What colours are best with white and grey in the kitchen.
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I have a new kitchen. All white except for the tiles. They are grey. I would like to add colour to the kitchen. I don't want to paint anything. Which colours and how to apply colours?
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Depending on the hue of the gray; Pale to soft ,Yellow,Orange Cream,Lite Aqua,Pale to Soft Blues,Greens Or Even A Pop Of Deep Red May Be grand! You could use the colors in ; Curtains,Towel sets,Apron(if you ware them), Pot&Pan Holders,Displayed Coffee Cups on a Tree,Appliances,Dishes,Ect. ,Good Luck,Have Fun Picking Them Out👍💙
Lisa McQueen Grondy
on May 29, 2015
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Lucky you! With that neutral a palette, you can go anywhere, depending on the feel you wAnt. I like grey and white with cool, beachy blues and greens..creates a serene look. That' what I have in my bedroom...very restful. For a kitchen, you could spice that up with pops of bright teal, rich green, and throw in some orangish red for drama.
Mary Ker
on May 29, 2015
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I am remodeling as we speak using grays. And for a color pop, coral and mint. I painted stripes of gray and mint in my bathroom. I really like the way it turned out.
Kittykatz2001
on May 29, 2015
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The sky is the limit since gray and white are neutral. Any color(s) you like is going to go nicely with gray and white. I dislike brown and beige so I have used gray (plus black and white) as the neutrals in my homes for more than 20 years. In the different rooms of my current home I use navy, aqua, French blue and yellow, green, and pink as accent colors with gray, black and white. Besides the suggestions already given, you can also bring in accent colors with a throw rug, or artwork, if you have any blank wall space.
Shari
on May 29, 2015
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I love white and grey as a base and the sky really is the limit with these choices, I just painted my all white enclosed porch white grey and schoolbus yellow. You would not think it would work but it came out beautifully. Most any shade of blue, green, or red also look really fantastic with white and grey combos.
Lee Cunningham Green
on May 29, 2015
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brights are good too: yellow or aqua
B. Enne
on May 29, 2015
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What a great base for you to add anything you want! If you don't want to paint think about this being a great time to bring in your favorite colors with new countertop appliances, window valances, towels etc. Now if you don't have a backsplash you can bring in color here as well. In my kitchen, I love red so my backsplash and all of my countertop appliances are red. Everyone compliments me on those choices when they see my new kitchen. Just go bold and try your favorite color or colors and enjoy!
Kimberly A
on May 30, 2015
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I have white tiles and gray cabinets. I used Mountain Stream by Sherwin Williams as the color pop.
FlowerFreak
on May 30, 2015
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If you don't want to paint, why not use bowls, dishes, and other things to get your color. Your white and gray kitchen would look great with aqua and lime green accent colors, and would give your kitchen the pop of color it needs. You could add to the collection as your budget permits.
Julie A. Spears
on May 30, 2015
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Turquoise
Kim Cardin
on May 30, 2015
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A light blue is very pretty also. Look on houzz.com and you can see all the beautiful colors with gray. Just type in gray and white kitchens
Kelly
on May 30, 2015
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Any shade of yellow, green or blue.I am about to do this email n my bedroom & master bath.
Cheri Joiner
on May 30, 2015
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Look around you....what color do you see appearing over and over? That is a good place to start. Wander a fabric store, what colors do you find yourself gravitating to? Color is personal, creates moods, what do you want? My accent color is an adobe red. I wanted warmth and a bit of energy so I chose a more subdued tone of red for my accent. No screaming fire engine for me! lol Can't wait to hear what you decide. OH, and remember, those little paint samples you can buy help a lot.
JeDonne M
on May 30, 2015
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You can do anything! Sometimes too many options are too much of a good thing. My advice is this: find some wall decor, curtain fabric, or a rug, or vase that you love. pull a color (or two) out of this object, and use these color(s) for potholders, trivets, teapot, towels, lamps, etc. Most of all, have fun as you gather your decor. Don't worry, if you like it, it'll be great!
FlyoverPilgrim
on May 30, 2015
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RED!!! So many amazing accessories and small appliances in red and if it is on the vintage side, some red embroidered towels, rugs with red flowers, red geraniums in the window and the list goes on and on! Congrats on the new kitchen, I hope to have one soon and will be using white gray and of course RED and lots of pine cones! My grandkids call me Mammie so I am going to use some vintage Mammy items including music sheets (very musical family) and I am crazy in love with pine cones for many years now. You know, do what you love in there whatever color or theme. I love being a Mammie, LOVE that we are a musical family and pine cones just make me happy and it shows throughout our house, so put your stamp of what you love on your kitchen!
Vickie
on May 30, 2015
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My suggestion? RED! Kitchenaid has a whole line of appliances such as toasters, coffee brewers, toaster ovens, mixers, etc. They also have a line of towels and potholders in the same reds. Red is easy to find in dishes, pans, pots and art work. Red is a staple color, won't go in and out of fashion. It is also considered a warm color, soothing yet energizing and a great compliment to grey and white. My kitchen is red and white and I love it! In the end, however, it will be something that you live with, so you gotta love it! Good luck!
Julie Benson-Grant
on May 30, 2015
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Turquoise and yellow accents would be beautiful. Window treatments,small appliances, art, dishes, kitchen towels, glassware are all ways to add your color. Maybe your kitchen chairs could be a bright turquoise. Just go to Target, Home Goods, or whatever your favorite store is, and you'll find tons of stuff. Look at kitchen pictures in magazines or on line to get ideas too.
Tami
on May 30, 2015
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I'd go with maybe a green but kind of a deep green or some pea green accents. There's a lot of different shades of green. Otherwise a burnt orange. Unless you like pastels.
Dawnmarie
on May 30, 2015
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kwsvensson - What is your favorite color?
Janis Hill
on May 30, 2015
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Any bright color will work since white and grey are neutrals. I would go with either blue or red myself...
Joni
on May 30, 2015
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I have a white and grey kitchen with tan beige walls...neutral but works for me
Anna LeMoure
on May 31, 2015
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