Consider Gray Cabinets for an Urban Kitchen Vibe

Modern and trendy designs are often the focal point or theme when you are hoping to create a more urban kitchen. By definition, “urban” kitchens would be arranged for maximum use and versatility, with items that create the best use of space and value for the kitchen. To help with your goal of a clean spacious area, consider gray cabinets for an urban kitchen vibe.

During our grandparents’ day, stainless steel was the way to go if you wanted to be trendy, and this style is quickly becoming popular again as more people purchase stainless steel appliances. Like most fads of yesteryear, this one has pros and cons that should be considered before you decide to purchase and install stainless steel cabinetry. However, there are other viable options. There are two basic options when you consider gray cabinets for an urban kitchen vibe, especially if budget and labor are key considerations.

Option #1: Paint existing cabinetry.

Obviously, the simplest answer for those with existing cabinets that do not need to be replaced is to paint the existing cabinetry in a shade of gray that compliments the urban kitchen décor. Cool shades, such as those with hints of blue, work well for a modern urban kitchen vibe, and you can use these to complement blue, green, black, white, red, and purple shades beautifully.

When you paint cabinetry that you already have, you save in a variety of ways. First, you save on cabinets, which can be very expensive. You save labor costs, time and money, especially if you would have had to hire a professional. You save time, because taking the cabinet doors off the hinges to be sanded and painted, and then sanding and painting the frames on the wall, is still faster than waiting to rip out the old and install new cabinets.

Option #2: Buy new gray cabinets.

This option involves several scenarios. First, you can purchase unfinished wood cabinetry and hire a professional to paint it a trendy cool gray for your urban kitchen vibe. This takes a considerable chunk out of your urban kitchen décor budget, but it is a great idea if you need to replace dated or damaged cabinets. Letting a pro do the painting will also keep you from having to deal with that step, but it is one that you could choose to do yourself to save money.

Secondly, you can purchase wood cabinets already painted in a shade of gray. Visit a home improvement store or kitchen shop to see the incredible variety of colors and styles available.

Third, you could choose metal cabinets in a cool urban gray and have them installed or install them yourself if you are confident of your skills. Metal cabinets are easier to take care of, require much less elbow grease to clean, are very cost-efficient, and are a great addition to a modern kitchen. Stainless steel appliances are very trendy, and the cabinets work well with these appliances.

Finish your new urban kitchen space with sleek chrome kitchen metal wall hangings and contemporary metal art.