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I was trying to decide if black is the new white (because all-white kitchens have been a thing for a while now), or if black is the new black (because black is timeless and classic), but I’m afraid I only ended up confusing myself when it comes to black kitchen cabinets. That’s right. Black kitchen cabinets. They’re a thing, and not a rare or exclusive thing, either.
Black cabinets are showing up all over the place, in every style and size of kitchen – contemporary, sure, but also country and traditional and tiny and galley and…the list goes on. Do you think you could love black kitchen cabinets? We think so!
Mix of Old & New.
Paired with this antique-inspired green kitchen buffet, the modern feel of black kitchen cabinetry is softened just enough.{found on tessfine}.
Natural Light as Balancing Feature.
Kitchens where natural light is abundant are the envy of all kitchens everywhere. Using black kitchen cabinetry to contrast with that light provides a fresh spin. (And we love the pairing with clean, crisp-white drum shades.)
Black in Small Spaces.
As the ultimate dark color, black isn’t necessarily confined to large spaces. This tiny kitchen looks chic and modern with its black flat-front cabinetry.{found on creative}.
Black, White, and Hints of Red.
This classic color combination goes delightfully right in this cute kitchen, complete with black kitchen cabinets, white subway tile backsplash, and checkered dish towels.
Traditional Black.
Black cabinets may not be the first thing you think of when you think “traditional kitchen,” but the warmth of the wood tones and earthy hues paired with the distressed black cabinets here balances everything out nicely.
Black and Butcher Block.
The starkness of the black kitchen cabinetry here is softened significantly by a medium-stained butcher block countertop. A spring green backsplash color adds to the natural vibe.{found on apartmenttherapy}.
Galley Kitchen Cabinets.
Simple, clean-lined black kitchen cabinets in a galley-style kitchen provide a nice framing element to the beautiful stainless steel range at the end of the kitchen.{found on architectus}.
Black Cabinets with Gold Hardware.
Is there a more luxe or sophisticated combination than black with gold? In an otherwise simple kitchen, black provides the perfect background to these glimmers of gold.
Black and Marble.
A geometric black-and-white backsplash provides a great cohesive element for and visual transition from the darkness of black kitchen cabinets to the lightness of Carrera marble countertops.{found on jewettfarms}.
Glossy Black All Around.
Integrated into the glossy black cabinets of this dream kitchen are glossy black appliances, and the streamlined look could not look more sleek and chic. Keeping the crown molding black as well is a stroke of design genius.
Black Cabinets with White Island.
Often designed in reverse, with pale kitchen cabinetry and a darker kitchen island, this setup is unique, eye-catching, and memorable, not only for its color scheme but also the fabulous traditional details.
Classic Black and White.
A 50/50 split of black and white in this kitchen space results in a gorgeous, timeless look. Black kitchen cabinets showcase beautiful chandeliers and balance the dark floors in the space.
Black Lowers.
If a corner kitchen is small enough that all-black kitchen cabinetry seems like it would overwhelm, consider incorporating black cabinets on the lowers and leaving the uppers white. Combine this with a checkerboard floor, and you’ve got a winning traditional-meets-modern combination.
Black Cabinets with Colored Lighting.
Just as white kitchen cabinets are versatile as far as color accents go, so, too, are black kitchen cabinets. They provide a bold neutral base against which colors (like these orange blown glass pendants) can shine.
Black Kitchen Island.
It’s not a new trick – contrasting the color of your kitchen island with the rest of your kitchen cabinetry. But when that contrast is as dramatic as black-and-white, you’ve got yourself a real stunner of a focal point.
Rustic + Black.
The rustic appeal and warmth of grainy wood surfaces, whether they be floors, countertops, shelves, or ceiling beams (or, in this case, all of the above) is absolutely stunning when juxtaposed with black kitchen cabinets.
Black with Glass.
As the ultimate color-absorbing color, it’s interesting to note (and makes sense) that black both is enhanced by and enhances light-reflecting surfaces. Loads of glass in this kitchen make the black kitchen cabinetry an obvious, and gorgeous, choice.
Black Cabinets with Colorful Rug.
Not every component of a kitchen is permanent, so to speak. A colorful rug, like this Oriental rug in deep reds you see here, provides a nice pattern and visual break from the chunk-o’-color that is the black cabinets.
Black Cabinets with Soffits.
Extend the drama of your black kitchen cabinets by painting the soffits (and molding, if applicable) the same color. Floor-to-ceiling impact is stunning.
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