What a considered combination, Dove Grey with white quartz is a really elegant choice for an open-plan space.
With direct sunlight from early morning through to late afternoon, you have the luxury of choosing a white that won’t go cold or flat.

My recommendation would be Farrow & Ball All White or Little Greene Shirting- both hold their warmth in strong natural light without reading yellow.

If you want something with just a touch more depth, Dulux Polished Pebble (at its palest) bridges the gap beautifully between the grey cabinetry and a bright ceiling.

One thing worth considering: painting walls and ceiling the same colour in a large open-plan space works really well, but the finish matters as much as the shade. A flat or soft matt on the walls will absorb light gently, while the same colour in an eggshell on any woodwork keeps it feeling crisp.

Avoid a stark blue-white -in strong sunlight it can feel clinical, and it will fight the warmth in the Dove Grey.

Test a few samples across different times of day, morning and late afternoon light in your space will behave quite differently, and the right white will sit beautifully in both. I would love to see your final result with whichever paint you choose.

You even look at Low Salt from COAT paints and other is called Mindful. You can get peel and stick swatches from them to test in the space.

Thank you Urvashi, I will buy testers and see how they look.

Dulux polished pebble is grey. For a lighter alternative, try Rock Salt.

Hi HU

Is this the super matt hockley in dove grey? where did you get the splashback, please?

The units are Greenwich in Matt Dove Grey. Backsplash is also from Howdens - they call it backboard. I think the colour is Titanim. It’s waterproof but not heatproof so we have a heatproof glass splashback fitted over the backsplash behind the cooker. Kitchen was fitted 8 years ago and I’ve been very pleased with it. good luck!

I like the worktop, which complements the cabinets. I don't remember Hockley Dove Grey looking so light, and wonder now whether a white quartz worktop will complement.

F&B ammonite

Thanks Sarah I have Ammonite as a tester. It looks like a great colour in the picture. Is this your kitchen? If so, where did you get the worktop from?

No it's not my kitchen, it's AI generated by ChatGPT (I've used it to design my bedroom). It recommends this worktop https://mayfairworktops.co.uk/shop/quartz-worktops/white-starlight/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Thank you. The worktop is expensive even though it is on sale. Do you use the free chatgpt to design? I was using the free one, but it limits what you can ask, especially if you are asking for images.

Yes, I use the free one which does have limitations.