Ok, spare me the whole “black isn’t a colour” spiel. It might not be, but it sure does look great in these modern kitchens. Cooler and edgier than white, black is dramatic and timeless. Here are some of my favourite kitchens in this dark non-colour.
From sarahleeab‘s photostream, this kitchen is minimalist and surprisingly light:
I like the mix of industrial and country going on in this scan, from the now-defunct Domino mag, via Tammy Manet‘s photostream:
From another magazine no-long-with-us (House and Garden) and found on Farmhouse Modern, I adore this elegant space:
Black floor and walls are made fun with the addition of bright yellow accents, in this space from Living etc:
Not just black, but a mix of dark shades, this kitchen from Canadian House & Home manages to mix elegant, funky, retro and modern into one neat package:
From the same source, this space is slightly more traditional, with a classic mix of black, white and stainless steel:
Love all of these…please keep these in mind when you are designing my kitchen :)
these are some of my favorites so far! Love the second one… modern but approachable.
Larissa, MH- I know- gorgeous, right? I was surprised by how much I liked these. They’re just as simple as an all-white kitchen but more grown-up, somehow. I especially like the second-to-last one. The pendant lights and blackboard make it feel like a European cafe.
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