Of all the different aspects of your kitchen, it's the flooring that has the most significant impact. Your flooring influences the atmosphere and aesthetic of your kitchen, even more so than your walls, appliances, or lighting fixtures. While materials like natural stone and stark white tile used to be the norm, grey has emerged as one of the trendiest choices of the last few years.
Grey kitchen flooring, whether you opt for a light grey or charcoal, has a certain calm and versatility that other colors simply can't offer. Hailed by the interior design world, grey flooring serves as the perfect base for all your other kitchen upgrades, effortlessly complementing a variety of colors and materials.
Not sure if grey flooring is right for your kitchen? Below, we'll discuss the versatility and other advantages of grey flooring in kitchens. We'll also offer several grey kitchen flooring ideas on how to effectively coordinate colors and create a stunning space you can be proud of. By taking the latest trends, your cabinets, walls, tile, and countertops into consideration, you can create a kitchen that's straight out of a home decor magazine!
Debating whether to replace your current kitchen flooring with clean and cool grey flooring? Looking to style your kitchen around the grey flooring you already have? No matter where you are in your kitchen makeover journey, we're here to help.
Here are some common questions about grey floors, namely what colors compliment grey floors, what color cabinets go with grey floors, what material flooring is best, and much more. Once you've read through our kitchen design tips and tricks, you'll have all the inspiration you need to take your kitchen to the next level.
Yes, kitchens with grey floors are all the rage. They're growing in popularity and showing no signs of stopping. There's so much to love about grey flooring, but it really comes down to versatility. You can match grey floors with essentially whatever style, personality, or aesthetic you're going for. Whether you want a modern, contemporary, or rustic kitchen, grey floors serve as a stable base to design from.
The versatility of grey flooring is largely thanks to it being a neutral color. Having grey floors makes it easy to coordinate your kitchen's wall colors, appliances, countertops, and cabinets. What separates grey from other neutral colors, like beige, cream, and taupe, is that it doesn't have underlying tones that can clash with your countertops, cabinets, or decor. Grey also tends to hide dirt better than other popular colors, like white. This makes it a favorite of avid bakers and busy parents alike.
To create a beautiful kitchen that you'll love showing off, it's important to ensure that the colors of your floor, walls, countertops, tile, and cabinets complement each other. As stated above, grey is a neutral backdrop that goes with a wide range of colors. That being said, different shades of grey complement different colors.
If your grey flooring is closer to black, it will have a more elegant and dramatic look. It will offer a really eye-catching contrast to deep and warm colors, such as gold and crimson. If your grey flooring is closer to lighter colors, like white or silver, it will have a more energetic feel. You can complement this lighter grey with fun pastel colors or create a visually appealing contrast with some brown elements.
Though you rarely have to worry about colors clashing with your grey floor, take care to ensure that these colors don't clash with each other. A pastel blue countertop may match with your grey flooring, for example, but it would definitely clash with lime green cabinets.
Grey flooring pairs very well with essentially any color cabinetry. If you have light grey kitchen floors, you could go for a nice contrast with dark cabinets. If you have a darker grey floor, you could similarly opt for white or light-colored cabinets. Grey kitchen floors with white cabinets are a popular trend you'll find in all the latest home decor magazines and for good reason. It creates a calm and welcoming atmosphere that's ideal for hosting family dinners and get-togethers with friends.
Kitchen remodels are the second most common home remodeling project, according to Consumer's Voice. That's because the look and feel of your kitchen can influence your experiences with cooking, enjoying your meals, and serving and hosting guests. Your countertops, in particular, play a major role in your kitchen, as they have both a practical and aesthetic purpose. They're also one of the more expensive kitchen upgrades out there. That's why it's essential to select a countertop that pairs well with your choice of flooring on the first try.
The color of your countertop doesn't necessarily have to match your grey flooring, but the color you choose will help you achieve different styles. If you're trying to achieve a modern kitchen design, for example, it's important to feature high-contrast colors, such as dark greys with whites. You could contrast your countertop and flooring or have them be the same color, incorporating the contrast with your cabinetry instead.
If you're looking to achieve a more traditional kitchen design, low-contrast colors are preferred. You want your colors to blend into each other to create a more warm vibe. Beige countertops with grey flooring, for example, offer a more homey and classic feel than a bold black countertop.
Monochrome floors and countertops can look very modern and stylish, but we don't recommend taking this approach with your walls. Grey floors and grey walls can create a dreary atmosphere that you wouldn't want in any room of your house, much less your beautiful kitchen.
The color of your wall, when paired with grey flooring, will have a major impact on the overall vibe. When selecting a color, don't worry too much about clashing. Focus more so on what sort of feeling you want your kitchen to have. Here are a few colors worth considering:
Blues: Cool blues, whether they're light, mid, or dark, pair beautifully with grey flooring. That said, according to main design influencers, you should avoid any blues with too much green in them, such as aqua or turquoise. They could create an intense or childish look that isn't suited to a modern kitchen.
Green Greys: Not all shades of green will complement a grey kitchen floor. You ideally want a green that incorporates some grey, like sage or pale greens. Greens that are too yellow, like olive green, or too blue like the colors mentioned above, are not recommended.
Whites: Whites are always a safe choice. Like greys, whites are neutral and easy to design around. White walls are ideal for creating a clean and airy look, though you should avoid whites with yellow or pink undertones. These undertones will only increase the possibilities of clashing, unlike white whites or cool whites.
These are just a few of the many colors you can complement your grey flooring with. Though we typically suggest neutral and cool colors, there are still tasteful and stylish ways to incorporate bright colors. Colors like fuchsia or bright orange are too intense for all the walls in your kitchen, but you could use one of them to create a fun accent wall.
Having an accent color is a great way of adding character to your kitchen. Kitchens that are too monochromatic or only incorporate two contrasting colors can sometimes look a bit too clinical. A bright accent wall may be too bold for the look you're going for, but incorporating a third color into your appliances, cabinet handles, faucets, or elsewhere will add a personal touch to your kitchen.
Your grey flooring can be made up of a variety of materials. The material you decide on will vary depending on your budget and priorities. If you care about aesthetics and durability, then solid and engineered hardwood flooring and luxury vinyl plank are for you.
These materials have many unique advantages. Vinyl plank, for example, is water-resistant, easy to clean, durable, and capable of taking on many different patterns, colors, and textures. Solid hardwood is a classic choice, as it adds value to your home, doesn't fade, and is impressively long-lasting. Engineered hardwood offers similar benefits to solid hardwood. It looks just like real wood, except it doesn't expand or contract the way solid wood can. Engineered wood flooring is also highly durable, affordable, and is available in a wider range of colors, including grey!
Southern Luxe is proud to offer both solid and engineered hardwood flooring and luxury vinyl plank, all available in multiple shades of grey. If you're interested in our Vintage series, we have European White Oak flooring available in several colors, including Olde Salem and Oyster Bay. Our Willow series also features grey flooring, including our SPC Luxury Vinyl in the shades Glacier Mist and Grey Pearl. You can request a sample on our individual product pages to ensure that the color is well-suited to your dream kitchen.
Grey is above and beyond the most versatile and calming color to have in your home. You can elevate your elegant grey flooring by selecting certain complementary colors for your cabinetry, countertops, and walls. Contrast is key, so consider pairing darker elements with light grey floors and lighter elements with dark grey floors.
Be sure to choose wall and countertop colors that effectively complement or contrast with your grey floors. Though grey countertops pair nicely with grey flooring, avoid making the entire space monochromatic. If you think your kitchen looks too clinical, incorporating a third accent color will completely transform the space.
All that being said, not just any grey flooring will do. You need flooring with the right materials that will look amazing and stand the test of time. To enjoy all the advantages that grey flooring has to offer, consider opting for solid or engineered hardwood floors or luxury vinyl plank. These types of flooring are extremely durable, easy to install, and more affordable than many alternatives. These types of flooring are also available in an incredibly wide range of colors, giving you the variety you need to find the perfect fit for your home.
With over 500 years of combined experience, the team at Southern Luxe are certified engineered flooring experts you can rely on. Our carefully curated flooring collection features charming designs that suit any kitchen, no matter its size or aesthetic. Southern Luxe is where tradition meets style, creating the most practical and stunning flooring lineup you've ever seen.
Our solid and engineered hardwood floors and luxury vinyl plank come in a wide variety of greys. If you'd like to see how our flooring and the different colors would look in your home, we encourage you to request a sample on the individual product pages that interest you.
Not sure where to begin? Contact us today, and our knowledgeable team will answer any questions you may have about your project. We look forward to hearing from you!