![]() ![]() No matter your cup of tea, this collection of black and white kitchens is sure to inspire your own cooking space. “The pairing can be modern or traditional, and it can be the perfect backdrop for other colors and materials,” Kenza adds, recommending homeowners play with the palette in their floors, surfaces (she’s a fan of inky marble and honed granite), and light fixtures. Some remain on theme with the rest of the house, while others will allow the kitchen to be a sexy aesthetic anomaly. Some designers intentionally keep colors and decorative objects to a minimum, while others infuse small doses of a bright accent color to balance out the monotone. “When done correctly, black and white is easy on the eyes and provides a sharp contrast that feels like it came together naturally.” And there are plenty of ways to make this graphic palette your own. “Black and white is a classic combination that is nostalgic and timeless,” says designer Delia Kenza, who recently created a striking cooking space in a Harlem townhouse. But one of the most enduring schemes (and one of the most loved by our A-List talent) is the cool, crisp black and white kitchen. One easy way to get function and form to play nicely here is keeping things simple with a classic palette like white, blue, or even green. The kitchen is also a space that offers little value if not fully functional, so it requires a design scheme that doesn’t interfere with the room’s usefulness. I say “generally speaking” because lately I’m drawn to kitchens that have all handles like this “before” photo of a kitchen we recently updated.The kitchen isn’t often referenced as the chicest spot in a house, but as an area that many of us spend time in daily, it’s worthy of at least a bit of attention. If you are painting your kitchen, the extra holes can be filled, sanded, and smoothed prior to painting so you can start with a clean slate and choose any hardware for your update. Knobs or handles for the doors and handles or pulls for the drawers. Generally speaking, I like to see a combination of knobs and handles/pulls. Remove that metal from your shopping list. While we are on the subject of metals, when I say black- I mean BLACK- NOT, Oil Rubbed Bronze. I think every room in your house should have a little black in it, so if you can bring in the black with your second metal in your kitchen, DO IT!! I’ve seen a rise in the popularity of black hardware especially in this age of farmhouse- EVERYTHING (Thanks Chip and Joanna). Brass has really gained in popularity with interior designers, but is probably a trendier choice. I personally think Nickel is the most timeless of the metals. So, when you have stainless appliances (silver), a chrome faucet (silver) and brushed nickel lighting (silver) those all count as one metal in my book- SILVER. A beige rug is laid on the warm wood floor. A black and gold pendant lamp hangs over the white countertop of a black island. The contrast between the two colors is super eye-catching. This kitchen boasts a black and white backsplash, stainless steel stove, and white cabinets with gold handles on a light grey wall. I’m personally a pretty huge fan of white cabinets with black accents. When I’m talking about metals, I consider the silver metals as one grouping. 06 of 31 Black and White Backsplash With White Cabinets. ![]() ![]() Blue distressed cabinet by Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes
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