17+ Gray Backsplash for White Cabinets
ID# 181904 – Product BA8802 – Modern Silver Metal Groutless Backsplash Panel
Modern Metal Sheet Backsplash Panel with White Cabinets
Even though tiles are the most popular materials for kitchen backsplashes, you can also consider using large format panels to create a seamless look. As you can see in this modern kitchen, the metal sheet backsplash creates a sleek and clean appeal that perfectly complements the modern style of the white slab front cabinets. Besides their aesthetic value, these metal sheets are also extremely durable and easy to clean, thanks to their groutless desing.
ID# 181916 – Product BA1045 – Modern Black Slate Subway Backsplash Tile
Dark Gray Subway Tile Backsplash with White Grout
Dark gray backsplash tiles have this depth that suggests luxury, mystery, and modernity. And beyond these two forms of sophistication, when they blend in with the classic subway pattern, the effect is amazing! Here, for example, the dark gray slate subway tile backsplash stands out between the white cabinets and makes a strong statement as a dramatic backdrop. The gray countertops are a perfect pair to complement the dark tiles. If you want to emphasize the pattern of the tiles even more, use white grout!
Gray Backsplash for White Cabinets
When it comes to cabinet designs, white cabinets are the staples of kitchens. And if you are looking for a backsplash for your white cabinets, options are literally endless. Since white is the most popular color option among these alternatives, a gray backsplash is the other greatest option that can create a timeless appeal with white cabinets. Considering that in today’s market, we have a wide range of gray backsplash materials from natural stone to glass, metal, and porcelain we have limitless design options opened up for us. In this article, we gather 17+ gray backsplash for white cabinets ideas to discover some inspiring looks and fire up your imagination!
Timeless and Versatile: Gray Backsplash and White Cabinets
Versatile and timeless, a gray backsplash is a great alternative to white. And if you are bored with all-white kitchens but still love the idea of the clean and sleek appeal of a neutral color scheme, then the combination of gray backsplash and white cabinets might be perfect for you! Whether you are designing an ultra-modern, farmhouse, industrial, or vintage-inspired kitchen, this combination can easily work with different design aesthetics. To see some examples, keep on reading and immerse yourself in the stylish design trends.
ID# 181901 – Product BA631613 – Modern Gray Marble Chevron Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Traditional Kitchen with White Raised-panel Cabinets
This spacious kitchen has everything that reflects the elegance of traditional style! To start with, the white raised-panel cabinets anchor the space, providing a bright atmosphere. The white quartz countertops seamlessly blend with the cabinets while the gray marble chevron backsplash enhances the luxurious sense. The stainless steel appliances and chrome cabinet hardware create a cohesive look with the other features. The medium-tone wood floor breaks the stark white atmosphere and brings much-needed warmth.
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ID# 181902 – Product BA1038 – Modern Long Gray Limestone Backsplash Tile
Modern Gray Backsplash for White Cabinets and Countertops
Featuring an abundance of gray and white shades throughout the space, this contemporary kitchen offers a sleek and elegant appeal. The white flat-panel cabinets are paired with white quartz countertops to create a continuous look. Between them, the gray ceiling height backsplash adds a nice textural look, enhancing the space height with its vertical layout. While the built-in stainless steel appliances complete the contemporary style, the oversized range hood creates a focal point and makes a strong statement.
What color should the backsplash be with white cabinets?
Since white cabinets offer a clean and sleek aesthetic, they act as a blank canvas that can work with almost any color scheme. That’s why when it comes to choosing a backsplash for white cabinets, your options are literally endless. Before your final decision, you need to consider what kind of appeal you want for your kitchen. For example, if you are working with a small kitchen space that lacks natural light, white backsplash tiles will be the most failsafe pair for your white cabinetry.
If you are bored of all-white designs but still want to create a bright and airy feel, gray backsplash tiles are perfect alternatives for white. The versatility of a gray backsplash will create a cohesive look with the white cabinets and allow you to play with different textures, materials, and colors for the rest of the space. Black backsplash is the other popular choice for white cabinets, offering a dramatic backdrop. With a black backsplash, you can add depth to your space by bringing contrast.
Classic neutrals are not good enough for your taste, you can pair your white cabinets with other vibrant color options like blue, green, pink, yellow, orange, or even some metallic tiles.
ID# 181903 – Product BA1079 – Modern Long Gray & White Marble Backsplash Tile
Marble Full-height Backsplash with Shaker Cabinets
Marble material is the staple of timeless elegance. Since we are familiar with patterns like subway, herringbone, hexagon, or chevron, you can create a more sleek appeal with more modern designs! Here, for example, the modern marble backsplash adorned with a long and slim shape creates a visual feast between the white shaker cabinets. The vertically stacked layout of the tiles makes the space feel higher. The white cabinets and Silestone quartz countertops, with their clean and plain appeal allow the marble tiles to stand out even more. The metallic accents like the brass sconce, faucet, and chrome cabinet hardware, add a dose of sparkle as a final touch.
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ID# 181905 – Product BA1077 – Modern Long Gray Marble Backsplash Tile
Gray Backsplash for White and Gray Cabinets
Visually soothing and relaxed, this transitional kitchen boasts two-tone joinery, consisting of gray and white cabinets. The gray marble backsplash tiles make a statement to spice up the otherwise ordinary design. The white quartz countertops and floating shelves harmoniously blend with the cabinets. The stainless steel appliances, cabinet hardware, faucet, and kitchen sink make a cohesive final touch that enhances the modern aesthetic.
Gray Glass Backsplash for White Cabinets
If you are looking for a backsplash material that has both functional and aesthetic benefits, glass tiles stand out with their stylish stance and easy-to-clean surfaces. Coming in a wide array of colors, patterns, and forms, these tiles are popular among homeowners and interior designers for a good reason. Of all the color options, gray is a perfect one to create a sleek and versatile backdrop. Whether you are designing a modern kitchen or a traditional culinary space, a gray glass backsplash will never let you down, especially when it is combined with white cabinets!
Creating a shimmery backdrop for kitchens, glass tiles are championed for their natural sheen. This eco-friendly material doesn’t require sealing thanks to its non-porous skin. And when it comes to gray glass backsplash tiles, you can find a large plethora of design options, ranging from tiny mosaics to large-format glass sheets. While the glass sheets are perfect to create a sleek and modern aesthetic, the glass mosaic tiles offer a distinctive appeal. Thanks to the versatility of the gray glass tiles, you can also play with different textures and materials to make a strong statement with your backsplash. And whatever you choose, white cabinetry will act as a blank canvas, allowing you to reflect your imagination.
ID# 181906 – Product BA62010 – Modern Glass & Metal Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Glossy Gray Backsplash for White Cabinets and Metallic Hardware
If you want to spice up the dull appearance of your cabinets, you can achieve your goal with a statement-maker backsplash design! Here, for example, the glass and metal mosaic backsplash acts as a piece of art, creating a focal point. The copper accents of this mosaic add much-needed warmth to the space. The plain appeal of the white cabinets and countertops allows the backsplash tiles to be the star of the show!
Should the backsplash be lighter or darker than the cabinets?
Despite the fact that there is no single perfect solution to this question, there are some options that you can keep in mind that will allow you to choose your kitchen backsplash and cabinet colors. If you want to create a sense of openness and brightness, using a lighter backsplash might be a better option, especially beneficial in smaller kitchens or those with limited natural light. Using a darker backsplash, on the other hand, will create a dramatic and modern statement with light-colored cabinets.
Material choice is the other important factor that you need to consider. Reflective materials like glass or metal can help brighten a space even with a darker color. Regardless of the color, textured tile designs can add visual interest. When choosing the backsplash and cabinets, don’t forget to consider countertop colors!
ID# 181907 – Product BA1120 – Modern Glass & Metal Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Contemporary Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Backsplash
Another great example of how a mosaic tile backsplash can instantly elevate the overall look. In this contemporary kitchen, the black, white, and gray mosaic tile backsplash directly draws attention, adding a striking focal point. Adorned with a puzzle-like layout, these mosaic tiles also add a modern flair to the space. The combination of white shaker cabinets and black countertops draws a classic profile that exudes timeless elegance. While the metal accents like the cabinet hardware, appliances, and pendant lights, add a dose of sparkle, the wood floor softens the monochrome color scheme, bringing warmth.
Gray Stone Backsplash for White Cabinets
As one of the most remarkable materials, stone tiles, without a doubt, make a great backsplash. Coming in a variety of forms, colors, and texture options, these stone materials offer an upscale feel for kitchens, especially with white cabinets. Whether it is a luxurious marble, warm travertine, rustic slate, or modern limestone, gray stone backsplashes create a beautiful contrast and complement the clean lines of white cabinetry. Lighter shades of gray are perfect to create a subtle contrast and complement the light and airy feel of the cabinets. Darker shades, on the other hand, can easily create a dramatic statement, ideal for kitchens with good natural light and ample task lighting.
Besides their statement-maker appeals, stone tiles are also extremely durable and can last for decades with proper care. However, due to their porous skin, they require regular sealing and cleaning. While the honed or matte finishes offer a more subtle and modern look, the polished finish provides easier-to-clean surfaces. The biggest downside of these tiles is their high price tags. But due to their long-lasting appeal, this investment will definitely be worth it! If you are tight on budget, you can also go with engineered stone tiles like quartz or porcelain backsplashes that mirror stone patterns beautifully.
ID# 181908 – Product BA1038 – Modern Long Gray Limestone Backsplash Tile
Modern Gray Backsplash for White Cabinets and Quartz Countertops
This good-sized contemporary kitchen prides itself on its continuous and integrated look comprising two key shades: gray and white! The white flat-panel cabinets create a bright and spacious atmosphere by anchoring the space. Even though this room has already a high ceiling, the full-height limestone backsplash tiles give the room extra height. Peaking behind the white cabinets, these modern gray backsplash tiles provide a visual break without intervening with the design’s integrity. While the white Caesarstone quartz countertops seamlessly blend with the cabinets, the large-format white floor tiles contribute to the spaciousness of the design.
ID# 181909 – Product BA631613 – Modern Gray Marble Chevron Mosaic Backsplash Tile
White Shaker-style Cabinets with Stainless Steel Appliances
This contemporary kitchen presents a color palette that keeps the kitchen feel open and airy! The marble chevron backsplash stands out between the white cabinets while the marble countertops flawlessly blend with the tiles. Using a charcoal grout for the gray marble tiles provides a sleek and subtle backdrop. The stainless steel appliances create a focal point at the center of the cabinets, adding a dose of shine. A dark wood floor is a perfect choice to balance the monochrome color scheme.
How do I add warmth to my grey-and-white kitchen?
Even though a gray-and-white color scheme is one of the most popular failsafe options that exudes timeless elegance, it can also run the risk of feeling a bit cold or sterile. That’s why, it is important to add some details to add warmth and create a more inviting atmosphere!
Wooden Accents: Adding some wooden accents is the easiest way to add a warm sense to your space. Cutting boards, bowls, utensil holders, or open shelving in wood shades will add natural warmth and texture to the space.
Metallic Accents: Metallic accents are the other elements that can balance the cold appearance of gray and white. Brushed gold, copper, or brass hardware, light fixtures, or cabinet pulls can add a touch of warmth and sophistication.
Greenery: One of the easiest ways to add a pop of life to your space is by adding houseplants in various shapes, sizes, and textures.
Lighting: It doesn’t matter how big or small it may be, lighting is one of the things that stands out the most and gives a home the general appearance it has. One great tip to add some warmth and coziness to the gray and white kitchen is to replace the cold white bulbs with warm white ones. These will give you a softer light rather than the harsh white.
ID# 181910 – Product BA1034 – Modern Marble Subway Backsplash Tile
Modern Marble Subway Tile Backsplash with Black Countertops
Subway tiles are a classic but you can always find a way to make them look new with a newfound identity! In this transitional kitchen, for example, the vertical layout of the tiles puts a modern spin on this classic pattern, enhancing the space feel. With their gorgeous gray veining, these modern subway tiles add a delicate texture between the white cabinets and black countertops. The subtle gray shade of the tiles also provides a smooth transition between black and white! The black cabinet hardware makes a cohesive final touch to slightly punctuate the cabinet design.
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ID# 181911 – Product BA45056 – Gray & White Marble Flower Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Marble Flower Mosaic Tile Backsplash Behind Stainless Steel Stove
If you are lucky enough to have a professional stove like this one, you can make this space even more distinctive with well-chosen backsplash tiles! Here, the marble flower mosaic tile backsplash creates a focal point behind the stainless steel stove. The delicate flower patterns of the tiles add a romantic feel to the room while the white cabinets, countertops, and paneled range hood provide a sleek and clean frame for them.
ID# 181912 – Product BA1080 – Modern Rosewood & Gray Marble Backsplash Tile
Modern Marble Gray Backsplash for White Cabinets and Black Hardware
Stacked and matte finish backsplashes as in this contemporary kitchen give the space a modern spin while introducing order and clarity as well to ease the eyes. These marble tiles adorned with rosewood and gray shades create a visual feast between the plain appeal of the shaker kitchen cabinets. While the stainless steel range hood and stove draw attention to the backsplash area more, the black cabinet hardware adds much-needed contrast to the space.
Gray Porcelain Backsplash for White Cabinets
As one of the easy-to-clean and durable backsplash materials, porcelain tiles are classic for kitchen backsplashes. Available in almost any color, shape, pattern, and form options, from classic subway patterns to large-format slabs and eye-catching mosaics, a porcelain tile backsplash would fit any look that you aim for! Among all the color options, a gray porcelain backsplash will be the perfect pair, if you are looking for a sleek and elegant backdrop for your white cabinets. Even though you can create a stylish backsplash with solid gray shades, you can also consider porcelain tiles that reflect the natural texture of stone or wood.
Made with clay and fired in a kiln at high temperatures, porcelain tiles are also very durable backsplash materials. Compared to other materials like glass, stone, or metal, these tiles are also much more affordable. Due to the low level of maintenance required, these tiles are excellent choices as kitchen or bathroom backsplash.
ID# 181913 – Product BA4503 – Modern Long Gray Porcelain Backsplash Tile
Textured White Cabinets with Black Hardware and Open Shelf
This L-shaped transitional kitchen is well-appointed with white cabinets, a gray porcelain tile backsplash, and black hardware. Even though the modern gray backsplash tiles complement the light and airy feel, they also add a slight contrast that enhances the overall look! The verticality of the base cabinets involves another texture level, whereas the open cabinets plus brass cabinet hardware have a contrasting look.
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ID# 181914 – Product BA4502 – Modern Light Gray Porcelain Backsplash Tile
Modern White Kitchen Design with Black Accents
If you are a fan of clean lines, streamlined cabinetry, and white shades, this modern kitchen has the perfect look for you! Characterized by white shaker cabinets, white quartz countertops, and light gray porcelain tile backsplash, this kitchen exudes timeless elegance. While the shaker-style cabinets and countertops draw a sleek profile, the modern porcelain tile backsplash flawlessly complements this elegance. The white grout of the light gray tiles emphasizes the horizontally stacked pattern even more.
Gray Subway Backsplash for White Cabinets
Being versatile and timeless, subway tiles are the staple of kitchen backsplashes. Originally used in metro stations, these tiles have been part of our lives and become one of the most popular interior design elements for residential projects. Since white color is the most popular option for subway tiles, gray is a perfect alternative to white. While the gray color can maintain the clean and fresh appeal, it can also add a subtle contrast that emphasizes the classic subway pattern even more.
But then the white cabinets will be the safest choice to partner the gray subway backsplash which is of timeless beauty. Therefore, that gray subway backsplash with white cabinets will never let you down if you are looking for an ageless and refined kitchen design!
ID# 181915 – Product BA8009 – Modern Gray & Beige Glass Subway Backsplash Tile
White Cabinets with Black Granite Countertops and Subway Tiles
Gray is one of those colors that never disappoint, adding a delightful flavor to any design. And the gray subway tile backsplash is always a great choice to create a timeless and elegant appeal for kitchens. Here, the glass subway backsplash adorned with gorgeous gray color transitions acts as a mural, creating a visual feast. The black granite countertops flawlessly complement the gray shades of the tiles while the white cabinets provide a sleek and clean base for them.
What color goes with a gray backsplash?
Similarly to the white cabinets; a gray backsplash is another element that can go with different colors as well. The union with the lighter color shades such as white, beige, cream or subtle blue helps in establishing a relaxed and airy atmosphere. For the contemporary and dramatic setting, simply the darker colors such as black, charcoal gray, or navy blue are better options. For a touch of coziness, warm-toned neutrals like brown and beige will really complement gray tiles.
Since every shade serves a different mood and ambiance, the shade of the gray tiles is the other important consideration point. Lighter gray shades pair well with a broader range of colors, both light and dark, and better to create a brighter atmosphere. Dark gray tiles lean towards a modern aesthetic and are perfect for creating a dramatic appeal.
ID# 181917 – Product BA2007 – Modern Warm Gray Marble Subway Backsplash Tile
Warm Gray Backsplash for White Cabinets and Wood Floor
Transitional kitchens are perfect for those who want to borrow from modern and classic design elements. They can easily create a timeless and stylish appeal, and this one is no exception! Here, the white shaker cabinetry anchors the space, providing a sophisticated look with an airy feel. Between them, the warm gray marble subway tile backsplash softens the stark white appearance. Mirroring the perimeter cabinets, the white kitchen island paired with black stools maximize functionality. Without sacrificing style. The dark wood floor perfectly complements the warm feel of the backsplash tiles.
