Black kitchen design ideas and inspiration

Black has long been the number one color in the fashion world and now we see that black kitchens are also taking place in the interior design world and in homes. A black kitchen is classic and timeless and can be varied in several different ways. You can easily create your own unique style depending on how you complement your black kitchen.

The possibilities are many and we will help you so that it turns out exactly as you imagined.

Countertop in gray limestone and a black wooden kitchen is a combination that stands the test of time.

Choosing kitchen accessories such as sinks and faucets in the same color enhances the beautiful overall impression.

For a long time, the Scandinavian colors such as white, grey, green and beige have been the given choices of color for kitchens, but more and more people dare to choose a black kitchen. A black kitchen is elegant, dramatic, daring and an interesting challenger to the colors that have dominated the kitchen world for a long time.

Black kitchen with wooden details and concrete floor.

With a black kitchen it’s easy to create different styles - add a white tiled wall for a French bistro feel and a countertop in stainless steel for a more industrial feel.

By adding natural material like wooded details, natural stone and concrete the minimalist feel can also feel a bit warmer.

You can choose whether you want a painted kitchen in black or if you prefer a wooden kitchen with black stain with visible grains. Both are elegant and beautiful, it’s just a matter of taste.

As in all our wooden kitchens, the grain of the tree appears in a beautiful and elegant way.

For a calm and uniform impression the appliances such as fridges and freezers, can be hidden in the cabinets.

Window frames in the same black color as the kitchen strengthen the well-thought-out and conceptual impression of the kitchen.

The calm, Scandinavian decor is highlighted in an elegant way in a black kitchen.

 

Common questions about black kitchens

What goes with a black kitchen?

A black kitchen goes well with everything from limestone to wood and stainless steel, depending on the feeling and style you are looking for.

Which countertop suits a black kitchen?

You can create contrast in the black kitchen or create a monochrome expression in the kitchen. The choices are endless, but the most popular countertops are stone countertops such as limestone, marble, granite and composite.

Read our guide on choosing the right worktop for the kitchen.

What color suits a black kitchen?

All colors go with black! Even natural materials such as wood and stone are beautiful together with black.

Which kitchen color is most popular?

At Nordiska kök, you can always choose any color, but the colors that are most in demand for kitchens right now are grey, beige, white and green.

Read more tips for kitchen colors: beige kitchen, grey kitchen, blue kitchen, white kitchen, green kitchen.

What color suits best in a kitchen?

Which color you should choose in the kitchen depends of course on style and taste. At Nordiska kök, you always choose any color and can get a completely unique kitchen.

What type of countertop works best in the kitchen?

Which worktop to choose in a kitchen depends of course on the user of the kitchen, but generally granite and composite worktops are the most durable. Read more about how to take care of your worktop in our guide.


Hannah Petersson