Dark and dramatic or bright and bright? When it comes to choosing kitchen cabinets, it can be difficult to decide. Here, we take a look at the benefits of traveling to the dark side.
1. Add Vibe
If you want to design a kitchen that is both modern and comfortable, dark cabinetry may be the best option for you. Inky surfaces, like those found in this elegant kitchen, help to enclose the space a little, creating a sense of intimacy.
The lighting is strategically placed so that it casts an atmospheric glow on the dark finish.
2. Elevate Your Style
To achieve a sophisticated effect, dark cabinetry is incomparable. Moody colors give a sense of maturity and can make a space feel very chic.
In this kitchen, classic white wall tiles and light grey floors accentuate the dark grey cabinetry and black architectural features. At the same time, the brass handle accentuates the richness of the charcoal tones.
3. Hide Small Knocks
All kitchens will have some level of wear and tear, but some kitchens will have less wear and tear than others. If you think your cabinets need to withstand frequent spills and tinklings, a kitchen with dark cabinetry is a great option. Darker surfaces are more forgiving than light-colored surfaces and do not appear immediately with scuffs and stains. If you’re painting your cabinets, make sure to apply several coats so that the dark primer can hide any scratches in the topcoat.
4. Contrast with White
If you want a white countertop, contrasting with a dark color will produce the most striking effect. Here, the gleaming marble surface looks stunning against the dark tone of the cabinetry. The House of Beulah designers took this contrast, mixing white walls with dark gray features. To warm up the room, they added wooden floors and some soft foliage.
5. Highlight Bold Colors
Just as dark cabinets set off white countertops, they can also form dramatic backdrops for other bright colors. Take a look at this kitchen designed by Roundhouse, for example. The dark grey cabinets are neat and functional, but it’s the green and red accents that really make up the space. The cabinet is like a moody canvas that showcases those bright colors.
6. Embrace Luxury
Dark colors look beautiful with metallic finishes like brass and copper, as this space at Naked Kitchens shows. Green cabinetry complements brass faucets and backsplashes instead of clashes.
The two surfaces are perfectly balanced, giving this room a sense of understated luxury.
7. Divide the Space
In an open plan, it’s best to use color to divide the different areas. By using dark tones on your cabinets, you can make your kitchen appear grounded. The dark cabinetry in the Hannah Gooch-designed kitchen contrasts with the surrounding white walls, helping to distinguish the kitchen from the rest of the room.
