Light gray kitchen cabinets with brass hardware are topped by a white and gray marble countertop. Light wood floating corner shelves are mounted above the cabinets on white herringbone tile backsplash.
31 Light Grey Kitchen Cabinets for a Sophisticated Style
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January 1, 2023
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Despite what you may have heard, grey is not a dull, bland, and boring color to use in your kitchen. Instead, light grey kitchen cabinets can be the height of sophistication if you use them correctly. Grey is a versatile color that works well with both rustic and modern styles. It’s the perfect backdrop for a farmhouse kitchen.
You’ll find that grey cabinets bring a calm and refreshing look to your kitchen. The color grey works wonderfully with white subway tile backsplashes and white dishwashers. It also looks just as fabulous when paired with a stainless steel refrigerator and a white countertop. So take a few minutes to browse through this carefully curated gallery of sophisticated light grey kitchen cabinets below.
02 of Open Black Shelves Between Light Grey Kitchen Cabinets
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Open black shelves are installed between light grey kitchen cabinets on a white wall. Gold pendant lights hang over the white countertop of the light grey island, while a brown rug is laid on the warm wood floor.
03 of Rustic Kitchen with Exposed Brickwork
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A rustic kitchen features light gray lower cabinets with a pale blue countertop below a shiplap wall with exposed brickwork. A wood hood vent cover hangs above between white upper cabinets and gold wall lamps.
04 of Light Grey Raised Panel Cabinets with Black Knobs
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Looking at this kitchen, you’ll see light grey raised panel cabinets with black knobs on white walls. A white canister of wooden spoons sits on the white counter in front of a delicate light grey backsplash. You may wish to lay a thick brown rug on the dark wood floor to add texture to the room.
05 of Grey Kitchen Shaker Cabinets and Glass Globe Pendant Lights
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This kitchen boasts grey kitchen shaker cabinets, a white subway tile backsplash, and white countertops. Glass globe pendant lights hang over a white counter on a natural wood island. A white runner is laid on the dark wood floor.
06 of Light Grey Kitchen Shaker Cabinets with Gold Handles
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A wooden range hood hangs between light grey kitchen shaker cabinets with gold handles. A large bouquet of white flowers sits on the white counter of a wood island. Tall wooden chairs are placed on the light wood floor.
07 of Sink with Brushed Gold Kitchen Faucet
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White pendant light illuminates a brushed gold kitchen faucet fitted to a kitchen island topped by a white and gray countertop. The island stands in front of light gray shaker cabinets with brass hardware.
08 of Gray Kitchen with Dark Brass Cabinet Hardware
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This brightly lit kitchen is designed with light gray cabinets and dark brass knobs, as well as white stone counter tops. Three wood and metal stools are placed at the kitchen island, above which hangs modern woven light fixtures. Along the back wall are light wood floating shelves accessorized with kitchen decor.
09 of Beige Kitchen Cabinets with White Countertop
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Wooden bar stools are tucked into a light gray shiplap kitchen island with white countertop standing under nickel and glass pendant lights. The lights are mounted in front of beige kitchen cabinets with white countertop.
10 of White Upper Cabinets and Light Grey Lower Cabinets
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This kitchen features white upper cabinets, a white countertop, and light grey lower cabinets. A stainless steel stove is set against the white subway tile backsplash. A beige rug is laid on the beige tile floor.
11 of Light Grey Shaker Cabinets
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Three black pendant lights hang over a white counter on a white kitchen island. Light grey shaker cabinets hang on the light grey walls. White barstools with dark wood legs are placed on the grey tile floor.
12 of Black Lantern Pendant Lights Over a Light Grey Kitchen Island
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Two black lantern pendant lights hang over a light grey kitchen island. A small white candle sits on the white countertop, while tall black chairs are placed on the dark wood floor. On the far wall, a dry-stacked fireplace and a towering Christmas tree are illuminated by the windows on the adjacent wall.
13 of Gold Handles on Light Grey Lower Cabinets
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White crockery sits in a white display cabinet with glass inserts on a white kitchen wall. An aloe plant on a wooden tray sits on a white counter in front of a white tile backsplash. Gold handles are attached to the light grey lower cabinets.
14 of Light Grey Cabinets with Small Gold Knobs and Pulls
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This kitchen boasts light grey cabinets with gold hardware on a warm wood floor. Three black lamps hang from the ceiling to illuminate the white countertop. Light wood shelves attached to a white tile all are above the counter. A white hood with a light wood trim hangs over the stainless steel sink. Light shines into the kitchen from the window between the wood shelves and the stove’s hood.
15 of Light Blue Kitchen Island With Pendant Lighting
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This space offers a unique kitchen island pendant lighting idea with off-white shaded lighting installed between wood beams. Light blue cabinets with a gray undertone are displayed along white shiplap walls.
16 of Gray Floor to Ceiling Kitchen Cabinets
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Gray floor to ceiling kitchen cabinets surround a stainless steel refrigerator. Matching gray cabinets extend across this kitchen separated by a white subway tile wall and white countertops. Woven pendant lighting illuminates the space.
17 of Light Wood Herringbone Kitchen Floor
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This kitchen with white cabinets features stained wood bar stools tucked into a gray kitchen island with white and gray marble countertop. The stools stand on a light wood herringbone kitchen floor.
18 of Nook with Gray Subway Tile Kitchen
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This kitchen nook features light gray painted cabinets and matching countertops. A light gray subway tile wall is hung with wood floating shelves and accessorized with potted plants and white espresso cups. Bottles of wine and an espresso machine are set along the counter.
19 of Light Grey Cabinets with Brushed Nickle Pulls
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This kitchen features a white subway tile backsplash and a stainless steel stove. A light grey granite countertop sits on light grey cabinets with white pulls. A white rug is laid on the dark wood floor.
20 of Grey Raised Panel Cabinets on a White Wall
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Peering at this kitchen, you will see grey raised panel cabinets on a white wall. A black scale sits on the white countertop in front of a white subway tile backsplash. You may wish to place a white candle on a white tray on the white stove for added style.
21 of White Cabinets and a Light Grey Island
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Gazing into this kitchen, you’ll notice branches in a brown jug between white kitchen cabinets on your right. On your left is a light grey kitchen island with a white counter. A long brown rug on the dark wood floor adds a decorative touch.
22 of Grey Shaker Cabinets with White Countertops
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Grey shaker cabinets are fitted against a white subway tile wall with grey trim. The cabinets are finished with nickel hardware and white countertops in this kitchen with a white island.
23 of White and Grey Kitchen with Grey Subway Tile
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A large farmhouse-inspired kitchen is designed with a large island featuring gray cabinets and white countertops. Along the back wall are white cabinets with built-in shelves and a large chalkboard, as well as gray subway tiles framing a large window. Light hardwood floors and a light geometric rug run the length of the room.
24 of Stainless Steel Kitchen Range Hood
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This white staggered tile kitchen is accessorized with brass hardware and stainless appliances. A stainless steel range hood is flanked by light gray wall mounted shaker cabinets behind a white kitchen island.
25 of Grey Kitchen Cabinets on a White Shiplap Wall
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This kitchen features grey kitchen cabinets hanging on a white shiplap wall beneath dark wood beams on the vaulted ceiling. A black coffee maker sits next to white mugs on a white countertop. The stainless steel stove is installed on the light wood floor.
26 of Woven Kitchen Island Barstools and Wood Shelves
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Light gray kitchen cabinets and island incorporate white countertops and black hardware. Wood floating shelves are affixed to a white cloe tile wall displaying a variety of decorative items. Woven barstools complete the space.
27 of Taupe and White Kitchen With Brass Knobs
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A large window illuminates this light kitchen, which features a farmhouse sink and gold faucet. Taupe shaker-style cabinets are accessorized with brass knobs and handles under white countertops. A multicolored rug rests on the hardwood floors, while a large wood hutch sits on the countertop corner.
28 of Light Grey Shaker Cabinets and a Beadboard Backsplash
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As you study this kitchen, you’ll see light grey shaker cabinets with black knobs, a light grey beadboard backsplash, and a butcher block counter. A stainless steel refrigerator is installed on the off-white floor. You may consider placing a stainless steel coffee maker on the counter to match the refrigerator.
29 of Light Blue Cabinets with Mesh Inserts
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Light blue kitchen cabinets with mesh inserts display a collection of tableware and cookbooks. White countertop showcases kitchen sunflower decor in front of a gray chevron tile backsplash. Light blue drawers are adorned with nickel pulls.
30 of Glass Pendant Lights Over a Light Grey Kitchen Island
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As you glance over this kitchen, you will notice white cabinets and a white subway tile backsplash along the far wall. Glass pendant lights hang over a white countertop on a light grey kitchen island. Consider using long black handles on all the cabinets to unify the room.
31 of Black Gooseneck Faucet on a Light Grey Kitchen Island
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A glass pendant light hangs over a black gooseneck faucet in the center of this kitchen. A white countertop contrast with the light grey kitchen island with black pulls. A window sits between white display cabinets on the far wall, and a white mat is laid on the dark wood floor.
