Tips For A Black Kitchen

Posted on Oct 1st, 2020

Are you tired of seeing all-white kitchen after all-white kitchen on Houzz? Do you instead dream of a tuxedo kitchen or an all-black kitchen? While we will always love the perfect mixture of white materials and textures that create the classic white kitchen, there’s really nothing we love more than mixing it up. While white has plenty of advantages of its own, black adds such a sultry, lavish feel to the kitchen you just can’t emulate with white. It is as neutral as white, yet also rich and bold at the same time. It is such a surprise to see in the kitchen yet will magically cover up messes white just simply cannot do. You can pair it with any metal, finish, and material imaginable and it will still look formal and fantastic. But before you accidentally turn your kitchen into a cave, make sure you follow these tips to the perfect black kitchen.

All About Balance

The key with black is finding the right balance for your unique space and style. Jumping on the black bandwagon trend doesn’t mean you have to go all or nothing. Haven’t you heard opposites attract? In fact, the appeal of black in the kitchen is how striking it looks against white, and vice versa. If you like this look, a tuxedo kitchen may be for you.

Gotta Pick The Right Shade

Picking the perfect shade of black in your kitchen can be tricky. Just like there are over 50 shades of grey, there are a ton of shades of black to choose from. From carbon black to Vantablack to Red Black, not all shades of black are equal. Depending on the natural light your kitchen receives or your personal preference, it’s usually best to opt for a truer or bluer black. A good starting point is using images of black kitchens from Pinterest or Houzz and finding out which black they used to see if it would look good in your space.

Mix & Match Materials

If you’re set on creating an all-black kitchen, keep in mind you’re not limited to achieving this look with only a paint roller. Use the various materials at hand to create texture and depth to make it visually interesting. Opt for black cabinets, black marble countertops - even a black tile backsplash.

Choose The Perfect Finish

With deep, rich colors like black, the type of finish you choose will make a bigger impact on the atmosphere of your kitchen than it would in a white kitchen. Do you prefer a matte or a shiny finish? The key here is to match your finish to other elements in your kitchen. If you chose stainless steel appliances or brushed metal hardware, it’s likely matte cabinets will be the perfect amount of balance. If you want a modern kitchen that shines and dazzles then glossy cabinets are a great choice.

Schedule an appointment today with one of our Kitchen Design Specialists to discover how to add black to your unique space.