My gray and white kitchen is the perfect backdrop for simple winter decor!
Hey, hey! It’s share my elegant kitchen day! My winter kitchen that is. Which, to be honest isn’t that much different than my kitchen any other time of year. I really don’t change up my neutral kitchen that frequently, but I took some photos the other day while I was shooting the house, so why not share it in all of it’s gray and white kitchen glory? 😉
Gray and white Kitchen
We did a complete kitchen makeover a few years ago, and I really tried to make elevated design choices that I would like for a looong time. Because kitchen remodels are expensive, and I doubt we’ll ever do a complete makeover again. I tried to stay really neutral and make safe choices on the finishes. I really think I did a good job. That’s me tooting my own horn, by the way.  No, but really, I still like my kitchen a lot…so I must have done something right. 😉
Because I stayed neutral, I fee like there are some simple changes I could make if I wanted to, and it would still all look really good. For example, I’ve toyed with the idea of painting the kitchen island a different bold color. I think it would look awesome painted black, or maybe a more trendy dark green or rich blue. I’ve also toyed with the idea of switching out the pendant lights above the island. I’m not saying I’m going to do any of those things, I’m just saying that I think about it from time to time…and it would all still look good…I think.
If you follow me on Instagram…and, I’m telling you, you should totally be following me on Instagram, then you know I can’t shut up about my little Smeg Electric Kettle. This thing makes me do a little happy dance every time I see it…not sure what that says about me as a person, but it is what it is.
Alright, so our eating area opens up to our kitchen, and I made a super-cute (and super easy) little center piece with a vase (similar one here), some fairy lights, and eucalyptus leaves.
One of my favorite parts of our kitchen is the faucet. I love the statement it makes in here! I also looovvve my little Smeg Kettle. It’s just the cutest appliance to keep on the counter!
Have a great day!
Cindy says
I really love ;your kitchen….you did a great job…..one question…..the top cabinet to the left of the , does it have a glass front or is it just open? I love it!
April Hoff says
Thank you, Cindy! We completely removed the door and filled the screw holes before painting. Now it serves as a little open shelving area. 🙂
Joe Kiewra says
Love the page. Mt wife and I are thinking of redoing our small kitchen in our beach house.. Your kitchen, simple and white, are inspiring. I tend to get too busy and over think design. I like what I see. Thanks.
April Hoff says
Awww, thanks so much Joe! I completely agree…simple is good (and usually timeless.) You can add all your fun details with accessories that are easy to change out. 🙂
Shelia says
Hi April! I think you made some very wise decisions with your kitchen. Nothing too trendy that’s going to fade quickly. I think painting your bar black would look awesome, but only if you don’t change out those pendants, they’re gorgeous! I especially love your barstools. That little Smeg kettle is just too cute! With the choices you’ve made, I think you’ll be very happy with your kitchen for years to come.
April Hoff says
Thanks, Shelia! I think about painting the island from time to time, but I don’t actually think I’ll do it any time soon…ha! 😉
Sally says
Love the kitchen! We did ours with sea salt (Sherwin Williams) walls and painted oak cabinets a greige color. The island is painted a green shade and I have a green chalkboard on the wall behind island. Light fixtures are glass and bronze oil finish. All cabinet/ drawer pulls are full silver. We love it and I don’t care what is “the style or trend”. Do what makes you happy…you spend a lot of time in the kitchen…and of course what is affordable!!
April Hoff says
Exactly! You kitchen sounds SO pretty, Sally! xo
Jill says
Have you thought about gray for the island? It would sort of tie in with the stainless steel and back splash. The great thing about paint is you can always change it!
April Hoff says
The island actually is gray. 😉
lorraine says
Hi its a beautiful kitchen and I think with all of the internet we see what others have done and we want to change things up way too much
enjoy it ….its beautiful love the colors
sometimes and this is just personal its too much to see what everyone has and is doing …trendy perhaps …..keep simple be happy xx
April Hoff says
That’s a very good point, Lorraine. 🙂 Thanks for your kind words.