Inspirations to Make a Black Kitchen Work for You
Black kitchens stand as an expressive solution in interior design. However, beneath such captivating visual solutions also lie practical functionalities. There are numerous reasons to opt for black in the kitchen; consider the advice offered by designers, then embark on crafting your own black kitchen.
Visual Partition
In modern minimalist interior design, white and black serve as primary hues. In this apartment, designers opted for neutral light shades while incorporating grey and black as supplementary colors. Against a backdrop of black blocks in the kitchen, the dining area stands out and seize all attention.
Hide Space Imperfections
Black may seem mundane, yet within its embrace, irregularities and twists of space fade into obscurity. In this industrial-themed space, designers selected graphite black as the backdrop, veiling the irregularities of walls and slanting ceilings (with a height difference of 15-20 centimeters). Matching the kitchen's color to the walls allows bright artwork and small appliances to stand out.
Expand Visual Space
This apartment melds the living room and dining area into a 64-square-meter space. Despite the evident downside of low ceilings, designers found an elegant workaround: black visually diminishes the corridor, rendering the living quarters seemingly larger by comparison. This game of hide-and-seek finds support from the adjacent walls adorned in black kitchens.
Similarly, another apartment adopted this strategy. The entrance area (entry hall and kitchen) is painted black, which diverts focus away from these zones. The living room, with its gray walls, stands in stark contrast to the black kitchen, appearing remarkably airy despite having only one window. There's also a mirrored panel reflecting light above the kitchen's workspace.
Black Wooden Cabinet
A space with a combination of marble, metallic elements and soft textiles may feel overloaded, so opt for black-painted wooden cabinets for a harmonious look from afar.
Focus on Interior Rigor
Black imbues the kitchen with a sense of solidity. Simultaneously, exterior walls should be entirely matte to avoid unnecessary glare and maintain a solemn exterior.
Invest in Style
However, it's worth noting that a black kitchen with matte exterior walls isn't the most practical choice: fingerprints or water droplets are clearly visible. Therefore, such kitchens are suited for individuals unburdened by concerns of mess. In other words, they're ideal for those with a spirit of hedonism or individuals who rarely cook at home.
