In conversations about design, you might find that gray is a controversial topic — and nowhere more than in the kitchen ... such as marble or backsplash tiles, can enhance its appeal.

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Credit: Getty Images / Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff Picking a kitchen cabinet ... Martha Stewart's gray-green cabinets evoke a more nostalgic feel, while Reese's are contemporary.

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