We all agree that the kitchen is the most important room in a home… the heart of the home. It’s the space where we cook our best and worst meals and where we create our best memories together. It’s also the room where most of the money in a remodeling goes to. So much to think about when remodeling this room, functionality, flow, durability and ultimately design. A gray kitchen can greatly help or enhance the latter since gray is perhaps one of the most forgiving and sophisticated color options available. Having a functional kitchen is the priority but taking time on deciding the color of your cabinets is paramount if you are deciding to live for a long time in your home. Gray is warmer than the color white and easier to live with than dark bold hues.
A beautiful juxtaposition between the traditional light gray cabinets and the clean line of the carrara marble island and range hood. The brass simple scones and reeded glass on the cabinets lend elegance to the design.
A small gray kitchen with a more down to earth and approachable design. Floor to ceiling traditional white subway tiles and brass flush mount ceiling lights give a more custom look to the overall design.
The corridor layout is a very popular one found in more modern homes and ranches. Each side serves as an island to the other providing flow and functionality in the kitchen. Design by Garry Smith Architect.
An unconventional country chic space in the house of Michael Bruno. Ceiling mounted shelves don’t take any space besides the visual one and supply extra storage. The antique table brings character and function.
A darker tone of gray in this more traditional kitchen. The big island has a butcher block countertop and storage underneath. Butcher countertops are not resistant to extreme heat but they can easily be sanded down if needed. They are a great option as kitchen islands or food preparation areas enduring lots of chopping. They are also warm and beautiful for a rustic aesthetic however it’s recommendable to treat the wood with water a resistant product only so often to prevent it from getting germs. Image via House Beautiful.
Darker gray cabinets in a Mediterranean inspired kitchen. Open shelves for cooking books.
