15 Beautiful Black and White Kitchens That Are Timeless
Graphic has never looked so good.
Despite the uptick in colorful kitchen cabinets and avant garde tile backsplashes, classic black and white kitchens still reign supreme among the top trends in kitchen design. And for good reason: The pairing is both timeless and versatile, seamlessly jumping from minimalist to maximalist without skipping a beat. Black and white kitchens, however, can easily feel drab or dated if not accessorized and designed correctly. Opt for open shelving or skylights to ensure dark paint doesn't make a small black and white kitchen feel cave-like, and use high-gloss paint and gold accents for a more glamorous take on the color palette. For a more subtle approach, stick to the greyscale throughout the space and let your architecture do the talking.
The best part about modern black and white kitchens is they'll never go out of style. The easiest way to make the hues feel fresh if you're getting sick of them is to swap in new lighting, hardware, and accent colors. We love neutrals for a modern kitchen or a farmhouse feel and matte black hardware for an industrial vibe. If you're worried about black and white being too stark or graphic, we recommend pairing the colors with light hardwood floors or painting your upper cabinets white and lower ones black for a toned-down take.
Beautiful black and white kitchens can work for practically everyone, no matter your style or sensibility. Ahead, we're highlighting 15 black and white kitchens to spark your inspiration. They just might have you running to the hardware store to grab a gallon of paint.
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