Black Kitchen Cabinets

Black is a color that speaks complete elegance and style. What's more, it is so versatile that it can be used, both, in a contemporary as well as a traditional setting. Why not use the charm of this color to create a style statement then, and design your kitchen with black cabinets? Now as beautiful as it may look, black is a color you have to play safe with. While a little can add the much-needed missing element from your overall design, an excess can ruin the look of your kitchen and make it drab, overpowering and even claustrophobic. On the positive side, black can be combined with almost every color to create a wonderful color combination that speaks for itself. Here, we tell you how to choose black kitchen cabinets based on different themes to make your kitchen remodeling project a success.

How to Choose Black Kitchen Cabinets

A lot of factors decide whether or not you can choose black as a kitchen cabinet color. For one, the size of your kitchen matters a lot. If you have a small kitchen, having completely black cabinets can make it look much smaller and cluttered. In such a case, using a dash of black in the cabinets along with a lighter color such as white can help you give it the style as well as prevent it from looking too cluttered. On the other hand, a large kitchen is the perfect place to introduce black cabinets in different styles, depending on the theme you are following for your kitchen.

Another important factor that determines whether or not you should have black cabinets is the amount of natural light that your kitchen receives. If your kitchen is in a dark corner, having black cabinets is not such a great idea. If your kitchen is well-lit then black in combination with a lighter color will allow for a great reflection of the natural light, and help you express your style with panache.

Finally, the overall kitchen décor also determines the suitability of black cabinets. Create a theme by which you can easily accommodate the color black in your kitchen cabinets, without making it too overpowering or out of place. Kitchen cabinets that define the modernity of design or a rustic theme, can all be a great way of introducing this color in the kitchen.

Black Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

As mentioned earlier, the following black kitchen cabinet designs and ideas will be discussed on the basis of a theme. Keep in mind that since you are following a particular theme, it should be applicable to your whole house and not just your kitchen. You don't want it to stick out like a sore thumb because of your desire to solely revamp your kitchen. The overall theme does not have to be blatantly prominent, but elements of a theme must be present all over your house for a better effect.

The Contemporary Theme
Contemporary kitchen designs are all about sleek lines and solid colors, with no room for unnecessary elements. There is no room for softness when it comes to design, even within the kitchen. As such, you have to be careful while choosing kitchen cabinets to suit this theme. Ensure that the kitchen cabinets you install should be sleek and flat, without any molding or the like.

To achieve this look, you can simply have painted black cabinets, that will allow you to give them a high-gloss finish, that speak contemporary through and through. Matte finish silver handles, or a handle-free cabinet are perfect to complete this look. To solidify this look as a contemporary design, along with your contemporary kitchen cabinets, opt for a gray granite counter top, and perhaps a red backdrop against which the black color will stand out. If you find red too bold, it is safe to stick to white as this combination is also perfect for your contemporary kitchen.

As mentioned earlier, you can create a combination of colors in cabinets if you find black too overpowering, even within the contemporary design framework. Use colors such as gray and white, perhaps with a dash of red to create a perfect combination. A combination can also be attained in terms of black cabinets and white flooring, and perhaps red chairs at your breakfast table. Also use a bright backsplash to complete this look. As overdone as you may find this color combination, nothing speaks contemporary better than this one.

The Rustic Theme
Though the rustic theme centers more around wooden colors and elements, there are ways in which you can incorporate black in the scheme of your kitchen design. One of the best ways to do so is by installing distressed black kitchen cabinets, that will not look too modern and in fact, fit in perfectly with your overall design. For the best look, don't combine these cabinets with any other color, or they will take away the attention from the distressed furniture pattern you have tried to create. With their well-defined molding and similar elements, distressed cabinets are the most suitable choice for this theme. Use warm colors such as a rich golden yellow backdrop or even kitchen countertops in this color, against which the cabinets will stand out, to create a comfortable, cozy combination while working around this theme. An important element to consider in this overall theme is the flooring. Nothing speaks rustic more than the diamond tile pattern. A black and white diamond checkered pattern on the floor will help you complete the look of this kitchen. Of course you can always experiment with the flooring patterns, but this is one of the traditional looks that completes almost any room based on a rustic theme.

The Traditional Theme
A lot of us refuse to succumb to the ever-changing trends in the world of design, and wish to stick to the confines of traditional design, that we believe defines our personal style. Also, as mentioned earlier, black is so versatile a color that it can be molded into any design and any theme. As such, incorporate antique black cabinets into your traditional kitchen design. These kitchen cabinets are actually similar to the ones that have been mentioned in the rustic theme, minus the distressed look. The unique motifs, that adorn such cabinets, along with the molding and traditional handles, all speak for themselves when used in a traditionally themed kitchen. Use marble instead of granite in this kitchen, for the ultimate traditional appeal. Incorporate yellow lights, and not the contemporary white lights for a warm feel. Combine these black cabinets with redwood flooring and some unique kitchen colors, and create a unique combination of a traditional yet rustic appearance.

You have just witnessed how black cabinets can be molded to fit within any kitchen design. As such, depending on your personal style and taste, choose from any of the aforementioned designs, or why not create a unique theme your kitchen, that reflects your personal style? The variety is immense, and the choices endless. Gift yourself the luxury of working in a well-designed kitchen, and enjoy all that it has to offer.