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On Trend: Bold & Sophisticated Black Kitchens

Black kitchens create a bold and dynamic statement piece in the home, blending in seamlessly with both traditionally styled interiors as well as more modern or contemporary architecture. Being a neutral tone, black can easily be paired with an endless range of materials, finishes and colours, making it simple to create your own personal style in your home using a black kitchen. In this post, we explore the benefits of black kitchen cabinets while also taking a look at some of the most frequently asked questions during the kitchen design process specific to using black in the home.

Why are Black Kitchens so Popular?

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Black kitchen cabinetry continues to be a popular option for the home, adding a sophisticated and refined look that can compliment any style of architecture and interior design. A simple, classic black kitchen will offer your home a bold yet neutral toned backdrop, perfect for more vibrant patterns and colours in your interior decorating scheme. Modern black kitchen cabinets can be paired with any number of colours, patterns and finishes, allowing you to create a completely unique look in your home.

Kitchen Styles: Contemporary, Traditional and More!

When designing your new kitchen, it is important to carefully consider the architectural style of your home. Whether your home has classic heritage features or a more modern and contemporary aesthetic, you can create a new kitchen that will tie in perfectly! Black kitchen cabinets can be designed to suit any style of interior design; classic shaker style cabinets for example, will offer a perfect choice for a heritage building. Pair with a luxurious natural stone benchtop and glamorous metallic features for the perfect finishing touch! Modern or contemporary styled spaces on the other hand would suit more structured, clean lines in you cabinetry design. This look can be reflected in your new kitchen using a selection of smooth, modern cabinetry options to create a clean and crisp look. Pair with modern finishes and materials such as concrete or copper for example, to create a rich and sophisticated aesthetic.

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What Colour Flooring is Best for a Black Kitchen?

When designing your new kitchen, it is important to carefully consider the architectural style of your home. Whether your home has classic heritage features or a more modern and contemporary aesthetic, you can create a new kitchen that will tie in perfectly! Black kitchen cabinets can be designed to suit any style of interior design; classic shaker style cabinets for example, will offer a perfect choice for a heritage building. Pair with a luxurious natural stone benchtop and glamorous metallic features for the perfect finishing touch! Modern or contemporary styled spaces on the other hand would suit more structured, clean lines in you cabinetry design. This look can be reflected in your new kitchen using a selection of smooth, modern cabinetry options to create a clean and crisp look. Pair with modern finishes and materials such as concrete or copper for example, to create a rich and sophisticated aesthetic.

What Type of Benchtop Should I use with a Black Kitchen?

Black cabinetry in the kitchen will make for an excellent statement piece that will effortlessly compliment or contrast a number of different benchtop materials. Natural stone benchtops including different varieties of marble, granite or quartzite for example, are especially popular choices to pair with a black kitchen. The smooth, deep black tones of the cabinetry will create the perfect contrast with your benchtop while allowing for the beauty of the natural stone to truly shine! Other options include modern silica-free engineered stones, especially those that emulate the luxurious look and feel of a concrete benchtop. A concrete inspired benchtop in the kitchen will create a modern industrial look, being the perfect choice for more contemporary styled homes.

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What are the Disadvantages of a Black Kitchen?

Choosing black cabinetry for your new kitchen will create a strong visual statement in the home. Black can be quite an intense shade and if not carefully balanced out with brighter finishes, it can of course create quite a dark look in your kitchen too! The best way to combat this is to carefully balance out your new kitchen cabinets with brighter finishes. Take the time during the design stage to consider the different ways you can brighten up the space: you may choose to include a bright, glossy natural stone benchtop and splashback for example. You may also want to consider creating a two-tone kitchen by choosing a brighter tone or colour for your kitchen's overhead cabinets. Bright, reflective surfaces such as gold or chrome fittings and hardware will also effectively brighten up a darker space, instantly elevating your design scheme to create a well balanced look.

Another thing to consider when choosing a black or dark kitchen is that it may not be for everyone! If you are planning on selling your home in the near future, choosing a black kitchen may not always be the best choice as it can limit the appeal of your home to potential buyers. If you are planning on selling your home soon then you may instead explore other options in your kitchen cabinetry, choosing brighter finishes and materials to create a more breezy and open vibe.

Fingerprints and Black Cabinetry: Combating Marks on your Kitchen Cabinets

When choosing black kitchen cabinets for your home, you may be concerned about fingerprints and other marks showing up on your kitchen doors. Thankfully, we have a unique system in place to help our clients combat this issue! Our luxurious range of cabinetry finishes includes fingerprint resistant options that will help you combat the appearance of marks and fingerprints on your new black kitchen cupboard doors. Our range of treated laminate products incorporate state-of-the-art technology that will offer a premium surface finish, resistant to fingerprints, impacts and scratches. An incredibly versatile solution for the home kitchen, superficial scratches on the material can easily be repaired using specialised cleaning products, instantly rejuvenating your cabinetry to make it look like new again!

Black kitchen cabinetry offers a stunning backdrop for dynamic materials, colours and finishes in your new designer kitchen. This standout shade can be used in both modern and traditional styled homes, creating an air of sophisticated luxury that can easily be paired with a range of options in your kitchen benchtops, splashbacks and décor. Our Melbourne kitchen showroom offers a range of displays and samples to choose from, including luxurious laminate kitchen options, lacquered/painted cabinetry and more. Book your free in showroom design and quote appointment to get started on creating your dream kitchen!

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