Slate grey l shaped handleless kitchen with half height and full height wall units and contrasting white kitchen worktop.

Kitchen Colour Ideas

Grey Kitchen Ideas

Whether used as a stand-out accent or as a core shade in engineered designs, these inventive grey kitchen ideas will inspire you to capture this ashen tone in your home. Thanks to its versatility and wide selection of shades, from deep hues to pared-back neutrals, grey kitchen designs remain a popular choice for cooking spaces. Featuring a host of creative concepts, this grey kitchen inspiration includes options for different sizes, layouts, and interiors styles, making it easy to refine ideas for your project.

Modern grey shaker kitchen with black worktops, black handles, undermount sink, built-in oven and integrated fridge freezer.

1. Work in woodgrain

Grained doors are timeless, and offer a tactile choice for those who like texture. The natural pattern of these units will suit any decor and can easily be paired with other high-end materials, such as marble-effects, which will offer a contrasting pattern for an interesting look and add a luxe accent.

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Farmhouse style shaker kitchen in slate grey with square edge wood worktop and classic wooden top dining table.

2. Shake up a classic

Go for a contemporary twist on timeless shaker style by picking a slate-grey shade for your cupboards. The blue-grey tone accentuates the framed door, whilst adding depth to a room. It can also draw an area in, making it a great large grey kitchen idea for those who have space to play with.

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3. Introduce two tones

If you are stuck between two shades of grey, go for both to create a two-tone look. A lighter shade on wall cupboards will keep a space feeling bright, whilst a darker hue on base units will ground the design. This scheme works well with simple slab styles, which provide uninterrupted swathes of colour for a premium effect.

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Slate grey super matt kitchen with contrasting black handles, black kitchen worktop with two single built in electric ovens.

4. Soften with super matt

Opting for a super-matt finish tones down reflections and glare to keep the focus on bold colours, such as slate-grey. The soft texture also has a luxurious feel which, when paired with darker hues and strategic lighting, is an easy way to create a refined design that makes a big impact.

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Modern grey gloss kitchen with industrial look grey worktop, matching splashback in an l shape with full height wall units.

5. Add shine to your design

When there is limited room to work with, choose glossy grey cupboards to maximise natural light. This reflective finish will create an open and spacious feel – making it a great small grey kitchen idea. When paired with a pale grey tone, the result is an airy ambience that banishes dark shadows.

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Slate grey shaker kitchen with island style sink and overhanging breakfast bar. Open shelving and exposed white brickwork.

6. Find the middle ground

With a wide border, bevelled edge, and smooth finish, our grey Chelford cupboards offer the best of both classic and contemporary styles. Pair this framed design with premium materials, such as solid timber and natural stone, for an industrial-inspired interior.

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Grey shaker kitchen with an in-frame design in an island layout. Contains exposed hinges, chrome handles, and white worktops.

7. Frame your furniture

For a grey design inspired by old-world aesthetics, pair your door-fronts with in-frame panels. Once fitted by a trade professional, this will create a subtle border, which adds detail to the units for a bespoke look. A subtle colour, such as dove-grey, helps bring out these decorative elements further.

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8. Draw in dark tones

Thanks to its bold tone, dark-grey is a great choice for an open-plan room or kitchen diner, as it will draw the space in and create a dramatic backdrop. Combine this colour with our Clerkenwell doors in a matt finish, which have an integrated handle and sheen-free appearance for an ultra-modern look.

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Open plan grey shaker style kitchen, with a navy island, light oak floors and matching oak worktop.

9. Add a pop of colour

If you are looking to add interest to a grey design, incorporating a bold colour will add a new dynamic. @thereality_of_renovating has achieved this using a statement navy island to punctuate dove-grey cupboards. This helps to zone the space for different uses, dividing the cooking and dining areas.

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10. Create a sensory experience

Make your kitchen a talking point of the home with these concrete-effect fronts from our Hockley Textures collection. Bringing on-trend industrial elements into a design, these cupboards have a rugged appearance that makes them a great way to add visual interest and textural variation to a room – great for those wanting to create a sensory space influenced by urban aesthetics.

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Fairford slate grey kitchen with copper handles, an oak chevron floor, white countertops and white subway tiles.

11. Include warm accents

To warm up a neutral space, @_numbereleven has included lots of orange-hued features, such as copper bar handgrips and a matching faucet. This molten colour has a pink undertone, which helps to soften the moody aesthetic of this design. It also replicates the appearance of bronze metals for a luxe feel.

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Fairford dove grey kitchen with an island, featuring three oak bar stools and a white countertop

12. Punctuate with black

Contrasting light-toned layouts with black features adds a new dimension to a design, while providing trend-led elements in a space. @number_thirty_two_w13 has tied together dark internal doors, kitchenware, and lighting to contrast with their Fairford cupboards in a dove-grey and slate-grey hue.

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Grey concrete effect kitchen island with white gloss cupboards and six white and grey chairs

13. Include bright tones

Where space is limited, grey accent features, like counters, offer a good alternative to cabinetry for adding this on-trend shade. For example, @precisejoineryprestwick has used a grey, concrete-effect work surface to contrast the Clerkenwell Gloss White cupboards. This makes the space feel less crowded.

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Slate grey handleless kitchen with large kitchen island, downdraft cooker hood, black kitchen tap and built in oven.

14. Opt for handleless

For an ultra-contemporary design full of clean lines and architectural details, try our new Hockley Mirror Gloss doors in a trendy shade of slate-grey. When paired with our handle-free cupboards and metal trims, this modern door style will create a functional and futuristic space with minimal disruptions.

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15. Buy into beaded

For a sophisticated grey design inspired by stately interiors, pair a grey tone with our Elmbridge cupboards, which have a beaded design and five-piece shaker construction. Introducing ornate details to a space, these fronts add visual interest that will elevate a layout. Meanwhile, a soft grey shade will create a modern twist on a heritage scheme.

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