Add warmth and contrast to a pale clinical kitchen

7 years ago

My new kitchen (just being fitted now) is very pale soft grey matt handleless units and I've chosen woodstone blanc laminate square edge worktops and a pale grey timber effect porcelain tile on the floor. I went for all pale grey to make it as light as possible because the room is east facing with only a small window, and it's not huge (16x10ft). But now it's really bland with no contrast even though I specifically chose textured wood effect tiles to soften the look. I want the room to stay neutral but it needs warming up.

There's no space for a table or any wood furniture because I'm having a breakfast bar in the corner. There is one blank wall with just a doorway through to utility which I could do something with... I feel like I need some old dark grey timber in there somewhere.

Any suggestions?

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minnie101
7 years ago
Hi. Do you have any form of splashblack? A pic would also be good even if it's not finished. Could you have reclaimed brick slips/tiles on a wall which would instantly add warmth? I'd go for reclaimed or weathered oak bar stools. There are also lots of lovely chopping boards around in wood and marble. Texture is also massive ATM so you can find lots of textured accessories. A herb pot always looks good and even using dried pasta or fruit/ veg on display will add warmth. Perhaps bring in some warm metallics for accessories. Sainsbury's do a kettle and toaster with some copper in which might be worth looking at. Is there space to display any cookbooks? Perhaps some faux stems on the breakfast bar? Eucalyptus or pussy willow are good for a neutral look
Francesca Davey thanked minnie101
A S
7 years ago
Images would be useful to help visualise the scene if possible.
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Kitchen only just starting to be fitted so no photos available yet. Soft dove grey units, white worktops ... what about a dramatic dark grey on (some of) the walls for contrast? And if so can anyone recommend a shade that works well in an east facing kitchen?

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