When selecting a color scheme for any kind of kitchen cabinet upgrade you’re considering, one area that’s often a strong candidate is that of neutral colors. In particular, one of the most popular general color schemes for kitchen cabinets, especially over recent years, is grey.
At AWA Kitchen Cabinets, we’re proud to provide Salt Lake City clients with the very best kitchen cabinet products from top manufacturers, including MasterCraft, Yorktowne and more. We stock a full selection of cabinet color options, including for those who want to go with grey or other neutral schemes. What are some of the key benefits of grey cabinets in many kitchens? Here are several in this two-part blog series.
Ability to Hide Dirt
One of the single most notable benefits of grey cabinets – or any other neutral cabinet color, for that matter – is the way in which it can help to hide dirt. If you have young kids in the house who are always tracking in mud and other outdoor debris, or if you simply don’t want your kitchen cabinets looking dingy all the time, a darker neutral shade like grey can help to mask some of that dirt. Just be sure you’re still cleaning them on a regular basis!
This is also true for people who have pets or who do a lot of cooking. If you’re constantly dealing with food splatters, for example, darker cabinets can help to reduce the appearance of those stains.
Aesthetic Flexibility
Another big reason why people love grey kitchen cabinets is because they offer more aesthetic flexibility than other colors might. With such a versatile neutral shade, you can really go in any number of design directions. For instance, if you want a more contemporary look, you can pair grey cabinets with stainless steel appliances and sleek hardware. Or, if you’re going for more of a rustic vibe, grey can also work well with distressed wood floors and other natural materials.
In the end, it really just comes down to personal preference. But if you’re someone who likes to change up your décor every few years or so, grey cabinets can give you the perfect blank canvas to work with.
Balancing Light and Dark
You don’t want to make a room feel too dark, especially a kitchen, which is why some people might shy away from grey cabinets. But the truth is, as long as you balance them with some light colors and finishes, they can actually help to brighten up the space.
For example, if you have dark countertops, pairing them with grey cabinets can create a nice contrast that helps to break up all that darkness. Or, if you have a lot of windows in your kitchen, the grey cabinets can act as a nice backdrop to showcase all that natural light.
There are really endless possibilities when it comes to grey kitchen cabinets. So if you’re considering this color scheme for your next cabinet upgrade, be sure to check out our selection at AWA Kitchen Cabinets — and to contact us for any and all of your SLC cabinet needs!