A strict color palette is considered a trend in modern interiors. A black kitchen looks luxurious and very unusual, because everyone is accustomed to soft tones of decoration and fittings. Owners of large and bright rooms can afford this color in design, but not only that, even in a small room you can put dark furniture, the main thing is to correctly “play out” the interior of the room.
Who can choose a black kitchen?
The main advantage of a dark palette in design is its dynamics, which introduces a “note” of pomp and luxury into the interior. Many people believe that black cuisine is chosen either by bachelors or by very complex and reserved people, but this is not so. This design is perfect for creative individuals; the dynamic color does not distract, but acts as a stimulus for new ideas and projects.
Who is a black kitchen suitable for:
- Self-sufficient and confident people. Such individuals often want to emphasize their individuality and status, and it is a black kitchen that can add a “note” of chic and luxury to the design.
- Creative people prone to non-standard solutions. For whom a white kitchen is an outdated trend and they are ready to break stereotypes.
- Owners of large apartments. Such rooms are simply created for a black kitchen, which is able to “push the boundaries” of the familiar and already boring pastel shade.
- Residents of studio apartments. A black kitchen will be a great addition to a living room in pastel colors, without looking provocative or intrusive.
When choosing a dark-colored headset, the main thing is to observe the measure. In large kitchens, blank black facades will look quite appropriate, but if the room is not very large, then it is better to focus on a few black details. For example, dilute the dark shade with glass doors on the furniture, a bright apron or a stylish white dining area, then the room will not seem gloomy.
A few simple rules for a dark kitchen
In my opinion, there are a few simple rules that need to be followed to create a kitchen with a modern, sophisticated style (and also avoid the end result feeling gloomy).
Here are my four simple rules:
- Matte finish . For a modern chic result, opt for a matte finish: this effect softens even strong colors, making darks more subtle.
- Lighting . For a dark kitchen, I think the best thing is to have ample lighting and avoid upper cabinets. So keep the top of the kitchen bright, choosing open shelving instead of closed cabinets, or even leaving a wall bare (perhaps painted in a contrasting tone such as white or light grey). If you need upper cabinets (as lack of space is always an issue), choose white upper cabinets to maintain a bright, light effect.
- 3 possible choices for the countertop: black, wood or marble. For a clean black design, go for a charcoal countertop. If you want a warmer and cozier effect, then wood is definitely the best choice for you. Finally, if you want an elegant, super-chic kitchen instead, you need to choose marble.
- Add a few touches of gold or copper (on the faucet or in the details, for example).
For a dark kitchen, arrange good lighting
For nearly two decades, white cabinetry has dominated kitchen design. Almost every homeowner needed a white kitchen. From cabinets to appliances to tiles, white has seen huge sales across the design industry. Considering all this, it sounds incredible, but now dark kitchens are ruling the market. You might even say that black is the new white.
Features and types of black headsets
The kitchen is the personification of coziness and comfort; it is in this room that the whole family often gathers and receives friends. A black set usually has strict forms without frills, the only exceptions being shiny fittings and glass inserts.
Depending on the model, dark furniture can look great in different styles and can be installed in rooms of both small and large sizes.
Black and white kitchen
Such a harmonious combination will look great in modern finishing styles. High-tech or minimalism style is often found in studio apartments and private houses of sufficient space.
A black and white combination will be a good solution for small living spaces, but provided that the light shade dominates, and the dark one will become a small accent to create dynamics in the interior.
When designing a room, the suite often has glossy facades, which are set off by a white dining area and diverse lighting fixtures.
Pros and cons of a dark kitchen
Deep dark tones do not hurt the eyes, create a chamber mood, and help reduce the excitability of the nervous system.
Such shades look restrained and noble, especially on matte surfaces. High-quality imitation wood in a dark shade looks expensive, which will help you save money while getting a beautiful interior.
Against the background of light tones, dark ones look deep, making the dark set look expressive and noble. Bright accent items also look good against a dark background.
Dark headsets suit different styles - from classic and antique to loft and hi-tech.
In small apartments (for example, in Khrushchev-era apartments), you need to be careful with them, otherwise the room will seem even cramped and smaller. A minimum of 50% of surfaces must have a light finish (neutral or pastel).
Dark surfaces show dust, soap and detergent stains, and other white or yellowish stains, so they need to be washed more often.
An excess of dark tones can depress the nervous system. This primarily applies to rooms with small windows facing north. In such a kitchen, it is necessary to combine dark colors with light and bright ones so that the atmosphere does not turn out to be oppressive.
Noble dark shades are quite demanding on the environment: “rustic” or frivolous decor does not go well with them.
Set with black countertop
The dark color will perfectly highlight glossy facades. To avoid an excess of black, designers recommend choosing a set with frosted glass inserts on the facades. The countertop can be made of dark marble or MDF, but it must be combined with the apron. The design of the work area can be light, but have ornaments or small inclusions of black geometric shapes.
Do not forget that a dark tabletop needs additional lighting. Therefore, illumination of the work area when designing a kitchen is mandatory, which will highlight the beauty of the stone on the surface and prevent eye fatigue when preparing food.
What material can a black apron be made from?
An apron made from a material with a uniform structure is not the best option. Even small spots will be noticeable on it. It is best to choose an apron with a non-uniform structure. The ideal option is materials that imitate natural ones. Imitation wood or marble will perfectly decorate the room.
Interior designers use various materials to decorate a kitchen.
What can you make a black kitchen apron from:
- ceramics;
- table top;
- tree;
- stone;
- glass;
- linoleum;
- MDF;
- metal;
- chipboard;
- plastic;
- marble;
- mosaic.
Exquisite combinations of several different materials are very popular. The owner of the apartment can do this himself. Ceramic tiles are ideal for a black backsplash.
The space is visually reduced and combines all objects
Linoleum
A linoleum kitchen apron is a clever idea for the interior. An unused roll of linoleum can be turned into a practical and beautiful apron. It is necessary to glue it to the wall using liquid nails. If they are not there, then the part of the wall where the top of the apron will be located should be primed with a continuous layer of good glue, and then linoleum should be attached to it.
You can first cover the walls with plasterboard, and then attach linoleum to it. To make it stick better, you must first remove the insulating lining from it.
This idea has a big disadvantage. The linoleum will get very hot above the stove and may even melt. Therefore, this material can be used to cover all other parts of the apron, but without the space above the stove.
Tabletop
An apron made from a kitchen countertop brings together all the details of the interior and creates a cozy space. It is advisable to choose a wooden tabletop, but chipboard, MDF or laminate are also great options.
The laminated surface is easy to clean, so dirt does not get into the closed seams. But despite the durability of MDF, it does not tolerate high air humidity, so it is not suitable for rooms with poor ventilation.
This is a stylish and budget option. For example, in Novosibirsk such registration will cost about 3,000 rubles (the price is indicated as of April 2022).
Wood grain laminate
Matte black kitchen
The facades of such a set will look good in a large room. Owners of small spaces and studio apartments should be careful when choosing a matte black kitchen. Texture can show its nobility and luxury only in volumetric spaces.
Matte facades dictate the fulfillment of certain conditions in surface finishing - these are natural materials on the floor and plain walls. It is better to show bright contrasts in details, for example, an apron with a yellow, orange or red pattern in combination with lampshades of chandeliers, sconces and lighting.
Glossy black kitchen
Reflective surfaces cannot look gloomy and dull. If the kitchen does not have a large area, then a set with glossy black facades will be an excellent choice.
Often such furniture is made in combination with white color, then the nobility of the dark tone is transformed and at the same time it does not look dominant. Bright details can be any kitchen accessories, a dining area in rich green, yellow or red, or a beautiful crystal chandelier that will reflect the sun's rays.
Useful video
Watch the video with modern aprons for the kitchen below:
You should be especially careful when choosing a dark kitchen apron. After all, this rather large detail in the design of a room can weigh down the interior, making it gloomier or more alarming. Whereas a correctly selected apron will only emphasize their contrast with the lighter colors of the main color and, if necessary, slightly muffle, elevate and make the overly bright shades of the walls and kitchen furniture less striking.
Good colors to combine with a black kitchen
The dark-colored set is compatible with all natural shades. It is especially worth paying attention to such contrasts as red, white, yellow and green, but a lot depends on the style of the room and its size. When decorating a kitchen, designers recommend maintaining moderation in the color palette; if it has a black set, then it is permissible to use only two additional shades.
Why splashback design is very important for the kitchen
The kitchen should be cozy and comfortable. The mood of the apartment’s residents depends on how it is decorated. Beautiful design creates a feeling of comfort and safety.
An apron is an extremely important element of kitchen design, especially if it is small. A stylishly designed apron will decorate a small room.
What should an apron be like:
- Tough to withstand high temperatures and a variety of chemicals.
- Match the size of the room - it should not visually reduce an already small room.
- Convenient to use - it is better to make it from smooth materials, because they are much easier to clean than porous ones.
- The apron should be harmoniously combined with all other items located in the kitchen.
It is this detail that sets the main color scheme in the design of the kitchen. The height of the apron is 50–60 cm, but it can be changed according to the height of the apartment residents. The apron located above the stove should be slightly higher than above other pieces of furniture.
For a small kitchen you need a simple plain apron, without patterns or bright elements. It is best to choose calm colors: white, beige, black, brown, blue, green and pastel shades. Bright colors and details visually reduce space, so they are only suitable for decorating spacious rooms.
Strict combination of light background and dark objects
Black kitchen combined with red
It will be an excellent contrast for a black kitchen, but the shade must be used carefully so that the room does not look too expressive. Red color can be used on an apron in the form of beautiful ornaments or mosaic elements, in furniture and dishes.
If a kitchen with a black set has a scarlet tint, then it will be perfectly complemented by lighting fixtures. A red chandelier lampshade or sconce shades, even illumination of the work area can be done with such lamps.
Black kitchen set in interior design: design options
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In the photo: Kitchen with black bottom and white top in a modern style
We will begin our journey into the world of interior design for dark kitchens with an analysis of the various design options for the facades of the furniture. Such kitchens can be half or a third black, but this tone is so intense and noticeable that such a kitchen can well be called black, because the authentic atmosphere has already been created. The most popular styles for such a set are: minimalism, modern, loft, as well as luxury French art deco. In this article you will find examples of design projects in all these areas.
Luxury and elegance in the interior of a black kitchen with an accent chandelier
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In the photo: Luxury black kitchen with a light apron
The first option is presented in an all-black headset. The golden hue of part of the upper cabinets is only given by the reflection from the luxurious chandelier. In this case, very dark, almost ebony wood was used to decorate the facades of the set.
Three-color kitchen with a concrete island countertop in the interior of a new building
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In the photo: Fashionable interior of a black and white kitchen
The second option is only partially black: there are dark matte facades for built-in appliances along the edges of the linear set. There is a refrigerator on the left, an oven and a microwave on the right.
Modern style and glossy shine in kitchen design with black bottom and white top
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In the photo: Black and white kitchen in a modern style 2022
This unique designer set is black (with wood inlay) on the bottom and white on the top. The appliances were also chosen to be white, and the refrigerator was built-in with a wooden facade. Note the black and white ceiling and black backsplash with midnight sky backlighting.
Cocktail art deco style for the kitchen-living room with a three-color set
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In the photo: Art Deco interior with black kitchen
In the photo above of the completed apartment renovation you can see the open plan living room, kitchen-dining room and front hallway. The set, unusual in shape and coloring, allows you to make this space truly exclusive in design.
Black and white neoclassical kitchen with island and breakfast bar
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In the photo: Interior design of a beautiful kitchen 2022
And this design option is more laconic and restrained. Here the neoclassical style looks simply luxurious with an art deco floor design and cocktail bar stools on a gold metal frame.
Minimalism and loft in the interior design of an ultra-modern kitchen
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In the photo: Modern interior design project 2022
This design option looks futuristic. It seems as if we are looking at the interior not of 2022, but of 2030. And all because of the abundance of black color, the added countertop to the island and the two-format upper cabinets of the set.
Dark gray kitchen with black walls and blue splashback
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In the photo: Fashionable blue kitchen apron
This small corner kitchen also looks very modern. The black color of the countertops, lamps, appliances and walls emphasizes the geometricity and laconicism of this interior.
Dark glossy furniture in the dining room in the living area
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In the photo: Beautiful dining room with fashionable furniture and half-chairs
For a living room interior with light walls and floors, you can choose black furniture and a set in charcoal gloss. It will look simply luxurious!
Dark gray kitchen set with countertop and splashback in black marble with gold veins
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In the photo: Nero Portoro marble in the kitchen decoration
A small walk-through kitchen can also be decorated tastefully. For example, like this culinary area with an apron and countertop in Italian Nero Portoro marble with gold veins.
Black and gray modular combined kitchen set
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In the photo: Futuristic kitchen design with dining room
The amazing multi-functional kitchen set in the visualization above amazes with its pantry cabinets.
Light gray kitchen with black upper pantry cabinets
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In the photo: Luxury design project of a spacious room
And in this version, only the upper cabinets are black modules, but it looks very impressive.
Yellow color in a black kitchen
A sunny shade can transform any design and highlight the black color of the kitchen set. Yellow is often used in the form of accessories, textiles and small elements in decoration and aprons. A sunny shade on the walls in combination with a black set looks good, and it doesn’t have to be a bright accent; you can use bleached colors.
Grey
Essentially, gray is nothing more than a toned down shade of black and goes well with most other shades.
Positive sides:
- Universal: suitable for almost any interior.
- Creates a feeling of permanence.
- Balances out too bright shades.
- Creates not too pronounced contrasts when combined with any other lighter or brighter shades.
- Well reveals the texture of the material and makes its appearance more attractive and interesting.
Negative sides:
- An excess of gray can make the interior monotonous and boring.
- Doesn't go well with shades of similar lightness.
- Needs adding bright color accents.
- Many people associate dark gray with the color of wet asphalt, cloudy skies, rain and puddles.
- For some people, gray color can cause depression.
Advice! In order to dilute the monotonous gray tone of the apron, it is better to apply a photograph to it or use materials with a pronounced texture to make this kitchen design detail. And for gray mosaic or tiled wall panels, a good solution to this problem would be to use tiles of different shades of gray, differing from each other in lightness.
Black and gold kitchen
The color of luxury and sophistication is simply created for the design of a black kitchen. Gold is used in decorative elements on facades and fittings. An integral part of a black set will be a brass sink and faucet, and the color may also be present on the apron.
Curtains on windows with iridescence, figurines on shelves, picture frames and vases will help complement this combination. Do not forget about sufficient illumination for this design; a black set with a gold frame requires a classic crystal chandelier on the ceiling, beautiful sconces on the walls and discreet but bright illumination of the work area.
