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64 Black Kitchen Ideas For Every Style and Mood

Black kitchen with wood cabinets and marble-top island in middle

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While both white kitchens and colorful kitchens are popular design options, black kitchens can create a chic, bold, and timeless statement that will elevate any design style, from traditional and farmhouse to modern and minimalist to ultra contemporary.

Black is a versatile neutral that can be dialed up or down depending on the look you want to achieve. Commit to a moody all-black room with black paint, cabinets, and appliances. Or opt for subtle pops of black to bring contrast and add definition to lighter kitchens.

Check out these stylish kitchens for inspiration on how to make a black kitchen work in your home. 

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    Traditional Black Kitchen

    black tudor home kitchen

    Mary Patton Design

    Mary Patton Design chose saturated black upper and lower cabinetry and a matching square central island that echo the range hood and black casement windows in this traditional kitchen. White walls and gold accents keep it feeling light, while a brick arched opening adds a rustic touch.

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    Moody Charcoal Kitchen

     kitchen with black cabinets and walls with white counter tops

    deVOL Kitchens

    If pure black is too bold for your tastes, paint walls and cabinets in a deep charcoal that will read as gray or black depending on the light. In this space from deVOL Kitchens, a large arched window floods the space with natural light, and a pair of wall sconces adds ambient light.

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    Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen

    rustic black farmhouse kitchen

    Ashley Montgomery Design

    Ashley Montgomery Design paired black cabinets, window trim, open shelving, and a textured ceiling with a natural wood paneled backsplash and flagstone flooring for a rustic farmhouse kitchen with some edge.

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    Industrial-Style Kitchen

    black kitchen with brick wall and black light pendants
    Sean Carlson Perry

    This industrial-style kitchen from interior designer Sean Carlson Perry features black Shaker cabinets, white subway tile with dark gray grout, exposed brick, and black pendant lighting, plus silver-toned cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures for a cool-toned finish.

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    Bright Black Kitchen

    DIY black kitchen with checkered floor
    No Glitter, No Glory

    DIYer Patricia Goijens from No Glitter, No Glory gave her cooking space a quick refresh with nothing more than a few coats of Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball, a true black that has a luminous feel in this light-flooded kitchen.

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    Black and Exposed Brick

    black kitchen in white open concept home
    Trevor Brown Architects

    Trevor Brown Architects mixed sleek, hardware-free kitchen cabinets with an original exposed brick wall and a polished concrete kitchen island in this modern black kitchen.

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    Black Chalkboard Kitchen

    black and wood kitchen with industrial accents
    Bailey General Contracting

    Bailey General Contracting added a chalkboard paint wall to create a family message board in this industrial-inspired black condo kitchen. It's decorated with a mix of new and vintage pieces, such as distressed reclaimed cabinet doors, stained black oak cabinets, industrial drafting stools, and DIY pendant lights made of salvaged materials.

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    Black and Natural Wood

    geometric black and white kitchen
    Space Craft Joinery

    Lighten up an all-black kitchen with white countertops, natural wood accents, and a geometric backsplash made of painted wood tiles, like this modern kitchen from Space Craft Joinery.

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    Matte and Glossy Finishes

    black kitchen with light colored wood accents
    Maureen Karsenty

    In an all-black kitchen, mix finishes to add variation and dimension. Interior designer Maureen Karsenty remodeled the kitchen in this Paris apartment using matte black cabinets with a glossy black tile backsplash, adding contrast with butcher block countertops and mixed metal hardware and fixtures.

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    Black Kitchen With Marble Backsplash

    black kitchen with black cabinets
    Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

    Jessica Helgerson Interior Design transformed a converted library into a dramatic eat-in kitchen, drawing attention to the windows and ceiling beams with jet black paint that is carried onto the flooring for an enveloping feel.

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    Black and Yellow Kitchen

    modern yellow and black kitchen
    Atticus & Milo

    Heat up a neutral black kitchen with colorful accents. In this 1970s-inspired cooking space by architecture and interior design practice Atticus & Milo, a kitchen island and upper cabinets finished in a glossy, sunny yellow offset the dark walls. The terracotta brick floor injects a sense of coziness to the sleek modern space.

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    Heavily Veined Black Marble

    black and blue kitchen
    Black Lacquer Design

    Black Lacquer Design mixed heavily veined black stone countertops with blue cabinetry and gold accents to create a bold modern space.

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    Custom Kitchen Cabinets

    black kitchen cabinets in white neutral kitchen
    Nicolaj Bo

    Danish interior design firm Nicolaj Bo outfitted this minimalist kitchen with custom black cabinets that add contrast with the white walls and decorative ceiling molding. A partial backsplash composed of hexagonal wood tiles complement the Danish modern dining table.

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    DIY Black Backsplash

    diy black plywood backsplash in kitchen
    Stylizimo

    Blogger Nina Holst of Stylizimo created a chic and simple DIY plywood backsplash to complement fingerprint-resistant black laminate cabinets in this minimalist kitchen. She cut the plywood to size, applied a black wood stain to highlight the board's natural grain, then finished it off with a matte, water-repellent sealer. 

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    Teal and Black Kitchen

    black modern kitchen with teal ceiling
    Francois Guillemin

    Teal and black make a striking pair in this chic French kitchen photographed by Francois Guillemin. A Calacatta marble countertop and backsplash lightens up the kitchen wall, and a multicolored rug adds pattern and movement.

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    Black Kitchen Appliances

    black kitchen appliances

    Erin Williamson Design

    To create a more seamless look in a black kitchen, chose glossy black or black stainless steel appliances. In this space from Erin Williamson Design, black base cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and appliances create a harmonious look. The wall behind the standalone oven is covered in graphic black-and-white tile that highlights the ceiling line.

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    Black Granite Sink

    Black sink in modern farmhouse kitchen
    Red Cottage Chronicles

    Red Cottage Chronicles refreshed a neutral white and gray kitchen with a matte black sink. The apron front basin is a granite composite.

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    Pitch Black Kitchen

    pitch black kitchen with small pendant lights
    BTL Property London

    This moody kitchen spotted on BTL Property London has a back wall stocked with six-foot-tall cabinets. The slick, black countertop is quartz. The gray kitchen island brings contrast. The brass globe pendant lights illuminate the work area.

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    Black Paneled Kitchen

    Kitchen with pitch black accent wall
    The Vawdrey House

    The couple who owns this historic home in Kent, England, hired the design team at The Vawdrey House to bring their antique kitchen into the present. The result is a thoroughly modern, black paneled cooking space. The white kitchen island is topped off with Carrera marble. To save a little money, the client went with a butcher block countertop against the back wall.

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    Retro Black Kitchen

    retro black kitchen with red accents
    Kandrac Kole

    Kandrac Kole accented black cabinets with red square knobs and added a red vintage-inspired oven from Big Chill to add some retro flair to this kitchen, sprinkling more red accents throughout for balance.

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    Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

    neutral kitchen with black cabinets
    Fawn Interiors

    Black cabinets add contrast with white walls and complement rustic ceiling beams in this eat-in farmhouse kitchen from Fawn Interiors.

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    Enclosed Black Kitchen

    black enclosed kitchen with wood counter
    Ban Architecture

    Ban Architecture transformed a dated 1960s kitchen with black walls and a kitchen island base made from black Valchromat, a wood fiber based material that is a solid color throughout so that any scratches, dings, or drill holes will appear the same color as the board's veneer. For contrast, the shelves, backsplash, and countertops are natural wood treated with a water-repellent sealer.

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    Black Kitchen Walls

    black kitchen corner banquette

    Alvin Wayne

    Interior designer Alvin Wayne painted the walls of this New York City kitchen in a soothing shade of matte black that allows everything from the corner banquette to the large-scale wall art to pop.

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    Black and Light Wood

    black kitchen cabinets

    Michelle Berwick Design

    Michelle Berwick Design mixed floor-to-ceiling black cabinetry with pale wood and white finishes to help to structure this large open-plan kitchen. Matching black metal pendant lights define zones, while black hardware helps to unite the space.

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    Complementary Cabinets

    black kitchen dining room

    Mary Patton Design

    Mary Patton Design flanked the arched brick opening of this kitchen and dining space with standalone cabinets that almost reach the ceiling. One houses a home bar, while the other provides extra storage to keep the space clutter-free.

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    Black Dropped Ceiling

    kitchen with dropped black ceiling

    Brophy Interiors

    Brophy Interiors clad a dropped ceiling in charred black wood paneling to create a statement in this contemporary kitchen. The black ceiling is echoed throughout with small design elements, from the bar stools to the black cutting boards displayed on open shelving to the cabinet hardware, sink faucet, and dramatic veining in in the stone backsplash and waterfall island.

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    Black Patterned Tile Floor

    black kitchen with patterned tile floor

    Fantastic Frank

    Energize a small black kitchen with a geometric black-and-white floor tiles, like this stylish space from Fantastic Frank. Silver toned and stainless steel appliances keep the space feeling cool-toned and sleek.

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    Touches of Black

    black kitchen island

    Desiree Burns Interiors

    Add a graphic feel to a white kitchen with touches of black throughout. Desiree Burns Interiors painted the kitchen island black and surrounded it with black-and-white woven barstools that tie in with black fixtures and accessories and help to balance the bold dark wood exposed ceiling.

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    Black and White Kitchen

    black and white kitchen

    Whittney Parkinson Design

    Use black as a grounding element to make a mostly white kitchen feel more dimensional. Whittney Parkinson Design used strong black accents throughout this spacious kitchen and dining room, from the backsplash to the countertops to the kitchen island base and china cabinet that help to structure the space.

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    Small Black Kitchen

    small black kitchen

    Brexton Cole Interiors

    Use black upper and lower cabinetry to create depth in a small semi-open kitchen, like this space from Brexton Cole Interiors. Black metal bar stools, accessories, and artwork on and around the peninsula create a coordinated look.

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    Charcoal and Black Pantry

    black kitchen butler's pantry

    Whittney Parkinson Design

    Whittney Parkinson Design gave this kitchen pantry a moody feel with a mix of black and charcoal finishes and gold-tone accents. A white tile backsplash with dark grout ties the look together.

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    Mixed Black Patterned Tiles

    contemporary black kitchen

    Michelle Boudreau Design

    Don't be afraid to mix solid black and patterned finishes for a dynamic feel. Solid black cabinets, painted black ceiling beams, and a dramatic black waterfall edge island are paired with patterned tile on the backsplash and flooring to add interest to this glossy and glamorous black kitchen in a renovated Palm Springs home from Michelle Boudreau Design.

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    Black Contrasts

    black open plan kitchen

    Desiree Burns Interiors

    Define zones in a large, airy white kitchen using assertive black accents. Desiree Burns Interiors brought this double-height kitchen down to size with a black backsplash and countertops that extend to the peninsula that makes the space feel cozier and more well defined. A pair of industrial black pendant lights anchor the peninsula seating.

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    Floor-to-Ceiling Cabinets

    modern black kitchen

    Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki Photography

    Run black cabinetry all the way to the ceiling to maximize space in a narrow kitchen. This modern space from Jessica Nelson Design includes warm gold-toned hardware and a white marble backsplash to lighten up the walls of built-ins.

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    Black Highlights

    black kitchen accents

    Alvin Wayne

    Interior designer Alvin Wayne used extra-long black metal cabinet and drawer pulls to add a graphic feel to a kitchen covered in modern white cabinetry and quartz countertops. The kitchen hardware echoes the window trim and black dishware and accents displayed on open shelving.

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    Small Black Eat-In Kitchen

    black eat-in kitchen

    Fantastic Frank

    Using black in a small eat-in kitchen will make it feel cozier and more intimate. This space from Fantastic Frank includes black built-in cabinets and a black round table that complement white walls and butcher block countertops.

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    Black With Brass Accents

    black kitchen with brass accents

    Leclair Decor

    In a kitchen with acres of built-in storage, lighten up matte black cabinets and drawers with gold-toned hardware, like this modern kitchen from Leclair Decor. Contrast dark cabinets with white shiplap walls, natural wood accents, and white quartz countertops for a balanced feel.

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    Black Glass-Front Cabinets

    black kitchen with lighted cabinets

    Leclair Decor

    Leclair Decor backed black-framed, glass-front upper cabinetry with warm wood and backlit the interior to add ambient light and create a modern china cabinet effect in this modern kitchen. A black-framed paned glass door is painted black for a cohesive look.

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    Black and Copper Kitchen

    black and copper kitchen accents

    Michelle Berwick Design

    Michelle Berwick Design accented this black-and-white kitchen with warm metal accents on the bar stools, refrigerator pulls, plumbing hardware, and trio of copper wire pendant lights hanging over the island.

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    L-Shaped Black Kitchen

    L-shaped black kitchen

    Fantastic Frank

    This Scandinavian L-shaped kitchen from Fantastic Frank features black appliances, countertops, and cabinets with vintage appeal for a timeless look. A black metal and glass partition wall creates separation without blocking views or light.

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    Black Shaker Cabinets

    black shaker cabinets

    Leclair Decor

    Leclair Decor gave this black kitchen a transitional feel with Shaker cabinets finished with subtle hardware and white and wood finishes that complete the neutral space.

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    Black Kitchen Countertops

    black kitchen countertops

    Brexton Cole Interiors

    Black kitchen countertops such as marble, soapstone, or granite can add a focal point in a mostly white kitchen. Brexton Cole Interiors paired black countertops in this minimalist kitchen with white countertop-to-ceiling tiles and vintage French wall art for a timeless feel.

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    Black and Gold Contrasts

    black countertops with gold sink

    Brexton Cole Interiors

    Brexton Cole Interiors paired black stone countertops with a blingy gold sink to energize the minimalist space.

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    Black Plumbing Fixtures

    minimalist black kitchen

    Erin Williamson Design

    For a seamless look, pair black countertops with black plumbing fixtures, like this U-shaped kitchen from Erin Williamson Design.

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    Black, White, and Wood

    black white and wood kitchen

    Design by Living With Lolo / Photo by Life Created

    Pair black base cabinetry with light wood upper cabinets and wood floor to complement a white-walled kitchen. Living With Lolo added black-and-white patterned window shades and blingy gold pendant lights to enliven the space.

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    Open Apartment Kitchen

    black apartment kitchen

    Fantastic Frank

    In this Scandinavian apartment from Fantastic Frank, a modern black kitchen is positioned in the center of the main living area between the living and dining areas. Flat-front cabinetry and a matching island with an L-shaped wall allow the kitchen to take center stage while preserving flow and maintaining a polished look. Under-counter lighting creates an ambient glow.

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    Bronze Mirrored Backsplash

    black kitchen with walnut cabinets

    Leclair Decor

    In an all-black kitchen, consider adding a metallic mirrored backsplash that will reflect light and add shine. Leclair Decor chose a bronze mirror tile backsplash in a vertical pattern in this black kitchen remodel. The warm bronze finish catches light and adds dimension to the mix of pitch black and walnut wood cabinetry.

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    All-Black Kitchenette

    all-black kitchen

    Fantastic Frank

    This moody modern kitchenette from Fantastic Frank has a sleek black-on-black design, with black wood cabinetry and a matching backsplash that has visible wood grain for added texture. Discreet silver-toned cabinet pulls and plumbing hardware and a black-and-silver stove complete the streamlined, modern look.

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    Open-Plan Kitchen

    open plan kitchen with black accents

    Michelle Berwick Design

    Unite the kitchen and dining areas of a large open plan space with black, like this double-height kitchen and dining room combo from Michelle Berwick Design that includes a large black kitchen island and a set of all-black chairs around the adjacent dining table that is decorated with a set of modern black candlesticks of varying heights.

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    Open and Closed Cabinetry

    black apartment kitchen

    Alvin Wayne

    Interior designer Alvin Wayne used an equal mix of black and white in this small semi-open New York City apartment kitchen that includes a peninsula with bar seating. Black upper cabinetry includes open shelving to display plants and copper accessories to keep it from feeling too heavy.

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    Black Metal Accents

    black metal kitchen accents

    Michelle Berwick Design

    Michelle Berwick Design preserved the light and airy feel of this mostly white and wood kitchen by adding airy black accents like the metal bar stools and row of pendant lights outfitted with warm flame bulbs. Black cabinetry hardware ties the space together.

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    U-Shaped Black Kitchen

    u-shaped black kitchen

    Home Consultant

    Apart from a few floating wood shelves on the wall, this black-and-white Southern California kitchen from Home Consultant retains a light and airy feel with pale hardwood flooring, a marble waterfall edge island, and bright white walls. Painted black lower cabinets and a built-in banquette make the space feel grounded.

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    Near-Black Shades

    minimalist black kitchen cabinets

    deVOL Kitchens

    To add nuance to a black-and-white kitchen, consider mixing in some shades of near-black, like the dark green beams in this spacious English loft kitchen space from deVOL Kitchens.

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    Half Black Kitchen

    half black kitchen

    Becca Interiors

    Becca Interiors used two-tone black and white cabinetry in this modern loft kitchen that is seamlessly built all the way up to the loft ceilings, accessed by a built-in library style ladder. The kitchen is an equal mix of black and white, but the darker color tends to grab your attention due to the bold use of color-blocking for a modern look.

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    Black Tile Walls

    black kitchen tile

    Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki Photography

    Jessica Nelson Design clad the walls of this moody kitchen with charcoal black wall tiles, from the countertop to the ceiling. A black island, range, range hood, and countertops give the room a dark base. White base cabinets, window trim, lighting, and hardwood flooring lighten up the look.

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    Black Accents

    kitchen with black accents

    Erin Williamson Design

    Black accents add a touch of sophistication throughout this renovated historic home kitchen from Erin Williamson Design, from the luxury range to the patterned tile backsplash, bar stools, and footed fruit bowl.

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    Black Kitchen Lighting

    black kitchen with brick floor

    True Home

    If your kitchen lacks natural light, be sure to compensate by adding adequate lighting. True Home chose to add can lights in the ceiling, and skipped upper cabinetry in favor of white walls to keep the space from feeling too dark.

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    Blue-Black Kitchen

    blue black kitchen

    Ashley Montgomery Design

    Ashley Montgomery Design painted this modern farmhouse in a deep blue-black that is a touch softer than pure black, and marries well with warm leather accents and gold hardware and fixtures. A black vintage-style wire dish rack hung on the wall stands out against the white vertical shiplap walls.

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    Affordable Black Kitchen

    black Ikea kitchen cabinets

    Hannah Tyler Designs

    Hannah Tyler Designs outfitted this minimalist kitchen with budget-friendly black Ikea cabinetry that helps define the semi-open kitchen from the rest of the white-walled space.

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    Black Kitchen Ceiling

    black kitchen ceiling

    Mary Patton Design

    Mary Patton Design created balance in this modern kitchen with black base cabinets and a painted black ceiling that add structure to the white subway tile backsplash and open shelving for a clean, modern look.

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    Black and Gray Kitchen

    black and gray kitchen

    Margaret Wright Interior & Lifestyle Photographer

    A mix of black and gray finishes creates a moody feel in this kitchen for a dimensional feel. A trio of striking black pendant lights with a gilded interior anchor the large kitchen island.

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    Black Tile Backsplash

    black subway tile kitchen backsplash

    Erin Williamson Design

    Choose black high-gloss finishes that will create a confident look and help to bounce around light. Erin Williamson Design darkened the tone of this white and gray kitchen with black soapstone countertops, black appliances, and a glossy black backsplash that reflects both natural and artificial light.

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    L-Shaped Corner Kitchen

    Open floor plan with black kitchen cabinets

    Maite Granda

    A black L-shaped corner kitchen in this open plan space from interior designer Maite Granda recedes into the background when not in use. Silver-toned appliances and hardware complements the gray flooring.

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    Black Base Cabinets

    White and black kitchen

    Cathie Hong Interiors

    Black base cabinets give this minimalist, light-flooded kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors a grounded feel. Stainless steel appliances, gray tile flooring, white walls, unadorned windows, and mixed metal accents complete the streamlined feel.

Is a black kitchen still in style? 

Black kitchens are always in style. This timeless color choice will ensure that your kitchen outlasts trends. A black kitchen can be decorated with colorful accessories and metallic accents that can be switched out over time to update the space without renovating. 

What color walls look good with black cabinets? 

You can pair any color wall with neutral black cabinets. For a timeless look, pair with any shade of white, from bright cool white for a crisp, high-contrast look, to cream for a slightly softer feel. Black cabinets will also pair easily with gray, beige, or taupe walls. You can pair black cabinets with another dark shade on the walls such as green, blue, or brown. Or go for a dramatic all-black look with black cabinets and walls.

What are the disadvantages of a black kitchen? 

Black kitchens look great but can present certain disadvantages. Be sure that your black kitchen has access to sufficient natural light, and be sure to install enough lighting to make it as functional as it is beautiful, including task lighting for countertops, and balanced light throughout the space to make it pleasant to spend time in after dark.

Depending on the finishes you choose, black cabinets and countertops are prone to showing dust and fingerprints more easily than lighter colors, and may require additional maintenance to keep them looking their best.