You can paint your kitchen in a shade of gray that is as faint as a whisper, taking a backseat that while creating a softer background for other decor than plain white. Or you can saturate your kitchen walls in a dark and assertive shade of gray that changes the atmosphere and creates a dramatic mood and an enveloping feel. Grays with purple or blue undertones will create a fresh, cool ambiance, while a warmer shade will feel earthy and warm. Pale gray can be as luminous as white, while a dark shade of charcoal gray can read as black. Gray works with neutrals for an industrial or modern farmhouse look; adds contrast to wood tones; and is a great foil for metallic accents like gold or copper, and colors ranging from pink to green, to practically every color in between. Check out these kitchens that feature gray in some of its many guises to inspire you to rediscover this timeless neutral for yourself.
