Thanks in no small part to the Nancy Meyers aesthetic, kitchen trends have leaned white and airy for a while now. But more recently, designers have been noticing an uptick in black kitchens.
Not only that, but some design firms are even getting more requests for black kitchens than requests for white kitchens.
But why exactly are black kitchens becoming bigger than white kitchens? To learn more, we consulted two interior designers: Jackie Wright, Owner and Lead Designer at Macy Lane Designs, and Mahwish Syed, founder of Mahwish Syed Designs.
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“The utilization of the color black in interior design has never really gone out of style,” Wright tells Parade. “However, how homeowners choose to use rich colors has differed throughout the years.”
Curious to find learn more about why black kitchens are the new white kitchens, as well as why Wright and Syed love black kitchens so much? Keep reading for their insights!
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Why Are Black Kitchens So Popular Right Now?
“A big trend we are seeing right now is the reintroduction of spaces that have more depth, warmth, and personality compared to the all-white kitchens of years past,” says Wright.
“Black cabinets, plumbing fixtures, and lighting deliver that in a way that feels refined but still works beautifully across a variety of design styles,” she adds. “When paired with natural wood tones, textured stone, or layered lighting, a kitchen that is predominantly black feels warm and sophisticated and, if done right, will stand the test of time.”
Syed’s work as a designer is rooted in neuroaesthetics, which is the scientific examination of how our brains respond to design, art and other visual surroundings. She explains that since the kitchen is often that heart of a home, it makes sense that consumers are leaning towards calming colors like black.
“The kitchen is where alchemy takes place and it’s befitting that black kitchens carry that depth and grounding,” Syed tells Parade. “It’s no wonder that black kitchens are in style because color impacts not only our biology but also our desire to embrace mystery.”
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Why Homeowners Are Moving Away From All-White Kitchens
“We are moving away from the sterile and antiseptic whites to darker tones because I believe it’s more comforting,” says Syed. “White stimulates while black pacifies. I have designed both versions but what I prefer is a balance between these hues. Black grounds white, adding visual contrast and symbolic depth.”
Wright says that her firm still gets plenty of requests for “light and bright” kitchens, but recently, more homeowners are requesting black elements in their kitchens “because it feels elevated and more distinctive.”
She notes that clients who are after modern kitchen aesthetics are particularly embracing black cabinetry in their kitchens. “Using black creates contrast and visual depth, giving a kitchen a more custom or high-end look that feels thoughtfully designed,” Wright says.
“If there is one overarching theme we are seeing from homeowners right now, it’s that they want their house to look different than everyone else’s,” she adds. “Using black in strategic ways helps them achieve that design goal.”
5 Reasons Designers Love Black Kitchens
Here are five of Wright and Syed’s favorite things about kitchens with black design elements.
1. Black Looks Especially Elegant With Light Wood
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“My favorite use of black in a kitchen is when it is paired with a lighter-toned wood,” says Wright. “The combination of black and white oak looks very elegant and clean. This can be accomplished by combining black and oak cabinetry, white oak cabinets with black matte black hardware and plumbing fixtures, or bringing in unique lighting that incorporates black in some way.”
2. Black Adds Instant Depth
“Whether it’s a beautifully veined nero marquina black marble countertop, deeply textured Japanese yakisugi charred wood cabinetry or blackened steel hardware, a black kitchen creates depth,” explains Syed. “I love using black in my designs because it deepens your calm and envelops you in mystery and imagination.”
3. Black Kitchens Make a Statement
“As a designer, I love it when clients are willing to step outside of their comfort zone and go in a design direction that is unique and bold,” says Wright.
“Homeowners who are leaning towards moody and darker elements in their home are OK with going against the grain,” she says, applauding these customers for “being unique and not wanting their homes to look like every other person’s house on the block.”
4. Dark Spaces Can Feel Grounding
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“A black kitchen reminds me of our ancient roots, when firelight was the only source of illumination, and darkness invoked the safety of enclosure,” Syed explains, noting that she enjoys designing from that “anthropological perspective.”
“Our technology may be rapidly evolving, but our biology is still over three hundred thousand years old,” she adds.
5. Black Is Surprisingly Timeless
“In the same way an iconic couture black handbag or a perfectly tailored black blazer never really goes out of style, a black kitchen can read as timeless, even signature,” Wright declares. “Black is one of the steadiest neutrals in design, which makes it an ideal base; it plays nicely with almost any finish, material or color palette.”
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