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I think you all know, I'm super eager to get our kitchen renovation started. I've only mentioned it a time or thirty. :) But we still need to save more, so in the meantime I'm just pinning and dreaming. Honestly, as agonizing as it is, it's probably good that we have this waiting period. It gives us time to really consider all the options we have, and feel confident in the choices we make. One thing I'm debating right now is cabinet color. I've always loved white kitchens and I don't think they'll ever go out of style. After all, most of the new RTA kitchen cabinets come in white. So part of me thinks, duh, we'll do white cabinets, of course. But another part of me wonders if we should bring in a little contrast, since all the walls are white. We could either do that with a contrasting kitchen island, or with cabinets that have a little color to them. I've been drawn lately to this light taupe shade of "greige" (examples below). What do you think? Are these muted neutral cabinets more interesting than white ones? Or am I just noticing them because they're kind of trendy right now?
Favorite White Kitchens:
1. Studio McGee / 2. Heather Bullard / 3. Emily Henderson / 4. Studio McGee
Favorite Greige Kitchens:
1. Decor8 / 2. deVol Kitchens / 3. Studio McGee / 4. deVol Kitchens
And here's a kitchen from Amber Interiors that marries the two: white cabinets with a greige island. I think this might be the sweet spot for me! Just a tiny bit of contrast.
What do you think: Is greige a trend, or a timeless neutral? Should I stick with crisp and classic white? Or should I do a mix?
P.S. Way more inspiration on my "Kitchens" Pinterest board, if you're interested. :)
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I vote for mix! I also love white kitchens, but painting the island in greige is a nice pop of color against all the white (plus, it will probably make any scuff marks/toddler stains less noticeable!) Guess it might depend on your counter top color, too. If you change your mind, at least you'd only have to repaint one thing ;)
This is why I love getting other people's perspectives! Such good points about considering the countertops and about a darker color hiding scuff marks and stains. I do like the look of marble-y quartz for counters, which usually has cooler grey undertones that might clash with the warmer greige color. And I feel like greige looks best with brass hardware, which I'm not totally sold on. BUT I definitely think that white cabinets with a neutral island is my sweet spot. Just gotta figure out the perfect color for the island, whether it's this mushroom-y greige shade or something else. :)
white is a no brainer for me! Then you could do something bold or colorful with the island, curtains, applicants, decor, back splash!
It's my first thought too...maybe I should stick with my instincts and not over-think it!
I landed on your blog from googling white or greige kitchen cabinets....love the example pics you've posted. I just chose greige cabinets (and white quartz countertops) in a new construction build but the more I look around on Pinterest, the more I think maybe I should have chosen white (plus a greige or gray island). Such a hard choice considering maybe white is more versatile to decorate around if you want to change looks with paint, pendant lighting, furniture...but greige seems more interesting? I'm torturing myself going back and forth on this =p
It's such a hard choice, I totally agree!!! I think white quartz countertops with greige cabinets sounds lovely though...for what it's worth. :) Glad you found me!
Kitchen cabinet can give the new looks to your kitchen. According to the new trends you have to decide the kitchen cabinet. Variety of materials are there and from that you have to decide the best flooring material for your kitchen cabinet. You can use white or greige type of kitchen. Both are looks good. But from that you have to select one according to your need and preferences. You really give the best idea about the white and greige kitchen. You can see the variety of kitchen style from this: https://kitchenemp.net/kitchens/
I am also doing a new home build. I picked simply white for the cabinets but am really loving the greige island. Since the simply white is more of a cool white I kinda wanna do a more warmer greige, but then what colors for the walls?
What did you end up doing?
hey! your kitchen turned out fab. I have been looking for paint colors from the greige island inspiration photo you posted from Amber Interiors. Any insight in your research? Thx :)
Aww sorry I don't know the answer to that one!
Can you tell me where the all-wood bar stools are from. I love those!
The photo with yellow flowers , MAGNIFIQUE!
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I am just about to get my new kitchen - all old out, waiting for new. White inset cabinets, BM Cotton Balls and a greige island- BM Revere Pewter all with Viatera Lumina quartz counters
I am contemplating the same thing, although for me it is less of a committment because I have hand painted cabinets that used to be the 90s browns. They are currently white on top and black on the bottom... and I want to go greige! Agree it is trendy, but isn't it also a nod to old French styling? That is what is making me want to go greige... but like you, I love my whites so I may go for a very light greige. ;) Goodluck and let us know how you decide!