Light grey kitchens are easy to style and they adapt to various aesthetics. This colour tone enters you into the world of timeless elegance and versatility for your modern kitchen. Selecting the perfect shade is important as there are so many. Are you looking for a soft dove grey? Or a silvery hue? You want to choose a grey hue that complements your space as well as the overall atmosphere.
This blog is about how to style light grey kitchens, from choosing alternative hues to complementing the grey to selecting the right lighting, flooring and worktops.
Where is the ideal focal point for the grey hue?
Throughout your grey kitchen design journey, you need to know where you will emphasise the light grey tones – whether on the cabinetry or the worktop design. You might take your design flair to a setup of light grey cabinetry for both base and wall units, paired with a Caesarstone worktop like the pristine white 4600 Organic White. Alternatively, you could opt for the Caesarstone 6131 Bianco Drift for a light grey worktop, alongside cabinets in a light wood or high gloss white for a distinctive light grey base for your kitchen. You can also combine both approaches to achieve a striking kitchen design and introduce pops of colour through accessories.
When it comes to making decisions for your kitchen, it’s essential to consider the long-term impact of your choices on the overall design. This means that the worktop is a permanent element of the kitchen therefore, choosing the correct worktop colour allows you to establish a core colour scheme and material palette.
Some other grey worktops for your scheme:
Dekton Soke – inspired by cement floors where the colours marry together and provide a versatile worktop.
Dekton Argentium – a neutral grey shade where the texture adds depth and can be combined with a range of colours to suit the space.
Caesarstone 4011 Cloudburst Concrete – this quartz worktop is a solid, creamy base with the interpretation of poured concrete.
Harmonising Hues
Light grey kitchens provide you with a nearly blank canvas to allow you to explore many of the complementary colours. There are numerous avenues you can go down to infuse your favourite shades.
Understated Sophistication
Marry light grey cabinets with delicate pastels such as blush pink, soft mint or light lavender to create a serene and sophisticated ambience. Explore using these colours in your wall paint, worktop accessories or tiling.
Timeless Elegance
Embrace timeless aesthetics by combining light grey with crisp whites and warm cream tones. A lighter worktop can give a distinct addition to your grey cabinetry and we have plenty of products to look at. Alternatively, subtly introduce cream tones in your breakfast bar seating. This pairing radiates elegance and remains a timeless choice.
Vivid Accents
Inject a dose of drama into your kitchen design by introducing accents in bold colours like deep navy, emerald green or rich plum. The vibrant touches can be seamlessly integrated into your cabinetry if paired with a grey worktop, or expressed through the accessories, kitchenware or a vibrant splashback you choose.
Kitchen Worktops
When it comes to designing your new kitchen, the worktops have the most impact on your light grey scheme. Prioritise to choose your kitchen worktops early on in the process. If you’re choosing to add light grey to your kitchen through your cabinetry, opt for a worktop colour that complements or contrasts that colour. For a cohesive appearance, opt for a worktop in a similar shade of grey or a neutral colour like white or beige, like the Caesarstone 1001 Riverlet. Alternatively, for a distinctive touch, explore a darker worktop option such as deep grey or black, such as Caesarstone 5101 Empira Black, which offers a fantastic contrast to the lighter cabinetry.
Choosing your worktop material is equally important as the colour. To enhance both the aesthetics and durability of your light grey kitchen cabinets, consider premium materials like quartz or porcelain. Take a look at Caesarstone 5031 Statuario Maximus, featuring a soft dove-white base adorned with board, and light grey swirls, creating a captivating pairing with light grey. Get a collection of samples together to appreciate their beauty firsthand and see which one will work best in your space.
If you’ve chosen for the worktop to be the light grey focal point of your kitchen, there are plenty to choose from. We have a huge selection that awaits you in our showroom ranging across different materials and colours. For kitchens with dark grey cabinetry, a light grey worktop with marbling, such as Caesarstone 5211 Noble Grey, can harmonise the space. With light wood cabinetry, consider a concrete-effect worktop like Caesarstone 4044 Airy Concrete, where swirls of darker hues and white flashes complement the lighter tone of the wood.
What about implementing this type of grey worktop onto the kitchen island with waterfall ends?
Some other grey worktops to take a look at:
Caesarstone Porcelain 533 Silverdrop – a lush pearl grey base, softly patterned and built of multiple layers.
Caesarstone Porcelain 410 Aluminous – concrete meets porcelain in a light, neutral surface that captures the look of fresh cement.
Neolith Sintered Zaha Stone – featuring a more industrial and modern twist.
Neolith Sintered Pietra di Luna – a soft grey tone with a clean texture.
Expand the kitchen worktop to a full-height splashback
Achieve a visually striking and seamlessly integrated aesthetic by extending your selected worktop material up the wall to form a full-height splashback. Whether your focal point is a light grey worktop or a complementary choice to your light grey cabinetry, this design choice leaves a lasting impression. Plus, it eliminates the need for a traditional tile backsplash and provides a cohesive, streamlined appearance. Opting for a full-height splashback in your light grey kitchen introduces a sense of continuity and sophistication, elevating the overall design and establishing a focal point in the room.
Open shelving crafted from worktop material
To enhance functionality and maintain the seamless, elegant aesthetic of your kitchen, consider crafting open shelves using the same worktop material for the shelf surface. Not only does this ensure your shelving guarantees perfect coordination with your kitchen cabinetry but it also provides an excellent way of keeping your kitchen organised and cohesive. Opting for shelves allows you to introduce splashes of colour through plants or decorative items, offering a perfect display while keeping your worktops clear for cooking.
Lighting
The other secret ingredient to your light grey kitchen’s ambience is lighting. Lighting has the power to turn your space into a warm heart of the home, inviting everyone to spend time in it.
An antique charm
Infuse your kitchen with vintage allure by suspending pendant lights in antique brass or copper above your light grey kitchen island. Complement them with exquisite antique wall lighting, brass taps and antique brass cabinet handles. These different fixtures will add a touch of nostalgia to your contemporary space.
A modern industrial flair
For a more contemporary and edgy atmosphere, embrace industrial-style lighting fixtures for both your kitchen island pendant lights and wall lights. This choice will provide a striking contrast to the soft tones of your light grey cabinets.
Flooring
Flooring is another vital element in shaping the character of your light grey kitchen, and both light and dark flooring contribute distinctively to the kitchen’s atmosphere.
For a minimalist and modern aesthetic, contemplate a cool-toned wood floor like oak, maple, birch or ash. These options offer a delightful contrast to the grey cabinetry, introducing a subtle connection to nature while maintaining a harmonious ambience.
Embracing a rustic farmhouse or vintage theme, opt for darker and more weathered wood flooring such as walnut, reclaimed wood, or distressed wood flooring. Opting for a darker wooden floor infuses warmth, character and depth into your design.
Tiles present an excellent alternative to wood flooring, depending on your desired kitchen style. Light grey tiles in a shade similar to the worktop can create a cohesive and elegant look. On the other hand, dark-coloured floor tiles, such as charcoal or slate, offer a striking contrast to light grey cabinets, introducing depth and drama to the kitchen.
Are you ready to create your light grey kitchen?
We hope this blog and design advice has helped you along the way in giving you some inspiration for your dream light grey kitchen. To help you further on your journey, why not book a showroom appointment today, speak to one of the team and take a sample home to visualise it in your space?
Cawdor Stone Gallery are a division of the Cawdor Group, one of the UK’s leading natural stone providers. With over 30 years of experience, our highly qualified team have undertaken international projects of all sizes, providing high-quality materials and a comprehensive range of stone-related services to a range of projects. Contact us today for more info on our quartz, porcelain and other worktop materials.
