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Pair With White Cabinets
Desiree Burns Interiors
Try awhite kitchen with black countertopsfor a classic look.
A matching black backsplash gives this double-heightcoastal kitchena grounded feel.
Elizabeth Lawson Design/ Photo byKeyanna Bowen
Contrast With Color
Design byA.M.
Spence Interiors/Wynne Earle Photography
Use black countertops to balance colorful kitchen cabinetry.
Create a Modern Mix
Raina Henderson Interiors
Create a modern feel with a mix of finishes.
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Try Scandi-Style Minimalism
Design byJAM/ Photo byGieves Anderson
Black countertops will complement a minimalistScandinavian kitchen.
Pair them with white cabinets, a gray tile backsplash, and warm wood flooring for a balanced feel.
Blacksoapstone countertopsgive this space a timeless feel.
Design byA.M. Spence Interiors/Wynne Earle Photography
Lighten up black finishes with terrazzo flooring and a patterned tile backsplash like this contemporary Palm Springs kitchen.
This U-shaped space is finished with black base cabinets, plumbing fixtures, and light fixtures.
Enhance the homey look by hanging a pot rack on the wall above the stove.
Raina Henderson Interiors
A heavily veined marble or quartz will add pattern and movement for a complementary look.
Pair charcoal black stone with a matching backsplash to complement dark gray cabinetry in akitchen butler’s pantry.
Hang a black metal statement light over the island to complete the look.
Design byJAM/ Photo byGieves Anderson
Consider Black Quartzite
Heather K. Bernstein Interior Design/Jessica Brydson Photography
Finish anoutdoor kitchenwith durable black quartzite countertops.
Use the same stone indoors and out to give adjoining spaces a cohesive feel.
Choose a high-gloss finish to add dimension to matte white walls and darker wood finishes.
Design byCortney Bishop Design/ Photo byKatie Charlotte Photography
Pair with green cabinets and light wood open shelving for a pleasing nature-inspired vibe.
Swap Marble for Quartz
Black Lacquer Design
Choose black quartz countertops for a low-maintenance option.
Select an engineered stone with dramatic white veining for a striking look.
Michelle Boudreau Design
Pairing black countertops with a marbled island and dark green cabinets and tiles adds texture to this modern space.
DIY a Matching Backsplash
Stylizimo
Mirror black countertops with a DIY plywood backsplash.
Combine matte and high-gloss finishes to add dimension to a monochromatic scheme.
Erin Williamson Design
Pair With White Shiplap
Pair black countertops with a white shiplap backsplash for a modern farmhouse feel.
Finish white base cabinets with black metal hardware for a cohesive look.
Brass hardware and vintage art help infuse thiskitchen with a timeless feel.
Forge & Bow
Dramatic black stone with white veining complements traditional tile and vintage-style plumbing fixtures in this Maine kitchen.
Complement Farmhouse Style
Black countertops will complement a modern farmhouse kitchen.
Create a Cottage Feel
Black countertops will give acozy cottage kitchena grounded feel.
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What are the pros and cons of black kitchen countertops?
Black countertops are sleek and attractive, adding style to your space.
What colors match best with black countertops?
Cortney Bishop Design/Katie Charlotte Photography
Black countertops marry well with white, gray, beige, cream, tan, and red.
Pair them with darker shades of blue or brown for a sophisticated feel.
Whittney Parkinson Design
Heather K. Bernstein Interior Design/Jessica Brydson Photography
Design byBockus PayneandDustin Dorr/ Photo by Emily Hart
Design byForm + Field/ Photo byMariko Reed
Black Lacquer Design
Design byLark + Palm/ Photo by Megan Bettor
Stylizimo
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Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography
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