Are You Afraid Of The Dark? Let's Talk About Dark Colored Kitchens!

When it comes to the world of kitchen design, white has dominated over the past decade. And it makes sense why. White reflects light and opens up a room whereas black absorbs light and can make a room appear smaller. 

But people are no longer afraid of the dark!

It's all too easy to shy away from black kitchens, but a dark space can work so well in all types of home settings. When used successfully with the right balance of light, black actually brings crisp elegance and sophistication.
 

While white has plenty of advantages of its own, black adds such a sultry, lavish feel to the kitchen you just can’t emulate with white. It is as neutral as white, yet also rich and bold at the same time. 

It is such a surprise to see in the kitchen yet will magically cover up messes white just simply cannot do. You can pair it with any metal, finish, and material imaginable and it will still look formal and fantastic. 

Below are a few tips if you are deciding on a dark colored kitchen remodel. 

All About Balance
The key with black is finding the right balance for your unique space and style. The appeal of black in the kitchen is how striking it looks against white, and vice versa. If you like this look, a tuxedo kitchen may be for you.

Pick The Right Shade

Picking the perfect shade of black in your kitchen can be tricky. Just like there are over 50 shades of grey, there are a ton of shades of black to choose from. As you can see from one of our granite vendors, IGM, just in the color "Absolute Black" you can see the variations they have. Come on by to our showroom in Hadley, MA to view our countertop samples. We have black countertops in granite, quartz and soapstone! Our samples are best view in person!

                       

Mix & Match Materials

If you’re set on creating an all-black kitchen, use various materials to create texture and depth to make it visually interesting. Opt for black cabinets, black marble countertops - even a black tile backsplash.

Choose The Perfect Finish

With deep, rich colors like black, the type of finish you choose will make a bigger impact on the atmosphere of your kitchen than it would in a white kitchen. Do you prefer a matte or a shiny finish? The key here is to match your finish to other elements in your kitchen.

At Kitchen Concepts, our professional experts are ready to help you create the kitchen of your dreams and explore your kitchen's potential. 

Come in to our showroom to check out our various countertops and cabinet samples to start your kitchen remodeling today! 

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