Kitchens are often designed to be light and airy; perhaps no palette is more popular and beloved than warm neutrals. However, a dark kitchen can be moody and atmospheric in all the right ways, and we draw inspiration from Sarah Michelle Gellar.
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star recently shared a video of her kitchen, featuring nearly black cabinets accented by a gray backsplash, giving us some great black kitchen ideas.
While black is certainly a bold color choice for a kitchen, experts say its style benefits should not be underestimated: it is both modern and timeless.
According to Homes & Gardens, incorporating black into the kitchen is one of the best ways to make a space look more sophisticated.
“Adding black can be intimidating, but if you’re looking for a way to give your home an elevated and sophisticated look, it can be a great option,” explains Michael Rolland, paint expert and managing director of The Paint Shed.
He continues: “It’s important to consider a few factors when using black, starting with the size of your kitchen. If you’re working with a small space, applying dark paint across all surfaces can make the room feel even smaller instead of larger. Instead, use black paint to create highlights in the space. Opt for painting lower cabinets black and pair them with lighter-colored upper cabinets to avoid closing off the space.”
However, Michael encourages those with larger, well-lit kitchens to be more liberal with black paint, as these spaces can handle larger doses of darkness.
“In larger, brighter spaces with lots of natural light, embrace the dark side and apply black to cabinets and walls,” suggests Michael. “It’s important to balance the use of black in the space, for example, by using metallic hardware and adding highlights with lighter-colored accessories.”
With results that lean toward modern, contemporary, bold, and above all refined, black kitchen cabinets are a win in our book.
Source: Homes & Gardens
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