtle take on two-tone kitchen cabinetry. Pair with stainless steel appliances and antique bronze cabinet pulls for an easy take on mixed metal accents.
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of 42Tonal Light Gray Kitchen
Create a modern tonal feel with an all-over light gray palette. In this eat-in kitchen from Fantastic Frank, a similar shade of gray paint on the walls, flat-front cabinetry, backsplash, and painted wood-paneled cabinetry creates a uniform look that is calming and relaxing.
Should I choose a cool or warm gray?
Grays with purple or blue undertones will create a fresh, cool ambiance, while a warmer shade will feel earthy and warm.
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of 42Concrete Kitchen Floor
Choose polished concrete flooring as an alternative to tile or hardwood. The sleek finish will bounce light around and give your space a modern industrial feel.
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of 42Transitional Gray Kitchen
Shades of gray are the perfect backdrop for a transitional kitchen. Blend with black, wood, woven, and gold-toned accents to create a space that blends traditional and modern elements with style.
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of 42Large Gray Tile Backsplash
Use large-scale tiles to create a full wall backsplash with a concrete look. Contrast with stained wood floating shelves styled with white decor objects and bright green glasses.
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of 42Slate Gray Walls
Paint the walls of a small eat-in kitchen in an enveloping shade of slate gray. The blue undertones will give the space a cozy feel that makes it a relaxing place to enjoy a meal after a long day.
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of 42Dark Gray Countertops
Design by Studio KT
Juxtapose light gray paint on the walls and ceiling with dark gray countertops. Highlight the drama with stone waterfall edge double islands and blingy gold-toned accents.
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of 42Gray Kitchen Ceiling
Create an enveloping feel with dark gray paint. Ceiling wallpaper painted in the same color as walls will add texture and detail to the design.
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of 42Midcentury Modern Style
Design by Hub of the House Studio / Jim Bartsch Photographer
Refresh a midcentury modern kitchen with shades of white and gray. The soothing color palette will enhance the open, airy, uncluttered feel and add contrast with natural wood flooring.
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of 42Gray With Black
Pair light gray base and upper cabinetry with a black backsplash to complement a modern kitchen. Try high-gloss black tile to bounce light around and create a dramatic contrast.
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of 42Dark and Light Gray Kitchen
Pair gray paint with navy accents for an inviting kitchen color scheme. Pair with gold accents, patterned floor tile, and plenty of white to keep it feeling light and fresh.
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of 42Complementary Colors
Pair blush pink walls with a gray kitchen backsplash to create a homey feel. Combine with natural wood cabinetry and a matching display shelf styled with vintage objects and art to personalize the space.
What colors go with gray?
Gray is an easy neutral that pairs well with virtually any color. Combine gray with colors ranging from pink to green, yellow, blue, red, lavender, and more.
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of 42Textured Gray Walls
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
Consider a textured finish to add interest to gray walls. Leanne Ford Interiors covered the walls, brick, and ceiling of this long rectangular kitchen in lime wash and clay wash finishes.
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of 42Ultra Pale Gray
Design by deVOL Kitchens
For a hint of color, paint shiplap walls and kitchen cabinets in an ultra-pale shade of gray. Farmhouse lighting and hardwood flooring creates a modern farmhouse feel in this airy space.
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of 42Green Accents
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly
Energize a gray kitchen with green accents. This kitchen from Leanne Ford Interiors has dark green cabinetry, emerald green wall tile, natural green ferns, and dark charcoal paint on the ceiling that extends a third of the way down the wall, creating a cozy virtual canopy for an old-school dining table in the center of the room.
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of 42Deep Shades of Gray
Design by Heather Hilliard Design / Photo by David Duncan Livingston
Layer deep gray finishes to create a cohesive feel with enough variation to keep it interesting. This spacious kitchen from Heather Hilliard Design features deep shades of gray on the cabinetry, backsplash, and central island to define the kitchen from the rest of the open-plan space.
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of 42Gray Zellige Tile
Finish a simple gray kitchen design with a full wall backsplash of square zellige tiles with a handmade look. Pair it with gray cabinetry and black countertops and kitchen hardware for a clean modern result.
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of 42Light and Medium Gray
Design by deVOL Kitchens
Pair light and medium shades of gray to add subtle depth. Pearl gray paint on the walls and a slightly deeper shade on the kitchen cabinetry and island creates a clean and streamlined feel in this kitchen lit by a skylight.
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of 42Gray Kitchen Lighting
Design by deVOL Kitchens
Keep a moody gray kitchen from feeling gloomy with careful attention to lighting. In this space a pair of sconces and a pendant light provide ambient light while a large window over the sink floods the space with natural light.
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of 42Black Accents
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
Accent an industrial kitchen with touches of black for a graphic look. Leanne Ford Interiors did just that on exposed piping, lighting, and plumbing fixtures in this former warehouse kitchen.
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of 42Gray Stained Ceiling Beams
Complement a farmhouse kitchen with vaulted ceilings using shades of gray. This neutral space has pale gray wall paint and stained gray wood decorative beams that add subtle contrast with blond hardwood flooring for a balance of cool and warm tones.
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of 42Concrete Countertops
Toughen up the look of a modern white kitchen with polished concrete countertops. A matching backsplash creates a minimalist feel while painted white brick and colorful accents energize the space.
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of 42Blue-Gray Kitchen Cabinetry
Choose a pleasing blue-gray paint color for cabinetry in an eat-in kitchen. Pair with black countertops, gold accents, glass pendant lights, and acrylic bar stools and finish with richly stained hardwood flooring.
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of 42Gray Cafe Curtains
Complement light gray walls and cabinets with cafe curtains to filter light. Add contrast with a dark wood backsplash wall and warmth with polished brass curtain rings, cabinet knobs and pulls, and plumbing fixtures.