In a house or apartment, each room has its own purpose and its own special atmosphere. The bedroom in soft pastel colors is ideal for relaxing and sleeping, and the spacious, stylish living room is ideal for an evening with friends.
But many people have a question - how to decorate the kitchen, and no less cozy and attractive. This article will discuss kitchen design in gray colors, provide examples with photographs, and give expert advice.
Brief overview of the article
Room dimensions
The area of the room and its further use play a big role in the design of the kitchen. The headset is also selected based on these factors. It can be corner, straight, with a bar counter, with an island or peninsula, or U-shaped.
For example, in a small gray kitchen in a minimalist style, cabinets and built-in appliances will look harmonious. In addition, you can choose the option with custom-made furniture. It will cost an order of magnitude more, but will allow you to use the space of the room more efficiently.
The following are some tips for designing a small gray kitchen.
- Firstly, glossy and mirror surfaces will help expand the space.
- Secondly, the more artificial lighting, the better.
- Thirdly, make a choice in favor of light shades.
Corner furniture is suitable for such a space. Alternatively, a bar counter or folding table may be suitable for the dining area.
Furniture
Against a gray background, a wooden table and chairs with metal inserts and brass inlay look great. It will stylishly fit into the design of a corner furniture ensemble.
The kitchen space can be zoned using a bar counter and a high vertical shelving unit.
Furniture in white and black tones will effectively highlight the gray walls in the kitchen. Corner cupboards made of aged wood are ideal for Provence and classics.
Color combinations
For those who find a kitchen in gray tones something dull and boring, there are options for color combinations. Thanks to their diversity, choosing something suitable will not be difficult.
Gray goes well with colors such as:
- black
- white
- green
- beige
- blue
- blue
- red
- pink
- purple, etc.
Below, the most successful options will be described using several examples.
Gray and purple
You can also add lilac with its shades here. Light, preferably white tones of the ceiling and walls or small bright accessories will help to dilute this concentration.
For the best color combination, designers advise considering:
- saturation as well as brightness. The first is the concentration of gray, the second is the ratio of black and white in combination;
- visual share of color - the more of it, the less brightness and saturation;
- contrast.
Wall decoration
There are no less materials suitable for wall decoration. Often in the kitchen they try to combine different options. This is due to the specifics of the room. An apron is required in the work area. The rest of the space is decorated to your own taste. Usually the choice is made on the following materials:
- wallpaper;
- dye;
- Wall panels.
Decorative plaster, natural stone blocks, brick, and wood are used less frequently. Using “play” with materials, color, and texture, it is customary to divide into zones. In this case, it will be possible to purposefully emphasize or distract attention.
When choosing finishing materials, special attention is paid to the practicality of the options. A smooth matte surface is easier to care for. Texture and gloss require special attention.
Color is no less important. The darker the finish, the more kitchen dirt will be visible. It is better to place options that are inconvenient for cleaning away from the work area.
Kitchen interior styles
Having a gray kitchen in the interior is becoming more common. But don't forget about choosing a style. You can choose either something specific, or intelligently combine elements of several. It depends on whether the kitchen should be simple, functional or “with a twist”.
Floor decoration
For a modern gray kitchen, a variety of flooring options are suitable. When choosing, be sure to take into account not only the budget and style of renovation, but also the features of the use of the room. The flooring material must meet the following requirements:
- resistance to moisture;
- tolerance to chemical treatment;
- wear resistance.
Taking into account the characteristics, most often the choice falls on stone, tile, linoleum or self-leveling floor. Laminate and parquet are considered less popular. The worst solution is carpet.
Regardless of the choice, any of the materials can be found in gray or a variation that optimally matches the desired shade of graphite.
Interiors in catalogs
Once the final option has been chosen and you have a clear idea of what you want to see in your home, you can turn to online catalogues. For example, you can consider IKEA gray kitchen designs.
This can be either a completely “assembled” interior or its individual elements. For clarity, you can see the following photos of a gray kitchen.
