The Charm Of Grey And White Cabinets

Gray and white cabinets are beautiful cabinets for a modern look, but they don't mix well with stone countertops. While the contemporary style of an antique or bespoke suite may look at home with a tile floor, stone can be hard on the eyes and hard to clean.

However, you can soften the effect of grey and white cabinets with the use of cut glass or plain wood, including a tasteful one. A stainless steel sink may also give your kitchen a minimalist look. This will soften the starkness of the gray and white cabinets, making the space more welcoming and comfortable.

If you are fortunate enough to have a stone countertops, you might consider using an antiqued effect on the granite or marble. The ornate design will lend a masculine, rich appearance to the space, as it is often associated with luxury.

If the tiles are simply stained and not painted, then you could just use a simple water-based spray to wipe off the water marks. You can also have a friend do this if you prefer.

However, to add a feeling of warmth and coziness to your contemporary range of white and grey cabinets, try setting a wooden table in the middle of the space. This gives it a homely, cosy feel that would make every home feel like it has an extra room.

Gray and white cabinets are not without their issues. So long as you consider these problems before you get started, you should find that grey and white cabinets work well in your kitchen.

The big problem with this type of design is that most of the time you won't see the edges of the cabinets as they are on the back of the piece of furniture. Because of this, many people assume that the cabinets are grey and white when they are really black and white.

For instance, the classic Ikea white cabinets are made from cherry and unfinished pine, but they have no glass in them. They can be painted, however you choose to achieve a black and white look.

Another problem with grey and white cabinets is that they tend to look smaller than the pieces of furniture that they sit on. White cabinets tend to sit lower than grey ones and will look a lot smaller when they are on top of white dining room tables.

However, in many homes you will find that the white cabinets are a bit too much of a focal point for the space. The main focal point will always be the furniture and so unless the room is very small, they will dominate the space.

If the white cabinets are on an island, then they can be easy to cover up with white paint. Even if you cannot paint the island, you can add a color to it to help with the white effect, and these white kitchen islands look fabulous in different settings.

These grey and white kitchens give a warm and elegant feel to the space and they are really easy to decorate if you want to. Instead of trying to figure out how to go about finding matching curtains, you can go to the nearest home decor store and buy the pieces you need.