Grey kitchens - of all shades - are set to be a prominent trend in 2025. Able to capture light and bring warmth to the kitchen space, the colour grey is making a comeback, proving itself to be anything but drab and boring.
Grey can be incredibly versatile, working in minimalist, Scandi and even rustic kitchen designs. Whether it’s used in a grey and white kitchen, grey and wood kitchen, or even grey-on-grey kitchens, the colour grey makes any space feel sophisticated.
If you’re looking for some grey kitchen ideas, let us take you through some of our recent kitchen projects, all featuring different shades of grey.
What colours go with grey kitchens?
Photographer: Elodie Gutbrod
Grey is a neutral colour that pairs well with practically everything. Whether light grey or dark, Anthracite or Mist, grey acts as a solid base colour for a range of colour palettes. Grey tones are calming and peaceful, making them ideal for living spaces. Grey also enhances natural light, particularly when paired with certain materials.
Because of these attributes, grey works in a variety of different kitchen styles. Paired with wood, the space will feel organic and welcoming. Paired with white, the space will be dynamic and full of contrasts.
Inspiration: Our grey kitchen projects
A grey-on-grey kitchen
Photographer: Florian Wattier
In this light grey kitchen, we played with different shades of grey. Anthracite Grey units on the central island and Mist Grey unit fronts on the back wall pair nicely with the laminated Ceppo di Gré countertop and splashback. We also added a Natural Oak bookcase to the side panel of units, which brings warmth to the space and complements the cooler grey tones used elsewhere.
A contemporary grey kitchen with Smoked Oak
Photographer: Elodie Gutbrod
This U-shaped grey kitchen is timeless and sophisticated thanks to the pairing of Mink Grey finishes with white Neolith Calacatta Gold worktops. To warm the space, we added Smoked Oak features: two open shelving units and a third with smoked glass doors and LED lighting. The integrated LED strips serve to both illuminate the worktop and make the space feel elegant and refined.
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A light grey and marble kitchen
Another winning idea for grey kitchens is pairing light grey with light natural materials, as in this pearly grey kitchen. The worktops were wrapped in a marbled white stone for an even brighter finish. The high table, which lengthens the central island, has been built in a warm, light wood: a perfect addition to the classic but contemporary kitchen.
A dark grey kitchen with glass features
This dark Anthracite Grey kitchen is balanced out by the use of light grey Ceppo Di Gré stone and a glass unit. The glass unit, featuring integrated LED lighting, is both a functional organisation piece and a key feature of the room. Use of glass and light grey tones ensure that the unit reflects light and makes the space feel bright and open.
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A grey and white kitchen
Architecture: Texier et Soulas
Photographer: Elodie Gutbrod
An obvious, but very effective, idea for a grey kitchen is to pair it with white. In this kitchen, Mink Grey brings personality to the bright white whilst retaining the minimalist aesthetic. Grey and white is an ideal pairing for functional, contemporary kitchens.
A grey kitchen with lots of contrast
Photographer: Elodie Gutbrod
This grey kitchen plays with texture and contrasts. The light Mist Grey units highlight the sparkle of the natural stone surfaces, as well as the depth of the wood and the white of the pendant lights. A timeless kitchen design.
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An Art Deco-inspired grey kitchen
Photographer: Elodie Gutbrod
This semi-open plan kitchen, divided by an Art Deco-inspired glass wall, demonstrates how unique features can be both functional and aesthetically-pleasing. The handleless Mink Grey kitchen units, paired with wooden features and a granite worktop, ensure the space feels sleek and elegant.
A grey and wood kitchen
Contrary to popular belief, grey can really enhance whichever material it is next to. In this design, Mink Grey is used next to wood and stone to really enhance the rustic charm of this country kitchen.
The Mink Grey finish on the central island reflects the light on the natural stone worktop, and brings a contemporary feel to the more classic Walnut veneer units. Grey also works to bring together the warm tones of the central space and the cooler-toned stone walls.
Find more details about this kitchen here.
If you're still not sold on the idea of a grey kitchen, find more inspiration and different styles in our articles on black kitchens, white kitchens and wood kitchens.
