As in nature, earthy greys, browns and sand colours work together harmoniously. As this modern kitchen demonstrates, grey needn't look cold as lots of shades have warmth to them. Grey can work in darker kitchens, too. Just pair it with pale surfaces, such as the worktop, metro tiled splashback and flooring shown here, which draw the eye, add interest and reflect light. Cabinetry: Roundhouse Paint: Down Pipe from Farrow & Ball Painted kitchen design ideas | Decorating | housetohome.co.uk