Grey paint fetches very little respect these days, and as an ambassador for understated, atmospheric, neutral, cloud-like, contemplative colors that live large, I shall be GREY’S DEFENDER! More than happy to gush about it here. Trendy color’s fun if you’re into fashion and bandwagons. But when you are after a just right grey paint for your kitchen?
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Let’s bring on cool and chic gray tones for kitchens!
Grey Paint for Your Kitchen: Benjamin Moore SILVER LINING
Ambiguity and uncertainty are associated with grey as it evokes feelings of ambiguity, uncertainty, and indecision.
It flows in that realm between light and dark, without clear definitive direction.
Farrow & Ball De Nimes
Does grey feel sophisticated and elegant?
In fashion and interior design, gray tones commonly appear, suggestive of understated luxury and chic minimalism. I automatically think about the greys in Paris! While it may seem to be a rather melancholic hue, it also feels elegant and classic.
I think the timelessness of gray may be my favorite aspect of this color. Timeless?
Farrow & Ball FRENCH GRAY 18
Forget about any trends rejecting it for design, fashion, or paint color. It is much too classic and sophisticated to ever care about what fashions are traveling down a catwalk.
Progress, innovation (think urban and industrial references!), maturity (grey hair), and wisdom all seem to go along with gray.
Farrow & Ball JITNEY
What’s interesting is that grey area is also “the unknown.” And I love the spiritual quality of grey.
As we age and grow in wisdom, we begin to realize how much mystery and unknown exists. In our unknowing and humility, we gain perspective and a new type of mature wisdom.
Sherwin Williams NIGHT OWL
No wonder that while a grey haze makes it tricky to get a clear picture, it also adds a spiritual layer of enlightened humility.
Humility?
Gray recedes and allows the other colors to come forward and capture attention. It’s a great equalizer, yes?
Farrow & Ball OFF-BLACK
But maybe you’re after a very rich dark charcoal that is nearly black.
It’s interesting that so many timeless aspects of design are trending right now. Moody rooms, and even darkly moody interiors and finishes are quite popular at the moment.
Is it really all that surprising that such a trend developed in our culture with the challenges of the 2020s? There’s a seriousness, a weight, and a complexity involved in a moody atmosphere.
It takes a certain tolerance and a certain strength to endure melancholy times of depth.
And just in case you love the wall color…
While there may be resistance or strides to deny the complexity and layers of deep meaning… can’t it all just be covered with sunny yellow:
Yellow has its charms. Yet there’s an integrity, resilience, and flexibility that grey brings.
Find blue kitchen colors here. Photos (unless otherwise noted): Country Living, where you’ll find even more ideas for kitchen color stories.
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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