Gold or brass drawer pulls are a bold choice if you have a warm gray, especially if paired with a matching faucet. Cooler gray tones or gray cabinets with a blueish hue look best with traditional stainless-steel hardware. Nearly-black, dark gray cabinets are stunning when dressed with a black-finish handle.
What color hardware for gray kitchen cabinets? Gold, leather, black, brushed nickel, chrome, white—flexibility is gray's best friend.
Virtually all metallic tones, from silver and gold to copper and bronze, complement grey. Using metallic accents like handles, pendant lights and mixer taps can help you add interest to the room. This calming Shaker-style kitchen in Putty is finished with elegant gold bar style handles.
Light & Bright Paint
Gray kitchen cabinets are a popular choice because they can match any style and color scheme. However, in order to make them really stand out, it's important to use light and bright paint colors in the surrounding space. White or cream are always good choices for dark gray cabinets.
The easiest fix is to bring in a pop of color. Dark green, dark teal, or a dark rich blue on the wainscoting and painting the ceiling trim to match one of the cabinet grey colors is what I'd probably do. That same dark color echoed in kitchen linens and mats to tie it together.
'The rule of thumb being match cool greys with other "chill" colours such as blue, pale greens and cool white. And match darker grey tones with warm tones such as burnt orange, mustard, and teal.
If you've got cabinets with a clean grey veneer, we suggest you pair them with light brown flooring for a simple and elegant look. Balboa, Nakan, or Sutton perfectly complement a neutral or slightly cool undertoned grey cabinet. Each of these colors will add a touch of class and sophistication to your space.
Choosing the appropriate countertops to match your dark grey cabinets will set the tone for your kitchen. Choose lighter counters to reflect light and enliven the space. Cream or off-white countertops will look great with warmer-toned greys. You can also use a bright white to create more contrast.
Lucent Yellow is the perfect coordinating color to warm up Mindful Gray. Use it when you want a lighter softer feel in a room. For example this sunny color is ideal for a nursery, bedroom or even a dark or north facing kitchen.
Another great option to complement dove grey kitchen units is to incorporate soft pastel colours. Soft pastels such as pale pink, mint green, or light blue can add a delicate and charming touch to your kitchen. You can use these colours for your walls, splashback, or even in your kitchen accessories and décor.
The most popular metal finishes are chrome, brushed or polished nickel, antique brass, matte black or gold, and oil-rubbed bronze. At Christopher Scott Cabinetry, we strongly believe that cabinet hardware finishes significantly impact your space's overall aesthetic.
However, if gold tones aren't to your taste, opting for typically cool-toned metals in a warmer finish is a lovely compromise, and still feels timeless and classic. 'We consider polished nickel to be the most timeless finish.
Creating a Timeless Look Through New Interior Doors & Hardware. Choosing hardware is a small decision that makes a big difference. By opting for classic finishes like matte black, brushed nickel, warm brass, or oil-rubbed bronze, you're investing in the lasting beauty of your home.
Gold hardware — pulls, knobs, and handles — will give your gray kitchen a highly refined, rich, mature appearance. You can add it to both light and dark gray cabinets. With gray light cabinets, gold hardware will complete a more modern, youthful look, while providing it with a touch of timelessness.
Silver is the most common color of hardware used with gray kitchen cabinets, but many other metallic finishes also work well. Gold or brass drawer pulls are a bold choice if you have a warm gray, especially if paired with a matching faucet.
Gray kitchen cabinets are still trendy in 2024. Many homeowners like them because they go well with many other colors and materials. You can pair them with bright backsplashes, patterned countertops, and wood and metal hardware. This makes it easy for people to create a kitchen that looks just how they want it.
For a cohesive look, consider the undertones of your gray cabinets. If they have warm undertones, opt for countertops with warm hues like beige, cream, or gold. If your cabinets have cool undertones, choose countertops with cool hues such as white, gray, or black.
Darker flooring will give your kitchen a dramatic and moody flair, especially when paired with lighter cabinets. Meanwhile, lighter flooring paired with darker cabinets will also add contrast, but the space will feel much brighter and open.
Light grey kitchens team well with whites and soft pastels, while black or earthy green accents complement darker greys.
Grey can match many kinds of flooring, and your choice will depend partly on the shade of grey you choose for your kitchen. Dark grey cabinets can look spectacular when paired with a contrasting colour or texture; consider dark wood flooring, or patterned tiles or vinyl in a striking monochrome.
Black Floors
Black tiles provide a glossy finish that reflects light, making the kitchen feel more expansive. Hardwood options offer warmth, balancing the cool tones of grey cabinetry.
Not my kitchen! But I always think chrome and soft grey look lovely together. Matte finish chrome or similar. I think brass would look nice (examples attached) but it depends on the tone of the rest of your house as well.
Rich, warm hues such as beige, taupe, khaki, olive, moss and rust not only create a natural-looking palette, but elevate grey without feeling out of place. Consider accenting a lighter grey wall with neutral paint colours such as our Military Operation paint.