50+ Best Grey Kitchen Ideas For Your Inspiration

Almost Navy Grey

It is luxurious and utterly practical – only possible with the right shade of grey. This almost navy grey is not allowed to be cold and aloof, thanks to the pearly gray tiles on the backsplash, the warm antique-like finish on the champagne bucket, and the everyday items on display like a bowl of lemons.

Deep Drama

Bold, dramatic, and modern, all because of this stunning kitchen's blue-grey cabinets and island. The big splashes of white on the ceiling and the countertops create the effect of a pin-striped suit. At the same time, the rough texture of the brick walls and the warm wood dining table offer an approachable contrast to this modern space.

Cool but Warm

This wall-to-wall grey kitchen provides plenty of storage with flat panel cabinets that go all the way up to the ceiling on two walls and more storage on the island. And all of the cabinets are sleek, with no frames and no protruding pulls or knobs. All that grey could close the space in, but the warm wood flooring and wood-grained island cabinets liven it up.

Gold Glitz

There’s nothing cold about this grey kitchen with gold accents. The small tiled backsplash captures attention in this white and grey space, but the gold hardware adds glamor and glitz and takes it to another level.

Pink Walls and Light Grey Cabinets

The shades of pink in this grey kitchen only enhance the light grey by making it more approachable. The pop of pink brightens the space while retaining the soothing effect of the grey walls.

Some Blings for Character

This palest pale grey kitchen still wows, thanks to the gorgeous additions of jewel-like lamp fixtures, glossy chrome finishes on the island and bar stools, and all the sparkling glass fronts. Altogether, it has a stunning effect.

Cool and Classy

The glossy white cabinets offer cool functionality to this small kitchen, and all the appliances are also white. A bold black accent wall breakfast table and a grey island take center stage. This small kitchen selects Every element carefully to make full use of the space.

Glitz and Glamor

This stunning black, white, and grey kitchen brings drama with the gold accents. The island alone is a collection of elements that captures your attention and keeps it there, with the solid black cabinets, the bold veined marble countertop, and the gold chairs.

Open and Airy

Light pouring into the kitchen from skylights and windows can help make the space feel open and airy, even when grounded by solid black cabinets and island blocks.

The walls and shelves are kept a soft grey, while the tiled backsplash makes the space look lively. The three large pendant lights are bold design elements and also bring in light at night when the skylights go dark.

Warm Grey Shaker Kitchen Cabinets

Weathered wood walls and floors boost up the rustic factor in this warm grey kitchen. The sleek grey cabinets add depth and elegance to what might otherwise have looked like a cabin interior. The dark metal finishes on the hardware and window frames make the space casual but stylish.

Unexpected Grey Farmhouse Elegance

While painting the lower cabinets with a pretty and polished chalk paint gives them the French Linen flair, adding open wooden shelves on top is what gives the kitchen its rustic attitude. The dark metal pot rack and the weathered table in the center adds a farmhouse charm that can’t be beat.

An Element of Elegance

What a single color can do to a space with the enveloping warmth of wood-surrounded cabinetry is stunning. The space is simple, sophisticated, and not at all cold. Note the stainless steel finishes on the hardware and faucet. It doesn’t hurt to bring in texture with a wall of brick.

Red Done Right

Hot reds and cool greys tempered with loads of white makes a classy kitchen that’s definitely not boring. If you can picture the room after removing the reds, you’ll notice that the space would indeed look nondescript. It’s the red that brings in the movement and excitement.

Fiesty Red

The eye-catching dragon print fabric on this banquette could stop traffic if there were traffic. And yet, the fun and cheerful print doesn’t seem too rowdy in here, thanks to the gorgeous grey cabinets, sleek hardware, and light fixtures.

Cranberry Country

This is an all-red kitchen, with the cabinets, the shelves, and the island all painted a dark cranberry color, while grey is the accent color in the stone walls and weathered beams. It works because it’s a large space paired with bold rustic elements.

Set The Tone

We start off with a straightforward pale grey on the cabinets, with sleek lines and simple hardware. There are no jarring reds or blues to distract the eye. If anything, there’s even more light grey – on the walls, in the wash of the hardwood floor, and the veins of the marble countertop, creating a soft, welcoming effect overall.

Glammed Up Gray Kitchen

A basic gray kitchen that’s anything but boring. Even in the small space, the glam factor has been amped up considerably using bright finishes like chrome and steel, lots of greenery, and plenty of light. Using several shades of grey works well in this space.

Light Grey Kitchen Textures

This is a perfect example of taking a light grey kitchen and piling on textures to make it interesting and appealing without losing its sophistication. The pale gray bamboo wall has layers of added texture, as do the almost white-gray backsplash tiles, the larger veined tiles in the flooring, and the darker floor-length curtains. All of these make it a study in light grey.

Add Some Sparkle

Tone-on-tone combinations would make it monotonous, right? But somehow, this kitchen transcends the tone by adding sparkle. From the clear glass pendant lights to the large expanses of glossy grey marble to the stainless steel appliances, everything flows really well, except with an added sparkle and shine.

Industrial Strength

This kitchen has so many strong accents that it cannot recede into the background as a grey kitchen. The shade of grey itself adds depth to the space, and the addition of industrial pendant lights and bar stools gives it character. Additional texture comes from the tiles in the backsplash and the mahogany countertop.

Horizontally Striped

There are many lines in this one space – the horizontal lines in the glass on the door, the lines of the open shelves, the narrow lines on the paneling, and the long lines in the flooring. The cantilevered lights add more lines. However, they’re all held together by the shades of gray used here.

Bejeweled Accents

It’s not only the dark grey that adds drama to a space; so can a pale grey when it’s used to its advantage. Here, the stunning accents are credited for amping up the glam factor. The filigreed bar stools, the candle-like hanging lights, and the silver art pieces come together to create drama.

Crisp and Edgy

All the sophistication of black, white, and grey together comes through in this kitchen. The crisp edges of the black and white play off of each other, with the shiny nickel-finished knobs doing the job of a set of buttons on a tuxedo suit. The pale grey subway tiles on the backsplash only help enhance the lines.

Swanky and Stylish

This poolside kitchen looks as cool and laid-back as it could be, thanks to the black cabinets that recede, the grey flooring and soffit that add an element of interest, and the white island that highlights the space. The gold bars add a swanky flair to the open shelving.

Fire Power

Fire engine red is the perfect choice for this retro black-and-white kitchen that’s also sleek and modern. The crisp edges of the black cabinets against the white subway tile backsplash, as well as the bold red appliances, add drama and glamor to the energetic space. The red and stainless steel hardware glitter in the glossy kitchen brings all the elements together in an arresting combination.

Lakefront Log Cabin

The glazed gray cabinets and whitewashed ceiling give this log cabin kitchen a rustic charm. The weathered wood and metal elements add a boldness to the ample space while retaining the comfortable casual vibe.

Sleek and Chic

This gorgeous, airy space incorporates a few rustic elements that amp up the warm and charming factors, like the stone facing on the island and the dark metal finish on the hardware. But it makes it all sleek and chic with the pale gray cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Rustic Minimalistic
Rustic sometimes seems to imply that anything goes, clutter and all, but this kitchen is stunning in its simplicity. It might have seemed stark if it were all white, but the grey tones warm up the space while keeping it clean and minimalistic.

Dark and Cozy
Imagine being enveloped by the warmth of a wood-burning fireplace, surrounded by dark, moody cabinets and woodwork, and sipping a comforting hot chocolate on a cold night. This lovely rustic kitchen brings all those elements together and still looks stylish.

Ends of a Spectrum

Choosing different shades of the same color from different ends of the blue-grey spectrum is a sophisticated way to add depth and layers. The walls are a paler version of the dark blue grey on the island. White marble countertops with grey veins add coolness, while hardwood flooring adds warmth.

A Splash of Color

Hot pink in a grey kitchen? Yes, and yes! Don’t be afraid to add a splash of hot color to your cool blues and greys in your kitchen. The backsplash here is glossy, adding an extra layer of finish—a few select additions of pink complete the look.

Cool and Contemporary

This is a study in contrast to moody blue-grey gradient walls, glossy white cabinets and bar stools, and sleek lighting, but the hardwood flooring warms it up considerably. You can’t go wrong with this elegant, sophisticated setup in a small space where the kitchen is on display.

Classic Redefined

This gorgeous gray kitchen sparkles with all shades of grey on display. Between the pale gray cabinets, deep grey walls, and gray veined marble countertops, it's a visual feast, even without the reds. But bring in the red, and it becomes a whole other space altogether—exciting, attention-grabbing, and yet classy.

Accent on the Grey

A kitchen that doesn’t scream red even though its walls and cabinets are red is because it’s wine red. The almost-white-pale gray contrasts nicely with the wine cabinets, while the coal-colored grey acts as the perfect accent on the oven hood.

Fun and Functional

This bright orangey red will put a smile on anyone’s face at the end of a long day. However, it doesn’t stop there—for a small space, it’s hardworking, practical, and functional. The dove-gray walls offer a calming contrast to the glossy red cabinets.

Strong and Silent

Unapologetically monochromatic in its greyness, this kitchen still demands attention. There’s no distracting hardware or fixtures – just a set of muted gray cabinets, with some black accents in the bar stools and pepper shakers. Even the refrigerator is covered in the same muted gray paneling.

Glamorous Black Kitchen Design

The entire ceiling is painted black, including the supporting beams, and yet what you see is not the black but the grand chandelier taking center stage. The supporting characters aren’t too shabby either – the metallic paneling on the island and the big white pendant lights over it. It helps that there’s a skylight to bring in more light.

Black as the Basic Backdrop

Even the exterior walls of this beautiful country house are painted black, but this only serves as a foil for the large plate glass windows looking out into nature. The black here acts as the backdrop for the changing scenery of seasons. All in a row, the industrial pendant lights add some interest to the space.

Black and Yellow Contrasting Charm

If you think black is bold, how about a high-gloss yellow? The bright yellow adds fun and charm to this space, which would have otherwise been pretty ho-hum. The white subway tiles add another layer of texture.

Farmhouse Fresh

Black, white, and grey colors belong in a farmhouse kitchen. A fresh coat of white paint is almost a calling card for a farmhouse kitchen. Here, all that white is countered by a good dose of black to balance out the glare effect. The crisp lines of the black beams and the bar chairs give the space the edge it needs, and the glossy grey tiles on the backsplash look pretty and polished.

Tile and Texture

Rather than large swaths of black, white, or grey, this kitchen relies on a wall of tiles to bring in color, pattern, and texture. Those are some hardworking tiles. White cabinets offset the tiles well, the grey paint provides the background, and the black hardware lends sophistication.

Silver Elegance

This kitchen might not be what you expect from a black-and-grey palette, but the silver-grey cabinets take all the credit for its prettiness. The black island in the center acts as an exclamation point for all the silver around the perimeter. The silver accents in the drawer pull and appliances enhance the space with sparkle.

Punchy Paprika
This orangey shade of red works beautifully with the bold, dramatic focal feature of the black oven range and hood with the stainless steel accents. The paprika adds the same energy and excitement as a bright red while also bringing a modern color into the mix. The tiled backsplash in cream adds a simple, unexpected elegance to the space.

Wine and Dine
The deep shade of burgundy adds depth and warmth to this highly functional kitchen. The contrasting whites and silvers bring shine and movement to the space, making the kitchen energetic and cheerful despite the dark reds and blacks used here. It’s a great example of how darker colors can be used in small spaces.

High Gloss Galley

Even in a narrow galley kitchen, red and black work beautifully, thanks to the high gloss content that makes the light shine off every surface. The garnet-colored cabinets seem jewel-like in this space, and the tiny black tiles in the backsplash look like intricate bits of ebony. It's gorgeous but highly efficient, too.

Colorful and Cheerful

The combination of red and black in this kitchen looks unexpectedly cheerful because of the bold addition of bright green accents in the chairs. There’s a lot of red in the cabinets and the appliances – the oven and the refrigerator are also paneled in glossy red, but the ample space and the white background help make this a happy place.

Deep and Rustic

This red and black kitchen is not a modern, contemporary space, but it works well in a rustic kitchen because of the shades of red and black. A dark barn red color paired with charred black woodwork gives the space a comfortable vibe. The dark colors work well here because it’s a large open space.

Wood and Black Kitchen Cabinets

It’s shocking how much black is in this space – counting the cabinets, the flooring, the refrigerator, the oven hood, and the backsplash. But bringing warm wood tones to the island and the upper cabinets completely transformed the space into something inviting and approachable.

Drama Queen Black Kitchen

The effect of white and light against the dark black wall of cabinets and flooring is a stunning study of a black kitchen done right. But the attention is all on the gorgeous black pendant lights glowing a deep copper color that goes well with the warm wood tones on the dining table.

Meditative Black Kitchen

All dark? Yes. A bit extreme? Yes. But you can’t escape the meditative mood this black-on-black kitchen creates. Even the lampshades are black, as is the pot on the stove, which is also black, as is the oven hood. If you think you’re daring, try this out.

Transitional Kitchen Space

This transitional kitchen looks comfortable and classy while displaying an edgy side with the solid black island right in the center. The simple mid-grey cabinets lay the foundation for the space, while the tiny tiles on the backsplash and the marble countertops bring in elegance.

All that Jazz

This is a large space and can comfortably accommodate three whole walls of dark grey cabinetry. The white and black act as accent colors and liven up the space considerably. But what makes the space stunning are the two large pendant lights that reflect on the ceiling.

Slate Statement

The slate grey on all the cabinets makes a strong statement in this open kitchen with plenty of light. And the black paneling on the back wall acts as a backsplash while showcasing the curated kitchenware set. But this kitchen works even with all the moody greys and blacks because of the warm wood tones in the butcher block island, bar stools, and accent wall.

Gilded Deluxe

This stunning kitchen uses sophisticated materials, such as a marble island, backsplash, large pendant lamps with gold accents, and cabinet pulls. The solid black wall and oven hood complement the dark grey cabinets, and they play up the golden glamor spectacularly.