17 Stylish Gray Kitchen Cabinets with White Countertops for a Modern Look

When it comes to stunning color combinations, there’s nothing quite like gray and white. Both versatile and modern, these two hues pair beautifully together, especially in the kitchen. If you’ve been searching for inspiration to elevate your kitchen’s interior design, these gray kitchen cabinets with white countertops make it easy to create a seamless, modern style.

In the list below, you can find some examples of gray kitchen cabinets with white countertops that will refresh your kitchen and give it the modern look you’re dreaming of.

Light Gray Cabinets With a Blue Undertone and White Quartz Countertops

These cabinets are light gray, but the slight blue undertone adds a subtle wash of color. Combined with white quartz countertops, the juxtaposition of natural materials and a modern color gives this kitchen a cozy, welcoming look and feel.

Note how the gray cabinets carry into the pantry to give the space a cohesive vibe. Brown herringbone floors and a large, open shelf add to this kitchen’s subtle, inviting appeal.

Light Gray Cabinets With a Blue Undertone and White Quartz Countertops

Styled by Martina Mattsson, photographed by Krister Engström, via Kvarteret Makleri

Pale Gray Shaker Cabinets With White Countertops and a White Tile Backsplash

The pale gray color of these shaker cabinets is just enough to create a gorgeous contrast against the classic white countertops. A white subway-inspired tile backsplash that nearly reaches the ceiling adds texture and a stylish, functional component to the space.

If you like the color gray but don’t want to go overboard, choosing a very light pale tone like this is a great way to incorporate the color into your kitchen without making it look too bold or dramatic.

Pale Gray Shaker Cabinets With White Countertops and a White Tile Backsplash

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Extreme Dark Grey Cabinets And White Marble Countertops With Matching Backsplash

While the previous example showcased cabinets in a pale gray, this kitchen is the exact opposite with extremely dark gray lower and upper cabinets. The bold tone gives this kitchen a distinctively modern look.

Not only are the countertops white and crafted of natural stone, but they also carry through to the stone slab backsplash which spans across the entire wall. Blending dark gray with white countertops creates a bold design choice that aficionados of modern interior design will appreciate.

Extreme Dark Grey Cabinets And White Marble Countertops With Matching Backsplash

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Dark Gray Cabinets With White Countertops, a Tile Backsplash, and Wood Accents

Incorporating wood into this kitchen gives it a “toned-down,” natural feel. Using wood as accents ties the white and gray countertops and medium gray lower cabinets together nicely without making the space look or feel “cold.”

A white backsplash made with white subway tile lends it a nice finishing touch, and the large open wood shelf provides a place to display houseplants, dinnerware, and other items within easy reach. Brushed nickel hardware also contributes to the kitchen’s updated design.

Dark Gray Cabinets With White Countertops, a Tile Backsplash, and Wood Accents

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, for sale at Bjurfors

Light Gray Cabinetry Paired With White Subway Tile and Wood Floor

Choosing light gray for the kitchen cabinetry combined with white subway tile lends this space a sleek, contemporary vibe. A fun, mid-century modern-inspired chandelier also gives the kitchen a touch of playful appeal.

Brightly colored dining chairs in mustard yellow and blue echo the mid-century modern feel and give the space a cheerful element. When you combine each of these design elements, you have a decidedly modern kitchen that feels fresh and new.

Light Gray Cabinetry Paired With White Subway Tile and Wood Floor

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Light Gray Kitchen Cabinets With White Countertops and Natural Materials

An L-shaped kitchen layout makes this space feel open and airy, while the light wood floors add a slight touch of rustic charm. Choosing light gray kitchen cabinets helps to keep this kitchen’s open feel, while a large window brings in lots of natural light.

White countertops and black hardware work wonderfully together here to create a stylish, beautiful contrast. The wood table and chairs echo the natural materials of the floor and bring in a neutral color to tie it all together.

Light Gray Kitchen Cabinets With White Countertops and Natural Materials

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Dark Gray Kitchen Cabinets, Black Appliances, and White Subway Tile

The dark gray color of the cabinets in this kitchen helps to make them an attractive focal point, while white subway tile from the top of the counters to the ceiling adds a stylish element. Black appliances bring in a bold, dramatic contrast to the space.

A brushed brass kitchen sink faucet and leather-wrapped drawer pulls bring in some warmer components. With the white countertops, the mixture of colors and textures makes this kitchen a stunning example of functional, modern interior design.

Dark Gray Kitchen Cabinets, Black Appliances, and White Subway Tile

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Flat Gray Kitchen Cabinets With White Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances

Flat panel kitchen cabinets in a warm, medium- to dark-gray color lend this kitchen a modern aesthetic. The updated stainless steel appliances help to transform this space into a true chef’s kitchen, and the white stone countertops add a touch of luxury.

Note how the homeowner added whitewashed wood floors and left the white decorative molding trim across the ceiling, bringing elements of the old and new world together beautifully.

Flat Gray Kitchen Cabinets With White Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances

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Gray Kitchen Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, and Gold Hardware

A lovely dove gray color accents the kitchen cabinets here, while stunning brushed gold hardware throughout the space lends the room a luxe vibe. The large window trimmed in black directly above the farmhouse sink brings in tons of light and ties in with the black faucet, while high-end stainless steel appliances make the space modern and functional.

Even the oven has brushed gold accents, giving everything a perfectly coordinated look. White countertops look sleek and elegant against gray and gold, giving this example a true farmhouse kitchen design.

Gray Kitchen Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, and Gold Hardware

Styled by Studio Rydman, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem

Shaker Cabinets in a Light Gray Color With Granite Countertops

Shaker cabinets are a popular choice, and the subtle blue-gray color scheme adds endless charm to this transitional kitchen. White granite countertops give the room a quality feel along with large white subway tile that spans the entire wall.

Note how some of the kitchen cabinets have glass panels so you can see what’s inside. A window in the adjacent room brings in additional light and helps to give this kitchen space a kind, welcoming feel.

Shaker Cabinets in a Light Gray Color With Granite Countertops

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White Marble Countertops, Gold and Brass Toned Accents, and Marble Tile Flooring With Grey Cabinets

A white and gray marble backsplash perfectly coordinates with the countertops in this kitchen for a seamless look. The upper cabinets have a unique texture and a slightly lighter gray color than the lower cabinets, giving the room a cool, two-toned element.

Gold and brass-toned accents lend the space a sleek, luxurious touch along with a large window for a bath of natural light. A wood table and chairs give this kitchen a touch of natural warmth, and bright yellow flowers lend the kitchen a cheery pop of color.

White Marble Countertops, Gold and Brass Toned Accents, and Marble Tile Flooring With Grey Cabinets

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Pale Grey Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, and a Subway Tile Backsplash With Wood Accents

Boasting an extremely pale grey color, the cabinets in this example add just enough contrast to give the kitchen a subtle two-toned look. Even though using gray in the kitchen is all the rage, you don’t have to stick to using just a dark color.

Note how the homeowner painted the kitchen table in the same pale grey color to make it match, giving the space a nice sense of cohesiveness. The white subway tile backsplash looks beautiful with the white countertops, and wood accents add a bit of classic, old-world charm.

Pale Grey Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, and a Subway Tile Backsplash With Wood Accents

styled by Apartment Studio for Stadshem

Cabinets in a Dark Gray Color That have a Blue Undertone in an Elegant Off-White Kitchen

Just one glance at this kitchen imparts a feeling of sheer luxury. The dark gray color of the cabinets has a deep blue undertone that contributes to the dramatic design. Open shelving running across the wall and a bright white subway tile backsplash add texture and functionality.

Sleek burnished gold hardware on the lower cabinets pops against the dark gray, blue-toned kitchen cabinets, and the off-white countertops tie it all together effortlessly.

Cabinets in a Dark Gray Color That have a Blue Undertone in an Elegant Off-White Kitchen

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

White Subway Tile Backsplash With Black Grout, White Fixtures, and a Light Gray Cabinet Color

Gray is a versatile color that goes well with anything, and this homeowner opted for a very light gray shade for the subtly raised panel cabinets. Installing white subway tile with black grout helps it pop and stand out in the room.

White accent hardware also contributes to the overall color scheme here as well as the classic countertops made of a smooth, sleek off-white stone material.

White Subway Tile Backsplash With Black Grout, White Fixtures, and a Light Gray Cabinet Color

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Dark Recessed Panel Cabinets With White Countertops and Walls

If you love the idea of gray cabinets and white countertops but want something bolder, go with an ultra-dark gray like the example here. Not only does dark gray give the kitchen a bold and modern design, but it looks gorgeous against the simple white walls.

The recessed panels add a touch of texture and note how the upper cabinets are darker than the bottom for a true modern kitchen design. White quartz countertops with a subtle touch of gray round out the elegant aesthetic here.

Dark Recessed Panel Cabinets With White Countertops and Walls

Styled by Emma FisherAnnica Clarmell, and Anna Granberg, photographed by Peter Pousard for Alvhem

A Mix of Grey and White Tones in an Elegant Kitchen With Brass Hardware

This large kitchen has plenty of storage space, so it’s easy to see why the homeowner added some fun design elements like brass hardware and a large white farmhouse sink. The upper cabinets are white with large glass panels and small drawers for storage, and the lower cabinets are featured in gray for a darling, two-toned look.

White marble on the backsplash and countertops give the kitchen a luxe finishing touch.

A Mix of Grey and White Tones in an Elegant Kitchen With Brass Hardware

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Light Gray Cabinets in a Shaker Design paired with a Warm Wood Dining table and chairs

The light grey shaker cabinets with chrome hardware and white marble countertops in this historic kitchen feature glass upper cabinets for an elegant look. The pairing with the warm wood tones in the dining table and chairs turns the color palette into a warm and inviting one.

Light Gray Cabinets in a Shaker Design paired with a Warm Wood Dining table and chairs

Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem

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