They say that black never goes out of style and that also applies to your kitchen! Move over basic white and fifty shades of beige, black cabinets are taking the world by storm!
Think of them as the little black dresses of kitchens, they’ll even spill wine all over themselves at your next dinner party!
Black kitchen cabinets have become the bold, daring choice for those who like their cooking space with a side of drama. They’re mysterious, classy, and always looking sharp!
Sure, some may say that they’re risky, but isn’t that half the fun?
If you’re tired of blending in with the vanilla crowd, it’s time to go dark and let your kitchen live on the edge!
1. Simple Black Cabinets
Black kitchen cabinets might not be everyone’s first choice, but when paired with the right decor and colors, they don’t feel as intimidating!
2. Black Rustic Charm
Black really does go with everything! We’re used to rustic vibes being represented by creams and wooden tones, but when executed nicely, black can be a great representative of the rustic!
3. Picking the Shade
When going for black kitchen cabinets it’s crucial that you choose the best shade! If you want to go extremely moody then opt for blacker cabinets! You heard us!
However, if you want to balance out the room, it’s better to go for softer black shades!
4. Break It Up
All black can be extremely intimidating to some, even when we just talk about cabinets! In this picture, the black colors are broken up by light wooden shelves and a wooden island!
5. No Handles
If you want to achieve a sleek black kitchen, without much going on, go for cabinets without handles! Push cabinets are best for these types of kitchens since black is already overpowering enough!
You don’t need to make it busy!
6. Add Textures
With uniform black cabinets, it’s good to have some texture around them or even on them! In the picture, you can see that instead of tile, they’ve incorporated black wooden slats!
7. Create Balance
Black cabinets can be overpowering and if you’re someone who doesn’t like a dark moody kitchen, then lighter tones are for you!
Go for a lighter countertop and light backsplash to create a nice balance!
8. They Fit Any Style
Black kitchen cabinets aren’t everyone’s first pick when going for a farmhouse or cottage vibe, but here they perfectly fit the white countertops and backsplash!
They also compliment the beautiful hardwood floor and pendant light fixtures!
9. Have Contrast
Apart from balancing it out, contrast is also a very important thing with black kitchen cabinets! Here we can see how nicely the cabinets contrast the white subway tiles and light gray floor!
10. Make Them Unique
Most kitchens today are carefully curated to fit your needs and style! This black kitchen features stylish modern cabinets and an island that serves as a functional statement piece!
11. Have Some Open Space
Most homes today have fairly tall ceilings and while that is extremely functional for a kitchen, meaning there’s more storage space, it can be overwhelming with black cabinets!
They can take over the room, so it’s a good idea to leave some space for open shelving in your kitchen to make it feel airy and open!
12. Go Monochrome
If you’re not afraid, a monochrome black kitchen can make your space feel chic and sophisticated! Keep it minimalistic and only decorate with some natural accents!
13. Black and Wood
These stunning push cabinets go so nicely with the darker wood! They make the room feel chic yet rustic at the same time!
14. Sleek and Modern
Black kitchen cabinets lining the wall can make your kitchen seem bigger than it is, contrary to popular belief! If you’re afraid it will be too dark, opt for some ambiance lighting like in the picture!
15. Black Is a Statement
If you opt for black cabinets, you don’t really need a statement piece in your kitchen! They will be the statement piece all on their own!
16. A Crisp Color Scheme
Black cabinets can be seen as a blank canvas of your kitchen, you can basically choose any color on the spectrum and it will go with black!
The most popular would be black and white since it’s classy and never goes out of style!
17. Carefully Choose the Lights
Light fixtures can make or break your kitchen, it doesn’t matter what your cabinets look like! With this kitchen, the pendant lights give us a retro vibe.
If the owner opted for sleek pendants, we would be looking at a whole different vibe here! Goes to show how versatile black cabinets can be!
18. Gothic Black
It wouldn’t be an article about black kitchen cabinets if we didn’t mention the iconic Goth style! Black is definitely its color!
19. Industrial Beauty
A style that black cabinets also fits like a glove- the Industrial style! Paired with copper and orange details, black cabinets are a staple in industrial kitchens!
20. A Black Japandi Kitchen
The Japandi style isn’t exactly known for its dark color scheme! It’s usually chilling in the comfort of beige and other earthy colors!
However, let’s work outside the box for a second here. Black can also be a very calming color and that’s what Japandi is all about!
21. Gloss or Matte?
This one is really all about preference. It’s up to you if you’re going to go for a gloss or matte finish on your black cabinets.
The picture is here to show you that both work extremely well with black cabinets and whatever option you go for, you can end up with a luxurious kitchen!
