There is nothing more classic and foolproof than a gray-and-white kitchen. The color combination feels subtle and soft but also brings depth and richness thanks to the layering of neutral tones.

You might think kitchen ideas would be limited with one color, but if you hold together a fan of grey paint charts, you’ll ...

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on its Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: Q. I ...